Moving Boxes - Packing Supply - Moving Van

When you are moving, you are going to be spending a lot of time around boxes. While most people know where to get their boxes, they don’t seem to know how to pack them to maximize on space, nor to keep them light. This can be trouble when you are renting a moving van because you need to ensure that you can fit everything into it.

First, you want to limit all your boxes to a maximum weight of 50 pounds. You should also keep in mind that the box’s size is no indication of how much each holds. You could have a very small box full of books that weights 50 pounds, while a very large box full of towels that weighs 20 pounds. If you can, label each box so that you know exactly how much it is going to weigh, then there is no surprises. In regards to weight, you should also keep in mind that smaller boxes can handle more weight.

When you pack, you should pick your packing paper wisely. Newspaper works well as a filler or cushion, but it is not the best to wrap items with. The ink can stain china, clothing and dishes. Try to use plain packing paper for this if you can.

When you are packing your boxes, you should pack them one room at a time. This will help you get the job done easier because you will be able to focus on one room at a time. This will also aid you when you are labeling your boxes because you will know exactly where all your boxes come from. Many people who move end up having a box sitting in their living room that they have no idea where it came from because they did not take the time to label it. This may not seem like a big deal, but failure to label something means its put in the wrong place and that means you waste time having to put it in its correct location. That is time you could be using to unpack.

When you are packing your boxes, you always want to pack them in layers. You should try and place your heavy items on the bottom, with your medium-weight items in the middle and your light weight items on top. At the same time, ensure that you are putting cushioning between each layer. If you have any fragile items, make doubly sure you have enough cushioning in each layer to handle the fragile items.

Packing your items properly in boxes will help you get everything put together in time with no wasted space. You will be able to fit everything you own in a box, as long as it can fit in a box. Your move will be easier and you will suffer less stress because your boxes have been packed, organized and labeled. Having this sort of system in any type of move with a moving van is very important. The last thing you want is to pack poorly, using up more boxes that simply will not fit in your moving van.