Do you need a box spring? Here's how to know whether you should have one for your mattress or if your bed might benefit from a different kind of base.

The desire to make box springs easier to transport coincided with sweeping shifts in mattress construction: bed-in-a-box designs are primarily all-foam or pocketed coil hybrids, which both need a ...

Box springs provide height and support, making getting in and out of bed easier—especially helpful for those with limited mobility.