Collecting antique furniture is a passion for some, a business for others. Boston is home to some of the world's most interesting antique stores, and you never know what treasures can be found in the Metrowest area. There's a reason why Boston is a destination city for treasure hunters! But once you've found that elusive antique sideboard or a piece of vintage collectible glassware, how are you … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Moving a Small Household a Long Distance: How to Save Money
"I wouldn't say we're minimalists, exactly, but we don't have a lot of things," Linda said. "Everything we have could probably fit in the back of a good sized pickup truck. But I'm not moving from Boston to Chicago that way!" Moving a small household a long distance sounds like it should be easier than moving a home with 4+ bedrooms packed full of stuff. Yet that's not necessarily true. When … [Read more...]
Boston Students: How to Label Your Boxes for Summer Storage
Summer storage is the best way for Boston students to stow their gear while they're between semesters. It's easier, safer, and more affordable than moving everything all the way back to a parents' home before having to move it all back to Boston for the next semester! You can even arrange to have your stuff picked up from your dorm room or student housing and brought to storage for you: when it's … [Read more...]