Long distance moves are kind of a big deal. You might be moving for work, love, family, a mix of all three, or simply just to get far away from where you are now. Regardless of your reason(s), you’re going to have to find a way to get some, or most, of your things to your new place in a timely fashion. Words to the wise, though, long distance moves flow best when planned ahead. Read More...

Overall, most moves are planned with care. You’ve found your new place, you can pack at your own pace, and you have already hired your moving company. The latter is what a picture-perfect move might look like. Sometimes, however, nothing works out how it’s supposed to and you have to move with hardly any notice. This is a situation you would file under “not ideal”, but it happens. If your move happens falls under the latter category then take a look at our pointers for making a quick, last-minute move. Read More...

So, it’s finally time to move out of your current place and into a new one. Regardless of whether your current digs happen to be an apartment you live in alone, an apartment you live in with roommates, or your parents’ house, some congratulations are in order. After all, most moves are relatively exciting! An added benefit to moving now is that autumn is here too, and the season brings more than its fair share of perks with it. Read More...

Unless you can truly fit your entire life into a rucksack, moving is a daunting task. This is especially true if you run on a tight budget. Sometimes life just cannot seem to wait for you to save enough money to move out confidently, and instead forces you to move as quickly and cheaply as possible. So, how does one get all of their possessions out of their current home and into their new one on a tight budget? Read More...

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 animals. Not only do you need to make sure everything for them is squared away, but getting them acquainted to their new space can also be challenging. Read More...

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 is almost two feet of snow on top of everything. The winter months certainly keep us guessing, and since they seem to take up most of the year, a lot of people move in the winter time. Read More...

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 moving was a breeze? We’re here to tell you, and remind you, of some things you might forget to do when uprooting your life. 1.) Collect Important Records and Documents When you live somewhere for a while, it’s easy to have documents strewn about in random places. Read More...

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 won’t have to spend time rummaging through a million boxes to find simple things like a mug for coffee, or your toothbrush. Read More...

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 bathroom home was quickly unpacked and set up in one afternoon. Although packing and unpacking services are convenient and make your move less stressful and more organized, not all homeowners opt for this service from us. Read More...

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 can use to take a little bit of the stress out of moving. Below are a few simple tips that can help you make your next move easier on you and your family. Read More...