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...

The moving process can become an all-encompassing effort. You spend months looking for a place to live, make all of the arrangements, hire your moving company, and then count down the days until you can finally inhabit your new space. It’s a lot to take on but having a moving company can really make things a lot less stressful, at least when it comes to the actual move. The thing is, you may feel the desire to help your movers on move-in day. Read More...

Relocating due to a job or for family reasons? Millions of Americans relocate every year for a variety of reasons, many of whom to or from Boston. Relocation may seem daunting, but with the right moving company you can be packed up, moved, and unpacked in no time. Below are a few things you can expect from our Boston movers during your relocation. Pre-Move Services Mastodon Moving has helped dozens of Boston area homeowners get their home ready for the market. 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...

“Rain, rain go away, come again some other day!,” is probably precisely what’s going through your head if you’ve just checked the weather forecast, only to discover that it’s supposed to pour on your scheduled moving day. Not to worry, though, there are plenty of steps you can take to make your moving day a success, even if it is nice weather for ducks. Prepare Your Moving Vehicle The first thing you need to do is make sure the vehicle you plan to move your belongings in is free from any leaks or broken seals. Read More...

When it comes to moving tips, you’ll be hard-pressed to find pointers that focus on areas other than the home itself. If you’re moving house and have elected not to hire professional movers, you might find yourself scratching your head regarding what to do with everything in your shed. With spring finally rearing its head, let’s go over a few handy tricks for packing up your shed for your upcoming move. Read More...

Much like your basement or attic, your garage can be a place where clutter accumulates. After all, it can happen easily, and your car is usually the only one in there to witness it, and they likely aren’t going to tell anyone. But, the more you add the less organized the entire space becomes. Once that happens, it can be a bit embarrassing when opening your garage. People will dismiss the chaos because it keeps their actual living space from being inundated with items, particularly after a big move. 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...

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 decade or so, one thing has become abundantly clear: clutter is despised. The homebuyers of today are looking for convenient storage spaces that make grabbing packed away items a breeze. 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...