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...

Moving to a new city or town can be an incredibly exciting time, but it can also be pure chaos if you don’t plan accordingly. Hiring professional movers, who have years of experience packing, planning, and moving your valued possessions is always the best idea. Finding the right movers might seem like an overwhelming task especially when thinking about all the other items on your “To Do” list when you are in the throes of moving. Read More...

At Mastodon Movers, we pride ourselves on our professional, efficient, and personalized moving team. Not only do we work to get the job done, but we do so with a mind toward doing things the way we would, if it was our own home being moved. For us, that means taking extra care of the home in which we are working and around the possessions we are packing. How do we do this? Read More...

Moving at any time of year can be overwhelming, let alone when the temperature has dipped and the weather might not be completely cooperative. However, with the right professional moving company that has plenty of experience moving families and businesses in all seasons, you should have no problems, even in less than ideal conditions. Winter is not a prime moving season. The spring and summer tend to be the peak of moving as families hope to get settled before school starts for children and the weather takes a turn for the worse. Read More...

Moving is extremely stressful and can be overwhelming for many families trying to balance work, home, and packing all at the same time. If your budget allows, hiring your moving company to also pack and unpack your belongings can be worth its weight in gold. Mastodon Moving offers not only moving services but also packing and unpacking services that can ensure that your boxes are organized and packaged appropriately. Over the years, we have encountered many families who have successfully managed their own packing. Read More...

If you are preparing for a move from your starter home into your dream home, you may want to consider some small home improvements to boost the value and create a positive first impression. As professional movers, we have seen some beautiful homes that have amazing curb appeal and a fresh new look. Here are five home improvements that we agree are important to consider before you make your move. Read More...

Moving is a huge undertaking. Most people who are changing their address, whether it is making the move into a first home from a rental apartment or downsizing from a well-loved home to something more manageable, wouldn’t even consider making the change without a professional moving team to help safely get possessions from one location to the next. Some homeowners, however, make the choice, either due to budget or simplicity to ask friends and relatives to help them. Read More...