As many Bostonians know, the city has undergone a massive population influx in the past decade – and where there are more people, there also needs to be more housing options. However, not all housing is created equal, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The article stats that 14 million square feet of new space is being developed, with another 40 million scheduled for the future. The majority of the space is housing, but only 17% of the new housing is classified as “low to mid-income” range. Read More...

Make this summer the one in which you finally get around to remodeling your kitchen! There are so many beautiful historic homes in the greater Boston area, but sometimes certain rooms can be outdated. One of the best investments you can make is to remodel your home’s kitchen. Not only will a kitchen remodel make your home more function, but also when it comes time to sell your house, the listing price will be much higher than it would have been without the upgrade. Read More...

Even if you live in a relatively safe area, your home is always at risk of getting broken into or vandalized. In fact, sometimes burglars will target homes in wealthier areas because of the implication that they will find more high-value items. Keeping your home safe when you are away is easier than ever today with new technology and strategies to keep everything locked down when you are not home. Read More...

School’s out for summer! As all the greater Boston area colleges let out for the summer months, students are scrambling to sublet or rent out their off-campus apartments. We know that “Alston Christmas” (aka September 1st) is quite a ways away, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a mad dash to move on June 1st. Our Boston moving company is here to provide you with packing and unpacking services as well as local moving services in order to help make your life stress free. Read More...

Are you planning on moving to a new Boston apartment this summer? Or perhaps you’re a first time homeowner and aren’t sure what to do once you’ve been handed the keys. First things first (and especially if you’re an apartment renter), you’ll need to arm yourself with these 10 essential home cleaning products. Container. Okay so this isn’t exactly a cleaning product, but a small storage container is ideal for holding all of your cleaning product necessities. Read More...

Hey Boston homeowner or apartment renter! Did you just curb your worn out sofa and chair, your dented, water-ringed kitchen table, and the twin bed you’ve had since college? We don’t blame you. At Mastodon Moving LLC, we strongly believe in the “New place, new you” life mantra. But now that our Boston moving company has helped you move your remaining furniture into your new space, you’re probably in need of some new stuff. Read More...

Moving around the Greater Boston area can be a tough process for anyone, especially if you have a large amount of possessions and furniture to move. Whether you are moving to a small apartment right in the North End, or skipping town for greener pastures in Western Massachusetts every move comes with it’s specific challenges. There are a few things you can do to ease the tension before a trusted moving company even arrives on moving day. Read More...

Have you and your significant other finally decided to move from your rental apartment in the city to a full-sized home in the suburbs of Boston? Our full service moving company has helped move dozens of couples into a larger space in preparation for starting a family. If there’s one thing you need to know about being a first time homeowner: it doesn’t come easy – which is why our Boston movers have decided to give you the ultimate homeowner checklist for those who aren’t quite sure what to do once you’re handed the keys. Read More...

On Friday, April 28th the Mastodon Moving crew is attending The Friends of Wayland Public Library’s annual spring book sale. The moving company’s roots stem from the Wayland area from which company owner JJ Przybylski was born and raised. “As movers, we have an innate responsibility to help out the community,” said Przybylski, “and The Friends of Wayland Public Library strive for the same goal; to assist others in need.” 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...