While the average lifespan of a good mattress is seven to 10 years, a mattress’s firmness — and support — gradually decreases. If you’re not ready to upgrade to a new mattress yet, or it’s not within ...

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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 ...

Sleep is essential to your overall health and well-being, but that can be hard to come by when your bed and sleeping environment aren’t conducive to rest. If you lie awake wondering how to make a ...

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 ...

For years, it has been a common approach to use a box spring to support your bed. It's been the go-to solution to ensure you don't wake up with a sore back. However, mattresses and beds have evolved, ...

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

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- When buying a mattress you often don't think about the added cost of a box spring or foundation. But do you really need to spend the extra money? When shopping for a mattress, a ...

Box springs have been a bedroom staple for decades, providing height, support, and comfort for a restful night's sleep. However, as bed technology and design trends evolve, many are questioning ...

We explore how long different types of mattress in a box last and what you can do to extend the lifespan of your boxed bed.