Packing up the kitchen can feel like the hardest part of moving. With all the dishes, glasses, and pantry items, it takes patience and good packing. Here are some expert tips from Mighty Man Movers (281-94MOVER | movehouston.org) to make it easier:

• Sturdy boxes (small and medium work best for heavy items).
   
• Packing paper, bubble wrap, or clean dish towels.
   
• Strong tape and markers for labeling.
   
• Dividers for glasses and mugs if possible.
   

• Donate or toss out chipped plates, duplicate utensils, and expired pantry food.
   
• Moving is easier when you only take what you really use.
   

• Pack seasonal dishes, rarely used appliances, and extra utensils first.
   
• Save daily essentials (coffee maker, a few plates, silverware) for last.
   

• Wrap each glass, plate, and bowl individually.
   
• Stack plates vertically (like records) instead of flat to reduce breakage.
   
• Use plenty of cushioning at the bottom and top of each box.
   

• Kitchen towels, oven mitts, and napkins make great padding.
   
• This saves space and protects your fragile items.
   

• Seal open containers with tape or place them in zipper bags.
   
• Avoid packing perishable or frozen foods—use a cooler for same-day transport.
   

• Mark boxes “Fragile” and “This Side Up.”
   
• Write what’s inside and which room it belongs to (“Plates – Kitchen”).
   

• Create a “first-night kitchen box” with coffee, snacks, a pan, paper plates, utensils, and dish soap.
   
• Keep it with you so you’re not digging through boxes after a long day.
   

✅ Pro Tip from Mighty Man Movers: The kitchen is usually the most time-consuming room to pack. Start early, take your time, and let us handle the heavy lifting!

📞 Call us at 281-94MOVER or email move@movehouston.org for a stress-free moving experience.