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Moving? Safely pack and move fine antiques and vintage furniture

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 09.23.21 | Guest Blogger: Sarah James
A formal living room or parlor full of antique furniture and period pieces | BRG

Moving is always a stressful process. There are a lot of things that require careful organizing and preparation. This is never more true than when you need to pack antique and valuable pieces. Here's how to pack and move antique furniture safely to your new home.

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Creating an Outdoor Oasis with Quality Second Hand Pieces

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 05.01.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
A pretty metal bistro-style outdoor dining set is the centerpiece of this pretty backyard patio. | BRG

Discover how to transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis using high-quality secondhand pieces. Learn how to curate a beautiful and sustainable outdoor retreat that reflects your style and respects the environment.

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Five Staff Favorite Recipes You Need to Try This Summer

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 08.30.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
BRG Blog - End of Summer Recipes - photo by Valeria Boltneva from Pexels | BRG

Now with summer's end looming and the kids back in school, some of our BRGers are sharing their favorite summertime family recipes with you. (Yes, Labor Day Weekend is upon us, but there are technically a few more weeks of summer!) So enjoy this 'pot luck' assortment of fun foods.

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Worst Moving Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 07.08.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
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The summer moving season is in full-swing for down-sizers, up-sizers, and new home buyers. Making the big move can be expensive and stressful for the most stout-hearted people. If you're making any of these mistakes, you could be making things worse for yourself. Learn how to avoid these moving mistakes....

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How Non-Profits Benefit from Appraisal Consultations

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 06.07.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
BRG helps charity make more money | BRG

Expertise. Finding value in under-valued items. No fees. It’s never been easier for charitable foundations, organizations, and non-profits to achieve the same benefits seen by others who partner with BRG. Learn more here....

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Key Auction Terms Every Bidder Should Know

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 01.01.19 | Jennifer Ventresca
Key auction terms for BRG's online auctions | BRG

If you're new to BRG's online auctions, it's possible that you may want a quick guide for auction terminology. BRG makes auction and site terminology simple and easy to follow. Let's get started....

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Vintage Copper Cookware

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 09.29.17 | Jennifer Ventresca
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Periodically, we encounter pieces or even entire sets of vintage copper cookware in the estates that we handle. There are some things that collectors and users of copper cookware look for when purchasing vintage pieces that perhaps the average non-collector might not be aware of.

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