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Best Boxes for Moving

Published June 28, 2013 · Written for MovingGuru readers since 2013

Need some moving boxes?

The best boxes for moving are just straight-up, cardboard, square boxes. They’re cheap, easy, durable, and, most of all, cat-friendly.

However, picking out the best moving box for Mittens your things requires knowing a bit about moving boxes in general. Here’s a breakdown of your options, so you can pick the best moving box:

Common Moving Box

This is your everyman’s moving box, a cardboard square that can be filled, taped and written on.

Dish Pack Boxes
Dish pack boxes have compartments, so you can pack multiple dishes without worry that they’ll crack on each other.

File Boxes
File boxes have runners on the side, allowing you to hang file folders.

Mirror Boxes and TV Boxes
These boxes are designed to be like the boxes large TVs and appliances come in when first purchased.

Wardrobe Boxes
Wardrobe boxes are moving boxes that act like a closet. Now, they’re not as big as a closet, so you’ll need multiple wardrobe boxes to fit all the clothes in your closet, but if you need those clothes to stay wrinkle free while moving, this is the box you need.

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