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Shoes are one of the most overlooked categories in any household move — and one of the most consistently damaged as a result. Leather soles crack from compression against hard surfaces. Heels snap under the weight of other items stacked on top of them. Scuffs appear on surfaces that were
Clothing is one of the largest volume categories in any household move — and paradoxically, one of the most inconsistently packed. Most people spend careful time and materials protecting fragile dishes and electronics, then stuff clothing into garbage bags or overfilled boxes with no system whatsoever. The result is wrinkled
Books are among the heaviest items in any household per cubic foot — and that simple physical reality makes them one of the most frequently mishandled categories during a move. Overpacked boxes split at the seams. Spines crack when books are positioned incorrectly. Rare editions suffer moisture damage that no
The kitchen is where most moving damage happens — and within the kitchen, dishes are the most common casualties. Plates crack, bowls chip, serving pieces that survived decades of daily use arrive at the new home in fragments. Knowing how to pack dishes for moving correctly is one of the
Of all the items in a household, glassware is simultaneously the most used and the most vulnerable. A wine glass that survived three home moves without incident can shatter from a single poorly packed box during a fourth. Knowing how to pack glassware correctly — not just adequately, but correctly
Every move comes with a moment of dread — that glass heirloom, the antique vase, the 65-inch television — and the question of whether it will survive the journey intact. Knowing how to pack fragile items correctly is one of the most valuable skills any mover can develop, whether you
