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movers: The right paper for packing... - 07/22/08 09:19 AM
Have you ever noticed how sometimes when you read the newspaper, afterwards, your fingers are black from the ink?
Well packing with regular newspaper does the same thing to your household goods.  While newspaper is plentiful and easy to come by, it is not suited for packing, especially for items that are light colored.
Professional movers will use plain white paper that comes in 20-40 lb. bundles ironically called "newsprint" or "news-stock".  It is similar in feel to regular newspaper stock, but without the ink.  My suggestion to you is to contact a local mover and see if they will GIVE you … (2 comments)

 

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