The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Families in NYC Apr 26, 2022 Looking to make a move to NYC, but have kids in tow? Visions of the life of a New Yorker don’t typically conjure up playdates and after-school activities. Thanks to Hollywood, most of us imagine nightlife,…
Want to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids? Here Are Some Tips Apr 22, 2022 Try as you might, you’re not likely to find a single person who finds moving to be a fun, easy, exciting time. Sure, it can be thrilling to move to a new place and change your…
Tips for Deep Cleaning Your New Home Apr 20, 2022 Nothing says Fresh Start like a fresh clean space. Hopefully, you followed our tips for move preparation and packing. If you did, you’ll have gone through the step of sorting and downsizing your items. A good…
7 Tips for Setting Up Furniture in your New Home Oct 8, 2021 Welcome home! All of your dreams of being in a new space are finally coming true. Except you forgot one part… the one where you put in the effort to actually arrange the furniture exactly how…
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…
Making Moving Easier on Kids Apr 23, 2021 While exciting, moving can be a challenge for everyone involved. Not only the practical side can be daunting, but adjusting to a new place can be a lot to take in. For kids, it can be…
How to Downsize Before a Move Apr 20, 2021 Once you’ve found your perfect home, the preparations for moving day begin! Inevitably, when you start putting all of your things into boxes, you’ll realize there are plenty of items that don’t need to come with…
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…
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…