What to Expect When Moving to a Ski Resort Town Aug 29, 2016 Not everyone loves winter weather but some choose to reside in places where plentiful snow arrives early. If you tend toward ski bum when the first snowfall comes, you may consider moving to a ski resort town. Living in a resort town is unlike your typical suburban spread or city dwelling – there’s a different lifestyle awaiting you to which you must acclimate. In this moving blog, we will cover what to expect and how to move to a ski resort town. Snowy Season is the Reason Most likely, you’re…
How to Pack Up Electronics Aug 3, 2016 Electronics make our lives easier, entertain and educate us, assist us in communicating with the world and complete our day’s work. Amid glitches and overdependence, we value and need them, so when you move, it’s vital to know how to pack them with care, so that they’re not damaged or misplaced. We will explain how you should pack them up so that your moving company can transport them without missing a beat or a beep. Keep It All Together Before you embark on packing your electronics, take photos of the…
How to Prepare Your House for Renters Jul 29, 2016 Maybe you bought a second home for rental income or vacation purposes; haven’t sold your home but the moving company brought your belongings to the next, or you’re traveling overseas for an extended period of time. Whatever the case may be, you own a vacant home that must be rented out. If you’ve never handled this type of lucrative yet challenging situation before, it’s time to learn how to prepare your home for renters. Get a Home Inspection Since your house is going on the market and will be populated…
Common Moving Injuries and How to Prevent Them Jul 8, 2016 An unlikely entry for the most dangerous job is being a mover. Movers risk life and limb when transporting your furniture and household items. If you plan to help move your belongings to your next home, you could succumb to injury if you’re not careful. In order to protect you from unnecessarily hurting yourself, let’s uncover what the most common moving injuries are and how to prevent them. Back Injury Almost the first body part you think of potentially damaging when you’re moving heavy and awkward furniture and moving boxes…
How to Prepare Your Car Before You Move Jun 13, 2016 The one thing you may neglect throughout the moving process is your car. Unless you plan to sell your car or use a car transportation service, whether you’re long-distance moving or moving around the corner, your car must move with you. In order to complete errands related to moving and to arrive at your new home, you must rely on your car. What you don’t need during this stressful time is car trouble, so prepare your car for the move by referring to these car maintenance tips. What to Replace…
Why You Should and Shouldn’t Tip Your Movers Jun 10, 2016 Tipping remains a very personal choice dictated by many factors including service given, monetary concerns, and particular preferences guided by your upbringing and experience. Since moving is not as common as getting a haircut, you may…
How to Get Rid of Hard to Throw Away Items Jun 8, 2016 When you get into the groove of decluttering, the sorting routine becomes monotonous and robotic. Trash, treasure, donate – repeat. Suddenly, though, you’re stopped in your tracks by something you just don’t know how to classify. You don’t want to keep it, no one would want it, the moving company cannot haul it on the truck, and throwing it away isn’t safe. What do you do? Follow our moving tips for getting rid of those hard-to-throw-away items. Batteries Not Included Unless you own rechargeable batteries and a charger for them,…
What NOT to Post on Social Media About Your Move Jun 1, 2016 Living an online life is the norm for most people today. Taking care of business online, staying connected to distant friends and family – even reading this moving blog – brings so much convenience and contentment that why would we ever look back? When you’re moving, however, do you really want every detail of your move broadcast on social media? At FlatRate Moving, we want you to stay safe when you move, so please review these precautions about what NOT to post on social media about your move. Moving Days…
7 Moving Myths May 23, 2016 Naysayers will tell you that hiring a moving company and moving, in general, are bad ideas. It’s too expensive; too much work and you should just stay put instead of striving for better. However, we all…
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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…