Learn how to pack stemware, glassware, and fragile items in this simple guide from Movers.com. It includes video instructions for every step – and a simple tool for estimating the cost of a professional mover, with no cost or obligation.
Did you know that there's a sound you can hear during a move, that's even worse than the sound of the moving crew handing you the bill?
It's the sound of all your glassware, stemware, and other delicate items hitting the floor, the door, or anything else - and shattering into the world's least fun jigsaw puzzle.
It's easy to prevent if you take a few extra steps - and this free guide from Movers.com explains it all.
If you haven't heard of Movers.com, click here to check out their latest guide, you won't regret it. It's a totally free resource that you can access anytime, from anywhere, for help planning your next move.
Yup, I said free, and I meant it. They won't charge you anything, ever, for their strategy guides, helpful hints, or professional estimate service, so there's no reason not to check them out.
In their new guide to packing stemware, glassware, and other such fragile items, they break it all down step-by-step and even include a short video guide. If you don't know the difference between stemware and glassware, that's okay too - they explain that first.
You're not alone, stemware and glassware are often confused, but the guide explains how to tell the difference between these items, why they matter, and how each type of dish should be packed. If any of it still doesn't make sense after reading the guide, you can always just follow along with the video, or hire a professional - but we'll talk more about that later.
The first thing you need to know, before checking out the free guide, is that it's broken down into three categories: glassware such as jars and dishes, stemware, including martini and wine glasses, and beer glasses or mugs, which can come in a large variety of shapes, sizes, and weights.
It's important to understand the difference between each category, but they explain it in an easy-to-follow way. You'll also find that, while some of these items can be safely packed in the same box, the guide suggests that each type of dish requires a different type of protective wrap to keep it safe during transportation.
While glassware and beer glasses can be quite durable - stemware is not. It's so fragile, that there are several extra steps that can be taken to ensure their safety. That's why Movers.com included a full, separate video guide to packaging stemware (click here to see it), and if you're still not sure, it's probably a good idea to hire a professional.
Speaking of professionals, I did say that I would tell you more about how Movers.com can help with hiring an expert, so let's get into it. It's also easier than you might expect.
They have a simple tool on their website that can help you get free estimates from local movers, with no obligation. It's more than just basic moves though, you can get estimates for hiring a truck, hiring a crew to help you carry, or even hiring a full-service moving crew that does it all.
That's right - if you didn't know, you can hire a full-service moving crew that, well, does the full service. They'll come to your home and pack everything up for you, load it into the truck, drive it to your new home, and then even unpack it, and put everything away.
Of course, it will cost you to have full-service movers, but how much?
If you're interested, the easiest way to find out is to click right here to go to Movers.com, and look for the big green "Get Quotes" button.
It's free, fast, easy, and provides up to 7 quotes from local experts, with zero obligation.
And hey, if that doesn't work out, there are always the handy video guides to DIY packing - click here to check those out.
