and Tips!
Section Can Help you Get YOUR Move Right the First Time! Moving boxes are the cornerstone of any move. Having the right boxes in a timely manner can make your move a little bit less painful. Below you can order some boxes or get some great packing tips.
You need them! So here they are!
Final Word: Do make a checklist and start organizing your move as early as possible!
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The menu for the rest of the site is located to the right. If you are looking for an easy way to get moving boxes and other types of moving supplies then you can use the menu located above on the left. These items can really come in handy so make sure that you order your moving supplies well in advance of your moving date.
A Quick Note About Moving Boxes
As I have said before, you always need more moving boxes than you may think. Try not to let yourself get in the position of running to the box store for more boxes. This can be done if you plan ahead. Read through the moving checklist and the moving tips sections in order to get a better overall picture of your gameplan.
One of the things that you should do in preparation for your move is to make a diagram of your existing house. You should also prepare an inventory that lists all of your possesions. This will come in handy when it is time to decide how many moving boxes you will need. Remember, it's not just the number of boxes but also the size and shape of the boxes that will matter.
Packing Tips
You should try to pack just one room at a time. Pack each box and label it with a description of what it contains and to which part of the new house it is going. It is a good idea to be very specific in your descriptions. One of the reasons for this is that you may find that you need something prior to your move. I take that back. You WILL find that you need stuff that you have already packed. By using detailed descriptions on your boxes you will be able to avoid digging through all of the boxes just to find that one item.
Try to distribute the weight of your boxes evenly and don't overload them. The heavier items should go in small boxes. You want to try to avoid having any boxes that weight over 40 pounds. If you are moving yourself then you can leave certain items out of the box and just put them in a separate car or stow them somehow without having to actually put them in a box. If you are having professional movers do the work for you then basically everything that can fit in a box, needs to be put in a box.
When you are boxing items that are fragile you need to add plenty of cushioning. You should also make sure that you clearly label the box and write the word fragile on at least 2 sides, preferably 3 sides. It is not that important to write descriptions on the top or bottom of the box. Boxes generally get stacked up and you will only be able to see the sides. When you are stacking boxes you should put the heavier boxes at the bottom of the stack and use common sense about the size of your stack. Even sturdy boxes should only be stacked 4 high.
Be sure to pack the items that you will need right away in a separate box or boxes. Clearly mark these boxes so that you will be able to find them at your new home. They should be the last boxes loaded on the truck so that they can be the first that are unloaded. Any items that you will need for your first night in your new home should be packed in a suitcase or overnight bag. You might even consider packing enough for 2 or 3 nights, just to be on the safe side. Just pretend that you are going on vacation (But you're not!).