Once upon a time you couldn't purchase a mattress without a box spring. Today, box springs are all but obsolete, reserved ...

When your parents or grandparents bought a mattress, it likely came as a set with a box spring. But box springs have become far less common in the last two decades. With the innovations in mattresses ...

Our expert staff answers frequently asked questions in their areas of expertise and defines common terms so you can be a smarter shopper. Read more here. If you’re a millennial or older, you likely ...

You're probably familiar with a box spring, the simple wood frame with springs that acts as a support base under older mattresses. It's not a highly technical piece of equipment like a smart bed (or a ...

I help test and write about mattresses, tech and gear. Platform beds are a sleek-looking yet supportive alternative to traditional foundations (like box springs), but not all mattresses pair well with ...

So you need a new mattress. But do you also need a new mattress encasement, a box spring, or an adjustable frame? Not necessarily. Some mattress accessories are worth the extra cost; others may best ...