Move Planning - Page 30

The packing process can be a long and arduous one. It is full of moving and changing parts, but the reality is always the same: the earlier you get started, the less stressful it will be. One of the very first tasks, and maybe the most important, is figuring out where to find moving boxes. Regardless of where you're going and what you're moving to, you are going to need all sorts of moving boxes for your relocation— from the smallest one to the tallest.  At FlatRate, we not only…

Moving can be quite a hair-raising activity that can turn your world upside down if you don’t plan it out well. Where moving is concerned, the organization is everything. And did you know that you can…

Unless you were just given the promotion of a lifetime, and you have to pack up and move immediately, there is a good chance that you have a fair amount of time to prepare. Moving demands a lot of preparation. There are a lot of small details to tend to before a move that works together to create a positive experience. If they are neglected, the move could leave you with feelings of regret. The idea is to start early. There are many things you can do as early as…

Does the thought of creating a moving inventory list make you cringe? If you are like most you simply want to pack and get the move done and over with as fast as possible, without a lot of extra work. After all, you are probably longing for the day when you are finally officially settled. Well, creating an inventory of your belongings may seem like a lot of extra work and a huge waste of time, but there are a few reasons why it will be time and energy well…

Whether you are downsizing temporarily, remodeling your home, or moving out of the country for work for a year, you will need to do something with your furniture. Of course, the first question that probably pops…

Oh, Chicago. The city is a perpetual third wheel in the New York-LA media pipeline. What could this town have to offer an upwardly mobile 20-something like you? Well, as it turns out, Chicago has plenty…

The daunting tasks of packing and moving are over, but your move is not finished just yet. You still have to unpack and organize each room in your new place. If you directed your movers to place boxes in their designated rooms and areas, your job is almost sort of complete. You've probably already unpacked your 'Essentials' box, linens, and necessary kitchen supplies, your movers placed all of your large pieces of furniture in their respective places so now you are well on your way to needing the rest of…

Changing your address probably seems like a pretty simple task, right? Everyone knows they need to do it, and they know where the post office is, yet many still make some type of mistake. Some even forget completely. This is often a task that just gets put off every week because it is so obvious until it just gets neglected completely.  You might not even put it on your to-do list because you know you won't forget it. If you have a long-distance moving adventure in the near future, use…

Being pregnant is exhausting. Cross-country moving is both exhausting and stressful. Put the two together, and you get a situation most women would not even want to think about being forced to deal with. Still, sometimes this scenario can't be avoided. Sometimes, the move being made is taking you across the country, which is far more challenging and detail-oriented than a local move. Below are a few tips that will come in handy when cross-country moving while pregnant. Find an Obstetrician Even if you are in your first trimester and nowhere…