Moving tips & tricks
Advice from our Westborough, MA crew on moving, packing, storage and more — page 2 of 19.
The First 24 Hours After Water Damage in a Commercial Building
Water damage doesn’t have to come from a dramatic flood like a 90s disaster film to bring business operations to a halt. Some of the most disruptive commercial restoration projects start with something much less obvious: a failed refrigerator water line in a…
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How Professional Movers Prevent Damage in Tight Boston Apartments
Moving into a Boston apartment can be underestimated until the move-in day (college move-in day for some) actually arrives. The anxiety and stress set in as soon as you and your moving friends see that there’s a narrow staircase, a couch that barely clears…
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The Difference Between a Standard Move and a Specialty Move
Many moves follow a familiar pattern that’s full of boxes, furniture, and kitchen items. Perhaps there are a few awkward pieces that take extra time to maneuver through a hallway or staircase. A standard residential move is largely about organization and…
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Mold in Boston Apartments (and How Mold Remediation Packouts Help)
Boston’s housing stock is full of character. Triple-deckers, brownstones, and older apartment buildings give neighborhoods their charm/unique vibes, but with that character also come challenges. One structural and health concern with older Boston structures…
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The Hardest Parts About Boston Apartment Moves People Often Gloss Over
Moving into or out of a Boston apartment sounds simple on paper. Pack everything up, rent a truck, and head across the city, but that’s a fairytale. In reality, Boston apartment moves tend to be much more involved and stress-inducing than a move from one…
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Do I Need Climate-Controlled Storage? 5 Valuable Items Homeowners Should Keep in Climate-Controlled Storage
Transitions like moves, renovations, or insurance-related packouts often require storing belongings for weeks or even months. During that time, where and how items are stored matters just as much as how they’re packed. Mastodon Moving’s climate-controlled…
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The Chaos of College Move-In Day (and Why Allston Christmas Requires a Plan)
Every city has its quirks. Boston has September 1st, and it’s a doozy. If you’ve ever tried to move anywhere near Allston or Brighton during college move-in weekend, you know exactly what that means. Streets that normally handle everyday traffic suddenly…
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Packing and Unpacking The Equipment We Bring to Jobs
Packing always sounds manageable at first, but then reality sets in as soon as you look at the piles of stuff you’ve got strewn across your home. Your supplies run out, and fragile items pile up, and timelines suddenly feel tighter/scarier than when first…
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Moving from Boston to New York Its One of the Toughest Moves Around
For this unitiatied, moving from Boston to New York doesn’t look/sound that complicated. The distance is just a few hundred miles, nothing, right? For someone from the Southwest or the Midwest, those miles are laughable next to one of their pilgrimages. But…
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Dont DIY High-Value Moves
Some moves are easy enough to handle on your own. A few boxes and lightweight furniture, maybe a short trip across town in a friend’s F-150; with enough planning and a few willing friends who are willing to work for pizza and gas money, those situations can…
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Response Time Matters When Choosing an Emergency Packout Company
When an emergency affects a home or business, the situation evolves quickly. Water spreads, and smoke damage worsens; and then construction or restoration work can expose belongings to additional risk. These unforeseen and unfortunate scenarios call for…
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Do I Need Climate-Controlled Storage? 3 Reasons It Matters to Your Valuables
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,…
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