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How To Pack and Transport Artwork for Moving Home or Gallery

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How To Pack and Transport Artwork for Moving Home or Gallery

Packing and transporting artwork for moving requires careful planning and attention to detail to ensure that your valuable pieces arrive at your new destination undamaged. Whether you're moving locally or long-distance, here are steps to help you pack and transport artwork safely: Gather Supplies: Artwork boxes or cardboard sheets Acid-free tissue paper Bubble wrap Packing tape Packing paper or newsprint Cardboard corners or edge protectors Plastic sleeves or plastic wrap Moving blankets or furniture pads Markers and labels Assess and Inventory: Examine each artwork piece to determine its size, shape, and fragility. Take photographs of each artwork for documentation and...

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How Self-Storage Can Help You While Moving

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How Self-Storage Can Help You While Moving

Self-storage can be a valuable resource when you're in the process of moving. Whether you're relocating, downsizing, or simply need temporary storage for your belongings. Self-storage facilities offer several benefits that can make your move smoother and less stressful. Here's how self-storage can help you during a move: Temporary storage solution: Self-storage units provide a secure and convenient place to store your belongings while you're in the transition phase of moving. This can be particularly helpful if there's a gap between when you need to move out of your current home and when you can move into your new one....

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How can I significantly reduce the overall cost of moving house?

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How can I significantly reduce the overall cost of moving house?

Moving house can be an expensive endeavour, but there are several ways you can kerb your costs and expenses during the process. Here are some tips to help you save money: Plan Ahead: Start planning and organising your move well in advance. Rushed decisions often lead to higher costs. Create a Budget: Determine a budget for your move and stick to it. This will help you prioritise expenses and avoid overspending. Compare Moving Companies: Get quotes from multiple moving companies and compare their rates and services. Look for any hidden fees. Purge Unnecessary Items: Declutter your belongings before packing. Sell,...

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Staff Training & Development Day

Staff Training & Development Day

On Monday 4th September 2023   We will be conducting our staff training and development day which means our warehouse & offices will be closed.     Consequently staff will be unavailable for your usual office meetings, phone conversations and email queries.   We apologise for any disruption this may cause however, we believe that training people is a fundamental part of their development and helps to ensure that we continue to enhance the level of service you receive as our clients.       Parrett Works

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Some tips to help speed up the packing process

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Some tips to help speed up the packing process

PACKING TAKES AGES. Do not under-estimate how big the job will be. Start early Make a packing list Order packing supplies Room labels are genius! Enlist help Sort and de-clutter Pack systematically Make sure they're well-labelled in case you have to go back and find something after you've packed it.  Don’t underestimate how long garages and sheds take to pack. It can be days. Plus tip runs, you’ll do loads. It’s a huge job. Remember, packing doesn't have to be a stressful experience. By planning ahead, staying organised you can make the process much smoother and quicker.

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