How to Pack Lamps for Movers So Nothing Breaks

Pack the base and the shade in separate boxes — the shade should never share a box with anything heavy. How to Pack Lamps for Movers So Nothing Breaks Lamps are the items most likely to arrive broken — and the reason is almost always the same: the shade and the base were packed together, … Read more

How to Pack Books for Moving Without Damage (Pro Guide)

Stack of hardcover books being packed into a small sturdy moving box with packing paper

How to Pack Books for Moving Without Damaging a Single Spine Books look simple to move until you lift the first box. A medium carton packed solid with hardcovers can weigh sixty pounds, sag in the middle, and split on the truck ramp — and your favorite first edition can arrive dog-eared if you skip … Read more

What Size Moving Truck Do I Need? Complete Sizing Guide

Two movers loading labeled cardboard boxes and a wrapped sofa up the ramp of a large box moving truck parked in front of a suburban home on a sunny day

What Size Moving Truck Do I Need? A Homeowner’s Complete Sizing Guide If you are asking “what size moving truck do I need,” you are already ahead of most movers. Choosing the right truck size is one of the few moving-day decisions that cannot be fixed halfway through — pick too small and your couch … Read more