Family Movers

You finally found the apartment of your dreams and now is time to really start the moving process. Choosing the right moving company can be hard work but in order to have a successful moving experience,…

When FlatRate Moving was founded in 1991, we strived to change the way people move. In the process, we wanted to innovate the moving industry by putting our clients' moving needs first. Differently than many moving…

When it comes to moving delicate furniture, the best bet is to always leave the hard work to the professionals. Sturdy items like pianos, pool tables, patio furniture and high-end art usually require specialized treatment and…

One of the most beneficial things one can do when planning for a move is to work with a professional organizer — even if one is already an organized person. Professional organizers can help you get…

Moving can be stressful at the best of times. There's so much to consider that things can quickly become overwhelming. One of the many decisions you’ll need to make is what to pack and what to…

After arriving at your new home, it is essential to organize your possessions so that you can find items quickly in order to prepare meals or get dressed in the morning. Unpacking the cardboard boxes and…

Upheavals are to be expected when you’re expecting.  After all, you’re bringing a new life into the world that will inevitably change your own.  Many couples upon discovery of this new being choose to upgrade their living situation by moving to a bigger home.  That decision comes with more stress, but moving while pregnant doesn't have to bring stress if you know how to handle it.  Read on for how to move while you’re pregnant. Take Good Care of Your Baby – and Yourself! Even though you have a lot…

Sometimes, circumstances dictate when the whole family can move together.  Maybe your spouse transferred jobs, but you haven’t yet sold the house or you want the kids to finish the school year before the moving company moves everything to your new home.  Maybe you are embarking on a long-distance romance until you decide where you both can reside together.  Today with technology, living apart doesn’t have to intervene with your relationship or family life.  Of course, you’ll miss the proximity you once shared, but you will survive by making these…

The movers are coming! The movers are coming! What will we do with the children? If you haven’t scheduled a sitter to watch your children when the moving company arrives, you may be creating more mayhem on moving day than necessary.  Although as parents you treasure time spent with your children, having kids underfoot when moving presents more problems than none, especially if they’re very young and in need of constant care and amusement.  Let us explain why you should hire a sitter when the movers arrive. Get More Packing…