Apartment moving would not be complete without the use of the obligatory moving boxes. Once upon a time, before moving to an apartment, many of us would simply visit our local stores to see if they had any boxes they could spare. While still a worthwhile possibility, finding extra boxes behind your local supermarket is probably not the most reliable way to ensure that you have what you need for moving day.
Where to get all the boxes you need
Moving companies actually offer moving boxes for sale – solidly constructed boxes that are meant to move personal belongings and will hold up accordingly. Be sure to purchase boxes of all sizes so that you can fit smaller, fragile items in boxes that will protect them, as well as you can fit larger quantities of items in larger boxes. Such companies also offer wardrobe boxes that will really come in handy when you are emptying your closest as you can simply transition your clothes – still on their hangers – right onto the bar of the wardrobe box.
Packing peanuts and wrapping tape for all those boxes
Of course, along with boxes it is important to have the appropriate materials to pack your belongings correctly inside of the boxes. Arm yourself with plenty of bubble wrap to protect fragile items, as well as packing paper and peanuts to stuff the empty spaces inside the boxes. Additionally, use packing tape to seal the boxes closed before labeling the boxes appropriately.
The extras that make moving easier:
- Forearm forklift moving straps
- Furniture pads
- Bubble wrap, stretch wrap and trash bags
- Permanent black markers or color-coded stickers to label boxes
- Dish and glassware packing boxes
- Dolly or handtruck
- Utility knife
- Tape
- Furniture slip covers
- Furniture sliders
- Trunk krutch
- Security pad locks
And when you’re all done don’t forget to drop off those boxes to be reused! Uhaul has a very GREEN Box Exchange Program.
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