How to Help Your Aging Parents Move Jan 25, 2021 Watching our parent's age is never easy. There typically comes a moment when it is clear that living on their own and taking care of a house is no longer working. But for many aging parents,…
How to Prepare Your Home Quickly for a Move Jan 19, 2021 Whether it’s the rapidly moving real estate market or a case of time flying by, sometimes you have to move in a hurry. Although it’s less than ideal, it can be done! A little bit of…
The Best Neighborhoods in Brooklyn for Families Sep 15, 2020 Many people move to New York when they’re young. Culture, nightlife, and the adventure of the infamous “city that never sleeps” -- are all attractive features to the adventurous types. But what about when you want…
How to keep the kids entertained when the movers arrive Aug 18, 2020 Moving to a new house can be a challenge even for the calmest adult. For a child, there is so much more than they don’t understand! This can leave your children clingy, hyperactive, extra demanding of…
Living in New York City Versus the Hamptons Jun 1, 2020 Thinking about trading in city life for the cruisey pace of the Hamptons year-round? Whether you’re a couple or a young family, moving from New York City to the Hamptons offers the best of both worlds:…
9 Tips to Make the Process as Seamless as Possible Apr 17, 2020 You’ve finally found the perfect home or apartment. Congrats! You likely have a busy few weeks ahead of you as you prepare for the move, but there’s no need to stress. From packing up your home…
Tips for Selling your Home: Hiring a Company to Power Wash Your Home Apr 20, 2016 Throughout the fall and winter months, your home tends to attract mildew and dust, causing your house’s siding to appear ugly and filthy. If you’re ready to sell your house, this is not the look to stick with when potential buyers come calling. Trends ebb and flow with the years, but one thing’s timeless – your house, whether you just moved in or have resided there for a long time, will not look appealing when it’s dirty. Power washing your home will restore it to its previously grand exterior and make…
Summer Moving Tips Feb 19, 2016 Many people will agree that winter is the season that they do not want to move. However, summer poses its challenges, and most people are not prepared for them. Sure, there is no risk of snow,…
How Stressful Is Moving? Manage Stress with These Tips Feb 12, 2016 There's so much to do when moving. Our experts have been through it all and have compiled a list of ways to help manage moving stress. How stressful is moving? Ask any of your family and friends and you will get the same answer: SUPER STRESSFUL. From overstuffed basements and attics to go through to terrible, unscrupulous moving companies to weather-related delays, moving can be a headache and a half. But it doesn’t have to be. Managing moving stress is key to making the transition from one home to another…
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…