So you\u2019ve successfully moved into your new home, and all of your boxes are unpacked, with your stuff neatly stored away in cupboards and closets. Now you\u2019re left with a jungle of empty boxes that no longer serve any purpose\u2026or so you think! Here are 12 things to do with old moving boxes:<\/p>\n
If You Have Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n If You\u2019re An Adult<\/strong><\/p>\n All you need for this one is a small box (like a shoebox) and some empty toilet paper tubes. Stack the tubes vertically and fill with pens. Easy peasy!<\/p>\n Simply cut old cardboard into your preferred shape and size, and use a hole punch to make a hole on one end. Decorate with paint, glitter, or your choice of accouterments, and secure using twine when the time comes!<\/p>\n If You Want to Get Rid of Them<\/strong><\/p>\n Use them in compost or if nothing else, many recycling centers now allow cardboard box returns. Check to find the nearest recycling center near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So you\u2019ve successfully moved into your new home, and all of your boxes are unpacked, with your stuff neatly stored away in cupboards and closets. Now you\u2019re left with a jungle of empty boxes that no longer serve any purpose\u2026or so you think! Here are 12 things to do with old moving boxes: If You […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3516"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3972,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3516\/revisions\/3972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unitsstorage.com\/raleigh-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
\nAll you need are some markers, clear tape, and a pair of scissors. View the tutorial\u00a0here<\/a><\/li>\n
\nQuickly and easily turn an old square box into an oven for kids to play with!<\/li>\n
\nRocket ships are one of the easiest things to make out of cardboard boxes because you\u2019re only limited to your imagination! Grab some paint and get colorful with it.<\/li>\n
\nConstruct a cardboard \u201ctower\u201d in the backyard. Use rubber balls, some balloons, and a slingshot to take aim and knock it down, just like in Angry Birds! Watch the video to see how it works\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\nUsing spray adhesive, cover a box in a fabric of your choice. Cut up an old belt and attach it as handles using binding post screws and a screwdriver. Cute and easy!<\/li>\n
\nCut up boxes in even sized strips and stack them on top of each other. Secure using glue between each layer.<\/li>\n\n