Best Suburbs of San Francisco Jul 27, 2021 San Francisco has it all: mild seasons, a vibrant city life, proximity to natural escapes… and a high price tag. Of course, that hasn’t stopped the city from seeing sustained population growth over the years, making…
Tips for Organizing Your Storage Unit Jul 13, 2021 Moving to a new city? Downsizing your home? Making a step to cohabitate with a partner? Simply clearing some clutter, but you’re not ready to get rid of those “extra” things? Thankfully, you can increase your…
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 Differences Between a Residential Move and a Commercial Move May 21, 2021 You may think that a move is a move, but residential and commercial moving have very little in common. In fact, their similarities start and end with: moving things. Beyond that, these two types of moves…
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…
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 Season Should I Move? (And When?) Apr 30, 2021 When planning a move, ‘where’ is only one of several considerations. You also have to think about ‘how’ (FlatRate can help with that!) and ‘when.’ From weather to cost to timing, there are plenty of reasons…
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…
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…