Update your Address Before, After and During Your Move Apr 16, 2021 So you’ve signed the lease, packed your things, and scheduled the movers (and if you haven’t – contact FlatRate today!) but there’s one major thing you might be forgetting – updating your address. From the post…
How to Declutter Before Your Move Apr 9, 2021 Moving to a new space is one of the best opportunities to declutter. Because, let’s be honest, no one wants to move with things they don’t need or want anymore. Thankfully, there are plenty of options…
How to Set Up Utilities in Your New Home Before You Move Mar 23, 2021 Moving to a new home means organizing a lot of logistics, to be sure. If your relocation is to another city, state, or even country, chances are high that you will need to change utility providers.…
Tips for Recycling Your Moving Boxes Mar 19, 2021 You’ve finished unpacking, the kitchen is set up, and everything is starting to feel cozy in your new home! The last bit of chaos is that giant pile of cardboard moving boxes. You want to get…
A How-to Guide for Moving with Pets Mar 12, 2021 Moving is already a stressful process and adding a pet on top of that only adds an extra set of complications. So while we can’t guarantee that moving with a pet will ever be a breeze,…
15 Genius Moving Hacks (Using Things You Probably Already Have) Feb 26, 2021 Packing for a big move isn't just stressful, but it can get expensive! Purchasing supplies alone can run into hundreds of dollars (not to mention, it's easy to lose track of all the things you need…
What Type of Packing Materials Should You Use? Feb 12, 2021 You know you’ll need packing materials for your upcoming move. After all, you can’t just toss all of your dinnerware in a plastic tub and ship it off! But what type of packing materials should you…
The Definitive Checklist for Moving Day, Updated for 2020 Nov 6, 2020 .After months of planning and worrying, moving day has finally arrived! It's time to finally receive the keys to your new home and get a fresh start. The only thing left between you and free to…
How to Pack Books for a Move Oct 30, 2020 If you’re a book owner planning to move soon, you may wonder how to pack and move books in the best way. Any bookworm knows the frustrations of a bent cover, ripped page, or warped spine.…
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…