Moving tips & tricks
Advice from our Westborough, MA crew on moving, packing, storage and more — page 3 of 19.
Instead of Calling Friends/Insurance Agent Call Professional Movers
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…
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Why a Local Packers and Movers Beat the National Chains Every Time
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…
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Navigating Long-Distance Moves from New England (and Beyond)
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…
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Emergency Packouts Protecting Homes and Businesses
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…
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From MetroWest to Worcester Central MA Moves
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…
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Navigating Moves in Boston’s Tightest Spaces
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…
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Professional Movers Beat the DIY Approach in Every Move
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,…
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How Can I Stage My Home to Sell?
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…
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Relocating? 5 Questions to Ask Your Movers
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…
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How Can Professional Movers Protect Your Home and Possessions?
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…
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Winter Moving Tips
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…
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Moving Chronicles: Packing and Unpacking Blunders
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.…
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