Can I put heavy tools in a Cratezy rental crate?

Yes, but spread the weight sensibly. Pack one layer of heavy hand tools per crate rather than stacking metal on metal, and use shop rags or bubble wrap to pad sharp edges. Cratezy crates are designed to stack even under significant load, so a well-packed tool crate is safe to place at the bottom of a stack.

What do I do with leftover gasoline or propane before moving in DFW?

Drain gas tanks as completely as possible and take residual fuel to a household hazardous waste event. Dallas County and Tarrant County both run free HazWaste drop-off events throughout the year — search your county's environmental services page to register. Propane tanks can often be exchanged at hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowe's locations across DFW.

How many crates do I need for a two-car garage in a DFW home?

A moderately stocked two-car garage — full tool set, lawn equipment accessories, holiday decor, sports gear, and storage overflow — typically requires 12–20 crates for the packable items. Large equipment like mowers, workbenches, and bikes move separately. You can always order a starting set and add more if needed before your move date.

Should I move my rolling toolbox fully loaded?

No. A fully loaded large toolbox can exceed 300 lbs and is likely to damage itself or the truck floor if it shifts in transit. Empty the heaviest drawers into a crate, tape or strap remaining drawers shut, and move the chest separately. It takes an extra 20 minutes and saves a potentially costly repair.

Does Cratezy deliver crates to Frisco, Garland, and other DFW suburbs?

Yes. Cratezy delivers and picks up crates throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, including Frisco, Garland, Arlington, Plano, Irving, and Richardson. Rental pricing typically runs $80–$180 per week depending on the quantity and home size, with delivery and pickup included in that price.

Can Cratezy help me move a single large item from my garage, like a workbench or floor safe?

Yes. In addition to crate rental, Cratezy offers single-item pickup and small-move logistics within DFW. If you have a workbench, floor safe, or heavy equipment that needs to move across town, pricing typically starts around $79–$249 depending on item size and distance. Cratezy does not handle long-distance moves outside the DFW area.

How to Pack Your Garage and Workshop With Crates

Packing a garage or workshop is the part of moving that most people underestimate — and end up regretting on move day. With the right crate strategy, you can get even a packed two-car garage organized, loaded, and unloaded without losing a single socket wrench or spending three weekends in the Texas heat.

Why Crates Work Better Than Cardboard for Garage Stuff

Cardboard boxes were not designed for cast-iron vises, drill bits, or bags of fertilizer. They collapse under weight, absorb moisture (a real concern in DFW summers when humidity spikes even in a shaded driveway), and offer zero stacking stability when loads are uneven. Reusable plastic crates solve all three problems at once.

Stackable under load. Cratezy crates interlock and hold their shape even when the bottom crate is carrying 60+ lbs of hand tools.
Weatherproof walls. If your move spans a weekend and crates sit on a driveway overnight, they won't go soggy by morning.
Consistent footprint. Every crate is the same size, so they pack tightly in a truck bed or moving van — no wasted space from odd-shaped boxes.
Easy to label. Clip a label card on the front and every crate in your stack is identifiable at a glance.

The trade-off is that crates are rigid. That rigidity is exactly what you want for a garage full of metal, glass, and oddly shaped gear — but it does mean you need a packing strategy, not just a pile-it-in approach.

Category-by-Category Packing Guide

Hand Tools and Power Tools

Heavy hand tools — pipe wrenches, hammers, pry bars — go into a dedicated heavy crate. Keep it to one layer deep and pad sharp edges with an old shop rag or bubble wrap. Do not stack a second layer of metal tools on top; a lid rattling over loose tools on I-35E will scratch everything and potentially crack a handle.

Power tools deserve individual attention. Keep them in their original cases if you have them. If not, wrap each tool in a moving blanket scrap and nestle it snugly so it cannot slide. Cordless tools should have batteries removed and packed separately — lithium batteries do not belong loose in a crate with metal tools that could short them.

If you have a rolling toolbox, resist the urge to move it fully loaded. Pull the drawers out, empty the heaviest items into a crate, and tape or strap the drawers shut before loading the chest. A fully loaded 40-inch toolbox can weigh 300 lbs and will damage both the toolbox and the truck floor if it shifts.

Hardware: Screws, Bolts, Bins, and Small Parts

This is where moves fall apart. Loose hardware is the glitter of the garage world — it ends up everywhere and takes forever to reassemble. The fix is simple: use small bins inside the crate.

Keep existing hardware organizers sealed with painter's tape across the lids.
Group loose hardware into zip-lock bags, label each bag, and drop them into a single dedicated crate.
Fill any empty space in that crate with crumpled packing paper so the bags can't flip upside down.

Label this crate "HARDWARE — OPEN FIRST" so it goes into your new workshop on day one and you can hang things up while you're still unboxing everything else.

Lawn and Garden Equipment

Most powered lawn equipment — mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, pressure washers — should not go in crates at all. They travel best disassembled and wrapped separately. But the accessories and attachments that go with them (blade-sharpening tools, edger attachments, hose nozzles, sprinkler heads) pack perfectly in a mid-size crate.

Before packing any gas-powered equipment, drain the fuel tank as completely as possible. This is especially true if you're moving during a Texas summer — a hot truck bed can raise interior temperatures above 130°F, and residual fuel vapors in an enclosed vehicle are a genuine hazard. Many DFW waste disposal facilities accept leftover gasoline; the City of Dallas and Tarrant County both run household hazardous waste drop-off events several times a year.

Sports Gear, Seasonal Equipment, and Holiday Decor

Sporting goods are awkward to pack because they're bulky and oddly shaped. Group them by activity and use crates for the accessories, not the equipment itself:

Bikes, kayaks, and golf bags move strapped to a truck rack or laid flat — not in crates.
Golf balls, cleats, knee pads, helmet accessories, and water bottles pack neatly in a crate together.
Camping gear (lanterns, cook sets, tent stakes) fills a crate perfectly and is easy to inventory.

Holiday decor is one of the best use cases for crates. Ornament storage boxes, light reel spools, and artificial wreath boxes fit cleanly, and the rigid walls protect fragile items that cardboard boxes often crush. Label clearly: "HOLIDAY — STORAGE" so these crates get stacked last on the truck and go to storage or the attic first at the new place.

What Should NOT Go in a Crate

This is the section most moving guides skip, and skipping it causes real problems. These items must be handled separately:

Item	Why Not in a Crate	What to Do Instead
Gasoline, diesel, kerosene	Fire and vapor hazard in enclosed truck	Drain equipment; dispose at hazardous waste facility
Propane tanks (full or partial)	Pressurized; illegal to transport in enclosed spaces	Empty or exchange at hardware store before move
Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers	Reactive, corrosive, or toxic if spilled	Use up, give to a neighbor, or drop at HazWaste event
Paint cans (open or partially full)	Lids fail under pressure; fumes accumulate	Dry fully (add cat litter to speed it) and trash, or donate
Loose lithium batteries	Short-circuit risk against metal tools	Tape terminals, pack in a separate plastic bag
Compressed air canisters	Pressure risk if punctured or overheated	Use up before move day

Dallas-Fort Worth tip: Tarrant County and Dallas County both hold free household hazardous waste collection events. Search "DFW HazWaste" or check your county's environmental services page to find the next event before your move date. These fill up — register early.

How Many Crates Does a Garage Actually Need?

Every garage is different, but here's a practical framework based on what we see in DFW homes:

One-car garage, light use (bikes, basic tools, holiday decor): 6–10 crates typically covers everything packable.
Two-car garage, moderate use (full tool set, lawn equipment accessories, sports gear, storage overflow): 12–20 crates is a realistic range.
Workshop or hobbyist garage (woodworking, automotive, serious tool collections): 20–30+ crates for the packable items, plus several dedicated trips or a truck for large equipment.

Cratezy delivers crates to your door anywhere in the DFW area — from Fort Worth's Near Southside to Frisco, from Irving to Garland — so you can order a base set, see how far it gets you, and add more with a quick call if needed. Rental pricing for a home-sized crate set typically runs $80–$180 per week depending on quantity and home size, with delivery and pickup included.

If you also need help moving a workbench, a floor safe, or that riding mower across town, Cratezy's single-item pickup service can handle it. Pricing typically starts around $79–$249 depending on item size and distance within DFW.

A Simple Garage Packing Order That Actually Works

Sequence matters. Packing randomly means you'll be digging through crates on move day to find what you need first. Pack in this order instead:

Hazardous materials first — identify and dispose of everything on the "not in a crate" list before you pack a single crate. Get this done a week before move day so you're not scrambling.
Rarely used items second — holiday decor, camping gear, seasonal sports equipment. These go into crates early because you won't need them again before the move.
Hardware and small parts third — seal, bag, and label everything while you still have the mental bandwidth to do it carefully.
Power tools and accessories fourth — wrap carefully, load into crates, label with the tool category.
Hand tools last — you'll use some of them up until move day (that screwdriver for dismantling furniture), so keep the hand-tool crate accessible and pack it the morning of the move.

When the truck arrives, load garage crates last so they come off first at the new place. Your new garage should be functional before the rest of the house is unpacked — it's where you'll find the tools to assemble everything else.