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1. Ideally, pack electronics in their original boxes if you still have them. 2. If you don’t have the original box, wrap each item separately with bubble wrap. Wrap the edges of the computer with bubble wrap. The bubble side should be towards the computer. Fill empty...

1. If you have the box your plasma TV or computer monitor came in, use it. 2. Disassemble the plasma TV from its base, if necessary. Wrap the plasma TV base in bubble wrap or packing blankets. The base does not need to be boxed. 3. Wrap the plasma TV in bubble wrap or...

1. Wrap large mirrors and pictures with bubble wrap or packing blankets and pack in a single-walled mirror or picture box. If you have many smaller mirrors and pictures, regular single-walled cardboard boxes work well. Remember to wrap each item individually. 2. When...

I'd like to demystify the type of packing supplies you will need for your move. There are basic supplies everyone needs for moving. You can save money on your move by planning in advance. For more information on saving money on your move please read How can I save on...

POST by Christine Rougeau There are a number of companies that are renting plastic totes for moves. This system is being marketed as a green solution to using cardboard boxes. The idea is to reduce or eliminate the use of cardboard boxes and instead rent these plastic...

Do you really want to live in a renovation zone? To reduce the possibility of damage to your possessions or injury to workers, remove your possessions before doing a major renovation. GO BOX Storage has many customers who are doing renovations on their homes. Some of...

This is my favorite plastic tote. I like the solid lid because the tote can get wet without damaging the contents. My possessions survived a bad basement flood in these totes. I also use them for car trips, camping, canoeing and long-term home storage. I have had a...

GO BOX Storage sells 1.5, 2, 3, 4, and 6 cube boxes. We also have specialty boxes for plasma TVs, mirrors, clothing and china. Professional packing supplies are very convenient but can be expensive. It is also more environmentally friendly to reuse packing supplies as...

There are three GO BOX Storage options: heated warehouse, unheated warehouse and your home storage. This post will demystify which option is best for your needs. This is the GO BOX Storage heated warehouse which is our best quality storage option. 1. The GO BOX...

This is a GOBOX Inventory available on our website. I have had many people wonder if it is a good idea to use a GOBOX Inventory. The people that use the inventory tend to be our most organized customers. But sometimes an inventory is not needed. An inventory is not...

My name is Caroline Cooper. I am a working partner at GO BOX Storage. GO BOX Storage has been operating in Kamloops since 2007. It is a home-grown Kamloops business. Over the years, I have seen many people make moving and storage fun. I have also seen many people have...