Home moving articles

Tips for planning a residential move in Massachusetts, from scheduling and packing to moving day and settling in. 96 articles — page 4 of 8.

The Oft-Forgotten Details of Moving

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…

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When Buying a New Home, Look for These Storage Features

These days, Gen Xers and Millennials are ruling the homebuying landscape. Not only that, but they are approaching homes, more specifically home storage, much differently than their Baby Boomer elders. As designs and styles of homes have evolved over the last…

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Foul Weather Moving Tips

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…

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Solving Moving’s Biggest Problems

Moving can be a very enticing prospect, especially if you find yourself in a rut. Just think of it, the new environment, the scenery, and perhaps a whole new way of life. If you do make the decision to move, there is a lot to do prior to the day you actually…

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3 Moving Myths Debunked!

So, you’ve made the decision to move. Moving is no small endeavor and there are plenty of decisions you’ll have to make along the way to your new place. However, throughout your move, you’re going to speak with plenty of people who have opinions on the…

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What to Know About Renting a Storage Unit for Your Move

When going through the motions of a move, the thought might dawn on you (more than once) that you possess too many items. Having a lot of home items isn’t a problem, of course, but they can get in the way of maintaining a smooth move. So, a perfect option for…

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How Your Move Can Impact Your Toddler

When getting ready for a move with a toddler, you might often think you’ll be more stressed than they are. After all, you’re handling the finances and logistics. However, a move can be a difficult transition for your young one too. Toddlers are typically…

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Here’s Why You Should Hire Long Distance Movers

Long distance moving is exciting and at the same time extremely daunting to those who haven’t been in the situation before. Boston area families looking to move across the country without the aid of a professional moving company may find that they’ve got way…

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How to Properly Move Residences with a Dog

Moving is not without its stresses, particularly when it comes to your K-9 friend. Unlike children, you can only do so much to communicate with your dog that things are perfectly fine even though they appear very chaotic. Dogs love routine and a move can…

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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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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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