How to Best Use Boxes When Packing

Certain boxes lend themselves better to different household items. By following this professional guide, you will save time and money by packing your belongings safely.

 

Type of Box Size of Box Items to Pack in Box
Book Boxes
(Small)
17" x 12.5" x 12.5"
1.5 Cubic Feet
Books, records, papers canned goods, wine, liquor, tools, spices, heavy cook ware,frozen goods, refrigerated items.
(Medium) Box
18" x 18" x 16"
3.0 Cubic Feet
Pots and pans, linens (towels & sheets), shoes, games, small pictures, lamp shades, toys, silverware, purses, cooking utensils, plants, stereo components, odds & ends.
Large Box
18" x 18" x 24"
4.5 Cubic Feet
Basically anything that won't fit in the above boxes; cookie sheet pans, silver trays, games, pictures, blankets, pillows, lamps and lamp shades.
Extra Large Box
22" x 22" x 22"
6.0 Cubic Feet
Big lamp shades, pillows, bed spreads, quilts, comforters, cushions, baskets and globes.
Dish pack Boxes
18" x 18" x 27.5"
with inserts
5.01 Cubic Feet 		Dishes, plates, bowls, saucers (on bottom layer); glasses, fragile figurines and nicknames (on top layer).
Glass Packs
Reg., Lrg, & 4-way
5.0 Cubic Feet
Pictures, mirrors, paintings, glass table tops, small pices of marble. These things should be wrapped in paper pads before being boxed.
Wardrobe Boxes
21" x 20" x 47"
10.0 Cubic Feet
Hanging clothes only - wardrobes will be brought by movers on the day of the move for free use on local moves.
Lamp Box
13" x 13" x 40"
4.5 Cubic Feet
Lamps

Packing Tips

Label each box as to contents and room in which it belongs.Mark any containers that have fragile contents. Tape all boxes well and keep the weight of each box under 40 pounds each.

It is dangerous to pack any flammable items such as paint, gasoline or matches, etc. Make sure that all lids and caps to bottles are secured.

Soft goods may be left in your dresser drawers. Beak down stereos and put components in separate cartons.

Please note that all fragile and non-stackable items need to be packed in boxes (with tops) especially, all lamp shades, lamp bases, pictures, mirrors etc.

Unprinted newsprint, paper pads, tape, bubble wrap, odd-sized boxes, overseas boxes and assorted other packing materials help to protect your valuable items.


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