{"id":8233,"date":"2021-11-23T12:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T19:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=8233"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:09:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:09:43","slug":"properly-seal-tape-boxes-moving-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/properly-seal-tape-boxes-moving-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Seal and Tape Boxes for Moving and Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Knowing how to tape boxes for moving is planning for your own future. We know — it sounds pretty dramatic. But a box can be dramatic if poor taping results in bugs in your sweaters or your best dishes smashing<\/a> all over the driveway. Sturdy box taping ensures that your boxes stay structured and the bottoms don’t drop out when you heft and stack these boxes. Secure box taping ensures that dirt and pests can’t get into your boxes, even if they’re in storage for a while. Even using the right tape matters when it comes to planning ahead.<\/p>\n

If you are packing for a move or boxing up a few things for storage<\/a>, the way you tape matters! Just ask anyone who’s moved with low-quality tape or incomplete box-taping technique. That person might be you, which might be why you are here, reading this helpful guide on box taping today.<\/p>\n

Real Fast: What’s the Secret to Taping Boxes?<\/h2>\n

The secret strategy as you tape boxes for moving is the “H-Taping Method,” meaning you make an “H” on the top and bottom of every box. Seal the sides, seal the center, and use some overlap tape to make it hold on firmly to the sides. Also, evenly line up your tape so that the strip is always half on one side (of the flap or corner) and half on the other.<\/p>\n

If you can remember this simple tip, you’ll probably rock your box packing every time you tape boxes for moving. But stay tuned for a step-by-step guide to the proper way to tape a box when you plan for sturdy travel or long-term storage. We’ll walk you through the process of properly taping boxes, so there’s no way a single box can be messed up.<\/p>\n

The Right Tape and Dispenser to Tape Boxes for Moving<\/h2>\n

The first step for properly taping a box is to have the right tape<\/a>. The last thing you want is tape that is too brittle (breaks and splits too easily), too weak (peels off the box), or too gummy (won’t come off the roll). Stick with brand-name tapes like 3M and Scotch, and invest in a tape dispenser. No joke; a tape dispenser will save you hours of peeling and cutting, not to mention saving yourself from frustration and tired fingernails.<\/p>\n

Choose a tape that is wide, strong, and peels easily in the dispenser. If you already have a tape dispenser, you can save a little money by buying refill tape.<\/p>\n

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