Moving at the Last Minute Jun 11, 2021 Let’s face the facts: any and all moves can be a big challenge. When you have a household move in the works, you want every second available to plan. Yet there are times in life when…
Pros & Cons of Moving from City to Suburb Jun 3, 2021 Some people love city life, but pandemic lockdowns have caused claustrophobia and lust for open space. Suburbanites have felt isolated and miss encounters at the coffee shop and children’s play dates and long for more activity. …
The Essentials Box: What to Pack to Open First in Your New Home May 18, 2021 When you imagine moving, you probably imagine yourself sitting in your new living room. Maybe you’re looking out your new window with your morning coffee. Or you see yourself waking up in your new bedroom. What…
Essential Pre-Moving Day Tips May 11, 2021 Moving day is fast approaching. Your excitement level is rising and (hopefully) your to-do list is getting shorter. Chances are, you’re imagining the finish line: your first night in your new home. Your first coffee at…
Packing Your Things for Storage May 7, 2021 Perhaps you’re downsizing your home. Or you have space between moving out of one, and into the other. Or, maybe you’ve decided to take a sabbatical and are storing your things to give yourself a bit…
How To Pack Your Moving Boxes May 3, 2021 Congratulations – you’re on the move! Now it’s time to bundle up your worldly goods and transport them to your next happy home. If you want to ensure safe transit for your possessions and have them…
What to Pack First (and Last) Apr 27, 2021 So you’re preparing to move, but where to start? Here is a list of all the items you might want to pack first, and which items you might want to leave for last when preparing for…
Making Moving Easier on Kids Apr 23, 2021 While exciting, moving can be a challenge for everyone involved. Not only the practical side can be daunting, but adjusting to a new place can be a lot to take in. For kids, it can be…
How to Downsize Before a Move Apr 20, 2021 Once you’ve found your perfect home, the preparations for moving day begin! Inevitably, when you start putting all of your things into boxes, you’ll realize there are plenty of items that don’t need to come with…
What are the best days to move in NYC? Sep 1, 2023 If you’re planning on moving to New York City shortly, you are likely filled…
A FlatRate Guide to Selling Your Furniture (and other tips) Oct 16, 2019 At FlatRate Moving we are asked every day if we have any recommendations to…
The Ultimate Guide to Moving from NYC to LA May 2, 2018 Moving from NYC to LA is almost a no-brainer. For many residents of the…
Moving from New York to Florida: Tips & Expert Advice Apr 25, 2018 While it’s known as the home to Orlando, the “theme park capital of the…
9 Easy One-Pot Meals To Make Before You Move Mar 23, 2016 The days before you move can be stressful and busy while you juggle work, family,…
Moving and Storage: How Much Does It Really Cost to Store Furniture? Nov 21, 2015 Whether you are downsizing temporarily, remodeling your home, or moving out of the country…
How to Pack Candles for a Move Jun 12, 2013 When you think about packing up your house for a move, you may think…