8 Tips for Packing and Protecting Books When Moving


Packing books for a home move is back-breaking, and hiring movers is sometimes bank-breaking. For long-distance moves, movers charge by weight, box, or square feet in a truck, and books are heavy and can take a toll. Sort through books before moving, decide what books have value, which can be donated, and which books you want to pay to move.

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