Most rose varieties are easily propagated by cuttings. Mailing cuttings is an easy and inexpensive way to share roses to friends, relatives and other gardening enthusiasts. The key to successfully shipping rose cuttings is to keep the cut tips moist. It is also best to ship rose cuttings during cooler weather to prevent them from […]
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Shipping and packing supplies can get expensive especially of you send out items on a regular basis. Here are some tips to help you cut costs on your shipping supplies but still ensure that your items are well protected and safe during the shipping process. Purchase your shipping supplies from a packaging wholesale company. Most
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Shipping electronic equipment, such as a car radio, seems like a daunting task. These items are fragile and highly breakable. Knowing the proper way to pack this type of item ensures that they will be well protected during transit and free from any damage due to impact and mishandling. Here are some tips on how
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The clarinet is a type of woodwind instrument featuring a straight cylindrical tube and a flaring bell. There are many types of clarinets of differing sizes and pitches but the most common one is the soprano clarinet. This musical instrument is usually made from a variety of materials including wood, plastic, hard rubber, metal, resin,
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Pens come in a variety of forms and sizes. The ubiquitous ballpoint pen is usually made of plastic and cheaper than the more complicated fountain pen. Some fountain pens are valued for their precision writing performance and are made from high value materials such as precious metals. Luxury pens feature very intricate designs and are
Baked goodies can be a heart warming gift. They can also be a good source of extra income among stay-at-home moms. However, the highly perishable nature of these food items has made many home bakers hesitant to ship their goodies to family, friends or customers from far away places for fear that the they might
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Shipping items, especially on a regular basis, can put a dent on the wallet. The amount of non-biodegradable packing supplies used when shipping can also wreak havoc on the environment. The following cost-efficient and environment-friendly shipping tips aim to cut mailing costs and at the same time lessen impact on the environment by using
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Chinchillas are rodent species native to the Andes mountains in South America. They are known for their dense, velvet-like fur making their pelts a most sought after material in the fur industry. In fact, domesticated chinchillas are bred for this use because the poaching of wild chinchillas is now prohibited. Apart from their fur, the
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Utmost care must be employed when shipping electronic media that contain important personal information not only to ensure that the item will arrive without any damage but also to prevent the sensitive data from landing on the wrong hands. When shipping electronic media such as diskettes, CD/DVD, USB flash drives, hard drives, RAMs and other
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Hubcaps, also called wheel cover or wheel trim, are decorative disks attached on car wheels. They can be made from stainless steel, aluminum, carbon fiber and even plastic. If you are planning to ship hubcaps, here are some tips to consider to ensure that they arrive without any damage. Hubcaps are pretty sturdy but still
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You are moving to a new location and want to take your tempered glass tabletop with you? Transporting the fragile glass item safely may look like an impossible task. But knowing the right way to pack it will ensure that it will arrive in its new destination safely and not in a heap of broken
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If you can ship a guitar without encountering any problems, it is much easier to pack and ship a ukelele. It is smaller in size (particularly the soprano or standard type) and can be easily packed in a box. But just like any other musical instrument, the ukelele should have sufficient padding to ensure that
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Truffles, the fungi and not the chocolate treats, are highly prized food items. They are held in high esteem in Middle Eastern, French, Spanish, Italian and Greek cooking because of the exotic flavor they give to dishes. They grow underground, usually under trees known for hosting them. Truffles come in different varieties, all of which
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An heirloom Bible, one that is passed down from one generation to another, is considered as one of the most precious and invaluable possession a Christian family can own. Highly revered and well taken care of, an heirloom Bible can last for eternity. However, time can take its toll on any Bible. You can protect
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Many people are starting to make their own pasta as they prefer the taste and texture of homemade pasta over the commercially available ones. Some even make pasta-making a lucrative home business. Homemade pasta can be easily and safely shipped elsewhere as long as you follow certain precautions. For one, they must be shipped in
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Distance should not prevent you from sending friends and loved ones living overseas with presents during special occasions. Packages bearing gifts make the trip everyday and you, too, can safely send presents to other parts of the world without any glitches if you know how to properly pack and ship presents abroad. Here are some
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Computer keyboards are fragile electronic devices that can be damaged if not protected from any form of impact during shipping. If you are planning to ship a computer keyboard, here are some tips you should consider to ensure that the item arrives in its destination safely and without any damage. If sending a used keyboard,
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Antique and specialty clocks, such as Ships Bell Clocks, can get very expensive. They are known for their precise time-keeping capabilities and exquisite craftsmanship, making them highly attractive among collectors. Because of their age and complicated mechanisms, these antique clocks are fragile and must be handled with utmost care when being transported. When being shipped,
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Proper packing precautions must be followed when shipping sharp objects like darts, knives, scissors, corkscrews or any other items with sharp points or blades. These items can puncture the box or other contents of the package, leading to damage or even loss. Worse, a shipper can also be held liable for any injury that a
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Paintball guns or markers are not classified as firearms and can be easily shipped without any problems in the post office or in any carrier as long as you have it packed properly. To be safe, avoid placing labels with the word “gun” on the package to avoid any issues. If any of the post
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