Eggs in the microwave usually spell disaster -- there's nothing like cleaning molten egg yolks out of the microwave -- or, for the very unfortunate, out of your hair -- to get the day started. Surprisingly, you have to bend a golden rule of microwaving -- using aluminum foil -- to soft-boil an egg proper.
Quick Answer. For standard box springs, twin sizes are usually 38 or 39 inches wide by 75 inches long, and full sizes are 53 or 54 inches wide by 75 inches long. Queen- and king-size box springs are both 80 inches long, but measure 60 inches and 76 inches wide, respectively. Continue Reading.
When you're purchasing a mattress set, the comfort and support of the mattress isn't the only thing you need to consider. You also need to determine which type of box spring (foundation) is the best choice for your bed. In the past, there was only one type of box spring, and it stood at about 9 inches tall. However, today's rising mattress heights have created a need for a box spring that doesn't stand quite as high.