Long distance moves are kind of a big deal. You might be moving for work, love, family, a mix of all three, or simply just to get far away from where you are now. Regardless of your reason(s), you’re going to have to find a way to get some, or most, of your things to your new place in a timely fashion. Words to the wise, though, long distance moves flow best when planned ahead. Read More...

Moving into a new apartment is exciting, daunting, and nerve-wracking all at once. Whether it’s your first time moving out on your own or if you’ve moved many times, there’s always this sense of not being “home” when you first get to your new place. The surroundings are different, the walls usually aren’t the same color, and the apartment just doesn’t smell as nice as your old one. All of these things can be changed, of course, but let’s take a look at what you can do to feel more comfortable once you’re moved into your new home. Read More...

With millions of people moving every year, there are a whole bunch of moving experiences to be shared. Some went swimmingly, others had a few complaints, and then there are those that ended up being a complete nightmare. After all, there are bound to be several bad eggs when the number of yearly moves reaches into the millions. The key to avoiding a moving disaster starts before moving day, however. It begins when you hire your moving company. Read More...

Overall, most moves are planned with care. You’ve found your new place, you can pack at your own pace, and you have already hired your moving company. The latter is what a picture-perfect move might look like. Sometimes, however, nothing works out how it’s supposed to and you have to move with hardly any notice. This is a situation you would file under “not ideal”, but it happens. If your move happens falls under the latter category then take a look at our pointers for making a quick, last-minute move. Read More...

So, it’s finally time to move out of your current place and into a new one. Regardless of whether your current digs happen to be an apartment you live in alone, an apartment you live in with roommates, or your parents’ house, some congratulations are in order. After all, most moves are relatively exciting! An added benefit to moving now is that autumn is here too, and the season brings more than its fair share of perks with it. Read More...

When you have a big move coming up, it’s nigh impossible to see past the move itself. On top of working and maintaining a job, you must make sure everything is lined up for when you change residences. It can be a lot to take on depending on how many possessions you have, and maybe at times just a bit overwhelming. So, when everything is said and done and you’ve moved into your new home, what do you do? Read More...

Going through a move can be a very exciting, yet stressful and chaotic time for people. There are so many moving parts and so much going on, it’s easy for some things to get lost or misplaced in the shuffle. That is why it is so important to stay organized during a move. Especially in the weeks and days leading up to the big day. Let’s just say you’ve done your research and have already chosen a trustworthy, reputable moving company… perhaps Mastodon Moving for example. Read More...

So, you’ve been living on the outskirts all this time and now you’re finally moving to Boston. Say goodbye to that long commute (for the most part) and hello to city living. Even if you spend a lot of your free time in the city, or work in Boston, you likely aren’t familiar with everything that encompasses living life in the city. Life transitions come hand in hand with any move, and moving to the concrete jungle is no exception. Read More...

Unless you can truly fit your entire life into a rucksack, moving is a daunting task. This is especially true if you run on a tight budget. Sometimes life just cannot seem to wait for you to save enough money to move out confidently, and instead forces you to move as quickly and cheaply as possible. So, how does one get all of their possessions out of their current home and into their new one on a tight budget? Read More...

Your parents, if you’re lucky, spent a vast majority of their adult years raising you right and caring for you. By the time we are teenagers we resent them for any and all reasons, re-discover our love for them once we get over ourselves, and spend many years after knowing that everyone can (hopefully) take care of themselves. However, when our parents begin entering their twilight years, things begin to change. Read More...