subject: Specialty Moving Boxes [print this page] One of the challenges of moving is figuring out how to pack those odd-shaped items that just won't fit in a typical cardboard box. The first that comes to mind is a flat screen TV. It won't be long before every household will have at least one in their home. With tube TVs, you didn't have to worry nearly as much about protecting them because they are more durable. You could wrap one up with material and perhaps a blanket, and chances are it would arrive in tact at your new place. You didn't need a box for it.
Flat screen TVs however are so much more fragile. Simply turning it the wrong way could cause damage to it. In order to adequately protect such an item, it must have very good support and completely secured in one spot.
These TVs have to be packed into a box, otherwise you might as well plan on buying a new one. But that alone isn't enough. If it's not secured properly, then it will shift around while transferred. This constant shifting would more than likely cause damage.
Now, if your moving down the street, then this isn't as big of an issue. But if your moving long distance, then this becomes critical.
If you kept the original box it came in, then you already have a solution in place. But if for some reason you no longer have it, then a flat screen TV moving box is a must have. It's one of the most popular specialty moving boxes available. This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, given how much TV we watch nowadays.
This type of box is pretty much just like the original one it came in. They are incredibly sturdy, and will get the job done.
However, these boxes aren't enough. Foam inserts will also be required so the TV stays in one position throughout the move.
There are plenty of other specialty moving boxes as well besides ones for flat screen TVs. One that most people will probably have a use for is a kitchen box. This type of box can be used to pack dishes and glassware. Now, you certainly could pack these items in a regular shaped cardboard box. But kitchen boxes are double walled so they provide that much more protection for such fragile items.
Specialty boxes are also available for computers, artwork, musical instruments, mattresses, lamps, and much more.
