Did you know that there are different shipping services. One type of shipping service is provided by a parcel service, such as the UPS or FedEx trucks you're most familiar with. When you need to ship a package that weighs more than 150 pounds, or a very large package, you need the other type of shipping service: Boston freight shipping. You can use Boston freight shipping services to ship a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
When It’s Time To Downsize: Boston Movers for Seniors
“I love this house,” Clarice said. She had lived with her husband Geoffrey in their Boston home for nearly 40 years. Now that Geoffrey has passed away, Clarice finds it difficult to keep up with the maintenance and upkeep of the home. She has decided to sell her home and move to a smaller, more manageable apartment. “It’s a bigger job than you might think, moving!” Many Boston seniors find … [Read more...]
Eastern MA Shipping Spotlight: Finding a Small Move Company You Can Trust
It is not often in this speed-oriented world that we find ourselves envying the humble snail. But when it comes time to move house, it's easy to be jealous of the little guy with his abode lodged permanently upon his back. No matter where he goes, he's always home. The rest of us have to pack and move our stuff. For students or small families, it's important to know that with a good plan, a … [Read more...]
Shipping Unusually Large Or Strangely Shaped Items
"When I asked my son if there was anything he wanted from his Grandfather's estate, I was shocked to hear him say he wanted the lawn mower. It's nothing great - just an old fashioned push mower. But I guess it's sentimental for him, and he's into that whole green living thing anyway..." Jeannette paused, and laughed. "Have you ever tried to pack a lawn mower for shipping?" Massachusetts: … [Read more...]
Planning a Long Distance Move? Three Helpful Tips
Be Smart About Packing for Your Long Distance Move The number one reason items get damaged during long distance moves is that they weren't packed properly. If you're just moving across town, you might luck out and have a box of wine glasses loosely stuffed with newspaper survive the journey - but when you're going coast-to-coast, that's not going to happen. Moving hundreds or even thousands of … [Read more...]
It’s Safer To Ship It: When You Have To Fly With Valuable Items
We understand the need for heightened security in the nation's airports. What's not as understandable, especially for the flying public, is the phenomenon of airline baggage theft. For years now, passengers have been reporting the loss of jewelry, high tech items such as iPads and computers, valuable clothing, irreplaceable artwork and more. Other items weren't stolen, just vandalized - wrecked so … [Read more...]
Massachusetts College Shipping: Can You Mail A Laptop?
“I couldn’t believe it. We’d just driven six hours to get my daughter to her dorm room, unloading and unpacking all this stuff she had to have. And finally, we’re done, and she’s looking around, and she’s freaking out: where’s my laptop?” Abbie shook her head. “It turns out she left her computer behind. Of all of the things to forget – she didn’t bring her laptop?” Making a return trip to her … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Sculptures, Installations, and Fine Art
“You ask me what I learned from this experience, and I’ve got to tell you, what I learned is that you’ve got to ask questions.” Devin M. is a tall, imposing man, covered with tattoos. He’s also an up and coming fine artist. “I asked this discount chain shipping store if they could ship paintings, and they said, sure, they could do it. So I drove all the way down there and brought in the picture, … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning the Long Distance Move
“This bureau has been in my family for generations,” Avis said. “It belonged to my Mother, and her Mother before her. She got it as a wedding present; it came from her new in-laws, who were one of the first families to settle in this region. “ She smiled and laid her hand on the heavy, tall wooden bureau. “Now it’s got to travel all the way to California. I need to know it will make it there in … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: What’s the Best Way To Ship Fragile Antiques
“We live in a disposable society. Everything is made to throw away. Paper plates. Styrofoam cups. It all goes in the trash.” Rosalinda is preparing to send a china platter to one of her customers. “It’s nice that there are people who still appreciate the fine old things.” Shipping fragile antique items, such as china platters, lampshades, and fine porcelain, doesn’t have to be a … [Read more...]
