My name is Joanna Ricketts and my hobby is collecting antique furniture. Every piece tells a story and I often wonder about the people who owned the furniture years ago. When I relocated to a different city, I had to store several pieces of my furniture at a storage facility. Since I had never stored any of my furniture before, I followed the advice of a friend who was an antique dealer. My furniture was in storage for several months and when I went to pick it up, it was in the same condition as when I put it in the unit. Antiques should be treated with special care, so that's why I'm writing this blog. If you need to store your antiques, you'll learn the proper storage methods so that your antiques will last for many more years.
Posted on: 2 August 2021
Do you need to move into your next place on a very tight time frame? If so, you're likely looking for a few tips on how to help it go as smoothly as possible.
Finish All Packing Prior To Your Moving Day
While it can be very tempting to leave some packing until the day of your move, that is the best way to get into trouble with not being ready in time.
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Posted on: 17 February 2021
Moving to a new home can understandably be a frustrating situation when it comes to high-value items. For owners of pianos, this tune truly rings true. Though items such as furniture and boxes can easily be moved by the owner, it is best to hire professionals to move pianos. In both experience and care, a piano moving service will ensure the piano is properly and safely transported to its destination. Here is a brief overview of what to expect when considering a piano moving company.
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Posted on: 26 August 2020
As a homeowner, you may like to use all that your property has to offer including the storage space in various places. Storing possessions in your attic, garage, shed, closets, and cabinets will allow your family to own a lot of items and keep your house from becoming cluttered.
While you may know that you can store durable items in these spaces without an issue, you should think about renting a storage unit that can keep certain belongings in better condition.
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Posted on: 21 March 2020
If you want to move a piano, especially a big piano, then you should leave it to the professionals. The risks of DIY piano moving are just too much. Below are some of the reasons professional movers should relocate pianos.
Pianos Are Heavy
Pianos are relatively heavy. The exact weight depends on the make and model, but some pianos can weigh as much as 300kg (660 lbs). Such extreme weight has several implications as far as piano relocation is concerned:
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