How Many Moving Boxes Do I Need???

Every family is different, which makes every move special. That also means that there can be a large amount of difference in the number of type of moving boxes they'll need. For example, if you have a large number of filled bookcases, you're likely to need more little boxes to hold all the books (larger boxes can't take the weight of heavy books without breaking). If you're a "pack-rat", that also means you need more boxes, just as you do if you have been living in the same place for a larger number of years.

That being said, here is a table of optional box quantities:

* 1-2 Rooms: 

* 7-10 Small 

* 3-5 Medium 

* 3-5 Large 

* 2 Dish Pack Boxes 

* 1-2 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

* 3-4 Rooms: 

* 15 Small 

* 8-10 Medium 

* 6-8 Large Boxes 

* 2-4 Dish Packs 

* 1-2 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

* 5-6 Rooms:

* 20-25 Small 

* 12-15 Medium 

* 8-10 Large 

* 3-5 Dish Packs 

* 3-4 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

* 7-8 Rooms: 

* 30-40 Small 

* 20-25 Medium 

* 12-15 Large 

* 4-5 Dish Packs 

* 4-5 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

One of ways to save money on moving boxes for your move is to buy moving box packs or bundles. Most online moving box websites, as well retail locations that focus on selling moving boxes (such as self storage and moving truck rental locations), offer boxes in these packs. They often also include things like packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and black markers.

You should always check to make sure that you will need all, or most, of the boxes that are included in any kit. You should also check to be certain that returns are conventional if you don't use all the boxes that you purchase. It's always better to have a few extra boxes and not need them than to run out of boxes as your limit approaches. By arranging to purchase your boxes from a retailer who accepts returns, you can have those few extra boxes handy without worrying about over-paying.

Here are the guidelines on the box sizes mentioned above. 

NOTE: Box sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so if you need exact dimensions, please verify the sizes before you purchase them!

* Small moving boxes: approximately 15" x 12" x 10"

* Medium moving boxes: approximately 18" x 15" x 12"

* Large moving boxes: approximately 18" x 17" x 20"

* Dish pack boxes: approximately 18" x 18" x 28"

* Wardrobe moving boxes: approximately 24" x 24" x 40"

* File boxes: 15" x 12" x 10"

Two other notes:

* It's best to maintain to the weight of moving boxes below 50 pounds, and better yet to keep them below 30 pounds. Or else, boxes are both difficult to handle and more likely to break or explode. * Try to keep boxes filled to the top flaps. Over-filled boxes do not stack well and are more likely to break open. Under-filled boxes tend to cave in.

Enjoy Your Move.......

Moving can be a bittersweet experience for a number of reasons. On one hand, you may be moving away from your family, friends and loved ones, or even the neighborhood that you grew up in. On the other hand, you may be moving to a more exciting city with more activities and better employment opportunities than were available to you before. You may even be staying in the same city but simply moving to a different home. Either way, moving is an exciting experience.

There are many things that you can do to make your move more fun and less stressful:

Hire professional movers. Mishandled belongings, not having enough moving boxes, loading and unloading the truck, getting to your destination on time -- these are some of the things that can wear you out if you are trying to move on your own. Let go of some of the stress by hiring a reliable moving company to help you.

Send out new address cards.Send out a note to family and friends to let them know your new address. The people who care about you are likely to be curious about your new home, so why not include a picture as well? You may even receive a few cards and letters in return from friends congratulating you on your move.

Throwing a housewarming party. 

Soon after you move into your new place, everyone you know will be asking you, "When are you going to have a house warming party?" Although you may still be adjusting to your new environment or even still in the process of trying to settle in, a housewarming party is a good way to break your new house in and make it a home. It is also a great opportunity to get to know your new neighbors. Showing friends around your new home will help you feel even more proud and appreciative of your new place.

Your home doesn't have to be picture perfect before you plan a housewarming party.

 Your guests will understand that you've just moved in and that you need time to fully settle in. If you have a few close friends in the area, you can even invite them over for an unpacking party first! Either way, everyone will have a good time, and you'll enjoy having the chance to show off your new place.

Moving to a new home can be an exciting time. Get started on the right foot by hiring a professional moving company, and don't forget to celebrate with a party once the move is complete!

How to Make Your Move effortless and Enjoyable

Moving into a new home isn't the funniest task ever, but if you think about how amazing your new home will be once you are all moved in, that can help motivate you. There are those people who enjoy the face of seamlessly transitioning into unknown territory and calling it home, but even those people certainly get stressed out by the move. You should consider how much your time and rationality is value to you. luckily, I've got a few ideas that will make moving into your new home a efficient, yet leisurely process. 

1. Planning
 

This one may be totally obvious, yet most people don't know what to spotlight on when they plan or don't have a very effective plan of attack. You have to advance this task with a planned mentality in order to get the move done as fast and easily as possible. First you want to plan as far ahead as you can. Planning too much is better than not planning enough! Try to sort out dates first. This will determine most of the planning - whether to keep your belongings in storage, whether to make prior preparations or whether to move straight in. The more time overlie you have between moving out and moving into your new home, the better. Of course, too much overlap will result in extra renting costs, but a few weeks of overlap is perfect. This will give you enough time to make desired renovations or to move your belongings in several trips instead of a single day of torture.

Help Your Friends Move

Anytime your partners need help moving, jump on it! Your help will raise your chances of getting free help for moving when you move out. Not only will doing this put you in their help, but word will spread around that you are a helpful person, and everyone enjoys helping those who do good effects. At the very least you'll have people open to helping you in the future. Even if it isn't when you're moving into a new home, you can't complain about that.

2. Start Packing Up Early.

It is better to start packing too early than it is too late. If you begin too late, you'll be in such a hurry that you'll likely overlook lots of significant things. Many times there is so much concerned in the move that you need time to think about all the things you need to do. Either way, it is significant to have a good plan - what services you should get, what you should get rid of, etc.

Finding Moving Supplies

Get boxes from people you know who work in a restaurant, drugstore, or retail store. Just go into a local store and ask the boss if they have any spare boxes. You might also be able to get some boil wrap or packing supplies too. Accumulate newspapers as they are work well as packing material.

3. Take a Look at the Needs of Your New Home Beforehand 
 
Before you move in, when you’re new home is cleared out, is the most best time to fix issues with your new place. Does it need a dash of color? Do you want wood tiles instead of carpet? Maybe you want full-length French windows in the master bedroom for your new spectacular view! Whatever it is, these can be major projects, but this is the most best time to do it. If you don't do it now, then later you'll have to move all your furniture, then back again. That's like a triple move! Save yourself the hassle and do any renovating ahead of time. 

4. Buy furnishings On the Web and Have it Shipped to Your New house.

Some pieces of furniture just are not worth the hassle to move, in which case you are better off buying new furniture. Most of your shopping can be done online. Keetsa is a great place to get your mattress from because they offer free shipping on their eco-friendly beds. What's sole about this is that they compress your bed into a small box! The only downside of shopping online is that you can't feel the furnishings before you buy it, although a handful of online furniture retailers have local storefronts too. Make your order about a week before you move in .

5. Change Your Information


The excitement of being done with your move may push you through the last phase without too much stress, but don't overlook that there are still phone lines, broadband, names on bills to change and much, much more! It's easy to forget a task such as forwarding your old mailing address to your new one. 

Once again, I suggest doing these odd jobs online because it is faster and more convenient. Here's a simple tool you can use to rapidly change your USPS forwarding address: the USPS website has a free address forwarding service. 

As you can see, moving into a new home requires a lot of forethought, but when move-in day comes it will have been worth the time you spent preparation. The idea of living in a new place is always exciting and doesn't have to be stressful. If you relate the advice above, you can settle in quite nicely in as little as a few hours. The sooner you move into this new place that you'll be calling home, the sooner you'll be able to relax and enjoy it.