Guide, tips and, information on how to ship furniture items so they arrive undamaged and in good condition.
Using the service of a white glove mover is the best way to ship precious antiques, furniture the requires assembly and massive furnishings that are too large to move on your own. They may be a bit more expensive but they will do all the dirty job for you, from packing, moving, delivering, assembling and …
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Since an infant will be the one using a crib, it must be sturdy and always safe for the baby. When shipping a crib, proper packing procedures must be observed to ensure that it arrives undamaged and safe for use. Here are some tips on how to properly pack and ship a crib. 1. If …
Shipping a heavy and irregularly-shaped item such as an office chair need not be an ordeal. With proper packing and knowing the options available, you can send an office chair without any problems. Here are some tips on how to ship an office chair. If the chair can be disassembled without damaging it, do so. …
Your kids have grown and don’t use it anymore. So what should you do with the trusty baby stroller that you’ve spent good money on? You van either sell it on eBay or give it away to relatives or friends who need one. Sending the stroller over is not a problem as long as you …
Wicker baskets are fast becoming popular choices when it comes to storage and organization. Aside from being decorative, they make for great ways to store your stuff: anything from magazines and toys to towels and books. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles that will suit any home or office interiors. …
Because of its size and weight, shipping a massage table may seem like a difficult task. However, appropriate packaging will ensure that a massage table arrives safely in its destination and in excellent condition. Here are simple tips when shipping a massage table. Choose a shipping service that meets your requirements. Go online and look …
It may look tedious to ship window blinds because of their length but with the proper know-how, it is just a breeze to send them out. There are many available boxes that can accommodate long and skinny items such as window blinds. You can purchase these boxes in most shipping supplies stores. Here’s how you …
Shipping as freight can be the most affordable option when shipping bulky items such as furniture. In freight shipping furniture, shipments that do not take up an entire truckload is referred to as less-than-truckload (LTL) freight. Furniture shipped as LTL freight will share a container with other shipments. LTL freight travels on a hub system, …
Because of its sheer weight and bulkiness, a bed mattress is a bit tedious to ship. However, it is not at all troublesome when armed with the proper technique on how to properly package the bedding. Here are practical tips on how to ship a mattress. Mattresses are expensive items and are especially susceptible to …
Bookcases can be bulky, heavy, oddly shaped, and, thus, difficult to ship. However, shipping a bookcase can be simple and easy by preparing the bookcase appropriately and choosing the right shipment options and company carefully. Get the measurements of the bookcase, particularly the length, width, and height. If possible, also get its weight. Inspect the …
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The size and irregular shape of a traditional grandfather rockers make shipping it seems like a daunting task. The fact that you have to protect it as it may be a valuable and fragile antique piece adds up to the worries of shipping this type of furniture. However, when informed with the proper know-how, shipping …
Grandfather clocks are massive and fragile furniture pieces that require proper preparation and packaging for shipping. Below is an easy-to-follow guideline on how to ship a grandfather clock. Call your shipping company and set an appointment for them to crate and ship the grandfather clock. You can bubble wrap the clock yourself but shipping company …
A king-size bed is one massive piece of furniture so don’t think shipping it is an easy task. It will need a bit of elbow grease to get that huge furniture packed and ready for shipping. Here are helpful tips on how to ship a king-size bed. Disassemble your bed into its component parts and …
Shipping a sofa can be a daunting task. It’s unlike shipping smaller household items that you just wrap with padding, place in a box and send via the USPS. Shipping a bulky item such as a sofa requires planning, more effort, and some common sense. Here are a few tips on how to package and …
Shipping a pool table can be a tedious process but the following tips can make the entire process less stressful and complicated. It is also wise to mull over things first because it might be less expensive to buy a new pool table than ship an old one. If there are no other options but …
Furniture can have sentimental value that you would want to take it wherever you go, even abroad. However, hiring professional movers for your furniture can be very expensive. Don’t fret, there are several cheaper ways to ship furniture long distance. Here are a few helpful tips on how to ship your furniture without spending too …