How to Downsize Before a Move Apr 20, 2021 Once you’ve found your perfect home, the preparations for moving day begin! Inevitably, when you start putting all of your things into boxes, you’ll realize there are plenty of items that don’t need to come with…
Change of Address: A Comprehensive List of All the Places You’ll Need to Update your Address Before, After and During Your Move Apr 16, 2021 So you’ve signed the lease, packed your things, scheduled the movers (and if you haven’t – contact FlatRate today!) but there’s one major thing you might be forgetting – updating your address. From the post office…
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 any more. Thankfully, there are plenty of…
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 really making the big leap and purchasing a home, you’re joining the…
What to Throw Away Before You Move Mar 26, 2021 Face it, we’re all guilty of holding on to things a little longer than we should. Thankfully, packing for a move is one of the best times to shed the excess baggage (literally) and curate your…
How to Set Up Utilities in Your New Home Before You Move Mar 23, 2021 Moving to a new home means organizing a lot of logistics, to be sure. If your relocation is to another city, state, or even country, chances are high you will need to change utility providers. Take…
How to Stay Safe During a Move Mar 20, 2021 Moving can be risky business. Heavy items, strenuous all day work, and lots of movement. Here are a few tips to stay safe and reduce your risk both during and after a pandemic. Don’t Lift Heavy…
Tips for Recycling Your Moving Boxes Mar 19, 2021 You’ve finished unpacking, the kitchen is set up, and everything is starting to feel cozy in your new home! The last bit of chaos is that giant pile of cardboard moving boxes. You want to get…
A How-to Guide for Moving with Pets Mar 12, 2021 Moving is already a stressful process and adding a pet on top of that only adds an extra set of complications. So while we can’t guarantee that moving with a pet will ever be a breeze,…
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,…
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…