Moving has been scientifically proven to be one of the top stressors in anyone’s lives. Don’t believe us? Take it from the experts at American Institute of Stress and the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory that indicates that a change in living conditions is extraordinarily stressful. As a life-changing event, it is no surprise that moving ranks highly on their list. Not only are there constant worries about the actual physical move, but also the adjustment to a new location, job, schools, and friend groups. Read More...

Moving is one of life’s top stressors. It can be both physically and mentally exhausting. This is certainly true when you are working with your aging parents in downsizing to a smaller home or senior living housing. The process of sorting through decades of family history can be a huge challenge and one that may require assistance. At Mastodon Moving, we have helped many clients in the packing, moving, and storage aspects necessary to downsize aging parents to a more manageable residence, an adult child’s home, or even to a senior living community. Read More...

Moving is stressful. In fact, moving is ranked as highly stressful according to the “Life Change Index.” Some physicians even put it as a top three stressor after death and divorce. Fear of the unknown is part of the root cause of this stress. That’s why it is important to ask questions when planning for your move – especially questions for the team that will be moving your precious possessions. Read More...

We all know that the holidays are coming soon but what comes with it is the Winter season. It is the season where we all feel most comfortable at home, getting cozy up in the blankets by the heat and drinking some hot chocolate. But sometimes, life tells you that you must go, and you have no choice but to move. If you think moving is difficult, then you will know that moving during winter is something of the next level. Read More...

Boston is unlike any other city in the nation as there are thousands of professionals and students moving in and out of the city each year. It doesn’t sound bad, but for it’s small size the amount of relocations in and out of Boston makes it difficult. Moving around the city with even a small amount of furniture can be a huge hassle, especially if you aren’t familiar with the streets. Read More...

While the official start of summer isn’t until this upcoming Thursday, June 21, the season has seemingly been here for a couple of weeks now. Summertime is typically when people start feeling a certain type of itch: an itch to move, an itch for a change of scenery, an itch for a new job, the list goes on. If you’ve been on the hunt for a new place to live, you may be wondering when a good time to begin the whole process is? Read More...

You may not be aware of this, but May is National Moving Month. Roughly 40 million Americans move each year and May marks the beginning of peak moving season. Seeing as nice weather typically runs from May to September, a majority of folks looking to move schedule their moves during the summer. After all, in the summer you don’t have to deal with snowstorms or icy sidewalks which makes the entire process much, much simpler. Read More...

Finding the ideal place to live or rent is only half the battle when it comes to the moving process. In fact, securing your new living space might seem like a cake walk compared to moving out of your current place. With all of the different aspects that go into leaving one place and settling in another, it can be pretty simple to completely blank on certain moving tasks. With that in mind, take a look at a few tidbits of advice to help you remember the little things. Read More...

Moving into a new apartment can be a very planned out affair or a total mad dash. Regardless of either scenario, the situation can be a little overwhelming. Once the moving process is said and done, however, you’re left with an empty apartment and a bunch of boxes. When moving into a house, you can really go all out in your new setting. You can paint the walls any color you’d like, renovate the space, and install whatever suits your fancy. Read More...

Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t much care if you have your move perfectly planned. If Mother Nature wants to act up on that particular day, so be it. However, mild panic can slowly start to set in once you start picturing soaked cardboard boxes and ruined art and furniture. But don’t fret! Moving in inclement weather doesn’t have to be a total nightmare. If the forecast shows signs of turning foul on your moving day, utilize our tips to keep everything copacetic. Read More...