When the Moving Company Damages or Loses Your Stuff May 20, 2016 You trust your moving company will protect your valuables as you would. You hope the movers you hired respect your belongings and carry them with confidence and care. Unfortunately, mistakes may be made and accidents will happen. Hopefully, nothing is stolen from you, either. However, if you experienced these moving issues with the moving company you hired, there are steps you can take to, at the very least, be vindicated for your loss. Take Moving Inventory Before you start packing snap photos of your belongings, especially anything significantly valuable that…
Moving Day Safety: How to Keep Your Valuables Safe During a Move May 13, 2016 Where you keep your precious valuables during a move is vital to their safety and security. Although you may believe every person you come across as trustworthy, it only takes one theft to change your mind. Why risk it when you could prevent it? Learn below the security measures you can take to keep your valuables safe when you move. Take Inventory Before you undertake any moving activity take inventory of your belongings. Decide what you consider valuable and also what items hold great value beyond the sentimental and could…
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…
Should You Get a Home Inspection Before Selling Your Home May 4, 2016 Seasoned homeowners realize they will endure a home inspection on the property they’re selling. No matter how many upgrades you’ve made and how well they were done, though, a home inspection may bring up hidden home horrors -- horrors that may require costly repairs or sabotage the sale. Biting your nails and panicking won’t help. What helps is scheduling a pre-inspection before putting your house on the market. Find out why you should get a home inspection before you sell. If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It How many times…
Best Bookstores Near Our FlatRate Branches May 2, 2016 Although many readers hold their E-readers close to their hearts, it’s not the only chosen way with words most readers enjoy. There’s still something about the slick feel of a colorful book in hand and the sharp smell of fresh paper just waiting to be unveiled and a story to be discovered. Between moving from one city to a new one, you may require some downtime, and instead of worrying about whether your E-reader is charged or if you can unpack a book you’ve been meaning to read, travel to…
Myths about the Cities Near Our East Coast FlatRate Branches Apr 29, 2016 Every city you visit but aren’t fully acquainted with comes with its own myths. Until you actually live and work in a place, you cannot verify every myth as gospel. Remember how your parents told you…
5 Unexpected Moving Expenses You Need to Know About Apr 27, 2016 Buying or renting a place is an expensive proposition no matter how you go about it or how much money you spend. When you start looking at places where you potentially could live, your mind is…
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…
How to Break Your Apartment Lease Apr 22, 2016 Life changes at lightning speed. One decision that seems ideal at one time can easily shift to a mistake that you must rectify or a choice that no longer works with your lifestyle. Change brings decisions…
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…