What Kind of Boxes to Use?
The boxes you use to pack your household goods are important in more ways than one. they make sure that cartons you use are suitable for transporting your goods in order to minimize damage .
1.5 cubic foot cartons (small)
This is the smallest of the general-purpose boxes (the 1.5 carton boxes are for small and heavy items such as: books, canned goods, heavy tools
3.0 cubic foot cartons (medium)
Workhorse cartons. smaller and heavier items are usually packed in these boxes such as: small kitchen and other household appliances, small outdoor tools, pot&pans, electronics
4.5 cubic foot cartons (Large)
Workhorse carton. As the size of the box increase the weight should decrease. this boxes can be used for items such as: Non-hanging clothes, lamp shades, linens, children toys, etc
6.0 or 6.5 cubic foot box (X-Large)
this is the largest general purpose box, this is used for items such as: stuffed toys, area rugs, winter coats, blankets/pillows, etc. Some of these items may be used for other purposes during your move so don't pack all of them up before your move.
Wardrobe boxes
Wardrobe boxes are pretty large. these boxes are constructed in such manner that hanging clothes will remain hanging during move
The boxes you use to pack your household goods are important in more ways than one. they make sure that cartons you use are suitable for transporting your goods in order to minimize damage .
1.5 cubic foot cartons (small)
This is the smallest of the general-purpose boxes (the 1.5 carton boxes are for small and heavy items such as: books, canned goods, heavy tools
3.0 cubic foot cartons (medium)
Workhorse cartons. smaller and heavier items are usually packed in these boxes such as: small kitchen and other household appliances, small outdoor tools, pot&pans, electronics
4.5 cubic foot cartons (Large)
Workhorse carton. As the size of the box increase the weight should decrease. this boxes can be used for items such as: Non-hanging clothes, lamp shades, linens, children toys, etc
6.0 or 6.5 cubic foot box (X-Large)
this is the largest general purpose box, this is used for items such as: stuffed toys, area rugs, winter coats, blankets/pillows, etc. Some of these items may be used for other purposes during your move so don't pack all of them up before your move.
Wardrobe boxes
Wardrobe boxes are pretty large. these boxes are constructed in such manner that hanging clothes will remain hanging during move
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