Fragiles are some of the hardest items to pack. From ornaments to dishes, antiques, photos and lights, you'll need to consider what you're packing, and how best to transport them. Large photos, framed items and paintings other wall based items are easiest wrapped in bubble-wrap and then placed carefully in a safe place – they'll need to be monitored carefully when moving, as anything falling against them could cause serious damage, tear or break them. By far and away, the most awkward items to move are computer monitors and TV are the hardest to move – unless you've kept their boxes, you'll find it very difficult to either fit them into a box that you have acquired, or find that...

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When most people think of moving, they think of endless boxes and hours spent loading books, DVDs, and kitchen spices. Yes, packing is an indespensible component of moving, and one of the most stressful steps. But you can minimize the stress and inconvenience by following these cheap tips: 1. Make sure you have good, solid packing supplies. This means sturdy boxes, enough boxes (grab them wherever and whenever you can, it is better to have more than not enough), ample packing tape, markers, labels or paper for writing down what is in each box, and some kind of cushioning material for fragile items. Find the balance between going cheap (cheap markers are fine; cheap packing tape will irritate you and...

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When most people think of moving, they think of endless boxes and hours spent loading books, DVDs, and kitchen spices. Yes, packing is a he component of moving, and one of the most stressful steps. But you can minimize the stress and inconvenience by following these tips: 1. Make sure you have good, solid packing supplies. This means sturdy boxes, enough boxes (grab them wherever and whenever you can, it is better to have more than not enough), ample packing tape, markers, labels or paper for writing down what is in each box, and some kind of cushioning material for fragile items. Find the balance between going cheap (cheap markers are fine; cheap packing tape will irritate you and can...

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