Let’s Cut Out Single-Use Packing Materials
However much you think you’re planning to go through, I bet you don’t account for the volume of packing supplies you’re probably going to need for your big move. Cardboard boxes, tape, grocery bags, and sheets of wrapping paper only seem to increase in number with each additional room you pack read more here.
There’s a simple way you can cut down on those boxes and sheets of bubble wrap: reusable moving bins.
You can rent heavy duty plastic moving bins rather than all those cardboard boxes you’d otherwise have to throw away. When you move into your new space, you simply send the empty bins back to your rental company so they can be reused.
Imagine a box that got reused by multiple households instead of being trashed after a single use.
Benefits of Reusable Moving Bins
There is a lot of heavy lifting, hauling, and stacking involved when moving, isn’t there? The more your boxes are moved around, the more likely they are to get damaged. Cardboard boxes easily bend, get gouged and even become damp if they’re exposed to moisture.
Reusable moving bins are built to withstand the abuse of being handled, with walls and bottoms that don’t give under the weight of your belongings.
Many come with stacking lids that snap on tightly without tape, and some feature handles to make getting these heavy-duty containers down hallways and up stairs easier.
A Prepared for All Elements Option in Chicago
Chicago’s unpredictable climates means you should be prepared when it comes to your scheduled (or last-minute!) move. Whether you’re moving to avoid a major snowstorm or blizzard, or you’re moving before the cold winter months set in, you’re going to want to have a water-resistant container to avoid freezing temperatures and moisture ruining your clothes, books, toys, bedding, and household supplies-all the way from your front door to the moving truck.
Keep in mind that no box can prevent delicate items from breaking if you’re not packing them carefully, though.