Tips for Packing and Shipping an Oversized Package
Shipping an oversized item is not the same as shipping a standard package. The packaging method and packing materials that will be used must be taken into consideration.
Shipping Furniture and Fixtures
Guide, tips and, information on how to ship furniture items so they arrive undamaged and in good condition.
Important Tips When Shipping an Antique Stove
Antique stoves, those massive cast iron stoves used for heating since the eighteenth century and for cooking since the nineteenth century, are all the rage right now among collectors. They can be simple in design or extremely ornate and can be fueled by wood, coal, gas, or kerosene. Retrofitted with gas/electric conversions, an antique stove …
Guidelines for International Furniture Shipping
Relocating abroad can be an exciting venture but moving your belongings can make the process seem daunting and complicated. On the contrary, shipping your stuff, particularly furniture, can be carried out conveniently and easily. Below are some tips that will help you make shipping your furniture abroad a success. Inspect each furniture you plan to …
How to Ship a Foosball Table
Foosball, also known as table football, table soccer, or kicker, is a table-top game and sport that is loosely based on association football. It usually contains rows of foos men or figures shaped like football players made from either plastic, metal, wood, or sometimes carbon-fiber. The figures are mounted on horizontal metal bars which are …
How to Ship a Mobile
Mobile is a hanging decorative sculpture constructed to take advantage of the principle of equilibrium. It consists of a number of rods from which weighted objects hang, balancing each other and allowing movement from air current or when touched. American sculptor Alexander Calder was known as the originator of the mobile. His works have become …
How to Ship an Easel
An easel is a stand or frame used for supporting an artist’s canvas while working or for displaying a finished painting. It usually has three legs that can be adjusted to the desired angle and height, but H-frame models are also available. Wood is a common material used for making easels but steel and aluminum …
How to Ship an Indoor Garden Kit
An indoor garden kit is a self-contained, compact, and portable planter that allows the growth of plants, herbs, and vegetables without natural sunlight and soil. It is usually comprised of a receptacle that holds water and fertilizer, a hood/dome equipped with grow lights, an adjustable lamp arm, and a control panel that can be set …
How to Ship an Oil Diffuser
An oil diffuser is a device used in aromatherapy to disperse essential oils so that their aroma fills a room or an area with the natural fragrance. Apart from improving the odor and purifying the air in a room, these scents are also believed to have various health benefits including improve focus & concentration, reduce …
How to Ship a Birdcage
Birdcages are now more than just housing for pet birds. They have also become popular decorative items and can be used as planters, candle holders, table centerpieces, and lamps. Antique (or antique-style) birdcages are highly popular collectors’ items. The popular materials used for building bird cages include wrought iron, wire, wood, bamboo, and even twigs. …
How to Ship an Air Mattress
An air mattress, also called airbed, is a sleeping pad that can be inflated to provide a soft and temporary surface for resting. When not in use, it can be deflated and rolled or folded for easy storage. Air mattresses are usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), textile-reinforced urethane plastic, or rubber. Because they are …
How to Ship a Pachinko Machine
The pachinko is a popular arcade game that is a cross between a slot machine and pinball. The game originated in Japan and is played by launching an 11-mm (1/2-inch) chrome or polished steel ball into a field of pins and letting it cascade down to special holes that may trigger the release of more …
How to Ship a Hutch
A hutch also called a hutch dresser, is a piece of home furniture with a table or cabinet base and a set of shelves or more cabinets on top. Hutches are usually made from wood and may have a mirror in the back of the upper shelving to give the additional appearance of depth to …
How to Ship a Gaming Chair
A gaming chair is a legless, upholstered, and usually curved or L-shaped seat used when playing video games. It is designed to provide players comfort and ensure hours of gaming without aching posteriors. Some models contain built-in electronic devices like loudspeakers and vibration to enhance the video game experience. Others have the ability to rock …
How to Ship a High Chair
A high chair is a very useful furniture that makes feeding infants and toddlers easier and more comfortable for both the child and the adult. This type of chair is typically designed to have a wide base to make it stable and usually comes with a detachable tray where food can be placed for either …
How to Ship a Tray Table
A tray table is a portable table made from a tray mounted on folding legs. It is usually made from light-weight materials such as wood, plastic, and aluminum and can be easily moved around to suit a variety of uses. Apart from enjoying meals while watching television in the living room, a tray table can …
How to Ship a Ping Pong Table
Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a popular sport played by two or four participants. It is a fun form of exercise that stimulates mental alertness, develops concentration, and sharpens reflexes. It is also a very safe physical activity and can be played all year round, day or night, indoors or outdoors (as …
How to Ship a Nightstand
A nightstand, also called night table or bedside table, is a small table designed to stand beside a bed. It is an essential piece of bedroom furniture which is very useful in keeping nightly essentials like reading glasses, telephone or medication within easy reach, eliminating the need to get out of bed when you need …
How to Ship a Wine Rack
A wine rack is a contraption used to store, organize, or display wine bottles. They can be made from a number of different materials such as wood, stainless steel, and wrought iron. The size and design of a rack determine the number of bottles it can hold. It can be a massive cabinet-type wine storage …
How to Ship Metal Sculptures
Art sculptures come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be made from different materials such as marble, concrete, wood, fiberglass, and metal. Copper, brass, bronze, and iron are commonly used for making metal sculptures. Metals are usually sturdy but still require proper handling to avoid damages such as dents and scratches when …
How to Ship a Chess Table
A chess table is a small table with a built-in chessboard on top and a set of drawers to hold the chess pieces when not in use. The board can either be inlaid, engraved, or painted on the tabletop. Chess tables can be extremely decorative, well made, and potentially expensive pieces of furniture, highly sought …