Mattress experts explain why traditional box springs have fallen out of use and what stable support modern beds require.

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 ...

A good box spring should do a few things: provide support for your mattress, improve airflow, and raise your bed to a more ...

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 ...