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packing: 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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packing: The right box for the right job. - 06/30/08 09:02 AM
Regardless if you are doing it yourself or hiring a professional mover to move you, using the right box is important.
A couple of things to consider. First books and papers while light indiviually, become heavy very quickly when put all together. Movers generally will use a "book box" or a 1.5 cubic foot carton for books. When fully packed those boxes will weigh between 45 and 70 lbs. If you were to pack the next sized box (3.0 cubic foot), the weight would double. Moving boxes that weigh between 90 and 140 lbs. isn't easy. Also, the heavier the box, the … (1 comments)
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packing: Today's Household Moving Tip - 06/24/08 08:17 AM
When packing up household goods, the natural inclination is to label the box's contents on the top of the box. That is a mistake.
Boxes should always be labeled on the side. That way, when they are stacked, the contents and the room they belong in will be clearly visable.
Boutique Moving has many tips to make your relocation more successful. In the Phoenix area, we are the ones to call to professionally manage your household relocation project.
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Harry Lakin
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