- 1). Determine the quantity and type of boxes you will need with your room-by-room inventory. Boxes come in many sizes. Small boxes typically hold items the size of VHS tapes, medium boxes hold small appliances and large boxes are big enough to hold things like lampshades. Extra large boxes can hold comforters, large quantities of pillows, towels and bedding. Wardrobe-size boxes hold clothes, sporting equipment, chairs and other large items.
- 2). Use specialty boxes. Specialty boxes are available for delicate or fragile items. Glassware packing boxes and dishware kits contain special inserts to protect breakables. Specific boxes are made to hold pictures, mirrors, lamps, microwaves, TVs and other electronics.
- 3). Purchase boxes online. Many vendors sell packing boxes. So do moving companies like U-Haul.
- 4). Another option is to buy boxes from local sources, including local and national moving companies, truck rental stores, office supply stores and shipping stores like the UPS Store.
- 5). Get boxes for free by visiting online sites that offer message boards where people can trade, sell or buy reusable boxes and moving supplies. Several online moving companies offer this service.
Estimate the Size and Number of Boxes
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