Are you packing up everything for a big move, but you are wondering if you can pack your belongings in anything you have on hand? This may be a huge mistake that you may not realize. Here are a few reasons to use actual moving boxes.

Moving Boxes Are Convenient

One of the nice things about moving boxes is that they are easy to purchase at many different places. It could be from a local truck rental company, an office supply store, or online. They come in a variety of sizes that you will need to pack your entire home, so you won't be forced to use boxes that are odd sizes. You also do not need to hunt down boxes to use, since they are easily available.

Moving Boxes Stack Well

Many people don't think about how moving boxes stack when you put them in a moving truck. Actual moving boxes are going to be a uniform size that are designed to be stacked in a truck, with the larger boxes fitting nicely on the bottom and the smaller boxes going on the top. As long as you are packing the boxes properly to the top and not leaving empty space, the boxes shouldn't collapse from the weight of the one above it either. 

When you have odd-shaped boxes, you end up with gaps in the stack where things can slide around. This is how things become damaged in transit. Either from something inside a box being shifted suddenly, or a heavy box sliding into another object. 

Moving Boxes Can Be Resold

Did you know that people will buy your used moving boxes? It can be a great way to get back some of the money spent on new boxes because you can place an ad online and be sure to get a buyer if the price is right. Lightly used moving boxes are practically just like new ones, so there is no reason to put the directly into recycling when they can be used by another person. 

Moving Boxes Can Help With Moving Insurance

If you are using professional movers and buying moving insurance, make sure that you look at the terms and conditions associated with using that insurance. It is a common requirement for things to be packed properly in moving boxes when possible, and you may not be able to use your moving insurance if something was damaged if it was moved in a soft bag without much protection. 

For more information, contact a company such as Helping Hands Express Moving & Storage.

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