Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Buying Cardboard Boxes for Moving

For moving boxes and bags are generally used. There are difference categories of boxes available in the market - plastic boxes or the under bed storage containers or the cardboard boxes. You can use suitcases or canvas bags or plastic bags. You will then have to calculate how many you will need to enable you to pack all your things. Along with boxes you will need packing foams or bubble wrap to protect your things. You also need tape to seal the box and a marker pen to mark the boxes for identification.

You can buy the boxes and the containers from your local hardware store or you could prefer to buy them from the supermarket. Containers come in two varieties, one you can use one time and the other you can reuse. The reusable will cost you more and may not be cost effective. Boxes are quite good for packing and also cheaper than the plastic containers.

You can buy boxes through the websites, along with other packing necessities. You can get boxes from the supermarkets also and in the net on Gumtree you will also find recyclers. If you are not ready to get into all the hassle of looking for boxes, you can get it from the removal firms. These companies will supply you boxes if you use their services like vans or their moving men.

Boxes are very convenient for packing and can be easily placed into regular spaces of the carrier. Bags can also be used for packing clothes which are very easy to transport. They can fit easily into spare spaces between the boxes all you have to make sure is that the bags are strong enough to carry the contents safely. If you are using cheap bags make sure that you use two of them together to prevent them from bursting or it you are carrying any sharp object in the bag the chances of the bag getting torn is high. Whatever be the containers, they should be stackable in order to get the most out of the space available in the carrier.

Are you moving soon or in the near future? Rentabox can supply once-used cardboard boxes at discounted rates. Whether you require packing boxes for your house or office move, choose the company that delivers.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Finding Good Used Moving Cardboard Boxes

In order to make ready for a move, many items will need to be put into cartons or otherwise packaged to be moved safely and without damages. If you choose you may elect to have your moving company take care of the packing; most moving companies will provide that fee based service. However, many people are unwilling or unable to bear the cost of that service, and elect to take care of packing themselves.

This is a great idea, especially when one understands the basic principles of moving boxes and how to procure the proper materials. Mover's boxes are available from a variety of sources. Moving companies are a great place to obtain them, but they are also available at rental truck facilities, packaging store locations, office supply stores, big box stores, and corrugated outlets. Used movers boxes are acceptable and provide financial savings as well as help us stay green.

Many do-it-yourselfers go to retail stores, the liquor store or the grocery store for used boxes. The boxes obtained in this manner are seldom as useful or usable as mover's boxes. When movers pack a truck properly, they load the goods in tiers laterally across the truck. These tiers are usually either 18" or 24" wide, with an occasional double tier being 36" or 48" wide. Mover's boxes are cut to fit these dimensions and are built to withstand the weight which they are expected to transport, provided they are packed properly.

Boxes from retail stores and the liquor store are seldom sized properly. They are usually small and inconsistently sized, which make it difficult for the movers to pack a truck efficiently. Grocery store boxes again are inconsistently sized and usually less able to sustain the loads as well as mover's boxes. In addition, since some grocery store boxes have had food in them, there is a possibility of contamination by insect or other vermin.

One good used box which is not a mover's box is the cartons used to ship copy or printer paper, the ones with the slip on lid. These boxes are strong, durable, and sized properly and can help making packing a truck fast and efficient.

When your move is complete, you will have to dispose of your boxes. If you have space, and you think you might move again, you could store them for future use. Simply flatten them out by slicing the tape. It is possible, but time consuming, to reuse old newsprint as well.

If you choose not to store your cartons, there are a couple of other options. If you flatten the cartons, it is fairly easy to have a moving company come by and remove the old cartons. They will only be interested in the mover's boxes, so don't mix in other cartons.

Some folks sell them, others give them away. Either way, it is better than discarding them. Finally, if all else fails, you can recycle them. Some cities will pick up cardboard for recycling, while in other places you must deliver it out yourself. There are also companies that will purchase used cardboard for recycling, although the price is very low.

Are you moving soon or in the near future? Rentabox can supply once-used cardboard boxes at discounted rates. Whether you require packing boxes for your house or office move, choose the company that delivers.

Removal Cardboard Boxes

Removal boxes are strong cardboard boxes that are frequently used for the packing and transporting of belongings when a person moves from one house to another. These boxes are available in various sizes and can be used to pack a number of items including, CDs books, clothes and glassware and many other household items

Choosing a variety of boxes to accommodate your moving needs is important. When choosing boxes it is important to consider the size, the shape, and the sturdiness. Even though a larger size box will hold more, it may not be as easy to transport. Select the size of the box to match what you will be putting in it, for example select smaller boxes to pack books and heavy items, and lighter items such as clothing, and linens will be more manageable in larger boxes.

For anything else, the box selected should be an appropriate size. Inquire if there are special boxes for your fragile items such as boxes specially designed for dishes and glasses which may have features such as cardboard dividers, foam pockets for safe and easy packing and moving.

Removal boxes are available in single walled (about 5mm thick) and double walled (about 30mm thickness). The double walled boxes will provide a higher degree of protection for your possessions than a single walled box. Also the double walled box will provide a better stacking strength.

Businesses are set up to specifically provide the needs of people moving and they also supply packaging such as bubble wrap, covers, labels, and markers, to make the moving complete.

Some people become stressed and anxious when planning to move house. If you plan ahead and get the right equipment, your move will be anything but disorganized and chaotic.

With a plan and the right equipment, the move will not seem as bad as you expected it to be. The best way to start will be to put removal boxes in each room of your house, and start packing. Be sure to pack in the same box, all items that will be in the same room. When you are able to group items together in the way they will be unpacked, you will be less stressed during the move. Be sure to list all items in each box. Keeping detailed information of the contents of each box will make the move easier.

Removal boxes are much preferred as a moving tool to plastic or polystyrene because they offer better protection during a move. Another advantage of using them is that they can be folded down both before and after use and can be easily stored away flat until they are required again.

If you should decide to not ever use the removal boxes again, there are many other uses they could be put to by way of recycling. They can also be stored and given away to others who are moving. People are always on the move and you could easily recover your money back. 

Are you moving soon or in the near future? Rentabox can supply once-used cardboard boxes at discounted rates. Whether you require packing boxes for your house or office move, choose the company that delivers.