There was once a time when purchasing a new mattress without a matching box spring was almost unimaginable. When inner coil mattresses dominated the market, a box spring was considered an essential ...

Emily and I have worn out the mattress, if you know what I mean...That is to say, that this mattress is old, and sagging, no longer providing optimal support, and so we've started to think about ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here's the lowdown on what could happen if you don't use a bed frame to support your mattress. McKenzie Dillon Writer McKenzie, a Certified Sleep Science Coach and proclaimed mattress expert, has been ...

Take a minute to think about how many years you’ve had your current mattress. Now multiply that number by 480, the average number of minutes people need to sleep per night. Can you really afford to ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In a much simpler time, the question "What mattress is best for ...