Move management articles

Organizing a move from start to finish, including move management, packout inventories and coordinating complex relocations. 82 articles — page 3 of 7.

Moving from Boston to New York Its One of the Toughest Moves Around

For this unitiatied, moving from Boston to New York doesn’t look/sound that complicated. The distance is just a few hundred miles, nothing, right? For someone from the Southwest or the Midwest, those miles are laughable next to one of their pilgrimages. But…

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Dont DIY High-Value Moves

Some moves are easy enough to handle on your own. A few boxes and lightweight furniture, maybe a short trip across town in a friend’s F-150; with enough planning and a few willing friends who are willing to work for pizza and gas money, those situations can…

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Response Time Matters When Choosing an Emergency Packout Company

When an emergency affects a home or business, the situation evolves quickly. Water spreads, and smoke damage worsens; and then construction or restoration work can expose belongings to additional risk. These unforeseen and unfortunate scenarios call for…

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Do I Need Climate-Controlled Storage? 3 Reasons It Matters to Your Valuables

It’s a common question we hear during moves and temporary transitions: “Do I need climate-controlled storage, or will a regular unit be fine?” The short answer is that it depends on what you’re storing and how long you plan to store it. But for many people,…

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Instead of Calling Friends/Insurance Agent Call Professional Movers

We’re not here to say friends can’t help with a move. In the right situation, a few extra hands can be perfectly fine. If you’re carrying boxes, breaking down a bed frame, or moving lightweight items from one place to another, calling in favors might make…

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How Can I Stage My Home to Sell?

When it comes time to sell your beloved home, you will want it to look its absolute best. A pristinely clean, uncluttered, well-decorated home can impress potential buyers enough so that they see the value in the space and put in an offer! This is where home…

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How Can Professional Movers Protect Your Home and Possessions?

At Mastodon Movers, we pride ourselves on our professional, efficient, and personalized moving team. Not only do we work to get the job done, but we do so with a mind toward doing things the way we would, if it was our own home being moved. For us, that means…

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Winter Moving Tips

Moving at any time of year can be overwhelming, let alone when the temperature has dipped and the weather might not be completely cooperative. However, with the right professional moving company that has plenty of experience moving families and businesses in…

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Moving Chronicles: Packing and Unpacking Blunders

Moving is extremely stressful and can be overwhelming for many families trying to balance work, home, and packing all at the same time. If your budget allows, hiring your moving company to also pack and unpack your belongings can be worth its weight in gold.…

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5 Home Improvements to Make Before a Move

If you are preparing for a move from your starter home into your dream home, you may want to consider some small home improvements to boost the value and create a positive first impression. As professional movers, we have seen some beautiful homes that have…

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Things to Consider When Moving With Children

Moving can be stressful for adults who are juggling a long list of things that need to be accomplished including packing, arranging for the move, gathering records and paperwork, and possibly prepping for a new job. There are a million-and-one small details…

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5 Must-Do Tasks Before Moving

If you are moving in the near future, your mind is probably filled with “To-Do” lists that can get a bit overwhelming. At Mastodon Moving, we know what that feeling can be like, so we want to help you get organized and stay on track throughout your move. Here…

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