How to Move During Major Holidays Jun 22, 2016 When you decide to move, you never know when your actual moving day will be. If you’re selling a home, it could be snatched up by a buyer within a month or take over a year to find the right person. Unexpectedly, you could end up moving around a major holiday or celebratory event like a birthday or graduation. This complicates things if you wish to celebrate, and the moving company is scheduled to arrive during the festivities. No disappointment is necessary – you can celebrate and move simultaneously without…
How to Move Back in With Your Parents Jun 3, 2016 Moving back home with your parents does not carry the stigma it once did. Although it may feel like you’re giving up and not growing up, erase the negativity. If you’re smart about the move and keep the lines of communication open with them, you’ll be surprised how good the living arrangements can be for however long you decide to stay. Before you move in, though, discuss the following topics with them and then direct the moving company to deliver your things to mom and dad because you’re coming home!…
May is National Moving Month May 11, 2016 Did you know that May is National Moving Month? May through September is considered the busiest time to move to a new place which could be due to school ending and the weather being ideal for moving conditions. According to My Moving Reviews, August 1 was the most popular with June 1 and July 1 running in second and third places respectively. With those statistics, it appears that May is the most likely month to begin the process if you’re in the market to move. Do you know the most…
How to Prepare Your Child for a Move May 9, 2016 Moving is a huge change that’s noted as one of the most stressful life events to endure. For adults, we figure out how to handle stress, no matter how difficult, and realize we’ll eventually adjust to our circumstances. However, for kids, moving seems as bad as the appearance of zombies, destroying their happy lives. Of course, that sounds silly, but children get scared when presented with new situations and may not hold the tools to cope and adjust on their own. Your mission – which you must choose to accept…
Important Tools and Cleaning Supplies You Need to Move Apr 25, 2016 With so much to pack and purchase before you move into a new home, you may forget the most important everyday items like cleaning products and basic tools. If you’re moving into your first place and/or out of your dorm room or childhood home, there’s a good chance that you take for granted the supplies which are easily accessible right now. You don’t want to be without them! But what are they, anyway? We’ve compiled this list of the most essential items you need to create a well-stocked household. Tools…
Moving to a New Place After Losing Your Spouse Apr 9, 2016 If you recently became a widow/widower due to your spouse enduring a long-term illness or unexpectedly dying, important decisions must be made. When moving from your current home, circumstances may appear quite different than they did when you originally moved in. Your finances, your lifestyle, your wants, and your needs – everything changes. How will you move on your own, especially if close relatives including grown children live far away? What if it IS just you against the world? Physically moving your belongings is difficult when you relied on your…
How to Handle a Newborn When Moving Apr 7, 2016 Although most people would suggest you move before you give birth, Mother Nature and the real estate market may have other ideas. When you’re ready to deliver your baby, practically nothing can stop childbirth from happening – even moving to a new home! So what can you do to ease the transition for your newborn? Below find ideas on how to gently move your bundle of joy to a new nest without throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Take Time Off Before and After You Move If you’re able…
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…
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…
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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…