Carpet vs. Flooring: Pros and Cons Mar 25, 2016 Whether you’re upgrading your home’s floors in preparation to sell your house or just moved in and want to change the floors from dingy to delightful, there’s a pile of choices to consider. What do you…
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, activities, and, of course, preparing for the big day. Hopefully, you've been following your moving plan, sticking to your budget, and following your…
Use Your Phone to Organize Your Next Move Feb 21, 2016 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…
What to Do Before a Move Feb 10, 2016 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…
How To Pack A Garage For Moving Jan 18, 2016 With all the odd-size and sharp tools, the blueprint for how to pack a garage for moving is full of stumbling blocks. Where there are tampers, power tools, metal rakes, lawnmowers, and gasoline canisters, there is bound to be packing hardship. The key is to get organized, get moving and get a six-pack to responsibly reward yourself after the job is done. This guide will help make the process of packing up a garage as painless as possible. Moving your garage is going to involve many small decisions. For instance,…
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back Sep 22, 2015 There are few things more disappointing than learning that your landlord is not going to give you a full security deposit return. This is especially unsettling if you were counting on that money to cover the cost of your move or to use it as a security deposit elsewhere. If you want to know how to get the security deposit back, you should learn all the reasons why landlords often keep the money, and what to do to make sure it doesn't happen to you. The first thing you should…
Not a Scratch: How to Protect Hardwood Floors When Moving Sep 19, 2015 Wouldn't it be nice if hardwood floors were as durable as they look? Sadly, they do not stand up nicely to dragged appliances, dropped heavy objects, and marking shoes. You don't want any damage done to your gorgeous floors in your new home, and you also do not want any unfortunate flooring disasters to take place at your current home that you may have to pay for immediately. If you want to know how to protect hardwood floors when moving, you should find the moving tips in this hardwood flooring…
5 Tips for Spring Closet Cleaning May 26, 2015 The sun is finally out and the flowers are in full bloom, and you can’t wait to enjoy the spring. But before you begin frolicking and making big plans, you should check ‘spring cleaning’ off your…
Moving into a House with a Fireplace: Fireplace Safety Tips Nov 29, 2014 Moving into a new home with a fireplace? Chances are good that the fireplace is one of the elements that made you choose your new house. If you grew up with a fireplace in the home…
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…