METCALF MOVING BLOG
How to Pack Your Plants and Flowers
Check with State Officials before Moving Moving your household plants could be more difficult than you might expect. Plants are categorized as “perishable” items under federal guidelines. Because they are perishable, federal law does not allow them to be transported by regulated moving vans for distances greater than 150 miles, or on trips greater than […]
Continue ReadingMoving Wine? How to Move Wine Collections Safely
Moving a wine collection just may be the only potential drawback of having one. Fine wines are hypersensitive to movement, humidity, temperature and exposure to light, any of which can threaten their character and chemistry. To protect your investment ─ and avoid ending up with a lifetime supply of vinegar ─ advance preparation is required […]
Continue ReadingHow to Pack Shoes for a Move
If your shoes have survived pre-move planning without being routed to a giveaway or garage sale pile, chances are you plan on wearing them again someday. Take the time to pack them correctly so that they still look wearable when you reach your destination. Here are our tips for how to pack shoes: Don’t simply […]
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