Reddit reviews Duck Brand Stretch Wrap With Handle, 20 Inch x 1000 Feet, Clear, Single Roll
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Heavy 70 gauge plastic wrap safely secures and bundles items while moving, in storage or in transitNon-adhesive shrink wrap sticks only to itself, not objects, for a quick and easy application and removalStretch wrap comes with a convenient handle for easy applicationPerfect for protecting and securing larger items while on the move, such as drawers, storage bins, boxes and blankets protecting furnitureClear roll measures 20 inches wide by 1000 feet long
http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Stretch-Inches-Single-970700/dp/B000NHTUCE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452479117&sr=8-2&keywords=shrink+wrap
a good wrapping in something like this can mitigate damages when this happens.
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not much else you can do about strap breaking, other than transport in an enclosed van.
tl;dr: don't move:
-Ikea anything
-mattress sets (unless replacement costs over $2k)
-Furniture that is old and should be replaced soon anyway
-Stuff you haven't used in over "n" time
IMO, it's nice to have nice new stuff when you make a large move..I opted to take what fit in my car for two of my moves and buy all new. Those moves were the least stressful.
I've wanted something to help me make these decisions as well. Every time I've tried this analysis myself, I end up being too subjective and keeping things that don't make sense when I get to my destination.
What I've learned is to get rid of Ikea furniture and either re-buy it new at my destination or upgrade to real stuff.
Mattresses and box springs are another item I think I could have bought new at my destination easily...but they aren't the easiest thing to get rid of before you leave. They are fairly hard to pack in a way that won't get them dirty too. You have to either buy some sheeting plastic and wrap it up, or buy a zippered bag. Get an air mattress for when you first arrive at your destination and order a new mattress set online right away and it should be there within a week.
I've always has a lot of electronics in bins that I've just accumulated over the years. I recently went through and consolidated 17 bins into 3. Recycling/tossing stuff I didn't need or had no value. If I had done that before my last move, it would have saved me a lot of space...but it's time consuming.
Definitely buy cheap moving blankets from harbor frieght or some place like that. Also buy a few of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NHTUCE
I've moved across the country 4 times in the last 7 years. I rented the 16' moving van/truck from Penske for $700-$900, $700-$1200 in fuel (8 mpg), and $400-$800 in hotels and food. Penske will drop prices if you call, and give AAA and online discounts....just to give another option to those shipping container companies.
You have to be comfortable driving a fully loaded truck and understand how to balance the load properly.
When I made those moves, the journey out was with whatever fit in my car, with the intent of buying stuff when I arrived. The first time, I spent ~$7000 on furnishing a 1 bed apartment. Then I moved back to home and took all of that with me in the moving truck. When I moved again, I left all of that (long story, didn't sell the stuff) and again moved with what fit in my car. I furnished a new 1 bed apartment for about $5000. Then I moved again with a truck and took all of that stuff, picked up all of the other stuff from the previous move to where I'm at now. By the time I picked up that first set of furnishings, the value was low...but the replacement cost was high...so I took it with me.
Maybe use some packing stretch wrap around the cardboard and styrofoam?
EDIT: Should be able to find it at any hardware or office supply store.
Has any one used moving shrink wrap like this?
I know someone that uses this http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Stretch-Inches-Single-970700/dp/B000NHTUCE and while it is wasteful as you dispose of it, it works and is easy up and easy down. I personally have one of those $100 green greenhouses and it is a POS, but functions.
stretch wrap and shrink wrap is essential the same thing.
This stuff works well enough
http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Stretch-Inches-Single-970700/dp/B000NHTUCE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421646846&sr=8-1&keywords=duck+shrink+wrap