When you are moving, you don’t need the added problems of not having the correct stuff for moving and packing. You also don’t want to pack your items incorrectly. Following some simple packing tips can lessen the stress you will have during moving day. Other tips on moving boxes can also help make sure you have the correct packing supplies.

Moving Boxes
Moving boxes are corrugated to provide more strength from the cardboard than your typical box.

They are also designed with specific dimensions in mind to making packing your items easier. These standard sized moving boxes allow for your items to be packed properly so using just any box may not work. There are other boxes available such as the specialty boxes discussed below.

Wardrobe boxes are designed to help you pack your clothes in a sturdy box to avoid damage. These boxes are usually 24x24x40 for all types of clothing.

Kitchen Boxes should be at least 18x18x22. If you are using a moving service, they should have the correct boxes for the kitchen or you can purchase these boxes at any moving company. When you are packing your kitchen, you will want to spread out the heavy items.

There are also boxes for your pictures, which is important since you don’t want them damaged in the move. These boxes can come in a variety of sizes, but usually 41x6x26. It is important to back your pictures with bubble wrap or blankets.

File Boxes are also important if you are not going to bring your file cabinets with you. A lot of people tend to empty out their file cabinets to make it easier to lift, but you are wasting space with more boxes if you do this.

Packing Advice

You will want to have plenty of towels, blankets, or old linens to wrap around furniture and other items that might be scratched. Chairs should be stacked seat to seat to save space if possible. If they are wood chairs or other types of chairs that could be scratched, you will want to use a towel or paper between the seats. It is important to label all boxes with the contents and if there is anything you are disassembling, you will want to label where the parts go for ease of putting it back together.

Heavier items should be split up in boxes rather than packed in the same box. This is especially important when you have books. Textbooks can be extremely heavy as are other books, so if you use smaller boxes or fill half the box with books and the other half with linens you may save yourself so problems. Keep in mind you will want the heavier items on the bottom.

Moving is stressful so knowing how to pack, having the correct boxes, and other packing supplies is important. Other packing supplies you may need for your trip are tape, magic markers, and newspaper.