As we all know, methamphetamine is a devastating drug. It ruins lives and communities. However, the numbers of people who are using meth in Massachusetts and Boston continues to rise. This has many negative effects on our lives - some of which may hit as close as your mailbox. What you need to know: There is a strong positive link between meth rates and identity theft rates. People engage in … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Hard To Pack Items
"Throughout the year, my work takes me to some pretty remote locations. I've gone to Ghana, New Zealand, and Morocco, all in the past 18 months." Stephen is an environmental scientist. "There's just no way I can bring all of the necessary equipment on site myself. It's too bulky and heavy. And all of this stuff needs to be handled carefully. If my equipment is broken, it's no good to me - and you … [Read more...]
Boston: What’s The Best Way To Ship Vinyl Records?
"Everybody's got their thing," Alan said, "and mine happens to be collecting early, vintage rock and roll albums. Like many collectors, I started out with the records I listened to when I was a kid. Things just grew from that point, and now I have more than 8,500 different records." Alan buys and sells records over the internet. "And if there's one thing I know is important, it's that packing and … [Read more...]
Boston Student Move Tips
Before the End of the Semester Move: "Moving? No problem! I'll just call up a few of my frat brothers, and it'll take us no time!" After the End of the Semester Move: "Man! I can't believe my TV got broke. So much of my stuff got wrecked - and my frat brother is made at me because he hurt his back moving my stuff. Like that's my responsibility?" If you're a student who need to move, give … [Read more...]
Planet Friendly Shipping: What’s Really Involved?
"I'm very, very concerned about the health of our planet," Morgan said. "That's why I use recycled boxes to ship everything I sell on eBay. Newspapers work very well as packing materials if you use enough of them!" There's only one problem with Morgan's plan to save the planet using recycled shipping materials. The boxes he rescued from the local liquor store turned out to break under … [Read more...]
Need To Move Overseas on A Tight Timeline?
Long distance moves are among the most challenging. The expense of moving even a small household overseas can be jaw-dropping. And if you need to move internationally in a hurry - with little or no notice! - the costs (and your stress level!) can go way, way up. If you need to move overseas on a tight timeline, here's what you can do to make the process as stress free and affordable as … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Make Shipping Simple!
"The biggest problem with shipping is that it's so complicated. It shouldn't be - I just want to throw some stuff in a box and mail it!" Sarah M., who lives just outside of Boston, said. "But I've tried that, and guess what? It doesn't work. Things get broken. Boxes get ripped and the contents are lost. Sometimes my package never makes it there at all - and I like to send surprise packages to my … [Read more...]
Boston: Planning the International Move
"I knew that marrying Jeff meant going places," Tracey laughed. "But I never knew that would mean moving to Africa!" The couple was thrilled to learn that Jeff, an environmental scientist, was selected to participate in a Kenyan research project. "We'll be there for two years - and then who knows where we'll go after that?" International moves have their own unique challenges. When you're … [Read more...]
Can You Ship Food Internationally?
The news that horse meat has been showing up in European food products is causing an international scandal. It's also freaking out Zoey N., the nineteen year old daughter of Marianne. Zoey is spending a semester studying abroad, and she definitely does not want to chow down on any horse meat. "She called me in an absolute panic and told me, "Mom! You have to send me food I can eat from home. I … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Three Things You Need To Know About Shipping Antique Furniture
When you need to ship an elegant Georgian sideboard, a heavy Highboy, or other piece of antique furniture, it's a big job. You want to be sure that your furniture makes it to its destination intact and undamaged. At the same time, lots of antique furniture is really heavy and awkardly shaped. It's not the easiest thing in the world to handle. Here are three things you need to know about shipping … [Read more...]
