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Keeping small fragile items safe for the move.

Packing small items can sometimes be more difficult as packing larger items because they are fragile, have irregular shapes and they can break easily. If you have fragile knickknacks, antiques, figurines, or other small items such as pictures, vases, and music boxes, taking the time to wrap each of them properly can make sure that they arrive intact and undamaged.

Instead of putting all items on top or each other in a large box, smaller boxes is a better way to go and will keep them from becoming scratched or dented.

There are a variety of materials you can use to wrap small fragile keepsakes. Layers of bubble wrap (probably the best), newspaper, cloth, or storing items in plastic containers are options that you can use.

Some small valuable items may even have their own travel cases. Wrap each piece individually to keep them safe from damage. Place newspaper when layering items on top of one another. Be sure to not overfill the box.

Write ‘fragile’ on top of the box or container and put them in the moving truck last so other items cannot fall on top of it and you remove them first.

With this approach your valuable small fragile items will arrive at your new home safe and in one piece. 

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