I sure can empathise with your situation here, it sounds like hubby needs a good kick in the rear end, very fustrating for you, as you cannot change those boxes, and have to stand by and watch it happen before your'e eyes.

If it were me I would be so MAD I don't have a solution , sorry.
Keep in mind, men are like children at times, so maybe you will have to reward him, for doing this simple task.lol