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Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Heirlooms
The damage and loss of cherished family memorabilia and heirlooms is one of the cruelest aspects of unforeseen flooding.
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Answers from an Archivist
Practical tips on care, organizing and managing your collections and property
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Jul 13, 20212 min read
Moth Infestation Tips! Part 2
Still battling clothes moths at home? Here's a product that actually works.
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Oct 19, 20204 min read
How Temperature and Humidity Impacts Your Collection
Seasonal swings and daily shifts in temperature and humidity can slowly deteriorate objects and works of art.
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Aug 23, 20204 min read
Photographer Tip: Reconsidering Safe Deposit for Storage
Safe deposit boxes are a great option for storing documents, but may not be the best location for artists to store their work.
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Jul 16, 20204 min read
Collector Tip: Storing Photographs
Boxes plays a central role in preserving your important photographic prints.
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Jul 3, 20203 min read
Collector Tip: Beware of Wood
Wood may be beautiful, but it's not a good material for safely storing or displaying your valued collections.
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Jun 26, 20204 min read
Essentials of Safe Storage
Any property that has value to you – art, antiques, or your grandmother’s wedding dress - will last longer when properly stored.
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May 8, 20203 min read
Planning to Move? Use a Home Inventory
Centralize information about your property AND your moving arrangements in one tidy place.
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Apr 30, 20204 min read
Controlling Light Damage
Light is one of the most common and damaging threats to objects and works of art in your home.
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Apr 23, 20204 min read
Moth Infestation! Everything You Need to Know
If unattended, clothes moths can wreak tremendous damage to clothing and textiles, and they're a challenge to eradicate.
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Apr 21, 20203 min read
Creating an Estate Inventory
Few of us are prepared for the sobering task of dealing with a loved one’s belongings. Creating an estate inventory helps ease the process.
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Apr 14, 20203 min read
Your Vital Records (and Why You Should Care Now)
You need to know exactly where your most important personal documents are.
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Apr 9, 20204 min read
Seven Basic Tips for Handling Objects and Works of Art
Seven basic handling tips you can apply to all types of collections, regardless of material or category.
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Apr 8, 20202 min read
Simple Steps to Protect Your Property and Collections
My objective is awareness: to get you thinking about how you’re managing your property and collections, and to provide useful advice.
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