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 move out. If you have a home or apartment full of furniture and household goods you have accumulated over the years, it can be a bit daunting in deciding where to start the moving out process. Read More...

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 process. You’ll soon discover there are all sorts of myths associated with the professional moving industry, and find a lot of these myths sprout from unhappy customers and spread like wildfire from there. Read More...

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 those who find themselves knee deep in the process is to rent a storage unit. Not only do they serve as a safe space for your furniture and personal belongings, but they can also keep any extra items organized long after your move is complete. Read More...

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 creatures of habit and changes to their routine can be troublesome. If you can identify your child’s fears and stresses, though, while focusing on their needs, you can mitigate most issues. Read More...

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 more work on their hands. Our moving company in Boston specializes in long distance moving because we believe that a big move like this shouldn’t be any harder on your family than it may already be. Read More...

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 throw everything that makes them feel safe and secure entirely out the window. Even if you have the most laid back dog on the planet, (s)he can easily become stressed as the move progresses. Read More...

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 services. What is In-Home Moving? In-house moving services don’t necessarily require movers to move objects from one home to another, but perhaps from one room to another, such as a bedroom to a living room. Read More...

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 assisting with your move, Mastodon Moving conducts an important assessment known as an in-home moving survey. Understanding Home Moving Surveys In-home moving surveys are essential to the moving process, as they provide the company with valuable information that is tantamount to a successful moving process. Read More...

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 move when you have to move and if it happens in the winter then so be it. It’s not all bad either because there are some perks to moving in the winter. Read More...

Moving is never easy, and it gets increasingly more difficult when heavy objects are involved. If you’re lucky enough your furniture may come apart in pieces and is, therefore, more easy to move. However, many antique furniture pieces, artwork, and statues cannot come apart. Mastodon Moving is here to give you a quick How To lesson when it comes to moving furniture. Moving Furniture Using Floor Sliders Furniture sliders may not be the go-to method, but it’s certainly the technique that requires the least amount of effort. Read More...