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Less Is More
When I moved recently, I noticed I had quite an extensive collection of books. I do have an English degree after all so it’s not surprising. But as I began packing up my books, I realized just how much they weigh. Even the weight of paperbacks can quickly add up. It wasn’t long before the box became incredibly heavy. And that box barely had any books in it! Yes the ugly truth is that unless you invest in a Kindle, you’re going to need about ten boxes just for one small bookcase.
The best way to pack up your books for Texas storage is to pack a few books in a box with other items that weigh significantly less. If you also have a large collection of DVDs, they are light enough to pack with the books. Or at least that’s what I was forced to do. I recommend continually testing the weight of each box as you add items. Keep in mind that while it might not feel too heavy to carry, it will quickly weigh you down if you need to carry boxes up and down stairs or walk long distances.
If anything, you can pack each box lightly for transport and then condense when you arrive at the self storage units Houston. But when it’s time to move out of storage, you’ll need to redistribute the weight once again.
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Posted on: Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Posted in: Moving Tips, Self Storage
Tags: self storage units houston, texas storage