Moving Boxes and Supplies

Moving Boxes and Supplies to pack your items in boxes and ensure they stay secure during transit. You’ll need cardboard moving boxes, in various sizes, as well as a marker or labels to write on them, tape to hold the boxes together, and scissors or a box cutter for cutting packing paper and bubble cushioning.

There are many places to purchase or rent the supplies you need for your move, including office supply stores (like Staples and Office Depot), big-box retailers like Target and Walmart, and even home improvement centers and stores that specialize in boxes and packing materials. You can also rent and buy boxes at local or long-distance moving companies.

The amount of boxes you’ll need depends on the size and scope of your move. The average household requires an estimated 16 standard-sized moving boxes to pack everything, but if you are downsizing your possessions for the move or having a garage sale, you may need fewer than this.

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Some types of moving boxes are more sturdy than others, so it’s a good idea to have a few specialty containers for fragile or expensive items. For example, framed art and mirrors require a sturdy, heavy-duty box, while vases and other glass or ceramic items will need to be wrapped in bubble wrap or tissue paper for protection.

Another thing you’ll need are packing materials, such as ink-free packing tape and packing paper to help build and protect boxes, plus a roll of plastic wrap for wrapping items. It’s also helpful to have scissors or a box cutter handy for cutting up large boxes and to make sure all the corners of your cartons are sealed tightly.