"The interpersonal situation in the apartment had become very tense, and I was spending as little time in the apartment as humanly possible," Joshua said. "Obviously I needed to move, and in the quickest, easiest way possible." Sound familiar? Room mate difficulties, breakups, and other situations that require a rapid change of address can be very stressful. Your secret weapon for smooth … [Read more...]
Shipping Tips for Super Fragile Items
Some of the very best things in life are extremely fragile. Whether we're talking about the most beautiful crystal or the speediest new gaming computer, there are some items that make shipping challenging, due to their delicate nature and high value. One of a kind, irreplaceable, and precious items can successfully be shipped - even all the way from San Francisco to Boston, Anaheim to Washington, … [Read more...]
Crate & Ship: What You Need to Know
When you have to ship something that's larger or heavier than the rules for parcel delivery services allow, that's called freight shipping. When you ship something freight, it has to be crated. Crates are wooden shipping containers designed to protect the contents from damage and theft during shipment. You can choose to build the crates yourself, or have a crate and ship company do the job for … [Read more...]
There’s No Law That Says You Have to Do Things The Hardest Way Possible: Understanding Pack and Ship Movers
"I think one of the most valuable lessons I've learned, now in my more mature years, is that there's no law that says you have to do things in the hardest possible way." Monique, a Boston entrepreneur, has moved several times over the course of her life. A new opportunity has her relocating to Chicago. "This is a big pivot for me professionally, and I need to be really focused right now," she … [Read more...]
How to Save Money Moving Small Loads Across the Country
Whether you're relocating your household or your business, you want to get the job done without spending all of your money. Here are some tips to help you save money moving small loads across the country. Step One: Be Sure You Actually Have a Small Load Professional moving companies define a small load as the amount of items that would fill a normal-sized dorm room: a few pieces of … [Read more...]
Understanding Foam In Place Shipping
When you're looking for the safest, most cost-effective way to ship fragile items, you'll want to know about foam in place shipping. Foam in place is a flexible, affordable way to safely ship expensive, fragile items safely. If you're shipping items that shouldn't be dropped, knocked around, or otherwise disturbed, foam in place shipping is the ideal solution. Why is Foam in Place Shipping … [Read more...]
Simplify Holiday Entertaining: the Dedicated Storage Unit
"After we retired, we moved out to Boston to be closer to our kids and grandkids," Marcy said. "I was willing to give up a very large home with lots of storage to make this happen. But what I'm not willing to give up is big holiday gatherings." Big holiday gatherings require lots of stuff. "Take Thanksgiving, for example," Marcy explained. "We have the three kids, they have eight grandkids … [Read more...]
Shipping for an Etsy Store
"My business may not be very large, but it's everything to me." Maia is a Boston-based textile artist. She needle-felts mice and other small animals out of colored wool, and then installs these charming creatures in shoe-box sized dioramas. She sells these fragile creations on her Etsy store. "I'm very fortunate to have enthusiastic customers," she said. "But to keep everyone happy, I need to be … [Read more...]
Shipping Packages to Your College Student
Classes have been in session for a little over a week, which means your college student will soon be discovering the necessary things they forgot to bring to school with them. This could include school books, clothing or bedding, sports gear, or electronics such as computers or gaming systems. You will need to ship these things to them. If you're new at shipping packages to your college … [Read more...]
Time’s Running Out: Book Your Boston Student Movers Now
Summer goes by very fast. The semester will be starting before you know it. Now is the time to finalize your back to school move preparation. Here are some helpful tips from Boston's top student moving company: Step #1: Learn from Last Year The clothes you never wore, the gear you never used, and the stuff that you never even bothered unpacking last time probably doesn't need to come to … [Read more...]