TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® offers a wide selection of boxes and packing supplies including tape dispensers, newsprint, markers, pads, bubble wrap and more. We will provide you with a full refund for any unused boxes.
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.
Based on the 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®:
1.5 cubic foot box - the smallest box sold at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, it is 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 the top of the 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 paper/plain newsprint – used to wrap everyday items to prevent scratching; when crunched up it can be used as cushioning.
Tissue paper – softer than newsprint, used for wrapping very delicate items; also provides cushioning and fills in small spaces when packing fragile figurines and china.
Bubble wrap – plastic packing material made up of hundreds of tiny "air cushions" or bubbles used to over-wrap small, delicate items after they are wrapped in tissue; also helpful when wrapping larger fragile items such as lamps and pictures.
Pink anti-static bubble wrap – used to wrap electronics including stereos and computers. It is similar to traditional bubble wrap but does not cause static electricity. If traditional bubble wrap is used to pack these items, a static electric charge could be created, damaging the item.
Packing tape - 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) to 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide; best for packing, test to see if it ruins finish before taping up drawers and canisters.
Permanent marker – used to label boxes with contents and destination in new location; mark boxes "fragile" and "this side up" where appropriate.
Resealable plastic bags – used for nuts and bolts as you disassemble items, tape bag to disassembled item.
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