What Type of Packing Materials Should You Use? Feb 12, 2021 You know you’ll need packing materials for your upcoming move. After all, you can’t just toss all of your dinnerware in a plastic tub and ship it off! But what type of packing materials should you…
Moving in 2021 in NYC: What You Should Know Feb 9, 2021 We all saw that bit where Jerry Seinfeld said that NYC was dead. Then we saw thousands of people say, “No it’s not!” There are still plenty of people who are pursuing their dream of moving…
How to Decide What Size Storage Unit You Will Need Feb 5, 2021 Estimating how much space your belongings will occupy before they are packed and stacked is genuinely tricky. The square footage that looked right on a size chart can feel different once furniture and boxes are in…
Top Moving Tips to Save You Time and Energy Jan 29, 2021 When it comes to moving to a new home, saving time can mean saving money, sanity, and effort. Time wasted on confusion or inefficiency can be frustrating, but it can also mean delays on moving day.…
How to Help Your Aging Parents Move Jan 25, 2021 Watching our parent's age is never easy. There typically comes a moment when it is clear that living on their own and taking care of a house is no longer working. But for many aging parents,…
How to Prepare Your Home Quickly for a Move Jan 19, 2021 Whether it’s the rapidly moving real estate market or a case of time flying by, sometimes you have to move in a hurry. Although it’s less than ideal, it can be done! A little bit of…
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 the…
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…
What are the best days to move in NYC? Oct 29, 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…