Packing tips
How to pack kitchens, books, electronics, mattresses, fragile items and more, plus what not to pack for a move. 43 articles — page 3 of 4.
Tips for Moving with Pets
Moving is perhaps one of the most stressful things you can do. While the prospect of living in a new home is exciting, the thought of getting everything out of your current home is anything but. The moving process is made all the more difficult if you have…
Read moreSuggestions for Winter Moving
If you’ve had the luxury of living in New England for a majority of your life, you know just how bad winters can get here. It’s always a toss-up. Sometimes the season lulls you into a sense of complacency with only cold weather, and then two days later there…
Read more4 Things People Forget to do When Moving
Regardless of how much help you have, moving is stressful. Almost all of your possessions have to be transported from one place to another, in addition to changing your address for all relevant accounts and services you utilize. It’s a lot, but whoever said…
Read moreWhat to Include in Your First Night Moving Box
Moving into a new home or apartment in the Boston area can be a daunting task for anyone. You can combat some of the stress by packing a ‘first night move-in box' and ensure a smooth, seamless transition into your new place! By having a first night box, you…
Read morePacking Tips From Our Sudbury Moving Company
Mastodon Moving just completed a move to Sudbury recently where we provided full service moving, which included packing and unpacking services. Every box was labeled with what the contents were and what room it the box needed to be in. The 5 bedroom, 4 full…
Read moreSimple Tricks to Make Your Move Easier
Getting ready for a move (even if it’s just across town) can be a chaotic experience. Most people just want to make sure everything arrives safely and securely at their new home with little to no headaches. Fortunately there are a couple tricks and tips you…
Read moreHow To Move Electronics
If you’ve moved a few times in your life, you’re probably a pro by now at packing books, toys and even fine china and chandeliers. It looks like you’ve got everything packed up and ready to go – except the large flatscreen TV, speaker system, printer, desktop…
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Moving Solutions for Those too Busy to Pack
All the sudden you just landed a new job. Perhaps they are going to foot your moving expenses, but they didn’t give you and your family much time to pick up and leave. You and your spouse have now found yourselves scrambling to put in your two week’s notice,…
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6 Things Moving Companies May Not Tell You
Moving is tough! There is a lot of footwork happening in your home or apartment, and your movers need your cooperation to complete the move efficiently. However, there are some things they wish they could tell you (as the person moving) to help them get their…
Read moreFour Items You’ll Want a Moving Company to Handle
With a move coming up, you may have some items that are particularly troublesome to transport. These items aren’t exactly the type of things that you can just pick up and move. You shouldn’t be forced to leave any possessions behind due to inability to move…
Read more6 Mistakes People Make When They Move
A move is exciting! There is a journey ahead of you that is full of adventures and decisions. Whether you are moving across the country or simply down the street, you should be aware of these common moving mistakes, and create a plan to deal with such issues…
Read moreThe Complex Process of Moving a Pool Table
When moving furniture from place to place, some items may be more difficult than others to transport. Pool tables, antiques and other valuables in your home can cause added stress in a move that you don’t need. If you happen to have a pool table and need to…
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