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26 Tips for Hosting a Successful Garage Sale Moving

26 Tips for Hosting a Successful Garage Sale

Posted on Jul 10, 2017

Hosting a garage sale is one of the most popular ways to declutter your home before a move. Turn a cumbersome move into an efficient operation with our advice for planning, pricing, promoting, and hosting a successful garage sale.

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The Best Way To Ship & Package Picture Frames Shipping

The Best Way To Ship & Package Picture Frames

Posted on Mar 01, 2017

Framed pictures require tender, loving care to ship, as they have sentimental and financial value—sometimes a great deal of both. Because of their fragile components and sometimes unusual dimensions, it can be difficult to figure out the best way to keep them safe during transit.

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8 Costly Freight Shipping Mistakes to Avoid Blog

8 Costly Freight Shipping Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on Aug 10, 2016

Even experienced shippers routinely shoot themselves in the foot by making small errors, so whether you're well-versed at freight shipping or trying it for the first time, stay on top of every step by learning how to avoid these common mistakes.

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5 Factors That Go Into LTL Freight Shipping Rates Shipping

5 Factors That Go Into LTL Freight Shipping Rates

Posted on Jul 20, 2016

If you’re planning an LTL shipment, you should understand how shipping rates are determined. Once you know the basis for the rates, you may be able to package your shipment in a way that reduces its shipping cost. Learn the 5 most important factors that go into LTL freight shipping rates

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3 Mistakes to Avoid when Shipping a Xerox Machine Blog

3 Mistakes to Avoid when Shipping a Xerox Machine

Posted on Jun 24, 2016

Although large and heavy, copy machines and printers are delicate instruments that can easily be damaged if they are not properly prepared for shipment, or if the wrong type of carrier is selected.

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How To Ship An Exercise Bicycle Shipping

How To Ship An Exercise Bicycle

Posted on Jun 22, 2016

A stationary exercise bike is not the easiest item to pack up and ship. However, decades in the shipping industry have given us enough experience shipping awkward, heavy items to pass on a few tips to help you get the job done right.

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How To Ship An Office Conference Table Blog

How To Ship An Office Conference Table

Posted on Jun 15, 2016

Shipping your office conference table is not an easy task for most movers—it’s big, heavy, and often surprisingly fragile. However, if you’re relocating your office, you don’t want to leave your expensive table behind. Learn how to ship a large table while protecting your office furniture investment.

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How To Pack & Ship Camping Gear Blog

How To Pack & Ship Camping Gear

Posted on Jun 08, 2016

Camping enthusiasts love to camp away from home. When they travel long distances across the U.S. for a camping excursion, the big question is: What is the best way to get gear to the campsite?

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How to Ship an Assembled Bike: 7 Tips Shipping

How to Ship an Assembled Bike: 7 Tips

Posted on Jun 03, 2016

Bicycles can be awkward to transport. For something that is designed for movement, their shape, size and sometimes weight, can prove somewhat challenging when it comes to moving them. Thankfully, there are few ways you can simplify this process.

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The Difference Between Air Freight And Ground Freight Shipping Shipping

The Difference Between Air Freight And Ground Freight Shipping

Posted on May 27, 2016

Do you need to ship large, heavy items across the country? You might know that freight can be shipped by air or ground, but may not know how to decide which of these options is the best for you. Read on to learn all about the basics of ground and air freight shipping.

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