School’s out for summer! As all the greater Boston area colleges let out for the summer months, students are scrambling to sublet or rent out their off-campus apartments. We know that “Alston Christmas” (aka September 1st) is quite a ways away, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a mad dash to move on June 1st. Our Boston moving company is here to provide you with packing and unpacking services as well as local moving services in order to help make your life stress free. Read More...

Moving around the Greater Boston area can be a tough process for anyone, especially if you have a large amount of possessions and furniture to move. Whether you are moving to a small apartment right in the North End, or skipping town for greener pastures in Western Massachusetts every move comes with it’s specific challenges. There are a few things you can do to ease the tension before a trusted moving company even arrives on moving day. Read More...

Moving into a new home or apartment in the Boston area can be a daunting task for anyone. You can combat some of the stress by packing a ‘first night move-in box' and ensure a smooth, seamless transition into your new place! By having a first night box, you won’t have to spend time rummaging through a million boxes to find simple things like a mug for coffee, or your toothbrush. Read More...

Getting ready for a move (even if it’s just across town) can be a chaotic experience. Most people just want to make sure everything arrives safely and securely at their new home with little to no headaches. Fortunately there are a couple tricks and tips you can use to take a little bit of the stress out of moving. Below are a few simple tips that can help you make your next move easier on you and your family. Read More...

All the sudden you just landed a new job. Perhaps they are going to foot your moving expenses, but they didn’t give you and your family much time to pick up and leave. You and your spouse have now found yourselves scrambling to put in your two week’s notice, look for a new home, find a new school for the kids and reroute your mail. There’s so much to do and so little time before you’re supposed to be in a new town or city that you don’t possibly have any time to pack. Read More...

Sooner or later, every family will be faced with a decision to move. Whether the move is your choice or something you must do for your job or financial reasons, your children may take this news a bit differently. Children like routine and don’t accept change too easily. The most important thing to do is maintain a positive attitude around your children if you are not happy about the move. They often look to you for reassurance, and they see you facing this change with positivity, they may feel the same way. Read More...

So the kids are finally out of the house for good (well, hopefully) and your 5 bedroom colonial in the suburbs has more room than you’ll ever need again, what’s the next step? If you’ve always had those big city dreams why not look at downsizing to an apartment in or around Boston? Moving to a city can sound daunting at first, but hiring the right moving company can make things much easier than you imagine. Read More...

Moving into your first Boston apartment alone or as a couple is an exciting time! Although you may think you’re prepared to make the move, you may realize you’re forgetting a few crucial items. At Mastodon Moving, our Boston movers have moved enough people into apartments to know what the best and most necessary items to have are. Luckily, we have a checklist of items that you may need in your first [Boston or surrounding area apartments]! Read More...

With a move coming up, you may have some items that are particularly troublesome to transport. These items aren’t exactly the type of things that you can just pick up and move. You shouldn’t be forced to leave any possessions behind due to inability to move objects. If you have any of the following items, call us! Mastodon Moving handles difficult moves on a regular basis, and we would love to help with your belongings. Read More...

Trying to tackle a move in Boston on your own is difficult. Sure, it may be less expensive, but when time is of the essence, there’s nothing better than hiring a full service moving company in Boston to get the job done in record time. Still convinced that you’d rather just recruit your strongest friends and pay them in slices of pizza? Here are a few benefits of hiring a moving company for your apartment move. Read More...