If you’re searching for where to buy moving boxes, and you’ve read that it’s better to use boxes specifically made for moving rather than packing your stuff in grocery store boxes, you heard correctly.

Why? Well, probably several reasons, but namely sturdiness…and bugs.

As you’ve researched where to buy moving boxes, you may have noticed that “true” moving boxes are constructed of thick, sturdy cardboard. These are designed to protect your household items and help them travel safely. The boxes you find behind your grocery store normally aren’t. You’ll likely notice they’re constructed of a more flimsy cardboard and are easily torn (which means they won’t provide much protection). When you’re packing things like clothin...
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How many wardrobe boxes will you need?  Well, it all depends.  I hope you’re not like me, with a closet full of clothes that don’t fit, but you’re still holding on to them...certain that weight loss is just around the corner and you'll be able to wear them again. It’s time to say goodbye! Sell them in a yard sale, consign them, donate them to charity…purge the closet. Less wardrobe boxes means less space used in the trailer or ReloCube and less money. 

Now that your closet is rid of your “some day” clothes, you can start estimating how many wardrobe boxes you’ll need.

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You need to think outside the box. Whoever said that was not getting ready to move. Moving is all about the box. Make that, “boxes,” because you’ll need a lot of them to move. In fact, you can’t move without boxes. At least not if you plan to take anything with you.

When it’s time to move, you better be thinking inside the box.

The more boxes the better. Big boxes. Little boxes. Medium boxes. Tall boxes. Short boxes. Wardrobe boxes are particularly useful because they’re like little bitty closets. You don’t even have to take your clothes off the hangers before you put them in the box. Your clothes go directly from the closet into the wardrobe bo...
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Packing for a Long Distance Move
There’s a big difference between moving across town and moving across the country. Besides the extra time and expense, you also have to pack differently.

The nice thing about moving locally is that you can pack almost any way you want and not worry about it too much. You’re only looking at a few minutes of travel time, so drive slowly and you’re home free! When you are moving across the country, the rules change a little bit. Every item needs a secure place in your trailer or ReloCube.

Here are some moving tips:
• Use moving boxes for everything y...
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