If you're sending your college student off to the dorms for the very first time, or you're 6 years into your bachelors and feel like you've seen it all before, be aware that the 2021 fall student housing situation is shaping up to be more complex than ever before. While universities are doing their best to get everything situated properly before the semester gets started, there's a little catching … [Read more...]
Pack and Ship Movers: Making Life Simpler for the Busy, Disabled, and Elderly
Moving is one of the most stressful, labor-intensive events you can ever live through. The complexity and difficulty of moving increases when you have a very busy schedule, have physical or mental disabilities, or age-related health concerns. That's why pack and ship movers can be an ideal solution for people in these situations when it's time to move. What are Pack and Ship … [Read more...]
Simplify Your Life By Scheduling Your College Move Now
Head's up: if you're trying to make moving out of Boston after college simple and stress free, one way you can make things easy for yourself is by scheduling your college move now. Here's what you need to know: The best Boston college moving company provides neighborhood, local, long distance, and international moving service. This means whether you're moving across the street, out of Boston, … [Read more...]
Tips for Shipping Fragile Artwork & Collectibles
Brynne is a fine artist who creates tiny sculptures in glass. "My work is the definition of fragile," she laughed. "It's so breakable. So when someone orders one of my pieces from my website, the concern is always how will I be sure that this fragile item ships successfully?" We turned to one of the busiest packing and shipping companies in Boston for tips on shipping fragile artwork and other … [Read more...]
Need Space in Your Place? Put These Three Things in Secure Summer Storage
Are you feeling a little crowded indoors? It's not one more pandemic symptom - it's the fact that you have too much stuff in too small of a space. If you need more elbow room but don't want to get rid of your things, get ready for the life-changing idea of secure summer storage. Secure summer storage is provided by your local Boston shipping company. These clean, accessible units range in size … [Read more...]
College Moves: If You’re Leaving Boston
"If I was staying in Boston, there's no doubt I could have my parents help me move," Drew said. "I'm sure they'd be thrilled and I don't have a lot of stuff. However, I'm not staying in Boston, I'm moving to DC, and I need a Boston student moving company that can help me make it happen without spending a ton of money." College students like Drew are in luck. Affordable, reliable college moves … [Read more...]
Shipping Packages Cross Country
"My Mom lives in San Diego, and I'm here in Boston," Greg said. "We're both quite fond of each other and we both love surprises, so we're always sending each other packages. Nothing important or valuable, really - it's just to put a smile on her face. It's hard to travel right now. But I want Mom to know I'm thinking about her." That being said, over the years, Greg and his mother Dawn have had … [Read more...]
Small Business Growth Secrets: Have a Smart Shipping Strategy
"Like everyone, I have the day job and the side hustle," Laura laughed. "That's just the way it is." The Boston native started a small wholesale business, supplying gift shops and book stores with handmade candles and artwork. "Things were going okay at first," she explained, "and I could handle all of the aspects of my business. But then I guess I became a victim of my own success." The volume … [Read more...]
Is Shipping Stuff Cross Country Cheaper Than Hiring a Moving Company for a Long Distance Move?
"Boston is great, but the job of my dreams means I'm moving to San Diego," Ed said. "And right now, I am counting every penny. So when it comes to handling my cross country move, I'm wondering if I should spring for a long distance moving company or do I just pack up a bunch of boxes and ship my stuff cross country?" Shipping Cross Country Can Make Sense Any long distance move involves … [Read more...]
Staying Connected Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
"After college, my friends and I all went in different directions," Marissa said. "But it's important that we stay in touch. Especially with COVID - while I'd really like to be able to go see everybody, I just can't right now. So I've really, really gotten into mailing my friends packages." Marissa is an artist and takes a great deal of pleasure in creating unique gifts for her friends. … [Read more...]