The most common mistakes with moving boxes

When moving house, you will always have to deal with moving boxes. Usually, the same mistakes are often made by the people who are moving. Make sure you don't make the same mistake and prepare yourself for an efficient move.

Buying the wrong kind of moving box

There are a number of types of moving boxes on the market. The cheapest kind is the fruit box from the supermarket. However, the fruit box offers less space and is less sturdy than a real moving box. You will also have to visit a number of supermarkets to reach the right number of moving boxes.

The safest option is to buy moving boxes. You know you have good quality boxes in your hands and you don't have to worry about them breaking because you don't borrow the boxes from anyone. When you buy moving boxes, you can choose from the following types:

• Autolock moving boxes: You can set these up in one movement without tape. This is of course very efficient.
• American folding bottom: These types of boxes have a folding bottom. You have to tape the box yourself.

Don't look at the type of cardboard

There are also different types of cardboard that can be used. Good quality cardboard ensures that the moving boxes can lift more kilos. The boxes will also tear less quickly. Kraft is the strongest type of cardboard, which you can recognize by a real brown color.

Making the moving box too heavy

Do not fill the moving boxes with heavy items. Divide the weight over the boxes, for example each box has a layer at the bottom with books and some lighter products on top. An average moving box weighs about 7 to 10 kilos. Make sure you can still lift the moving box properly. If the box is heavy, it is advisable to tape the bottom closed.

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**TIP** Do not lift the box with the handles but with two hands under the box if the box is too heavy.

Don't borrow moving boxes

It is often forgotten that any family or acquaintances may still have moving boxes. When you borrow or possibly take over moving boxes from someone, you save money in the first place, but you are also very sustainable!

Rent moving boxes

You can rent moving boxes from a company. This does entail risks. When boxes break, unexpected costs can arise that you would rather not have. You also have to return the boxes to the company within a certain period, so that you cannot leave a number of boxes that you do not want to unpack yet. Returning moving boxes late can also be very costly.

Do not label the boxes

When you move, it is useful to label the boxes when you pack them. Remember to put things that need to go to the bedroom in the same box. Then label the box with 'bedroom'. This way, when you arrive in the new house, you immediately know where which box has to go.