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How to Make a New Apartment Feel like Home
Moving into a new apartment is exciting, daunting, and nerve-wracking all at once. Whether it’s your first time moving out on your own or if you’ve moved many times, there’s always this sense of not being “home” when you first get to your new place. The surroundings are different, the walls usually aren’t the same color, and the apartment just doesn’t smell as nice as your old one. All of these things can be changed, of course, but let’s take a look at what you can do to feel more comfortable once you’re moved into your new home. Read More...
Is Boston Ready for Amazon’s HQ2?
Earlier this month was the deadline for cities across the country to put their bids in for Amazon’s HQ2. Over 200 applications are up for review and one of the front runners in the bidding war is Boston. What Boston Can Offer Amazon The city of Boston offers just about every condition Amazon wants met, including reliable public transportation, a large industrial space in which to build their multi-million dollar campus, a young, educated labor force centered on technology and a diverse culture. Read More...
4 Common Moving Scams
With millions of people moving every year, there are a whole bunch of moving experiences to be shared. Some went swimmingly, others had a few complaints, and then there are those that ended up being a complete nightmare. After all, there are bound to be several bad eggs when the number of yearly moves reaches into the millions. The key to avoiding a moving disaster starts before moving day, however. It begins when you hire your moving company. Read More...
Pointers for Moving Last Minute
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...
The Best and Most Affordable Appliance Brands for Homeowners
Investing in home appliances is a big deal – and a lot of money. Whether you’re in the process of building a new home or are looking to replace existing appliances, you want to make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth. At Mastodon Moving, we know a thing or two about home appliances; how they work, which brands are best, and most importantly how to move and install them for homeowners. Read More...
3 Tips for Fall Moving
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...
Fall DIY Projects to Improve Your Home’s Value
Fall is the perfect time of year to finally get home projects done before winter rolls in. Even if you aren’t selling your home any time soon, it’s still a great idea to add value to your home in the form of DIY projects. Affordable remodeling is something every homeowner should learn how to do. At Mastodon Moving, we’ve got a few weekend DIY ideas for you to tackle. Top Fall DIY Home Projects Replace Faucets. Read More...
4 Things to Do Right After Moving In
When you have a big move coming up, it’s nigh impossible to see past the move itself. On top of working and maintaining a job, you must make sure everything is lined up for when you change residences. It can be a lot to take on depending on how many possessions you have, and maybe at times just a bit overwhelming. So, when everything is said and done and you’ve moved into your new home, what do you do? Read More...
Tips to Stay Organized During a Big Move
Going through a move can be a very exciting, yet stressful and chaotic time for people. There are so many moving parts and so much going on, it’s easy for some things to get lost or misplaced in the shuffle. That is why it is so important to stay organized during a move. Especially in the weeks and days leading up to the big day. Let’s just say you’ve done your research and have already chosen a trustworthy, reputable moving company… perhaps Mastodon Moving for example. Read More...
Use These Tips When Moving to Boston for the First Time
So, you’ve been living on the outskirts all this time and now you’re finally moving to Boston. Say goodbye to that long commute (for the most part) and hello to city living. Even if you spend a lot of your free time in the city, or work in Boston, you likely aren’t familiar with everything that encompasses living life in the city. Life transitions come hand in hand with any move, and moving to the concrete jungle is no exception. Read More...