Posts Tagged ‘Moving boxes’
March 23rd, 2011 | 
Author: 
While thinking about moving cheap I came across an article about a company that sells boxes that can be used as moving boxes and then as a book case. If you have moved a lot then you can probably see the advantages to multipurpose things. Using your boxes this way after a move is so much better than breaking them down and storing them, or trashing your moving boxes and then spending money to buy more the next time you move. The bookcase looks pretty neat to. Go to “Shelf System Built from Boxes Makes Moving Easy” to see for yourself.
You might be thinking that I have lost my mind with these boxes since they are so expensive and you would probably need to order them from Europe. I would completely agree with you, these boxes are not for those of us that need inexpensive solutions to our problems.
I am only showing you that article so that you can start to get ideas. What else could be used in a similar way? I know many of us have used crates as book cases and moving boxes back in collage, and they do work well if you are a kid. If you are not going for the dorm look then finding neat wooden boxes from the craft store or maybe the flee market could work really well.
Of course we need to remember that these types of shelves could fall easily in an earthquake or if a child tries to climb them, so we must always keep safety in mind.
Posted in 
Tags: 
Why are so many of us in need of moving cheap? So much has happened in the last few years that have changed the way we see our homes. Times have gotten so tight and look like they are just going to get tighter before these hard times are over. Is your home a comfortable place to live or is it a financial black hole.
If you are moving to make your budget stretch farther than getting a full service moving company is also going to be out of the question. Moving cheap is the only answer. If you are getting ready for moving cheap this year then here is a list for you to get started with.
Moving Cheap How to List
1. Schedule your moving truck rental early. Don’t wait for the last moment to try to get a moving truck. These days moving trucks are going fast. If you call a rental truck company and they can’t guarantee a truck for you at the location you want on your dates then you need to call another company until you have your guarantees. There is a well known moving truck rental company that is now keeping their customers guessing. They won’t tell you where to pick up your truck until the last minute and you could end up driving an hour each way to get it. Don’t use this company unless you have no other choice. You will pay extra in miles and gas.
2. Exhaust all sources of free boxes first. There are so many ways to get free boxes, you just need to ask. Go to all sorts of stores, hospitals, and neighbors that have recently moved. I have extensive posts about where to find moving boxes on this site to give you ideas.
3. Get friends and relatives to help you pack the truck. Sometimes it can be hard to ask for help, but if your money is tight you are going to have to do it. I have moved several times with just my husband and I doing all of the heavy lifting and I can tell you that moving this way isn’t as much fun as it sounds. Even if you can get a few people to help for an hour or two with your heaviest furniture it is worth it.
4. Plan everything perfectly. Make sure you are packed before you get the truck and you can move straight from one place to the other with as little hotel stays as possible.
Find the cheapest ways of doing everything at all times to keep your move cheap.
Click here to go see the Moving Boxes Kits
It is nearly impossible to move without moving boxes. If you don’t believe me then try it. You will have a really frustrating day. I suppose if you are the ultimate minimalist then you might be able to carry all of your belongings in your arms, but I don’t know anyone that has that few items.
I have talked about all sorts of ways to find moving boxes. Here is another source of moving boxes if you have a little money to spend and a week or two to wait for them to arrive. I like this moving kit from Smooth Move. If this isn’t what you are looking for you your next move don’t worry you can find all sorts of moving boxes kits if you look around a little bit. Click on the colorful words to find out more.
Getting your hands on cheap boxes is a must for moving in this down economy. Ok, getting cheap boxes for moving in any economy is a great idea. If you want to save money on your moving boxes then you need to plan ahead so that you don’t have to spend your moving money on expensive boxes from your moving company or the ones offered by the company you are renting your moving truck or moving container from. So if you shouldn’t get these convenient boxes then what boxes should you be looking for.
Great Source for Cheap Boxes
Did you know that you can get cheap boxes that are used? These are quality boxes that have been gently used. By getting these boxes used you are doing your part keep some cardboard out of the trash heap. When you are finished your move you also have the option of reselling those boxes. You won’t get your money back, but you will get some back to help offset your moving expenses.
What’s better than Cheap Boxes? Free Boxes!
One thing to keep in mind when you use free boxes as opposed to cheap boxes made for moving is that these boxes were custom made for whatever came in them. Free boxes are often in odd sizes, don’t have lids, are dirty, or are very thin. If that is just fine with you then here are a few places to look for free boxes. You can look for them at groceries stores, liquor stores, retail stores, and hospitals. These days most cardboard is broken up and crashed while still inside the building, so looking in garbage bins out back is no longer the thing to do. You are going to have to ask, and ask, and ask some more. Many employees that you ask are going to be unpleasant about it, but that’s OK. You know that you are making sure these boxes get used at least one more time before getting thrown away.
First of all it is important to plan ahead and save all the boxes that could be used for a move broken down and in a safe, dry place. Secondly look for boxes at toy stores, grocery stores, and (my favorite) hospitals.
So, you didn’t do this or just plain couldn’t, what do you do now?
Order some online, of course. When ordering boxes look at the dimensions, this will give you a basic idea of the volume inside the box, and what you can fit in it. Also know that many boxes made for moving should have a seal printed on the bottom that gives their strength and capacity. You can find moving boxes that are made out of single or double walled corrugated cardboard. Get the strong ones if you can so they won’t crush under whatever is packed on top of them. If you look around you can find wholesale moving boxes and supplies shipped flat to your house, saving you money.
Don’t forget to get packing paper, packing tape, bubble wrap and of couple markers too.