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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Hoping to move closer to the city of Boston but still want that small-town vibe? Brookline offers plenty of big city amenities with a suburban feel. Since the town was incorporated back in the late 1600’s, there are dozens of older homes with charming New England architecture. If you just purchased a home in Brookline, here are a few homeowner tips we recommend! Take on one project at a time. 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...

The official Fall season kicks off next week and there’s so much to do between now and the holiday season. Fall in the greater Boston area is a beautiful time of year; the leaves are changing and the weather is mild. However, this season is also time to prepare your home for winter. Our moving company in Boston has a few Fall season tips for how to best prepare your home for the impending bad Northeastern weather that’s just around the corner. Read More...