Moving tips & tricks

Advice from our Westborough, MA crew on moving, packing, storage and more — page 9 of 19.

When to Choose In-Home Moving Service

It is no surprise that the entire moving process can be a bit difficult. With the need to simultaneously balance packing, unpacking settling in, and regular life, it becomes fairly easy to get overwhelmed. This is why Mastodon Moving offers in-house moving…

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3 Pointers for Packing Quickly

If we could, all of us would move residences under the most perfect of circumstances. No rushing, no complications, and no stress would result in, perhaps, the most perfect move ever. Unfortunately, life typically isn’t so kind. Sometimes, moving out is…

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Reasons Why Mastodon Moving Conducts In-Home Moving Surveys

It is no surprise that moving can be incredibly stressful. Balancing packing your belongings and regular life coupled with work can be a challenging task indeed. This is why Mastodon Moving was created – to lighten the load of the moving process. Prior to…

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3 Helpful Tips for Winter Moving

The winter can be beautiful but it can also be pretty brutal, especially in New England. 2018 in Boston has started off with some seriously cold temperatures and if you’re moving relatively soon, it’s going to be a frigid experience for sure. But, you have to…

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How Do I Move Heavy Furniture?

Moving is never easy, and it gets increasingly more difficult when heavy objects are involved. If you’re lucky enough your furniture may come apart in pieces and is, therefore, more easy to move. However, many antique furniture pieces, artwork, and statues…

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How To Have the Best New Years Eve in Boston

Spending New Years Eve in Boston and looking for a spectacular way to usher in 2018? Our professional home movers in Boston have pooled together our knowledge of the city’s best New Years Eve destinations for you, your friends, and your family. Boston Harbor…

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3 Ways to Save on Moving Costs

Moving isn’t cheap, and it definitely isn’t stress free. Even if you’re a highly organized person, there is likely one portion of the experience where you’ll find yourself anxious or on edge for any given reason regarding the move. Part of that stress…

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What A Starter Home in the Boston Suburbs Costs

Is your little family expanding and you need a bit more space? Starter homes in the city of Boston are becoming scarce these days, so why not look further out into the city? With multiple lines of public transit to get you into the city in the morning, the…

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The Benefits of Hiring Professional Movers

Taking on a move by yourself can be a stressful endeavor. Initially, it seems easy. You just get your things together in boxes, label them, set them aside, and continue packing until you’re ready for the move. But, you also must think about transport, moving…

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Secrets to How Our Boston Moving Company Packs Efficiently

If you’ve moved a couple times, chances are you’re familiar with the whole packing experience. Perhaps you’ve even paired down your items to the bare essentials at this point so you don’t have to pack as many items. For those who haven’t moved very often or…

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Mistakes to Avoid During Your Move

Moving can be stressful, to say the least. Even the most organized folks feel the heat during their move from time to time, which is a mild consolation. If you’re less than organized, or downright all over the place, there’s a moderate chance you’re not quite…

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3 First Time Homeowner Tips to Adopt

So you’ve finally settled down into your first home; the down payment was made, your moving company has delivered and unpacked all your belongings, and now it’s time to settle in. Being a first time homeowner is exciting, but sometimes people get caught up in…

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