The Essentials Box: What to Pack to Open First in Your New Home May 18, 2021 When you imagine moving, you probably imagine yourself sitting in your new living room. Maybe you’re looking out your new window with your morning coffee. Or you see yourself waking up in your new bedroom. What…
Essential Pre-Moving Day Tips May 11, 2021 Moving day is fast approaching. Your excitement level is rising and (hopefully) your to-do list is getting shorter. Chances are, you’re imagining the finish line: your first night in your new home. Your first coffee at…
Packing Your Things for Storage May 7, 2021 Perhaps you’re downsizing your home. Or you have space between moving out of one, and into the other. Or, maybe you’ve decided to take a sabbatical and are storing your things to give yourself a bit…
What to Pack First (and Last) Apr 27, 2021 So you’re preparing to move, but where to start? Here is a list of all the items you might want to pack first, and which items you might want to leave for last when preparing for…
Making Moving Easier on Kids Apr 23, 2021 While exciting, moving can be a challenge for everyone involved. Not only the practical side can be daunting, but adjusting to a new place can be a lot to take in. For kids, it can be…
Major Moving Missteps (and How to Avoid Them!) Apr 13, 2021 Moving is a daunting task and for the majority of us, it's not something we have to do often. However, inexperience brings opportunities for mistakes, and when you’re uprooting your life, that’s the last thing you…
How to Declutter Before Your Move Apr 9, 2021 Moving to a new space is one of the best opportunities to declutter. Because, let’s be honest, no one wants to move with things they don’t need or want anymore. Thankfully, there are plenty of options…
Why you should hire local movers in NYC Apr 2, 2021 What could go wrong? You’re moving to a new home in NYC, and haven’t put much thought into moving day help. Maybe you’ll hire some helpers? Or a moving company could be nice, all of that…
The Ultimate Guide to Renting in NYC in 2021 Mar 30, 2021 So you’re moving to New York? Congratulations! It might take a little getting used to, but you’re going to love it here. Unless you’re making the big leap and purchasing a home, you’re joining the 60%…
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…