Database

Moving Supply Database

Search supplies by box, protection, tool, label, admin, or move-out use.

Small boxes

Heavy items belong in smaller boxes.

BoxesBooks, tools, pantry itemsBuy

Medium boxes

Most moves need more medium boxes than expected.

BoxesGeneral room packingBuy

Large boxes

Do not fill large boxes with books.

BoxesBedding, pillows, light bulky itemsBuy

Wardrobe boxes

Useful for dress clothes and fast unpacking.

BoxesHanging clothesOptional

Packing tape

Use more than one roll for multi-room moves.

ConsumableBox sealingBuy

Tape dispenser

Saves time on larger moves.

ToolFast packingBorrow or buy

Permanent marker

Use thick dark text on two sides.

ToolLabelsBuy

Color labels

Useful when helpers unload boxes.

LabelsRoom codingOptional

Bubble wrap

Use for glass, ceramics, and electronics.

ProtectionFragile itemsOptional

Packing paper

Cleaner than newspaper for kitchen items.

ProtectionDishes and glasswareBuy

Moving blankets

Protects walls and furniture edges.

ProtectionFurnitureRent or borrow

Stretch wrap

Do not trap moisture long term.

ProtectionDrawers and soft furnitureOptional

Mattress bag

Helps protect fabric during carrying and storage.

ProtectionMattressesBuy

Furniture sliders

Check floor type first.

ToolHeavy furnitureOptional

Dolly or hand truck

Match the tool to stairs and access.

ToolHeavy boxes and appliancesRent or borrow

Zip bags

Tape bags to the related furniture.

OrganizationScrews and small partsBuy

Document folder

Keep with you, not in the truck.

AdminIDs, leases, recordsBuy

Cleaning caddy

Keep accessible until final walk-through.

Move-outLast-day cleaningBuy

Buying decision guardrails

This database is a neutral planning aid, not a paid ranking list. Before buying, decide whether each item should be bought, borrowed, rented, skipped, or returned unopened after packing. Commercial links must follow the Commercial Policy and Affiliate Disclosure.

Decision	Use when	Records to keep
Buy	The item protects fragile goods, solves a known packing problem, or will be used during unpacking.	Receipt, quantity used, and unopened returns.
Borrow or rent	The item is useful once but expensive or bulky to store.	Return date, condition photo, and rental terms.
Skip	The item duplicates something you already own or creates more sorting than value.	Reason skipped, so the next supply list stays lean.

Supply receipt log

Use this database with a real receipt or shopping cart before treating a supply plan as accurate. Record what you bought, what you borrowed, what went unused, and what ran out during packing in the Field Notes Template.

Record	Example	How it improves the next move
Unused supplies	Two unopened medium-box packs.	Reduces overbuying on the next estimate.
Supplies that ran out	One tape roll was not enough for kitchen and books.	Shows where the default supply list is too light.
Borrowed or rented gear	Dolly, blankets, sliders, or tools.	Separates one-time gear from items worth buying.