Moving Supplies
According to the United States Census Bureau, an estimated 43 million people or 17% of the total United States population, move each year. Garden of the Gods Self Storage would like to share some moving suggestions about moving supplies:
Moving Boxes
The first moving supply to consider is boxes. We suggest the following boxes for your needs:
- Small sized boxes are perfect for heavy, small and fragile items like small appliances, tools, books, dishes and collectibles.
- Medium sized boxes are ideal for smaller household items, toys, collectibles, small household appliances and clothes.
- Large sized boxes are great for large, lightweight items such as lamps, lampshades, stuffed animals, pillows, towels, linens, cookware, and clothing.
- Extra-large boxes are perfect for lightweight, bulky items such as comforters, large pillows, towels and seasonal clothing.
- Wardrobe boxes keep your clothes on their hangers. Move your shirts, suits, uniforms, coats and pants with ease.
- Dish boxes separate, isolate and protect dishware, collectibles, and seasonal decorations.
- Glass boxes feature cell dividers to separate, isolate and protect glassware, crystal, and stemware.
Tape You need tape to close the boxes!
Transparent acrylic poly tape is clear to the core and perfect for moving, storage, or covering/protecting labels.
Packing Paper, Padding, Peanuts, and Wrap
You need to protect your items that you pack in boxes and items that are too big to fit in boxes.
- Packing peanuts are very helpful for moving, storing or shipping fragile items.
- Clean, white, packing paper is perfect for wrapping dishes, glassware and small, delicate items, preventing scratches and for filling space in your boxes.
- Bubble wrap is recommended for fragile or heavy items such as electronic or stereo equipment, artwork, to prevent breaking or scratching.
Packing Supplies Guidelines
This is just an estimate. Actual boxes needed varies.
- Packing 1-2 rooms: 15 small boxes, 15 medium boxes, 3 large boxes, 2 dish packs, 1 bundle of packing paper, and 1-2 rolls of packing tape
- When Packing 2-4 rooms: 20 small boxes, 20 medium boxes, 5 large boxes, 2 mirror cartons, 4 dish packs, 1 bundle of packing paper, and 3-4 rolls of packing tape.
- Packing 3-6 rooms: 25 small boxes, 25 medium boxes, 7 large boxes, 4 mirror cartons, 6 dish packs, 2 bundles of packing paper, and 4-6 rolls of packing tape
At Garden of the Gods Self Storage we offer a full array of moving supplies, so you can grab everything that you need here. We also offer moving and packing tips.
So, stop by Garden of the Gods Self Storage Facility for all your moving supply needs.