This New York Times article addresses a steadily increasing concern many of us face. What happens when it's time for our parents or other loved ones to move? Many people want to stay in their own homes as long as they possibly can. Living independently in the home they've always had isn't always an option. Sometimes health considerations force a move. Other times, the character of a … [Read more...]
Should You Build Your Own Shipping Crates?
A box is a box is a box, right? You've got a top and a bottom, four sides and room inside for your stuff. There's nothing complicated about a box -- and a shipping crate is just a big box, right? Well, actually, wrong. Completely and totally wrong. That's why we were recently dismayed by this Washington Post article in which it's suggested that a mover could construct their own shipping … [Read more...]
Supporting the arts
Supporting the arts… Boston Pack and Ship creates special arts division to provide customized packing solutions for artworks and family heirlooms. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 582-1061, sdubin@prworkzone.com DATELINE: BRAINTREE, MA… While many appraisers can put a monetary value on a piece of art or a family heirloom, it’s rather difficult to measure … [Read more...]