How to Pack Fragile Items for a South Florida Move

Dish barrels (thicker, double-walled boxes) hold up far better than standard moving boxes for kitchenware. Pair them with packing paper for wrapping and bubble wrap for extra cushioning on stemware, electronics, and artwork. Newspaper works in a pinch but can transfer ink onto light-colored dishware.

Wrap each plate individually and pack them vertically, like records in a crate, rather than stacked flat — vertical plates distribute impact better. Stemware and glasses should be wrapped individually and packed with stems pointing up, cushioned on all sides so nothing can shift during transport.

If you still have original boxes for TVs, monitors, or speakers, use them — they're molded to fit. If not, wrap screens in blankets or moving pads and pack them upright, never flat, in a sturdy box with padding on all sides. Take photos of cable setups before disconnecting anything.

Use mirror/picture boxes (flat, adjustable cardboard boxes made for this) or, for higher-value pieces, custom crating. Corner protectors keep frames from chipping, and artwork should always be transported upright, never laid flat under other items.

For genuinely valuable or irreplaceable items — fine art, antiques, high-end electronics — professional packing is usually worth the cost. It's typically covered under full-value protection in a way that self-packed boxes often aren't.