

Collectors BewareĬertain circumstances will increase your box need. Answering this is like telling someone how much to eat. You could count bathrooms and closets depending on your space but for most of us those aren’t full on rooms. A room could be an office, kitchen, living room, den, basement, bedroom, garage, etc.

While there is not a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, about 8-10 boxes per room is a general rule to help with planning. We delve into more detail comparing cardboard boxes and plastic moving totes in the zero waste article and in discussing benefits. Still not sure? How about a bit of both? Sometimes two is better than one! You could use plastic for the things that benefit from more protection - kitchenware, glass, plates, decor, electronics - and use cardboard for the things that you may want to store awhile or aren’t as delicate to transport. PRO: Anti-crush strength, zero assembly, quickly stackable, zero trash, delivery included (typically)ĬON: Often limited to local service area, slightly higher price than cardboard, no procrastinating when unpacking You can rent what you need from a local business like reBOX, uHaul, or even directly from a few moving companies. Plastic totes are often used in commercial warehouse applications, however, rigid plastic moving boxes are becoming more prevalent for use in residential moves now in major cities.

PRO: Inexpensive, easy to find, universal toy for children <7yrs oldĬON: Require assembly, crush under load, require breakdown and disposal Moving Totes We cover sizing and quantity a little down the page. Boxes will be purchased flat and come in various sizes. CardboardĬardboard is the least expensive and most popular moving box material today. The first step is to choose the material. There are many options from thickness, to size, to specialty shapes and so on. Probably 80% or more of your things will go into a moving box. Paper or plastic? Yes, this is a real option. After less than 10 minutes, you will be well informed and ready to get packing. What the are types? Where to get them? How to pack them? Here are answers and ideas to get you equipped and make your life easier. This article will cover everything you need to know about about the most necessary moving item there is: moving boxes.
