Archive for April, 2012


Every room of your house deserves attention and care when packing for a move. In this post, I would offer some guidelines on how your removalists Brisbane should carefully pack the items in your dining room before setting out for your new home.

Needless to say, your dining room contains the most fragile items in your home such as china and glassware. Tell your movers that you will need dishpack moving boxes or cartons for storing them so that they do not get damaged while on the way to your new house.

  • See to it that they wrap every glass item and china with a pad-like covering and place them carefully in the carton.
  • For stemware, make sure they use compartmentalized cartons, so that the stemware do not touch each other and thus, stay intact when on transit.
  • Take care to see that every item of your glassware and china is wrapped individually, starting from the corner and going diagonally. There should be ample cushioning for glass items and for an outer covering, two sheets of newsprint should be used.
  • Proper labeling of the cartons is also required and very important for the safety of your glassware.
  • Items like flat glassware and flat china should be placed on top of a cushioning at a carton’s bottom.
  • Large plates or platters should be placed first inside a carton.
  • Make sure your movers surround the glassware’s sides with crushed paper and create a level on top of every layer of china and glassware with a pad-like paper.
  • In the second layer, the items that should go are small plates and saucers.
  • Cups should be wrapped in a double layer of crushed paper.
  • Cups should be placed in an upside down position.
  • Cups should be wrapped individually.
  • Silverware should be protected from tarnishing, for that, double sheet of newsprint or even plastic covering is also good. If your silverware is in a chest, see that your furniture removalists wrap the items individually with care and place them again inside the chest. If you want to take extra precautions, tell them to wrap the chest using a soft cloth like a bathrobe or towel.
  • Fragile items such as figurines, showpieces etc. should be first wrapped in tissue paper. Then wadded paper should be used for wrapping them.

These were some items of a dining room. Take care to see that your removalists Melbournewrap and load each and every piece of your dining room accessories with the utmost care.

Moving from one state to another can be quite expensive. For this reason, many people prefer to opt for affordable moving boxes so that they can stick to their budget. Availing low priced moving boxes, however, is slightly tricky. You need to invest sufficient time for picking out the sources that will provide you with  boxes. We highlight few sources where you can get  moving boxes.

Your Friends/Family/Neighbors

The first step is to ask for moving boxes from your friends, family and neighbor. If any of them has moved recently, you can easily acquire  boxes from him. Alternatively, if any of them possesses used boxes, you can use them also. However, make sure that the boxes are sturdy and will be able to carry weight of the packed items.

Internet

In the Internet, you can come across various websites, where people post advertisements regarding  distribution of moving boxes. In case you do not come across any such website, you can post an advertisement, asking whether anyone possesses boxes. To get quick response, also mention that you would pick up the boxes from home of the owner.

Social Networking Sites

This is another good source. If you are on any social networking site, spread the message that you are looking for moving boxes.

Offices

Most offices contain loads of used boxes. If you have offices in your locality, you can visit them and inquire whether they can provide you with  boxes. For best results, avoid visiting the offices during peak hours. Choose a time, when there will be less rush.

Grocery Stores

Visiting grocery stores for availing  boxes can be a great idea. The best part is that they usually possess boxes in different shapes and sizes. Thus, you can get a wide range of options.

Moving Companies

Most interstate moving companies possess used or  boxes. If you are planning to hire Removalists Melbourne for assisting you in the shift, request them to provide you with boxes. Some companies   even offer new boxes at subsidized rates for their clients. Depending on your budget and other requirements, you can opt for used or new boxes.

We highlighted few sources, where you can get  moving boxes. To stay on the safe side, visit these places at least 1 or 2 months before you move. This will provide you with peace of mind, allow you to explore different options, and make the right choice.

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