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The other day I had dinner with a friend from college. When we were done the waitress asked me if I wanted a box for our leftovers.
Seemed a bit extreme so I suggested thumb war instead.
... I'll pause for laughs.
Okay, settle down folks! Puns aren't the only thing I'm packing. I'm also here with some sage advice; or well, to point you to the guys who have the sage advice you're looking for.
Let's not beat around the bush: moving sucks. It's stressful, your house is a mess, and all you really want is to move your stuff from place A to place B and be done with it all.
But before you can do that, you need boxes - and possibly lots of them. Sure you could go pick up some cardboard from grocery stores or large retailers - but you might be making a significant compromise on quality.
For boxes that will protect your property, you need to check out some of the leading box retailers and Movers.com has the scoop on the best places to shop - just visit https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/where-to-get-moving-boxes.html
Did you know that you stand to spend $1,400 on your move? And that's for a two-person crew, for a local move. So knowing where to get affordable quality boxes could potentially save you some money.
Movers.com lists the seven best places to get moving boxes, with The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and U-Haul picked as the top three providers of boxes and other moving supplies. The Home Depot has a wide selection of boxes; you can find “133 results worth of moving boxes on their website.” If you go with The Home Depot, don't forget to get the heavy-duty adjustable TV moving box with handles - it has great protective padding for your electronics and gadgets. You can get their boxes online or in-store.
If you want an even larger selection, you can head on over to Lowe’s. They have over 1,000 options available, in addition to other supplies such as moving blankets, tie-downs, and strips. Another popular retailer featured in the guide is U-Haul, highlighted for its customized moving kits. You'll get your boxes, plus foam, TV covers, packing tape, and a mattress bag, among other things. If you give them the specific number of items you need to move, they can even provide you with “the right amount” of boxes. You can get these online, but if you're looking to save some money in-store pick-up might be the way to go.
When it comes to the types of boxes, Movers.com lists three sizes - small, medium, and large - and four types of boxes. Here's my favorite one: the dish-pack. I hate packing kitchenware and I'm always afraid something's gonna break if you don't wrap everything in an insane amount of bubble wrap. With the dish-pack, you don't have to worry. It has dividers to protect your plates, cups, and everything else. Neat, right?
Another type of box you should consider is the wardrobe box. Do you hate getting your clothes out of the box and seeing wrinkles on everything from underwear to your fancy shirts? Well, then get the wardrobe box - it has a bar across the top to hold your clothing so it doesn't get all wrinkled.
You can find a lot more information in the full guide, so I definitely recommend you check it out. While you're there, you can also find licensed and insured movers in Queens. If you see one that you like, you can request a quote directly through the Movers.com website.
Sure moving is a stressful experience - no one's denying that. But it's a little easier once you at least get all your boxes and all your stuff packed in the boxes. If you don't wanna do any of that, there are movers who'll take care of it all - you just need to know where to look. And there's only one place that can connect you with over 700 moving companies: Movers.com.
