Packing Boxes

[jaguargolf]

Remember books go in book cartons because book cartons are small boxes because books are heavy.
The book cartons at U-haul are a little too big, thus too heavy for my 67 year old back.
I donated lots of reading material, including National Geographic Magazine, to my local Veterans Hospital. Call ahead for people to be available to unload your vehicle. also some of their campuses are quite large with many numbered buildings.
Also donated new in package underwear and socks from when my older brother dies.
They have also accepted videos and dvd's.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Amazon has boxes too.

 

[raljr1]

Book boxes from the big box stores are slightly smaller and thinner than moving company boxes.

Grear suggestion to ask local realtors about folks who have just moved in. Most people end up with lots of boxes they are willing to give away to get rid of them.

I would be surprised if anyone will take your National Geographics. I tossed about 20 years' worth during one of kur moves. I bought the DVD set with every issue from when Jesus was a carpenter to about 2015.




Robert
SWCA #2906, SWHF #760

 

[Golddollar]

I would be surprised if anyone will take your National Geographics. I tossed about 20 years' worth during one of kur moves.

Robert
SWCA #2906, SWHF #760

I think the Goodwill where I used to live won't take National Geographics or exercise machines.

 

[mchom]

Best of luck on the Nat Geo mags

When my dad moved to assisted living we ended up discarding 30 plus years of them. No one wanted them.

 

[jeffrefrig]

We save all our Chewy boxes. They're strong. We're slowly in the process of getting (stuff) packed away. UHaul sells special boxes for flat screen TVs and Computers, but I'm sure they can be bought for less than $20 apiece. Good luck in your move.
Oh, yeah, I know of a house in Pittsburgh that will be on the market hopefully in '24, should you change your destination.

 

[Rustyt1953]

We save all our Chewy boxes. They're strong.

Word up!

 

[DWalt]

Someone mentioned Craigslist. I have seen empty moving boxes advertised for free there many times. You Haul and truck rental places like that also sell moving boxes.

 

[LVSteve]

A lot of storage unit places sell boxes.

True, but all the storage places here charge nearly double compared with Lowe's and Home Depot.

 

[WR Moore]

Probably already thought of, but several felt tip pens to label content of boxes or what room they go in.

We moved the contents of several houses into this one. No one thought to label boxes-or all the boxes No, I wasn't the one who packed the stuff the wife brought from her parents.

 

[Buzzzer]

The local liquor superstores usually have empty boxes in abundance. And they are made of very heavy cardboard. However they are mainly medium sized only. Even the small liquor stores will usually have a few empty boxes.

I'll third this recommendation. These boxes, usually, are very strong. One has to protect all that booze...

 

[Golddollar]

Copier paper boxes are pretty sturdy. If you have a home office you can probably accumulate a pretty good supply.

 

[WardenRoss]

FWIW...

Years ago, during a move, I bought an assortment of heavy moving boxes. Circa 1988 or so.

When finishing the move, I cut the tape, folded them away. Then I used the same boxes repeatedly over the years when moving.

Good investment.

One tip, the bigger the box, the more heavy you will load it. Much easier to carry smaller boxes. Better for my back any-who!


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[Peak53]

I just added a sturdy dolly to my shopping list.

 

[Jeff423]

The last time we moved we found a place that rented reusable plastic crates. They were much stronger than paper boxes. The company also delivered them and picked the up after the move - but this only works for local moves.

 

[G-Mac]

Question #1: Where's the best place to pick up packing boxes?

I buy my boxes online from Uline.com.