How to Talk to Your Kids About Moving Jan 16, 2021 Moving to a new home is hard enough for adults. We have to manage a lot of paperwork, pack up all of our accumulated stuff, and learn to navigate a new neighborhood or even a new…
What Should You Do the Night Before the Move? Jan 8, 2021 The days and weeks leading up to moving day can be hectic and exhausting. In the best case scenario, you’ve used a moving checklist to stay organized and you’re feeling prepared. But if the night before…
5 Common Moving Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them Jan 5, 2021 Moving to a new home is both an exciting and stressful experience. With so many logistics to take care of, there are bound to be a few mixups along the way. Forgetting to put socks in…
Moving in the winter in NYC: our top tips Dec 22, 2020 For at least 39 of the United States, the winter months bring freezing temperatures and at least a little snow. While it may be a magical time of year, it can certainly make moving to a…
5 reasons why moving to NYC in 2020 is still a great idea Dec 15, 2020 The news has been all abuzz with sensationalist headlines about how people are leaving NYC “in droves”. What those headlines miss? People are still moving to NYC in 2020. And for many of them, the timing…
Tips for Moving While Pregnant Dec 11, 2020 Pregnancy comes with its blessings, of course: hello new baby! It is nothing short of a miraculous process. But as anyone who is or has been pregnant knows, it also brings its share of challenges. Fatigue,…
How using a moving app will make your next move easier Dec 8, 2020 Nobody likes to spend their afternoon on hold, waiting while their moving company figures out if they can change the moving plans. Or even better, figuring out where the truck is and why it still hasn’t…
How a virtual walk-through will keep you safe and save you time Dec 1, 2020 Most of the time, moving estimates are done in-person. It makes sense: a representative of the moving company can get a good look at your belongings and assess what the move will entail. But when an…
Long Distance Moving Checklist Nov 24, 2020 Many Americans say that moving is among the top three most stressful things in life. Moving long-distance is no easy task, but with some proper planning and a skilled team of professional movers, we don’t think…
A FlatRate Guide to Selling Your Furniture (and Some Other Helpful Tips) Oct 16, 2019 At FlatRate Moving we are asked every day if we have any recommendations to…
Best Time of Year to Move to NYC Oct 18, 2018 If you’re planning on moving to New York City in the near future, you…
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,…
How Much to Tip Movers: The Complete Guide to Tipping Your Moving Company Feb 6, 2016 We have updated this post. Please feel free to read our updated guide to tipping…
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…