August so far has been a busy month for the professionals here at Mastodon Moving LLC. Owner JJ Przybylski and his crew took on one of their biggest moves yet which took them from Massachusetts to New Mexico. Wrapping Things Up in Massachusetts After providing the Massachusetts homeowners with a move management plan, the Boston movers set to work on packing up the entire 5,000 sq ft house. The crew took extra precautions carefully packing the client’s items, which included a china cabinet from the early 1700’s, marble table tops, and various china pieces and crystal dining sets. 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...

When it comes to moving, most people think about stuffing their existing suitcases or large garbage bags with clothes and heading to the hardware store to purchase flimsy cardboard boxes. For 80% of people who move, this strategy gets the job done. For the other 20%, a simple cardboard box that’s available in three sizes just doesn’t get cut it – and that’s when custom crating comes into play. Our professional movers in Boston are here to assist homeowners with their next move by providing full packing and unpacking services, which includes custom crating. 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...

Mastodon Moving recently took on a Boston area custom crating job that required multi-sized crates to be created on site. The move included packing and unpacking services along with disassembling a pool table and reassembling it at the customer’s new home. The one-day Boston move started early in the morning during which the homeowners were present in order to coordinate what belongings should be in which new room in the new locations. 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...

Have you recently moved into the Boston MA area and are looking for things to do? We’re sure you’ve heard of the basics, such as stroll down Newbury Street or have dinner in the North End, but did you know there are so many other hidden gems throughout the city? Our moving company in Boston is here to reveal a secret: Boston’s South End neighborhood is the place to be! The South End is located just south of Boston Common (the large green space in the center of town) and next to the Chinatown area. Read More...

Moving into a studio apartment can certainly be a challenge. After all, the average size of a studio in Boston is 536 square feet. This isn’t a whole bunch of space to work with, but it can be done! You just have to think big with a small space, and do your best to utilize every nook and cranny effectively. Check out some of our tips for maximizing your new space. Read More...

Mastodon Moving LLC has the privilege of working with some of the greater Boston area’s best Realtors. Buying and selling a home is synonymous with moving, and both industries are very client-focused. Summertime is one of the most popular times in the year to move and it can be very stressful for your client when it comes to finding a reputable moving company. As a Realtor, you can continue to help your client not only find their dream home, but also help them with the moving process by recommending a professional and reputable local moving company. Read More...

Planning on putting your house on the market soon? You may want to first consider some repair work in order to list it at a higher price. Our movers in Boston work closely with reputable Boston area contractors, including roofing companies, and they have given us important insight into some of the best home remodeling projects that yield the most return on investment. How to determine if you need a new roof Replacing your home’s existing roof entirely is one of the best projects in terms of ROI, though it can seem like a massive undertaking. Read More...