To pack framed artwork safely, place a painter’s tape “X” across the glass, apply cardboard corner protectors, wrap the frame in unprinted packing paper followed by 1/2-inch bubble wrap, and slide the piece vertically into a 4-piece telescoping picture box. Never lay glass artwork flat during transit; always stand it upright on its longest edge to prevent the center from…
To pack fragile items safely, wrap each piece individually in 2-3 sheets of unprinted packing paper, line a double-walled 5.2 cubic foot dish barrel box with a 3-inch bottom cushion of crushed paper, and stand all plates and stemware vertically. Never lay delicate items flat, and fill every empty void with tightly crumpled paper to prevent internal movement. If handling…
To pack your jewelry securely, thread delicate necklaces through plastic drinking straws to prevent knots, store small rings in 7-day pill organizers, and press stud earrings through sheets of foam or heavy cardboard. Keeping these fragile, high-value items strictly organized prevents costly chain damage and lost stones. While you must always keep fine jewelry on your person during a relocation,…
To pack a television safely, unplug all cords, secure foam corner blocks to the edges of the display, wrap the panel in anti-static foam or bubble wrap, and slide it upright into a heavy-duty adjustable double-walled TV moving box. Never lay a modern LED or plasma screen flat during transport, as the internal weight of the glass panel can cause…
To pack a lamp safely, you must completely disassemble the unit by removing the lightbulb, finial, harp, and shade. Wrap the ceramic or metal base in 1/2-inch thick bubble wrap and place it upright in a heavy-duty corrugated box. The delicate shade must go into a separate, clean box lined with plain packing paper. Attempting to move fully assembled lighting…
To pack your plates safely without breaking them, wrap each dish individually in clean packing paper and stand them vertically on their edges inside a double-walled 5.2 cubic foot dish barrel box. Never lay plates flat. Always line the bottom and top of the box with a 3-inch layer of tightly crushed paper for shock absorption. If you are overwhelmed…
To pack cups safely, stuff the inside cavity of each cup with crumpled unprinted packing paper to equalize internal pressure, roll the cup diagonally in two sheets of paper, and place it upside down (rim down) in a 5.2 cubic foot dish barrel box. Always use corrugated cardboard cell dividers to isolate delicate handles, and line the top and bottom…
To pack a mirror safely, make a large “X” across the glass with painter’s tape to absorb vibration, install cardboard corner protectors, wrap the entire frame in 1/2-inch thick bubble wrap, and slide it upright into an adjustable 4-piece telescoping mirror box. Never lay a mirror flat during transit; always transport it standing vertically on its longest edge to prevent…
To pack fragile glasses safely, stuff the interior cavity with crumpled unprinted packing paper to equalize pressure, roll each glass diagonally in two sheets of paper, and place them vertically inside a double-walled 5.2 cubic foot dish barrel box. Cushion the bottom and top of the box with a 3-inch layer of crushed paper, and never allow two unwrapped glass…
To pack your mugs safely, always stuff the inside cavity with crushed paper to absorb shock and place them upside down in a specialized 5.2 cubic foot dish barrel box. Using corrugated cardboard cell dividers ensures fragile handles never clink against each other, preventing the most common type of breakage during transit. If you have a massive kitchen inventory and…