Creative Ideas for Repurposing Your Moving Boxes

Now that you have finally relocated to your new home, what about the boxes? Stop! Don’t throw them away. Squishing them and putting them away won’t do much good either. With a little effort and a small sprinkling of creativity, you could come up with marvellous creations that you never though was possible with used Corrugated Boxes. By re-using it, not only do you extend the life of the box but you also save up on material costs by maximizing its usage. Check out the following ideas that could get you started.

Idea 1: Use Them for Storage

This is a great way of using moving boxes as they have ample space in them to provide storage for a lot of your household items. From storing clothes to putting away old books – these boxes can do wonders if treated properly. You could even convert big boxes into portable wardrobes (check the image). With a little patience, you can even come up with decorative storage compartments for putting away toys and other common items that are usually scattered around the house.

Idea 2: Time to Play the Game

Now this is where the fun actually behinds. The kids enjoy playing with such custom made games. You can come up with games such as fishing pots, board games and building blocks if you want to keep the efforts minimal. However, if you are willing to take that extra step, then you can even create usable vehicles for kids, play houses, painting drying surfaces, etc.

Idea 3: The Household Helper

When you get the hang of using Cardboard Boxes, you will be amazed at the number of applications that it has. Fill up an empty box with rugs and worn out blankets and Voila!! – A bed for your beloved pet. Need a tool for checking where the leaks are coming from in your car? Just shove a flattened box under your car and watch as the drops reveal the location of the leak. This is also a great storage unit for collecting every recyclable item which can be sent to the facility later. A really good use of the boxes is to flatten them and cover the floor when considering painting the house or doing any art work that could stain your floors and your memories.