It’s a common question we hear during moves and temporary transitions: “Do I need climate-controlled storage, or will a regular unit be fine?” The short answer is that it depends on what you’re storing and how long you plan to store it. But for many people, climate-controlled storage isn’t like an upgrade of toppings on your sundae; it’s protection against damage that’s expensive or near-impossible to fix later. Here are three practical reasons climate-controlled storage matters, especially during residential moves/commercial moves, or renovation work. Read More...

We’re not here to say friends can’t help with a move. In the right situation, a few extra hands can be perfectly fine. If you’re carrying boxes, breaking down a bed frame, or moving lightweight items from one place to another, calling in favors might make sense; your friends can earn their prerequisite pizza and light beer. But with moving, there’s a line, and once you cross it, things tend to go wrong quickly. Read More...

If you’ve started looking for movers, or not even looking, but have been solicited on the web, TV, or radio, you’ve likely noticed how hard the national companies are to miss. They’re everywhere! And that kind of visibility can make it seem like they’re the safest choice. In reality, those companies win on marketing for sure, but not much on service. As local packers and movers, we see the downsides/dirty secrets of national chains all the time. Read More...

Long-distance moves come with their own set of challenges. There are typically tighter timelines and longer checklists with bigger projects. There’s also the pressure of uprooting your life for a new state or a new job (no big deal, right?). As one of the go-to/trusted long-distance moving companies in MA, we handle it all; everything from Boston-to-D.C. family moves to Worcester-to-New-York office moves. And yes, when work calls for it, we coordinate full cross-country relocations for people in Boston’s tech, biotech, and financial industries heading to California’s major hubs, which is a growing crowd these days. Read More...

When something unforeseen and unfortunate happens at home or at work, such as a burst pipe, a dishwasher leak, a toilet overflow, or a sudden appliance failure, you don’t have time to plan, pack, or sort. You just need your belongings out of the way and protected fast. As an emergency packout company serving Greater Boston and Central MA, we step in here. The Mastadon crews handle these high-pressure packout situations regularly, and we know exactly what needs to happen. Read More...

MetroWest and Central Massachusetts have their own rhythm, different from Boston proper or even the North and South Shores. From Worcester’s hills and dining cars to Marlbrough tech parks, Mastodon has moved items throughout all of central MA. The Mastodon team is headquartered in Westborough, and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built across towns like Westborough, Framingham, Northborough, Worcester, and Marlborough. Our Roots in MetroWest Most companies say they’re “local. Read More...

Along with our driving and general demeanor/speaking cadence, if you’ve ever tried moving in Boston, you know it’s not for the faint of heart. Behind the exterior walls of our historic buildings lie steep stairwells, narrow hallways, and countless other obstacles. On the outside of the residence, narrow streets make it a constant battle to find optimal parking for a moving truck. Apartment relocations in this city come with a set of difficult challenges. Read More...

When a business relocates, every hour counts, placing it in a different operational category than a residential move. Not that homeowners don’t want/deserve an efficient move, but when businesses relocate, hours = dollars. Computers need to be online, phones need to be working, and teams need to stay productive. When companies are looking for office relocation movers in Boston, they turn to Mastodon. We appreciate that a commercial/corporate is about keeping operations running with as little disruption as possible. Read More...

At Mastodon Moving, we’ve seen just about every moving scenario imaginable. And if there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that do-it-yourself moves usually end up costing more in time, stress, and sometimes even injury than they save in money. We get it, we live in a DIY-encouraging culture right now. You can find endless content on moving and packing tips online, but ultimately, if you choose to DIY your move, it’s your body, time, and effort that have to make the move happen. Read More...

When it comes time to sell your beloved home, you will want it to look its absolute best. A pristinely clean, uncluttered, well-decorated home can impress potential buyers enough so that they see the value in the space and put in an offer! This is where home staging can play a critical role in your home selling process. What is Home Staging? According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), “Home staging is a method of decorating meant to highlight your home’s most impressive assets and help buyers imagine themselves moving in and living there. Read More...