If you’re set on downsizing and need a temporary space to put your stuff, a storage unit can come in handy. However, not all storage facilities in Boston are created equal; some may be too small, others may be too expensive, while most aren’t climate controlled. t’s important to make sure that your items are stored properly or else they run the risk of being damaged, which is why at Mastodon Moving LLC we recommend climate controlled storage. Read More...

With so many things going on during a move, it is easy to forget a part of it. Be sure to read over these tips, to make sure that your move to or from Boston goes well and that you are avoiding any major issues. Remove heavy items from your dresser drawers. Perhaps you think you are done packing the night before your move, and suddenly spy a dresser in the corner of your bedroom, full of clothes and glassware. Read More...

Sooner or later, every family will be faced with a decision to move. Whether the move is your choice or something you must do for your job or financial reasons, your children may take this news a bit differently. Children like routine and don’t accept change too easily. The most important thing to do is maintain a positive attitude around your children if you are not happy about the move. They often look to you for reassurance, and they see you facing this change with positivity, they may feel the same way. Read More...

So the kids are finally out of the house for good (well, hopefully) and your 5 bedroom colonial in the suburbs has more room than you’ll ever need again, what’s the next step? If you’ve always had those big city dreams why not look at downsizing to an apartment in or around Boston? Moving to a city can sound daunting at first, but hiring the right moving company can make things much easier than you imagine. Read More...

Moving into your first Boston apartment alone or as a couple is an exciting time! Although you may think you’re prepared to make the move, you may realize you’re forgetting a few crucial items. At Mastodon Moving, our Boston movers have moved enough people into apartments to know what the best and most necessary items to have are. Luckily, we have a checklist of items that you may need in your first [Boston or surrounding area apartments]! Read More...

Wintertime can be a tricky time of the year to move. Although moving rates can be more affordable during this time, snow, sleet and ice can pose an issue for relocating. The cold temperatures can damage your belongings, and that atmosphere isn’t ideal for exposed fingers and limbs. While winter isn’t the absolute perfect time to move, you may not be faced with much of a choice. If you have to move during the colder temperatures, consider these safety factors to keep you injury free and warm: Read More...

Boston’s high end moving company recently hit the road and headed to Charlestown, Massachusetts to provide full service moving for a family whose new summer home is now on beautiful Nantucket Island. The family, whose year-round home is in Houston TX, recently purchased a new summer home on Nantucket Island, known as one of Massachusetts' premier summer destinations. Their original summer home was located in Charlestown and the owners wanted a better, more secluded waterfront property. Read More...

Moving is tough! There is a lot of footwork happening in your home or apartment, and your movers need your cooperation to complete the move efficiently. However, there are some things they wish they could tell you (as the person moving) to help them get their job done better. Research your moving company in Boston. The company you choose will be moving some of your pretty personal and sentimental things, and you should feel comfortable with them. Read More...

When all your children leave for college or move away, your home might be feeling a little on the empty side. You may be considering a move somewhere quiet, with things to see and a more relaxed atmosphere. Consider a move to Cape Cod and the Islands! At just under two hours from Boston, the Cape has everything you could want without being too secluded from the city. Buses can bring you back and forth to Boston, as well as train service. Read More...

Once your move is complete, what should you do afterwards? Organizing your time is the first thing you should do; next is unpacking of course. Your full service moving company in Boston will unpack all of your belongings, so that step of your journey is partly over. If you had a regular moving company that didn’t unpack your items, unpacking should move to the top of your priority list. Although without the time constraints of a move, you can unpack at your own pace and only begin putting items away that are essential. Read More...