Wardrobe boxes, which are roughly four feet high and two feet wide, can hold a lot of stuff and movers often loan you them for free.
When wardrobe boxes are delivered to you, they are typically flat and not quite as intuitive as other boxes you might receive. The size can make them rather unwieldy, but in a few short minutes, you’ll have one of the most versatile boxes you have.
1. Turn the box over and tape the bottom.
2. Turn it back upright. You’ll see that one side has a fold just above the middle of the box. This is the front and it’s designed to make it more convenient for loading and unloading. Pull that flap down. O
3. Insert the included metal bar into the two slots on the sides of the box.
4. Transfer clothes from your closet to the box.
Wardrobe boxes aren’t just for your wardrobe
The large size makes wardrobe boxes particularly convenient for light items, like bed linens or bulky sweaters. They can also be used to create makeshift crates for odd shaped items like lamps or small, delicate chairs or other furniture. Just be sure that when you pack anything fragile, you include enough packing material so there is no movement inside the box.
Even if you are using your wardrobes for their intended purpose, put bed linens and even some shoes in the bottom.
Never overpack a wardrobe box, though. A box, no matter the size, should never weigh more than 50 pounds. That’s why book boxes are small. Wardrobe boxes are wonderful packing tools, and if kept light, they can make packing much quicker and keep your clothes from wrinkling. They can also help you save some space if you are moving long-distance and are being charged based on space used.
Featured image via ULine.
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