There is a lot that goes into moving but more so when you are moving a long distance. A long distance move means that you are relocating from one place to another area that is new to you. The move is stressful and that means that having a plan is important. You need to do what you can to minimize surprises such as set appointments to have your utilities turned on and off. You also can hire a moving company that can come out and pack your home and move your items to the new location. The move is a huge change for most people and that is why you want to know the best way to pack your items that have the potential to be damaged or broken. These are considered your fragile items and packing them in the wrong way can end up damaging them. Excalibur Moving & Storage outlines the best way to pack your breakable items for an upcoming move.
What is the Best Way to Pack Plates for Moving?
One of the most common items that are broken when they are moved is your kitchen items. Especially your dishes that are breakable or made of glass and ceramics. You want to be sure that you use proper packing techniques to box your dishes so you don’t have to waste money buying new ones when you arrive. Start with the right size box. The best way to go is to use a medium sized box that you have lined with packing paper that has been crumpled. Then use a stack of dishes and pull the corner of paper over each dish as you go. You want to then tape the paper over the top and line any open areas with paper so the dishes are not able to slide around. Then seal the box and label on all sides that it is fragile.
Should Books Be Packed Flat or Upright?
You might be thinking that books are not a fragile item. They are a study item that has been bound properly and can be stacked high on a shelf. If you don’t choose to pack the books in the right way you will end up with issues. The first mistake that many people make is the size of the box. If you choose a box that is too large you will end up with a box that is extremely heavy and hard to lift. That is why smaller boxes are the way to go. You also want to set the books in the right way depending on the type of book. Hardbound books need to be packed upright while soft covers should be laid down. This will keep the spine straight.
How Do You Pack Mirrors for Moving?
The other item that can be hard to pack is the mirrors. Not a small makeup mirror but a wall mirror. These are large and will not often fit in a box. The best thing you can do is to use blankets or towels to cover them. You can use pieces of cardboard to separate them and cushion them from items bumping into it.
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