Moving Tips - Page 33

Learning how to move to New York City is essential before you leap. The ins and outs of apartment hunting, broker’s fees, restrictive moving rules, huge deposits, and the relative affordability and desirability of various New…

As one of the largest moving companies in NYC with offices and operations all over the United States and overseas, we encounter hundreds of thousands of moves each year. But what we've realized is they're not just moving. They are individual journeys, leaps of faith, and moves in positive directions. Moving is a personal journey that we know can be overwhelming and overbearing sometimes. Our staff works hard to make sure every move is special, stress-free, and smooth. As we help to prep and plan for your move, pack and…

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Moving during holidays is the last thing anyone wants to do. Most people are wasting away time at work looking for the best deals and stuffing their faces with all kinds of yummy treats. But sometimes a holiday move is unavoidable. Don’t let an end-of-year move turn you into a Grinch! The holiday moving advice below will help you stay merry throughout the process. Get Started ASAP If your move is set for December and you can’t change that fact, start to get ready in September, or even August. Stock…

Thinking of selling your furniture? Maybe you landed your dream job clear across the country, or you finally decided that the sofa you purchased is completely not to your taste. Whatever your predicament, you have a room or NYC apartment full of furniture you need to sell and do not know where to begin. It can be difficult to get rid of furniture, especially in a city as big as New York. Here are six great tips on how to prep and sell used furniture in NYC and beyond: Remove…

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…

Moving into a new home with a fireplace? Chances are good that the fireplace is one of the elements that made you choose your new house. If you grew up with a fireplace in the home…

We're attending the Brooklyn Baby & Family Expo at St. Francis College in Brooklyn hosted by A Child Grows in Brooklyn. This event will be full of moms, dads, and parents-to-be. It's the place to be if you have a bun in the oven, a baby that just arrived, or even if you're a seasoned parent looking to stock up on goodies, parenting tips, and mingle with other Brooklyn parents. At FlatRate Moving we are dedicated to you and your family through every major moment in your life. We strive to make your life easier in any…

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…