Moving Tips - Page 23

When you decide to move, you never know when your actual moving day will be.  If you’re selling a home, it could be snatched up by a buyer within a month or take over a year to find the right person.  Unexpectedly, you could end up moving around a major holiday or celebratory event like a birthday or graduation.  This complicates things if you wish to celebrate, and the moving company is scheduled to arrive during the festivities.  No disappointment is necessary – you can celebrate and move simultaneously without…

Sometimes, circumstances dictate when the whole family can move together.  Maybe your spouse transferred jobs, but you haven’t yet sold the house or you want the kids to finish the school year before the moving company…

Your dream just came true! After years of scrimping and saving, you finally bought a vacation home.  Now you can leave stress behind and relax and recharge for a weekend or more whether your retreat resides in the mountains or at the beach.  If you decide to rent out your second home, you’ll welcome the extra income.  However, running two households requires time and effort beyond what you normally handle.  Let FlatRate Moving assist you in moving your furniture and setting up your home before you or your renters occupy…

The one thing you may neglect throughout the moving process is your car.  Unless you plan to sell your car or use a car transportation service, whether you’re long-distance moving or moving around the corner, your car must move with you.  In order to complete errands related to moving and to arrive at your new home, you must rely on your car.  What you don’t need during this stressful time is car trouble, so prepare your car for the move by referring to these car maintenance tips. What to Replace…

Tipping remains a very personal choice dictated by many factors including service given, monetary concerns, and particular preferences guided by your upbringing and experience.  Since moving is not as common as getting a haircut, you may…

When you get into the groove of decluttering, the sorting routine becomes monotonous and robotic.  Trash, treasure, donate – repeat.  Suddenly, though, you’re stopped in your tracks by something you just don’t know how to classify.  You don’t want to keep it, no one would want it, the moving company cannot haul it on the truck, and throwing it away isn’t safe.  What do you do? Follow our moving tips for getting rid of those hard-to-throw-away items. Batteries Not Included Unless you own rechargeable batteries and a charger for them,…

Unless you want to break your back handling the movers’ job, you're not working out until you find a new gym.  Searching for the ideal gym is a very personal decision, and you should look for one before moving out of your current home, so you don’t lose your momentum.  It’s a lot easier if you can transfer your current membership to a different branch of your local gym, but if you’re engaging in a long-distance move, this may be impossible.  Let’s navigate what considerations to make when finding a…

Moving back home with your parents does not carry the stigma it once did.  Although it may feel like you’re giving up and not growing up, erase the negativity.  If you’re smart about the move and keep the lines of communication open with them, you’ll be surprised how good the living arrangements can be for however long you decide to stay.  Before you move in, though, discuss the following topics with them and then direct the moving company to deliver your things to mom and dad because you’re coming home!…

Living an online life is the norm for most people today.  Taking care of business online, staying connected to distant friends and family – even reading this moving blog – brings so much convenience and contentment that why would we ever look back?  When you’re moving, however, do you really want every detail of your move broadcast on social media? At FlatRate Moving, we want you to stay safe when you move, so please review these precautions about what NOT to post on social media about your move. Moving Days…