Articles tagged with “how-to”
How-To Guides
Old handwritten letters are the most fragile — and most story-rich — thing in the box. Here's how to digitize them safely (phone, flatbed, or mail-in), and how to archive them so the meaning survives, not just the image.
Patrick Moore • July 1, 2026
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A grandmother's recipe card isn't just instructions — it's her handwriting, her margin notes, the splatter on the corner. Here's how to preserve handwritten recipes and the stories behind them before the cards fade for good.
Patrick Moore • July 1, 2026
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Video captures what audio can't — the hands, the smile, the way they look off camera remembering. Here's how to record video interviews with relatives simply and well, and keep the footage where it won't be lost.
Patrick Moore • July 1, 2026
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Before you scan that box of family photos, a little physical care can make a world of difference. This guide walks you through simple, archival-safe DIY photo repair for common issues like tears, creases, and surface grime, ensuring you get the best possible digital copy for preservation.
Patrick Moore • June 30, 2026
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Bring your old photo albums to life by adding QR codes that link to digital stories. This guide shows you how to connect a printed photo with a voice recording or video, creating a bridge between your physical heirlooms and your private digital archive. It's a simple way to hear the story behind the smile, right from the album page.
Patrick Moore • June 22, 2026
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Found a box of your family's old slides or negatives? This guide walks you through the best ways to digitize them at home, from using your smartphone to dedicated scanners. We'll help you turn those tiny, forgotten frames into vibrant digital memories you can finally share and preserve.
Patrick Moore • June 18, 2026
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Most family photos today live somewhere a stranger's algorithm can scan them or a forgotten password can lock them away forever. Here's how to build a private archive only the people you choose can see — and that doesn't belong to anyone but you.
Patrick Moore • May 27, 2026
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If your family had to recover your photos, voicemails, and stories on a Wednesday afternoon with no warning, how much would they actually find? Most families don't know. Here's the 5-step audit to find out before it matters.
Patrick Moore • May 15, 2026
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A diagnosis doesn't take everything at once. Here's a 2026 practical guide to recording your parent's stories at every stage — what to capture first, how to interview without pressure, and where these recordings should live.
The Memory Murals Team • May 14, 2026
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Four common plans for collecting wedding photos from guests all fail in the same way. Here's an honest 2026 guide — which day-of apps work, and where your photos should live for the next 20 years.
Patrick Moore • May 12, 2026
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A practical, no-fluff guide to turning a shoebox of old family photos into a digital archive — using just your phone, a flatbed scanner, or a mail-in service. Real tradeoffs, no jargon.
Patrick Moore • April 28, 2026
