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For a book lover, the thought of moving your book collection is daunting. The sheer volume of all your books, coupled with the fear of damage, can turn the packing process into a nightmare.  But fear not, fellow bibliophiles! With the right knowledge and preparation, you can ensure your valuable books arrive at their new home safe and sound. This comprehensive guide will equip you with all the necessary information to pack your books for moving like a pro. We'll cover everything from choosing the right moving supplies to the best packing method. Use our Moving Supplies Estimator to find out how many small boxes and packing supplies you'll need for your whole home. What is the Best Packaging for Books? Changing homes means temporarily storing books in moving boxes. You want to pick the right packing supplies to ensure your books stay safe in the moving truck. The best...

The Armstrong Company - Houston is no stranger to jumping in on jobs of all scales that require a variety of skills. We’ve helped clients move extremely fragile, valuable items across state lines and oceans. When it comes to relocating items of historical and cultural significance, we know how to treat these jobs with the utmost care, professionalism and attention to detail. So, when the Lone Star Flight Museum asked for Armstrong’s help relocating irreplaceable items tied to the history of aerospace, we were ready and eager to help. The Lone Star Flight Museum is located in Houston, Texas. It’s an aerospace museum that houses artifacts and collections related to the history of flight and more than 20 historically significant aircraft. This museum is home to some of the most scientifically important items that America has contributed to flight. Our Role and Challenges In early 2017, the Lone Star Flight...

We need only tune in to the famed Saturday morning show, Antique Roadshow, to witness the variety of ways people define a High Value Item. With the exceptional rarity of a Faberge egg worth over a million dollars, audience treasures tend to garner a much meeker response and figure than hoped. Sentimental value doesn’t always equal monetary value, unfortunately. So, what’s the true definition of High Value Inventory? High Value Inventory is the inventory of all items that are considered to have extraordinary value in excess of $100.00 per pound per article that are included in the shipment. For example, while the man of the house may value his large flat screen television equal to his first-born, by the definition of High Value Inventory, it would not qualify. Reason being, if the television is valued at $3,000.00 and weighs 100 pounds, then the prized television is only worth $30 per...