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What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Furniture Cross Country? Shipping

What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Furniture Cross Country?

Posted on Jul 09, 2018

Whether you’re moving, settling an estate, or gifting furniture to far-flung friends and family, sending belongings across the country can feel like an ordeal. There are a number of ways you can transport furniture, and which one is the most affordable will depend on a few different variables.

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Best Practices for Shipping a Large Area Rug Shipping

Best Practices for Shipping a Large Area Rug

Posted on May 13, 2016

Packing an area rug may be fairly straightforward—often, all you have to do is roll it up, wrap it, and tie it. But moving that heavy, bulky area rug is a whole different story. Keep reading to get our tips for the best way to ship a rug.

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How To Ship Appliances Shipping

How To Ship Appliances

Posted on May 18, 2016

It’s important to know how to ship appliances properly in order to make sure they reach their destination in the same condition they left. In this article, we’ll look at tip for moving appliances and focus on some of the hardest-to-handle items.

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How To Ship A Glass Table Shipping

How To Ship A Glass Table

Posted on Apr 13, 2016

Clearly, there is a right way and a wrong way to ship a table with a glass top. Learn how to pack and ship a glass table correctly so it arrives at your destination in one piece.

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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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How to Ship a Treadmill or Elliptical Shipping

How to Ship a Treadmill or Elliptical

Posted on Jan 04, 2013

Do you know how to safely ship your exercise equipment? In this article, we’ll provide several pointers to make the job easier and safer, and to help make sure you can resume your exercise routine immediately and seamlessly when your treadmill or elliptical reaches its destination.

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How To Prepare a Pallet for Shipping: 12 Mistakes to Avoid Shipping

How To Prepare a Pallet for Shipping: 12 Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on Sep 09, 2019

Pallets are typically shipped through less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. To help make sure your pallet is securely packed and prepared, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common pallet shipping mistakes—and how you can avoid them.

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How To Ship Tools While Saving Money Shipping

How To Ship Tools While Saving Money

Posted on Mar 07, 2015

Whether you’re moving cross country or to another state, one of the most important items you will need when moving is your tools. The never know when a house might need some repairs, upgrades, or even a few updates—either way, you will need your tools and shipping them is often cheaper than buying new ones.

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How To Settle An Estate: What To Do If You’ve Been Named Executor Shipping

How To Settle An Estate: What To Do If You’ve Been Named Executor

Posted on Feb 05, 2018

If you’ve been named executor and aren’t sure how to proceed with settling your loved one’s estate, we can help you sort through the process and tackle this difficult task step-by-step.

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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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