How to Pack Fragile Items So Nothing Breaks

Breakages almost always come down to two things: not enough padding, and too much empty space in the box that lets items shift and knock together.

Wrap each fragile item individually, stand plates on their edge rather than stacking them flat, fill every gap with paper or bubble wrap, and never overload a box so it's too heavy to lift safely. Mark it 'fragile' and 'this way up'.

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