Cardboard Boxes & Packing Services
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® offers a wide selection of boxes and packing supplies including tape dispensers, newsprint, markers, pads, bubble wrap and more to name a few.
We will provide you with a full refund for any unused boxes.
Packing Services
An unsuccessful packing job will lead to a potentially unsuccessful move. Proper paper wrapping, padding and boxing procedures are vital to ensure your belongings are protected.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® offers a full range of packing and unpacking services. Trained packing professionals will help you with as much or as little of the packing and unpacking as you require. We are your source for boxes and all your packing supplies.
Boxes
Based on the chart below and the total number of rooms in your home, this matrix provides you with suggested quantities of the various sizes of boxes to ensure a smooth move. Please take a moment to review your requirements.
Here are some packing supplies including sizes of boxes with description of uses that you can purchase through your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® location.
1.5 cubic foot box - the smallest box sold at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, it's often referred to as the book or record box; best used for small heavy objects like books, CDs / DVDs, cans, jars of food, utensils, flatware, shoes, etc.
3 cubic foot box - referred to as the lamp or lampshade box; frequently used interchangeably with the 1.5 cubic foot box
4.5 cubic foot box - as the box gets larger, use for lighter objects such as pillows, bedding and stuffed animals
6 cubic foot box - use for light objects; if you pack heavy items in this box it will be difficult to move
picture or mirror box - a four-piece box that can come in large or small sizes (small shown); can be customized by telescoping in and out; use crumpled packing paper in the corners to add cushion and make sure to wrap your mirror or picture with bubble wrap before placing it in the box
wardrobe box - allows clothes to be transported on hangers; includes a metal bar along top of box to hang clothing
dish pack box - also called a barrel, dish barrel or dish box; it's the strongest box available; pack fragile, breakable items such as china; usually used for kitchen items
dish pack inserts - cardboard that goes inside the dish pack boxes to form individual cells for fragile items; inserts adjustable; extra cardboard piece included to be used as springboard to cushion
Packing Supplies
Pack paper/plain newsprint, tissue paper, bubble wrap, pink anti-static bubble wrap, sealing tape, permanent marker, re-sealable plastic bags, wire ties