What Every 20-Something Needs to Know Before Moving to Chicago Sep 1, 2015 Oh, Chicago. The city is a perpetual third wheel in the New York-LA media pipeline. What could this town have to offer an upwardly mobile 20-something like you? Well, as it turns out, Chicago has plenty…
Organizing Your Home After a Move Dec 2, 2014 The daunting tasks of packing and moving are over, but your move is not finished just yet. You still have to unpack and organize each room in your new place. If you directed your movers to place boxes in their designated rooms and areas, your job is almost sort of complete. You've probably already unpacked your 'Essentials' box, linens, and necessary kitchen supplies, your movers placed all of your large pieces of furniture in their respective places so now you are well on your way to needing the rest of…
Changing Your Address for a Long Distance Move Nov 7, 2014 Changing your address probably seems like a pretty simple task, right? Everyone knows they need to do it, and they know where the post office is, yet many still make some type of mistake. Some even forget completely. This is often a task that just gets put off every week because it is so obvious until it just gets neglected completely. You might not even put it on your to-do list because you know you won't forget it. If you have a long-distance moving adventure in the near future, use…
Tips for Cross Country Moving While Pregnant Oct 29, 2014 Being pregnant is exhausting. Cross-country moving is both exhausting and stressful. Put the two together, and you get a situation most women would not even want to think about being forced to deal with. Still, sometimes this scenario can't be avoided. Sometimes, the move being made is taking you across the country, which is far more challenging and detail-oriented than a local move. Below are a few tips that will come in handy when cross-country moving while pregnant. Find an Obstetrician Even if you are in your first trimester and nowhere…
Moving With Your Pet Oct 10, 2014 Moving is a big change for us people, an even bigger one for our pets. Most animals are naturally territorial and aren’t big fans of change. We have the opportunity to anticipate an upcoming move and prepare accordingly for it but a move is a sudden and disruptive occurrence in the life of an animal. It may seem silly but talking to your pet throughout the moving process will aid in their adjustment – animals such as cats and dogs are remarkably intuitive and it is your responsibility as a…
How to Do a Cross Country Move Last Minute Oct 9, 2014 You are called into your boss' office, and you can't help but think you must be in trouble for something. You were late yesterday, but you are positive no one saw you sneak in, and you…
5 Helpful Tips on Rental Trucks Oct 7, 2014 Hiring movers is always going to make the moving process a lot easier both mentally and physically. However, if you simply can't squeeze the expense of movers into your budget or if you are dying for…
Moving Into a Condo: Official Checklist for New Condo Owners Oct 4, 2014 Many people think a condo is just a more expensive version of an apartment. This is actually not true. Living in a condo gives you the perks that come along with homeownership without the lawn maintenance…
How to Label Boxes for a Move Oct 1, 2014 Dealing with mountains of unmarked boxes in your new home is no fun. This is especially true in a smaller house or apartment where there isn't much room to unpack and move furniture around. Even if you are someone who is always up for an adventure, not being able to find the coffee maker or your shower liner when you need it could put a damper on your move. If you have a higher budget to work with then you can take advantage of packing, furniture disassembly, and other moving…
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…