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Mattress sinking in the middle on wide bed slats, fixed with a slim bunkie board

Why Does My Mattress Sink in the Middle?

A middle sink has four possible causes — and only one of them means buying a new mattress. Here's how to tell which is yours.

Why Does My Mattress Sink in the Middle?

A middle sink has four possible causes — and only one of them means buying a new mattress. Here's how to tell which is yours.

Sagging mattress on wide bed slats fixed with a slim bunkie board

How to Fix a Sagging Mattress Without Replacing It

Most sagging mattresses aren't worn out — they're unsupported. A 60-second test tells you which one you have.

How to Fix a Sagging Mattress Without Replacing It

Most sagging mattresses aren't worn out — they're unsupported. A 60-second test tells you which one you have.

How to Stop Couch Cushions From Sliding Forward

Few things are more quietly annoying than seat cushions that creep forward every time you sit down, leaving a gap at the back and a lump at the front. You...

How to Stop Couch Cushions From Sliding Forward

Few things are more quietly annoying than seat cushions that creep forward every time you sit down, leaving a gap at the back and a lump at the front. You...

Sagging mattress on wide slats fixed by a bunkie board — when a bunkie board is worth it

Is a Bunkie Board Worth It?

For some beds it's one of the best-value fixes you can make. For others, you don't need one at all. Here's how to tell which camp you're in.

Is a Bunkie Board Worth It?

For some beds it's one of the best-value fixes you can make. For others, you don't need one at all. Here's how to tell which camp you're in.

Bunkie board thickness compared — 0.4-inch slim fluted core versus 0.6-inch heavy-duty wood composite

How Thick Should a Bunkie Board Be?

Thickness is a proxy — you're really choosing rigidity, weight, and breathability. Slim 0.4″ for most beds, heavy-duty 0.6″ for the rest.

How Thick Should a Bunkie Board Be?

Thickness is a proxy — you're really choosing rigidity, weight, and breathability. Slim 0.4″ for most beds, heavy-duty 0.6″ for the rest.

Slim bunkie board that can lie on top of a box spring for flat mattress support

Can You Put a Bunkie Board on Top of a Box Spring?

Yes — and it's the cheapest way to get years more out of a tired box spring. When it works, when it can't, and the 60-second press test.

Can You Put a Bunkie Board on Top of a Box Spring?

Yes — and it's the cheapest way to get years more out of a tired box spring. When it works, when it can't, and the 60-second press test.