{"id":36937,"date":"2016-04-14T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=36937"},"modified":"2016-04-14T10:35:30","modified_gmt":"2016-04-14T17:35:30","slug":"buy-mirror-picture-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/14\/buy-mirror-picture-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should I Buy a Mirror or Picture Box?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/picture-box-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36954 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/picture-box-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two Picture Boxes\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>You may not have a Monet or Dali hanging on your wall, but your artwork and pictures are just as valuable to you than anything. When it comes time to move, you may be the person that removes everything from the walls first, or they might be the last things\u00a0you pack. If you are the type of person that wants to &#8220;get in the moving spirit&#8221; and remove everything from your walls. I might suggest preparing your packing process\u00a0with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Mirror-picture-boxes\/Mirror-Picture-Box?id=8697&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160414-whyshouldibuy\" target=\"_blank\">picture box<\/a>.\u00a0Doing so, will make sure they stay safe while you are getting all your stuff\u00a0ready for the move &#8211; leaning all your pictures up against the wall waiting for moving day will inevitably lead to a dresser bumping into the frame,\u00a0scratching or puncturing the artwork.\u00a0Depending on how much protection you wish for your pictures you may only need a few picture boxes for all your frames, or if you want to adding padding in between each one, you may only get one or two in each\u00a0box.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/6285596048228352.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37105\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-37105 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/6285596048228352-e1460581153915-150x150.png\" alt=\"Why Should I Buy a Mirror or Picture Box?\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Picture Box\u00a0Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The picture boxes hold up to 65 pounds<\/li>\n<li>These boxes are acid neutral, but not acid free<\/li>\n<li>These Picture boxes are sturdy enough for shipping<\/li>\n<li>The boxes are built similar to any\u00a0other standard moving box being a one piece design, making it easy to build<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/5913159972421632.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37106\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-37106 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/5913159972421632-e1460581185410-150x150.png\" alt=\"Why Should I Buy a Mirror or Picture Box?\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Measurements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>37&#8243; x 4&#8243; x 27&#8243; &#8211; (2.3 cu \/ ft) This is the inside measurement<\/li>\n<li>Have a large painting or mirror? Turn these bad boys on their side for additional size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/5108403628670976.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37107\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-37107 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/5108403628670976-e1460581209755-150x150.png\" alt=\"Why Should I Buy a Mirror or Picture Box?\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Additional\u00a0Considerations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are traveling in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Trailers\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trailer&amp;utm_content=20160414-whyshouldibuy\" target=\"_blank\">open trailer<\/a>, consider wrapping your boxes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Movers-Stretch-Plastic-Wrap?mid=102&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160414-whyshouldibuy\" target=\"_blank\">stretch wrap<\/a> for added weather protection<\/li>\n<li>This item pairs perfectly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Picture-Packer-Kit?id=617&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160414-whyshouldibuy\" target=\"_blank\">picture packing kit<\/a> which provides additional protection for your artwork, picture, or mirror during your move. The kit allows frames up to 2 inches thick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"U-Haul Picture Packer Kit and Mirror Box\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9VX2Mbsp3RU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What tips do you have for moving and packing pictures, paintings, or mirrors? Share with us in the comments<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may not have a Monet or Dali hanging on your wall, but your artwork and pictures are just as valuable to you than anything. When it comes time to move, you may be the person that removes everything from the walls first, or they might be the last things\u00a0you pack. 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