Packing your books correctly for your truck rental move will save you time and energy. Find out the best way to pack your boxes and books so that there's less strain on both the box and your back.
If you're like most people, you've collected a lot of books over the years. That's great when you want to sit and read a good book. But what happens when it comes time to move. All of a sudden you're stuck with packing up a lot of boxes. And books are quite heavy. Even though there is no getting around the fact that books weigh a lot, there are things that you can do lessen the strain on your back, and keep your books in good order while undertaking a truck rental move.
Don't over pack
If you think that packing the greatest number of books that you can fit in one box is a smart way to pack for your truck rental move, think again. Packing too many of these heavy items will only put unneeded strain on your boxes, and can even cause the bottom to rip. A good guide to follow is no more that 30 pounds of books per box. If you're unsure how much 30 pounds weighs, bring a scale to where you're packing your books for your truck rental move.
Quality boxes
The better the quality boxes you use for your truck rental move, the less chance you have of them ripping apart. You can buy these high quality boxes at most truck rental companies. They might cost a bit more than the average type of box, but it's worth it for both your time and energy. Whatever you do, don't use old boxes that have been wet in the past. They can easily break during loading and unloading.
Packing correctly
Just don't pack your books haphazardly into the boxes; if you do, you'll be in for a big surprise when it comes time to unpacking (i.e. ripped sides, torn pages). Pack similar size books together and utilize any empty spaces so that the books won't be able to shift around during the truck rental move. It's also a smart idea to place packing paper in any remaining open spaces. And don't pack all of the heaviest books together; combine some lightweight books with the heavier weight books so there's less stress on the box, and on your back.
