How to Fix a Broken Box Spring for $5

[@robbiedarling7323]

Great video, this helped so I didn't have to buy a new one this week. Fixed it myself, and felt handy, thanks to you!

[@ThatDadMike]

I am so glad the video helped!

[@Jlaps941]

Wow I was worried when mine cracked, but you make it look so easy, and thankfully it’s a cheap fix too. Thanks!

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you for taking the time to comment - glad the video helped! I wish they would use stronger wood when they made them.

[@Jlaps941]

@ I do too, I had the same problem with my bed frame supports also being made of the same super light wood and just ended up replacing them with a couple 2x4s

[@andrestrujillo3874]

Very simple and well explained video. Encouraged me to go ahead and fix mine this weekend! Thank you

[@ThatDadMike]

That's great news! Thanks for taking the time to comment, I am glad the video helped!

[@lawrencegrace9302]

Mine I have 2 horizontal boards busted. This will help. Thank you!

[@ThatDadMike]

Good luck, it should be a straightforward fix - let us know how it turns out. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@ptford5883]

Very informative +dog= incredible video

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you!

[@KitKat-e9h]

Great video, i didnt want to have to go buy a whole new one.

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you - I am glad the video helped!

[@pink_ice9454]

How would you go about replacing one of the horizontal slats?

[@ThatDadMike]

I would approach it the same way. Depending on your box spring, you may be able to pry off each of the vertical slats where they attach to the horizontal slats you are replacing as they are generally attached with staples.

[@pink_ice9454]

@@ThatDadMike thanks!

[@cyng166]

Do you happen to have a video on how to repair the frame of a chaise 😢someone sat down to hard and the wood on the side broke in half.

[@ThatDadMike]

Hello! Unfortunately I don't, however the construction is likely pretty similar. I think the hardest part is probably going to be getting it disassembled enough to get to where the side that broke in half attaches to the rest of the chase. It's worth a try if you are up to it given the replacement cost!

[@alysonrs]

What length wood screws did you use?

[@ThatDadMike]

They were about 1.5" long

[@alysonrs]

@@ThatDadMike Thank you!!

[@mohnisamaze]

Great video, well done but here in Colorado, the wood will probably cost much more.

[@Chakinpop5800]

What if you reinforce it with more of those sticks

[@ThatDadMike]

You can absolutely do that, it would probably help prevent it from happening even more.

[@Chakinpop5800]

Thanks

[@amprecon43]

Do you think we can fix it If the wood is broken on the side as well . We had gkids jumping on the bed

[@ThatDadMike]

I think it's definitely worth a try! The construction may be slightly different but if you can fix it, it will certainly be less than the cost of a new box spring.

[@amprecon43]

Ty

[@Douglas-1994]

How do you fix the wood where the springs are itself?

[@ThatDadMike]

I would think the process would be similar. The challenge would be taking off and then reattaching all of the springs. It would be a tedious job but I think it would be manageable.

[@GhostMaker00]

Thanks for this.

[@ThatDadMike]

Glad the video helped!

[@user-pv5si6gv2u]

What to do with 2-3 inch width wood?

[@ThatDadMike]

That should work as well as long as it is the same thickness as the other slats so that your box spring lays flat on the frame

[@markproductions806]

What size are the wood going across ?

[@ThatDadMike]

Those are roughly 1" x 3"

[@user-pv5si6gv2u]

What if you don’t have a drill?

[@ThatDadMike]

Use a more narrow screw and be careful it does not split the wood. You could possibly also use nails or staples. The factory often uses staples to hold the boards together

[@Dithjuacibo]

Sending my support here from lovetravelMusic😊

[@ThatDadMike]

Thank you!

[@apove1814]

Thank youuuu!!!

[@ThatDadMike]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I hope the video was helpful!

[@natewaters3674]

Thanks