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...

Not all moving has to be from one house or apartment to another – there’s also a need for in-home moving services in the Boston area. It may seem silly to think that you would hire a professional moving company to move furniture around your room, but during this time of year it wouldn’t be a bad idea to hire some helping hands. Making Space in Your Home for a Party As we enter the holiday season this year, Bostonians are looking forward to having both friends and family come together to enjoy each other’s company. Read More...

With a move coming up, you may have some items that are particularly troublesome to transport. These items aren’t exactly the type of things that you can just pick up and move. You shouldn’t be forced to leave any possessions behind due to inability to move objects. If you have any of the following items, call us! Mastodon Moving handles difficult moves on a regular basis, and we would love to help with your belongings. Read More...

Due to a limited amount of space and the demand for more buildings, downtown Boston’s historic neighborhoods are in danger. According to Preservation Massachusetts, the Ladder Blocks are at the top of the list as an endangered neighborhood. The neighborhood spans from School Street to Boylston Street and runs between Tremont Street and Washington Street. On a map, the roads between Tremont and Washington create ladder rungs. The Danger of Boston’s Increasing Popularity Millennium Tower and Millennium Place are two major residential projects that straddle the Ladder Blocks. Read More...

A move is exciting! There is a journey ahead of you that is full of adventures and decisions. Whether you are moving across the country or simply down the street, you should be aware of these common moving mistakes, and create a plan to deal with such issues to keep you stress free! You may feel like renting out your old home, but you need to be smart about it. Read More...

As much as we love Massachusetts and the greater Boston area (and we hope you do too!) we understand that sometimes people need to leave the Bay State for one reason or another. Luckily our long distance moving company is ready to go the distance with you. Our moving trucks have racked up some serious miles in the past; we’ve completed moves as far away as California and Florida and as close as Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. Read More...

Moving antique items can be very tricky! In a recent move in Weston, Mastodon Moving LLC handled furniture that was brought over to Boston on the Mayflower from centuries ago. These items are worth thousands and most likely carry a lot of sentimental value. How we can help Weston residents move their prized possessions If you are moving in Weston, MA and have many antiques in your home, we are here to help! Read More...

As a moving company, we move stuff. We move a lot of stuff. And what we’ve come to realize over the years of moving stuff is that it isn’t the physical objects that are difficult to relocate – it’s something else entirely. The intangible. It’s the things that can’t be lifted, packed away neatly into a box, and loaded onto one of our trucks that makes moving so difficult for some families and individuals. Read More...