Just like many other big ticket items around the house, your mattress is something you want to milk as much life out of as you can. But unlike most major appliances that always ultimately obviously (and oftentimes dramatically!) break down, it isn't quite so obvious when your mattress needs to be replaced. Fortunately, there are a few simple rules to know when it's time to toss it, and some simple...
Traditionally, a bed consists of a bed frame, a mattress and box spring, and maybe head and foot boards. But that time-tested definition is starting to change in a fairly significant way as more and more people turn to platform beds instead. These sit lower to the ground and have a more contemporary look and feel, and they don't require you to buy a box spring to go along with your mattress. But s...
