Moving can be the start of a new adventure, but the actual moving process can be a bit daunting if you don’t get organized and have some help along the way. Realtors have been helping harried homeowners prepare for the moving process for decades, so they are a great resource to gain helpful hints and advice about how to make the process go smoothly. Clear it Out and Pack Light  One of the first things your real estate agent will tell you when you are prepping your house to go on the market is to declutter and clear out any unnecessary items from your house. Read More...

Moving has been scientifically proven to be one of the top stressors in anyone’s lives. Don’t believe us? Take it from the experts at American Institute of Stress and the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory that indicates that a change in living conditions is extraordinarily stressful. As a life-changing event, it is no surprise that moving ranks highly on their list. Not only are there constant worries about the actual physical move, but also the adjustment to a new location, job, schools, and friend groups. Read More...

Packing is one of the least exciting aspects of moving into a new home. The process can be arduous and sometimes emotional. That’s why many homeowners are choosing to purchase packing and unpacking services. Think of the hours and frustration you can avoid by having a professional take care of all the details for you. While Mastodon Movers does offer both packing and unpacking services, we still have clients who are determined to try the process on their own. Read More...

Moving is one of life’s top stressors. It can be both physically and mentally exhausting. This is certainly true when you are working with your aging parents in downsizing to a smaller home or senior living housing. The process of sorting through decades of family history can be a huge challenge and one that may require assistance. At Mastodon Moving, we have helped many clients in the packing, moving, and storage aspects necessary to downsize aging parents to a more manageable residence, an adult child’s home, or even to a senior living community. Read More...

Moving is stressful. In fact, moving is ranked as highly stressful according to the “Life Change Index.” Some physicians even put it as a top three stressor after death and divorce. Fear of the unknown is part of the root cause of this stress. That’s why it is important to ask questions when planning for your move – especially questions for the team that will be moving your precious possessions. Read More...

Moving can be stressful. However, moving a long distance can be downright nerve-wracking! Whether it is pre-move decluttering, packing, long- or short-term storage, securing high-value items, providing door-to-door transportation, unpacking, or even appliance/furniture set up, Mastodon Moving can take some of that stress away. Our award-winning team is seasoned in long-distance moves. Here are some of our tips for helping your move happen seamlessly. Get Organized If you are moving a hundred or even thousands of miles away, there will be many details and plans that will need to be made. Read More...

Moving can evoke a wide array of emotions from the thrill of finally finding your dream home to the anxiety of packing and moving all of your possessions. Conquering that sense of being overwhelmed by the move usually diminishes with each box that is packed and labeled. For the most part, putting books in a box or folding up linens can be fairly straightforward and simplistic. But what about moving valuables such as your family heirlooms, your grandmother’s china, the crystal stemware you got for your wedding, the painting you purchased in Italy on your honeymoon, or even the baby grand piano that is the centerpiece of your living room? 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...

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...

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...