Frank on September 29th, 2008

Mirrors and Pictures:
Select a box that is larger than your picture or mirror.
Leaving the box flat, open the bottom of the carton, seal one of the ends/flaps with tape. Lay the picture of mirror face down on several sheets of packing paper or blanket, then fold over the edges of the paper/blanket and seal them with [...]

Continue reading about Helpful Packing Tip’s

Frank on September 24th, 2008

OK, the move is over, the boxes have all been emptied and everything is in it’s place. Before you put your feet up in your new home there are a few things you need to do to protect yourself and family.
1.  Change or re key the door locks; Who knows who may have a key [...]

Continue reading about Security for your New Home

Frank on September 22nd, 2008

CPR Teddy is the latest innovation in CPR practice aids! This new bear is ideal for parents, babysitters, teachers and other child care providers to practice their Infant and Child Choking Rescue and CPR Skills. Keep CPR Teddy visible as a gentle reminder to continually practice your CPR skills and to reassure parents that their [...]

Continue reading about CPR Teddy Bear

Frank on September 21st, 2008

And here SHE is!
Here SHE is, the USS New York, made from the World Trade Center !
USS New York
It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center .
It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions that
include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a [...]

Continue reading about Here She is the USS New York

Frank on September 15th, 2008

You’ve got the truck reserved and all your boxes packed up. As a former dock hand (loading and unloading trucks), growing up in Saint Louis, Missouri, there are a few things you want to do before starting. My father who was also my supervisor always preached stack it “high and tight.”  
The first thing you want [...]

Continue reading about Loading Your Moving Truck Properly

Frank on September 11th, 2008

With over 60 million pet owners in the United States, many people each year are faced with the decision of how to safely move their pets during a relocation. A recent client faced with that delima located a pet relocation company, that offers door-to-door shipping services for pets.
I visited the web site and found that [...]

Continue reading about Moving Your Pet

Frank on September 8th, 2008

Yesterday marked the 6th fishing class Jacob has attended and the 3rd one for Alex. Yesterdays class was on cleaning and eating fish. The volunteers actually cleaned the fish, breaded them and fried them. Although Jake and Alex made some horrifying faces while the fish cleaning went on, but both of them tried a few pieces [...]

Continue reading about The Grandkids and Fishing

Frank on September 5th, 2008

A Survival Kit will be packed with the items you need for the trip or immediately upon your arrival. It can be a box, bag, or as experience movers know a small suitcase. You’ll want to keep it nearby and it should contain;

ID
Wallet, Checkbook and ATM Card
Bottled Water
Snacks, Non refrigerated types
Toothbrush, Toothpaste and Mouthwash
All Prescription [...]

Continue reading about Your Moving Day Survival Kit

Frank on September 4th, 2008

When it rains your gutters route the runoff from your home’s roof to where it can drain away from your home. By getting it away from the home, you protect siding, windows, doors, garden beds,and foundations from water damage and prevent flooding in the basement.
To do the job they were created for, gutters and downspouts [...]

Continue reading about Cleaning Your Gutters

Frank on September 2nd, 2008

Historic housing legislation that is set to help revitalize the real estate markets has become law. This far- reaching legislation will help homebuyers in many ways. For example, starting October 1, distressed homeowners will have the ability to refinance into fixed rate FHA mortgages and present lenders who hold the mortgages will be encouraged to [...]

Continue reading about Historic Housing Legislation