Packing Guidelines

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Short guide to creating your packing checklist

Packing for a move, trip, or major transition can quickly turn into a chaotic guessing…

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Low-quality packing supplies to avoid using

Packing supplies should protect your belongings, not put them at risk. Weak materials lead to…

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How to reclaim your garage with ease

Does your garage feel more like a storage unit than a functional space? You're not…

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At-home packing materials you can use for storage

Packing materials protect belongings whether storing them short-term or long-term. And while professional supplies are…

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Cardboard boxes vs plastic bins – which works better?

Packing, moving, and storage require careful planning, and choosing between cardboard boxes and plastic bins…

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The different tactics to pack your household

Packing your home for storage or moving demands full attention because every room holds countless…

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Tips for packing comic books for transport

Every comic book collector knows the pain of a bent corner, a torn page, or…

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Packing glass items for storage – how to prepare

Glass items require careful handling and strategic packing to prevent damage during storage. Without proper…

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Tips and tricks for packing books for storage

Books hold more than just knowledge; they carry sentiment, history, and, in many cases, considerable…

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Professional guidelines for packing porcelain figurines

Packing your fine porcelain figurines is a delicate task that mandates the use of proper…

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PortaBox Storage Locations

LYNNWOOD PORTABOX

2902B Lincoln Way Lynnwood, WA, 98087

SEATTLE PORTABOX

10750 Aurora Ave N Suite B Seattle, WA 98133

NEWCASTLE PORTABOX

6868 Coal Creek Pkwy SE Newcastle, WA 98059

BOISE PORTABOX

103 N Curtis Road Boise, ID, 83706