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 ...

Four states now levy an extra fee of $16 to $22.50 when consumers buy a new mattress or box spring. The fees help fund mattress recycling efforts. Oregon launched its program Jan. 1. California and ...

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 ...