Box City: Moving and Shipping Tips

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WHICH BOX TO USE?

1. SMALL BOXES: (1.5 cu. ft.) Books, Records, Magazines, Canned goods, Heavy tools, etc. (Pack books laying flat so the corners won't bend and alternate bindings so spines won’t crush )

2. MEDIUM BOXES: (3.0 cu. ft.) Linens, Shoes, Small appliances, almost all miscellaneous items in the house. (This is the most popular size.)

3. LARGE BOXES: (4.5 cu. ft.) Lampshades, Shoes, Pillows, Bedding, Stuffed Animals, Lighter clothing items such as sweaters, robes, etc.

4. EXTRA LARGE: (6.0 cu. ft.) Lampshades, Pillows, Bedding, Only light "Fluffy" articles!.

5. DISHPACKS: (Double Wall) These are for breakables such as Dishes, Stemware, Figurines, Objects of art, Lamps, other fragile items, Etc.

6. MIRROR CARTONS: (2 Piece or 4 Way) These are for Pictures, Mirrors, Glass table tops, Shelves, Marble slabs, Etc. (Use paper pads, or Bubble pack to cushion these items).

7. LAMP CARTONS: Lamp Bases, Tall Items. (Pack lamps and lampshades separately).

8. FLAT WARDROBES: These are for clothing items to lay flat. It's best not to leave hangers in garments when packing this way.

9. WARDROBES: (With Hanging Bars) These are for good suits and dresses you don't want to get wrinkled. Also good for Draperies, Etc. Note; (Most movers lend wardrobes at no charge on local moves only)

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