subject: Moving Boxes: The Value And Why You Need Moving Boxes [print this page] If you are getting ready for that big move it can seem stressful. As years pass we all collect more stuff around our home. From clothes to dishes we all have more than we need and we are not prepared to leave anything behind. Before you move you need to set up a plan of action. What can you pack now, what do you need to pack on the last day and how on earth will you organize all of your belongings? Moving boxes have always been one of the most underrated tools to be used during a move.
Once you get your moving boxes take a few minutes to organize your move. Figure out what needs to be packed together to make sure it travels well with minimal damage. For example, you could put blankets and glassware together. By wrapping up your glassware in your blankets you are saving money on packing material, and giving extra cushion in hopes your glassware can survive the move. By doing this, no matter who is moving the boxes for you, you are ensuring that your belongings will be in one piece when you unpack. If it is summer time consider packing up your blankets and winter clothes. If your move is in the near future you are getting ahead of the game by packing up stuff youre not currently using. Consider packing random decor also.
Once you have your plan together its time to organize your moving boxes. Labelling your boxes is obvious; however packing similar items together can be very helpful. If you are moving, odds are you have help. By labelling your boxes it makes it easier for anyone helping you to move your stuff for you. By packing alike items together you also ensure that all the boxes have items that belong there. For example, you will never have to search in the bedroom for something that belongs in the kitchen. Recently I have even seen movers use colored boxes. By colour coding boxes its easier to tell from any angle what the box contains. Rather than searching all over the box for small label, just by seeing the box is blue, green, or red you can easily tell where that box needs to go.
If you are using moving boxes this also allows you to pack more efficiently. By packing everything in boxes it will all fit together like a nice puzzle. Since boxes are all similar sizes, you will be able to get more in your moving truck when compared to packing in random totes
When picking out your moving boxes it is important to consider how strong the box needs to be. Obviously if you are carrying just some blankets and pillows the box does not need to be real strong. If you are packing that same box with books, electronics, or tools its easy to see the fate of that box is not good. When considering how much you need to move also consider how many strong boxes you need, and how many normal boxes you need. Its always better to have too many strong boxes, than not enough.
A lot of people ask around for boxes to save money before a move. All boxes were not created equal. Boxes that might show up at a retail store may not be strong enough for what you need. Boxes that arrive at an appliance store may be too large to use. The larger the box, the heavier it is, and more awkward it can be to carry. So before you hit up every store in your neighbourhood think about it. You may just end up with several boxes you cannot even use.
