--- title: Medium and Large Boxes at O'Brien's Sparks Counter url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/medium-and-large-boxes/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Professional packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/) - [Moving boxes and packing supplies at our Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/) - Medium and large boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter # Medium and large boxes for everyday household goods Medium and large boxes carry the bulk of a home, from kitchenware to linens, and O'Brien's carries a full line of boxes at the Sparks office. The free in-home estimate includes 10 free heavy-duty boxes, which fit these sizes well. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Most of a move is not books or china. It is the middle: pots, towels, toys, lamps, small appliances and clothes from the drawers. Those things live in medium and large cartons, and the way you fill them decides whether they arrive neat or crushed. This page explains how to sort a house into the right size. ## At a glance - Medium for kitchenware and mixed household goods - Large for light, bulky things like linens and pillows - Heavier items always go lower in the box - A packing calculator turns rooms into box counts ## Which size for which room Use medium boxes for the middle weight: pots and pans, small appliances, shoes, toys, desk contents and folded clothes. Use large boxes for the light and bulky: pillows, comforters, towels, lampshades, stuffed animals and plastic storage items. If a box feels heavy, it is the wrong size, and the fix is a smaller carton, not more tape. This sizing pattern also helps the truck. Medium cartons stack evenly, and large cartons of light goods ride on top, which keeps heavy weight low and the load stable. ## How to fill a medium or large box Build the box in layers, from the heaviest items at the bottom to the lightest at the top. - Tape the bottom seam and run a second strip across it for strength. - Place heavy items first, flat on the floor of the box, with paper in the gaps. - Add medium items above, and the lightest items last. - Wrap fragile pieces on their own, and keep sharp items such as knives in their guards or wrapped in a thick layer of paper. - Fill gaps with crumpled paper until nothing moves, and keep the lid flat, never bulging. - Tape the top, label it with the room and a short contents line, and mark which side is up. ## Label for the other end Label the top and one side of every carton. A label on the side stays readable when boxes are stacked, and a label that names the room tells the crew where to set the box down. The [label guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-label-moving-boxes/) has a simple system that works for a whole house, and [how to pack a moving box properly](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-a-moving-box/) walks through the box itself. A first-night box is worth its own carton. It holds the things you will want before the rest is unpacked, and [the first-night box guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/first-night-box/) lists what to include. ## Counting boxes before you shop Estimating the right number of boxes is easier than it sounds. The [packing calculator](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) takes the rooms in your home and returns box counts by size. Start with its result, then add a few extra for odd items. Specialty cartons for [closets](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/wardrobe-boxes/) and [dishes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/dish-pack-boxes/) are counted separately. ## Where to find them in Sparks O'Brien's carries regular and specialty boxes, packing wrap or padding, and tape at the Sparks office, 2277 Glendale Ave, from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Call 775-359-6683, and ask for the standard or custom supply price sheet. When your estimator visits, 10 free heavy-duty boxes are yours to keep, and they are a strong start for the first few rooms. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving boxes and packing supplies at our Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/) - [Book and small boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/book-and-small-boxes/) - [Packing calculator: how many boxes you need](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) - [How to label moving boxes](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-label-moving-boxes/) Boxes and supplies ## More services - [### Packing paper at O'Brien's Sparks counter Packing paper is clean, unprinted sheet paper that wraps fragile pieces and fills empty space, and O'Brien's carries packing wrap at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/packing-paper/) - [### Bubble wrap and cushioning at O'Brien's Sparks counter Bubble wrap is a sheet of trapped air pockets that absorbs bumps, and O'Brien's carries packing wrap and padding at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/bubble-wrap/) - [### Tape and moving pads at O'Brien's Sparks counter Packing tape seals a carton and moving pads protect furniture, and O'Brien's carries tape and wrapping supplies at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/tape-and-moving-pads/) - [### Dish-pack boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A dish-pack box is a thick-walled carton made for the heaviest, most breakable things in a kitchen, and O'Brien's carries boxes like it at the Sparks office.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/dish-pack-boxes/) - [### Wardrobe boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A wardrobe box is a tall carton with a bar across the top, so a closet of hanging clothes moves as it hangs.](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/wardrobe-boxes/) - [### Mirror and picture boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter A mirror and picture box is a flat, adjustable carton that holds framed art, mirrors and glass panels on edge, and O'Brien's carries packing...](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/mirror-and-picture-boxes/) Answers ## Medium and large boxes at O'Brien's Sparks counter questions Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### What goes in a large box? Light and bulky goods such as pillows, comforters, towels and lampshades. ### Why not use large boxes for everything? A large box filled with heavy items becomes hard to lift and easy to split. Heavy items belong in smaller cartons. ### How full should a box be? Full enough that nothing shifts, with the lid flat. A bulging lid will not stack. ### Are the free boxes medium or large? They are described as heavy-duty boxes. Your estimator can show you the style when they visit your home. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070