Once upon a time you couldn't purchase a mattress without a box spring. Today, box springs are all but obsolete, reserved only for a small niche of users. But if you’re of a certain age you might be ...

Mattresses and box springs frequently are sold as a set. Is it necessary to replace the box spring when replacing the mattress? Well, there is no law, but leading manufacturers of bedding advise that ...

These days, more and more people are tossing out those old box springs in favor of platform beds. They offer the same level of comfort and support, with one less thing to worry about buying and ...

I HAVE ONE of the world’s tiniest guest bedrooms. This was not a problem during the pandemic. But with the impending return of houseguests—remember them?—I realized recently that I need to transform ...

Q When buying a new mattress, why is it so urgent that the box spring be replaced? I can't see why it's necessary. What are some suggestions when looking for a new mattress? A A new box isn't ...

We tried Real Sleep by Real Simple, a new mattress in a box, to see if it could really replace a spring mattress Maria Mercedes Lara is the Senior Director of Digital Content Operations for PEOPLE.

When buying a mattress, you often don't think about the added cost of a box spring. Do you really need to spend the extra money? I went in search of the answer. You may be tempted to skip the cost of ...