{"id":9237,"date":"2021-06-08T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T10:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9237"},"modified":"2025-09-15T12:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T11:23:09","slug":"diy-wardrobe-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/diy-wardrobe-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Moving Boxes: DIY Wardrobe Boxes for Moving House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-wardrobe-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade wardrobe boxes for packing clothes on moving day\" class=\"wp-image-9315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-wardrobe-boxes.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-wardrobe-boxes-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/diy-wardrobe-boxes-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving clothes is not an enjoyable task and many people want to make the process as fast and easy as possible. However, besides that, you also want to ensure that your clothes will arrive in your new spot safely, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let&#8217;s be honest, if you have a lot of clothes, shoes, hats, accessories, then you&#8217;ll surely need more than just one or two wardrobe moving boxes. You can&#8217;t simply stuff your garments, especially delicate ones, in a bag and go. No, you need to be more organised and invest in wardrobe packing boxes, as this is the best way to transport your clothes safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most removal companies can provide you with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/moving-boxes-delivery\/\">moving boxes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/packing-service\/\">packaging services<\/a>, but that will cost you. So, if you want to save some money, then you can make your own DIY cardboard wardrobe box for your upcoming move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9d8877c8e7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e9d8877c8e7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/diy-wardrobe-boxes\/#Best_places_to_obtain_large_moving_boxes_for_free\" >Best places to obtain large moving boxes for free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/diy-wardrobe-boxes\/#DIY_wardrobe_boxes\" >DIY wardrobe boxes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/diy-wardrobe-boxes\/#How_to_assemble_wardrobe_box\" >How to assemble wardrobe box<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/diy-wardrobe-boxes\/#Comparison_between_bought_and_DIY_wardrobe_boxes\" >Comparison between bought and DIY wardrobe boxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/diy-wardrobe-boxes\/#Takeaways\" >Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_places_to_obtain_large_moving_boxes_for_free\"><\/span>Best places to obtain large moving boxes for free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>Grocery stores<\/b><br \/>All their foodstuffs come in boxes and you can be sure that they will be glad to get rid of them. Your local grocery store should be the first place on your list when checking for free cardboard boxes. Just ask one of the store&#8217;s staff if you can collect the boxes and when it&#8217;ll be convenient for them.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>Liquor stores<\/b><br \/>Another place where you can find moving boxes for free is liquor stores, as most spirit drinks arrive packed in boxes. Most of them can be very small, but you can still find the perfect box for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/packing-shoes-before-moving-house\/\">packing your shoes<\/a> or accessories.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>Pubs, bars, and restaurants<\/b><br \/>Just like the two options above, pubs and bars have their stuff delivered in packaging. You can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/get-free-boxes-for-moving\/\">free moving boxes<\/a> if you check the popular ones, as they will have more regular customers and eventually will receive drinks and food more often.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>Ask a friend<\/b><br \/>Do you have a friend or a colleague who moved to a new house recently? Or any friendly neighbour who has just moved to your neighbourhood? Yes? Then, definitely ask them if they\u2019ve kept their moving boxes. We&#8217;re sure that they&#8217;ll be more than happy to give you at least one box for moving that can be of great help.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>The Internet<\/b><br \/>If the above options didn&#8217;t work for you and you can&#8217;t find free moving boxes anywhere in local stores and bars, then searching on the internet is what you need to do. Yes, there are a couple of popular websites where people offer moving boxes and completely for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Facebook<\/b><br \/>That well-known social media can be your best friend when in search of free wardrobe boxes. There are various community groups that can be helpful with all sorts of different things and help you connect with people near you, so you can ask them for any spare cardboard boxes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Gumtree<\/b><br \/>You may already have an account on this website, as it is one of the most popular buying and selling online communities in the UK. But did you know that there are a lot of freebies, as well? Well, now you know, so better check and you can find a lot of wardrobe boxes and all of them for free.<\/li>\n<li><b>Freecycle<\/b><br \/>That big network is full of users extremely committed to waste limiting and recycling. As you know, cardboard boxes are some of the most recycled things. So, don\u2019t hesitate to ask the Freecycle\u2019s community for free moving boxes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Freegle<\/b><br \/>The purpose of the website is to ease your process of getting rid of items you don\u2019t want anymore. And as the old saying goes \u201cOne man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure\u201d, you can find wardrobe moving boxes on Freegle for no money at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check also:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/get-rid-empty-boxes-moving-house\/\">How to Get Rid of Moving Boxes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-label-moving-boxes\/\">How to Label Moving Boxes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DIY_wardrobe_boxes\"><\/span>DIY wardrobe boxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, we\u2019ve talked about where you can find second-hand wardrobe boxes, but it\u2019s also good to know that some old boxes, say, taken from your local grocery store, may not be a good fit for your needs and can actually damage your clothes if not sturdy enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re wondering what the solution is \u2013 the answer is simple \u2013 DIY wardrobe moving box. To build your own clothes boxes for moving, you\u2019re going to need:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>A box<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>A pole made from plastic or metal (that will serve as a hanger)<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Strong tape<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Scissors<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Caster Wheels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_assemble_wardrobe_box\"><\/span>How to assemble wardrobe box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your clothes length, measure how far down the holes (to fit a pole through) should be and mark their position with the help of a pen or pencil. Then, cover the whole area with clear tape, which will keep your wardrobe box from ripping once the clothes are hanged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a screwdriver or scissors, whatever you have on hand, and puncture one hole in the two sides of the box. The holes should be big enough to fit your pole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the pole through both holes to create a hanger for your clothes. Don&#8217;t forget that you&#8217;ll need to match the pole size to the width of your DIY wardrobe box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the pole is sticking out of the moving box, you can cut it to the desired length. However, it is a good idea to leave several inches that will serve as handles for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure the hanging bar with rod end caps, but if you don\u2019t have any, simply wrap the tape around both sides of the pole where it enters and exits. That will make sure that the pole won\u2019t slip during the moving process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step is completely optional and up to you. If you want your moving to be completely hassle-free, then we recommend that you put wheels on the bottom of your DIY wardrobe box. That way, you&#8217;ll be able to roll it around easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_between_bought_and_DIY_wardrobe_boxes\"><\/span>Comparison between bought and DIY wardrobe boxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>Quality<\/b><br \/>\nAlthough after the first use free wardrobe moving boxes can become less durable, they can still withstand one last move. Just make sure the box is not overloaded. On the other hand, investing in high-quality wardrobe moving boxes will give you the peace of mind that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-pack-clothes-for-moving\/\">clothes are neatly packed<\/a> and there is no chance of damage.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>Value<\/b><br \/>\nMaking your own DIY wardrobe box is a great way to upcycle and turn the otherwise useless cardboards into something helpful to you.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i><b>Cost<\/b><br \/>\nOf course, free and second-hand wardrobe boxes come cheaper, but that doesn\u2019t mean that the cheap wardrobe moving box will be less durable than the new one. One way or another, it will all depend on your DIY skills and how much you load it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_container_holder obf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title\">Need help packing?<br \/>Fantastic Removals can provide the boxes and handle all the work!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sub-title\">Enter your postcode to view our rates and availability in your area.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"postcode-field-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dynamic-helper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form id=\"check-prices-form\" class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n\t                            <span class=\"the-postfield-wrap\">\n\t                                <input id=\"postcode-field\" type=\"text\" class=\"the-postfield\"  name=\"postcode-field\" data-default-service-category=\"removals\"\ndata-default-service-type=\"Packing Service\">\n\t                                <div class=\"typewriter-box\">\n\t                                    <span class=\"typewriter\"><\/span>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\t                                 <span class=\"moving-label\">Enter your postcode<\/span>\n\t                                <label for=\"postcode-field\" class=\"error-message\">Add a valid postcode e.g. SE1 2TH<\/label>\n\t                            <\/span>\n\t                            <span class=\"submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                                            <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\t                                <input id=\"check-prices-submit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Check Prices & Availability\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n\t                            <\/span>\n\t                        <\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For questions about the services we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantastic-removals.co.uk\/\">visit our main site<\/a> or you can always call us at <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaways\"><\/span>Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-red-check\">\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>DIY wardrobe boxes are cheap to create; you may already have the materials around the house\n<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>It\u2019s a great way to upcycle and limit waste<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-check\"><\/i>Most of the time, owners of grocery stores, pubs and restaurants are wondering how to get rid of their boxes. 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