Beds

A box spring is typically a cloth-covered wooden frame, with a set of coiled springs in the middle, that provides extra support and stability for a mattress. The mattress rests on top of the box...

Squeaking box springs on a bed mattress can be the punch line of a bad joke, but it's no laughing matter when your bed makes odd noises whenever you sit on it or turn in your sleep. A squeaking...

If you're in your thirties and your mattress and box spring are older than you are, it's time to buy a new mattress. Thank your parents for letting you take the bed with you when you moved out -...

Turning a mattress is like rotating the tires on your car: You need to do it regularly to ensure even wear over time. If you don't turn your mattress, you risk wearing out the springs in the...

A mattress that gives your body support and a good night's rest is important to how you feel when you wake up in the morning. If you are still tired, and you have slept at least eight hours,...

As the US Mattress website states, most people spend about 30 percent of their lives (or between 5 to 10 hours a night), sleeping or in a bed, so it should be one that is comfortable and best...

Nothing improves a good night's sleep like the firmness of the mattress. Although you chose the firmness that you preferred when you purchased the mattress, it may no longer meet your needs....

Sometimes, you're jockeying for a new mattress, but your parents think your current one is fine, even though it's been handed down from three older, possibly incontinent, siblings. You could be...

Bedbugs can quite literally be considered the scum of the earth. They usually only come out at night to go "out to eat", so to speak, and feed on the blood of humans. Although their...

A popular trend in bedroom furnishings is the platform bed. It has a sleek, modern feel that fits in well with the minimalist look that's the prevailing décor in many homes. In an ironic twist,...

Shopping for a mattress and box spring can be a bit like looking for a wedding dress—showrooms full off fluffy white variations of the same product, but in a zillion different brands, prices and...

Do you really have a bad back--or just a bad bed? Buying a new mattress set can be confusing and expensive--a queen set can cost $400 or $4,000. Most of us spend one-third of our lives in bed,...