How to Stay ‘Merry’ When Moving Around the Holidays Dec 22, 2014 Moving during holidays is the last thing anyone wants to do. Most people are wasting away time at work looking for the best deals and stuffing their faces with all kinds of yummy treats. But sometimes a holiday move is unavoidable. Don’t let an end-of-year move turn you into a Grinch! The holiday moving advice below will help you stay merry throughout the process. Get Started ASAP If your move is set for December and you can’t change that fact, start to get ready in September, or even August. Stock…
Mobile Apps to Help You with Your Make Moving Day a Breeze Sep 25, 2014 Cross-country moving can be one of the most exciting adventures of your life. However, this does not mean it is going to be completely stress-free. Even if you hire cross-country movers, you still have a ton of other tasks to take care of. Just being on the road and knowing that your belongings are in the hands of someone else can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a lot of apps that help simplify the moving process. Below are a few popular favorites recommended by the team at FlatRate. The…
Apartment Hunting With Your Significant Other Aug 29, 2014 One of the most exciting steps in any relationship is deciding to move in with your significant other, but it also comes with some stress. There are logistics to sort through and personalities may clash; there may be fights along the way. Once you do find a home, it should fit both of your lifestyles and each person should feel happy with the choice. Comprising is key so as you start apartment hunting, keep these tips for picking the perfect place in mind: What Locations Are Most Important to You?…
Overseeding for Curb Appeal: Home Value Advice from FlatRate Moving May 16, 2014 You have been putting a little money aside every week, so you would have a "play fund" when the weather warmed up. Plus, if you listened to moving advice everyone gave you about comparing quotes then you may have even taken the money you saved from that expense and hid it away to spend on your lawn. One of the first things people notice about your house is your lawn. If you have a yard full of patchy grass while your neighbors all have a lush, green, velvety-looking lawn you…
Lawn Care 101 for New Home Owners May 5, 2014 You probably received a lot of really great moving advice regarding reducing clutter, packing, and hiring movers. However, if this is your first house, you may have no idea where to even begin with your lawn care. You know you are going to need a lawnmower, but isn't there something else you should be doing besides stalking it and waiting for it to grow? Well, if you want to make sure your lawn looks as nice as others in the neighborhood these tips will help. Don't Be In a Hurry…
Cleaning the Oven Before or After a Move Apr 25, 2014 You have probably received a lot of moving advice, but there is one topic that no one seems to ever touch on: cleaning the oven. If you are moving out of a rental, you will need to clean your oven to ensure you get your deposit back. If you are moving out of a house you sold, it is common courtesy to do this for the new owners. As for your new home, you will want to clean it even if it looks clean. If you happen to be moving…
Repair Those Cracks in Your Driveway Apr 22, 2014 If you are selling your home; it is important that you repair those driveway cracks before potential buyers see them. Some people may look at those cracks and associate them with neglect (even if they are brand new). They may wonder if the rest of the house has been neglected. They also take away from your home's curb appeal. Fixing cracks will go a long way in helping you get top dollar for your home, and making sure it does not get overlooked because of minor repairs. Some of the…
A Helpful Countertop Cleaning Guide Apr 17, 2014 No amount of moving advice can prepare you for how much cleaning you will do while planning a move. Countertops are just one of the many things you will need to tend to in your new place. If you have always had laminate and now all of a sudden you have granite in the kitchen and marble in the bathroom, then you may feel a little uncertain about how to best clean them. This guide will touch on how to clean popular countertop materials. This may also give you an…
16 Brilliant Cleaning Hacks for Spring Cleaning Apr 8, 2014 Spring cleaning is a huge project, and if you are actually moving during this time then you have two homes to go through the process with. You have probably been told plenty of great moving advice…
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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…