If you’ve had the luxury of living in New England for a majority of your life, you know just how bad winters can get here. It’s always a toss-up. Sometimes the season lulls you into a sense of complacency with only cold weather, and then two days later there is almost two feet of snow on top of everything. The winter months certainly keep us guessing, and since they seem to take up most of the year, a lot of people move in the winter time. Read More...

Regardless of how much help you have, moving is stressful. Almost all of your possessions have to be transported from one place to another, in addition to changing your address for all relevant accounts and services you utilize. It’s a lot, but whoever said moving was a breeze? We’re here to tell you, and remind you, of some things you might forget to do when uprooting your life. 1.) Collect Important Records and Documents When you live somewhere for a while, it’s easy to have documents strewn about in random places. Read More...

Moving into a studio apartment can certainly be a challenge. After all, the average size of a studio in Boston is 536 square feet. This isn’t a whole bunch of space to work with, but it can be done! You just have to think big with a small space, and do your best to utilize every nook and cranny effectively. Check out some of our tips for maximizing your new space. Read More...

It’s already July and Millennials are getting ready to gear up for another apartment move. The majority of the city’s college students and young professionals are situated in Cambridge, Mass which provides easy access into the city of Boston and colleges located in the area. August and September are when most apartment leases are up in the Cambridge area, so this month is crucial when it comes to securing your next yearly lease as well as figuring out how you’re going to get everything from one apartment to the other. Read More...

We’re gearing up for the September First moving rush here in the city of Boston and we want South End residents to know that Mastodon Moving is ready to take on your next move across town. The South End is bordered by Back Bay and Chinatown and it’s convenient location allows for residents to quickly get into the city for work via public transit on the MBTA’s Orange Line. This area of Boston is full of young professionals and small families who either rent or own apartments. Read More...

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...