How to Pack Hard and Soft Cover Books for Moving or Storage
Gather supplies and place them close to your working area for easy retrieval., Select a new box or a strong, solid used box for storage. , On one end of the box, fold the smaller flaps in first., Squeeze the sides of the box toward each other until...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather supplies and place them close to your working area for easy retrieval.
Then, fold in the larger flaps. , The tape should begin approximately five inches on the side, continue across the bottom and should end with approximately five inches on the other side.
This will create a tight seal. , This will help to support the weight of the books. ,, Each group will need their own box. (a) Hardcover and heavy books (by height). (b) Paperback and light weight books (by height). , Put books into the box until you cannot fit any more books in it.
The box should be packed tightly. ,,,,, -
Step 2: Select a new box or a strong
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Step 3: solid used box for storage.
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Step 4: On one end of the box
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Step 5: fold the smaller flaps in first.
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Step 6: Squeeze the sides of the box toward each other until the larger flaps touch tightly and tape the seam with the packing tape.
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Step 7: Repeat this taping process again on each flap in the middle on each side of the taped seam.
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Step 8: Flip the box over so that the open end is facing the ceiling.
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Step 9: arrange your books in the following two groups.
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Step 10: For each box
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Step 11: grouped as previously stated
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Step 12: put the books into the box STANDING UPRIGHT.
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Step 13: If the middle of the box is somewhat empty
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Step 14: you may fill that area tightly with additional books
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Step 15: with bubble wrap
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Step 16: or with a foam core.
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Step 17: Put a silica gel packet in the box.
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Step 18: Fill the area over the books with bubble wrap to prevent shifting.
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Step 19: Close the top of the box according to Steps 4 and 5.
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Step 20: Write a note on the outside of the box with either its general contents or the room in which the box needs to be placed.
Detailed Guide
Then, fold in the larger flaps. , The tape should begin approximately five inches on the side, continue across the bottom and should end with approximately five inches on the other side.
This will create a tight seal. , This will help to support the weight of the books. ,, Each group will need their own box. (a) Hardcover and heavy books (by height). (b) Paperback and light weight books (by height). , Put books into the box until you cannot fit any more books in it.
The box should be packed tightly. ,,,,,
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