"This situation is hard enough," Debra said, "but the pandemic is making it harder." After the untimely death of her Father, Debra is trying to help her mother, who has significant health challenges, move into a senior living complex just outside of Boston. "Because of my own health concerns, I can't safely travel to help Mom pack. But the job's got to be done." Debra got a valuable clue from a … [Read more...]
Shipping Musical Instruments – The Do’s And Don’ts
Don't: Use T-Shirts, crumpled up newspaper, or recycled air pillows as packing material when shipping musical instruments. The choice of packing material is critical in ensuring your musical instruments are safe while they are being transported. Packing materials are chosen to keep the instrument from shifting inside the box during transit. They're also used to provide support to the instrument … [Read more...]
Roommate Situation Really Not Working Out? Quick, Affordable Student Moves in Boston
"Even though Dawn and I had been friends online for many years, it turns out that we really don't live together well," Janet said. "And I can't afford the distraction of this living situation stressing me out when clinicals are just about to start." Not all student housing situations work out, and this is often apparent very early in the semester. Rather than stick it out in an uncomfortable or … [Read more...]
Anywhere But Here: The Top Countries Americans Are Moving To
COVID restrictions put a halt to international moving for a while, but now determined Americans who want to live somewhere else are starting to pull up stakes again. Whether you're retired, want to go somewhere where the pandemic is less problematic, or have political reasons for making the change, you'll want to know what the most popular countries Americans are moving to. According to … [Read more...]
For Busy Entrepreneurs, Pack and Ship Moving Services Simplify Life on the Go
"When you're talking about exciting innovation, Boston is the place to be. I am thrilled I came here. The people I've worked with are amazing, and the opportunity was too good to miss," Davyn said. "But the thing is you have to be willing to chase your dreams. I've done what I can do here, and I'm headed to the West Coast." For busy entrepreneurs, taking two weeks to a month to organize the … [Read more...]
Single in Boston: What’s the Secret of Stress Free Moving?
When you're a one-person household, moving is both a small job - odds are you don't have as much stuff as a family of four! - and a big one - you're the only person available to do all the sorting, packing, labelling, and moving of your things. What can be done to make the move simple and stress free? We asked the best small load moving company in Boston for some tips. Here's what they had to … [Read more...]
Planning Your Fall 2021 College Move
If you're headed to college this fall, you know that move-in day is just a few short weeks away. Here's what you should be doing now to make your 2021 Fall College Move simple and stress free: #1: Get real about what you really need to bring with you. While you may have closets and dresses full of clothing at home, at school, you won't have space for that much stuff. Also, there's a limit to … [Read more...]
What To Do About Shipping When Your Small Business Starts Attracting International Customers
Avery is a potter. Their work is known for its large size, fragility, and beauty. "I never thought I could make a living at this," they said, "but thank goodness for the internet!" After a social media post featuring one of their teapots went viral, Avery's online store began attracting customers from all around the world. "This is wonderful," they said, "but it's also a problem. Everything I … [Read more...]
3 Secrets To Shipping Computers Safely
If you have a computer you need to ship, you may have concerns. Whether you're shipping a laptop, desktop, or tablet - or even just shipping computer parts! - you want these fragile, expensive electronic items to reach their destination safely and quickly. What's the secret to getting the job done right? Computer Shipping Secret #1: Double boxing! If you have the original box and packing … [Read more...]