September 5, 2026 | shipping
USPS Peak Surcharge Starts Oct 4. Here's What You Pay
USPS adds $0.50–$20.80 per package from Oct 4, 2026 through Jan 17, 2027. FedEx demand fees start Sept 28. First-Class Mail is not affected.
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September 4, 2026 | shipping-problems
Can You Ship Ammunition? What USPS, FedEx & UPS Allow
No — USPS bans it outright. FedEx and UPS allow ammo only via a hazmat business account, ground-only, picked up at their own counters, never yours.
September 3, 2026 | document scanning
5 Documents You Should Never Laminate (And Why)
No — don't laminate your Social Security card, birth certificate, or vehicle title. SSA and State Dept say it destroys the features that prove they're real.
September 2, 2026 | shipping-problems
Can You Ship Perfume? The $50 Mistake to Avoid
Yes — USPS Ground only, never air or international. Skip the hazmat label and a new $50 USPS fee applies. Here's how to ship it right.
September 1, 2026 | mail-forwarding
Will Your RV Insurer Reject a Mail-Forwarding Address?
State Farm now flags mail-forwarding addresses as your RV's resident address for insurance. The mailing-vs-garaging split full-timers need before renewal.
August 31, 2026 | international-shipping
Why Your Package Clears Canada but Stalls in Mexico
Canada gives US shippers a CA$40 tax-free break. Mexico drops that break at just $50 and adds Spanish paperwork. Here's why the same box behaves differently.
August 30, 2026 | shipping-problems
USPS's New Dimensional Weight Rule: What It Costs You
USPS dropped its dimensional weight divisor from 166 to 139 on July 12, 2026 — a light box over 1 cubic foot can bill up to 19% heavier now.
August 29, 2026 | shipping-problems
Package Stuck in Transit? Here's What Actually Helps
A scan gap under 72 hours is usually normal. Here's when to worry, when to file a USPS search, and the real FedEx, UPS, and USPS claim deadlines.
August 28, 2026 | custom-packing
Why Shipping Insurance Claims Get Denied (2026)
USPS denies close to 4 in 10 claims — usually for "insufficient packaging." Here's the packaging and paperwork rules that actually get you paid.
August 27, 2026 | shipping-problems
Why Won't FedEx or UPS Deliver to an APO/FPO Address?
Only USPS delivers to APO, FPO, and DPO military addresses -- FedEx and UPS can't complete final delivery. Here's how to actually get your package there.
August 22, 2026 | printing
Printer Died? How to Get Documents Printed Today
Yes -- bring the file on your phone or flash drive to our Monroe counter. We print PDFs, forms, resumes, and boarding passes in minutes. No printer needed.
August 21, 2026 | shipping-problems
Can You Ship Wine as a Gift? (No — Here's What Works)
No — USPS bans alcohol outright, and FedEx and UPS only ship wine for licensed, contracted businesses. Here's what actually works for a gift.