home the old-fashioned way: in the back of your car or the bed of your truck. if you don’t have a truck, try asking a friend or family member if you can borrow one in exchange for dinner or a full tank of gas. just remember to use straps to keep the mattress firmly secured.
if you are accepting a delivery, always inspect your mattress and/or box spring or foundation before the delivery person leaves, and refuse to take it if it is damaged. check to make sure the mattress tag that says “all new material” is attached as well. if your bed-in-a-box arrives at your door when you’re not home, 