Although the details of the agreement – which was reached late Wednesday – are scarce, the city of Boston announced that Boston will indeed get to keep the iconic Citgo sign. Debate on whether or not to keep the sign atop 660 Beacon St. was brought about by a Real estate purchase. Related Beal now owns the property atop which the sign sits and city residents felt threatened that the company had plans to tear it down. Read More...

If you’re downsizing your home and don’t have enough time to figure out what to do with some of your items that won’t fit in your new space, temporary storage is a great solution. Mastodon Moving LLC’s spacious storage unit is located in Westborough, not far outside of the city of Boston. The unit is temperature controlled, but that doesn’t mean you only need to have items that require a temperature controlled environment. Read More...

Moving your family is not only stressful on adults, children and pets can also feel the effects of a move. In order to make the transition process as seamless as possible, here area few tips to prepare your children and pets for a move in Massachusetts. Include your children in the moving plans Build up some hype for what the new space will entail to get your kids excited for the upcoming move. Read More...

Have you moved to Boston’s harbor area or perhaps the South or North Shore or Cape lately? Perhaps what you didn’t consider was the inevitable rising tide. Fortunately for those in the city of Boston, the Boston Planning & Development Agency has a solution. An expensive solution. The World Bank recently estimated that routine flooding from rising sea levels could be disastrous to Real estate in the area, with damages costing nearly $1. Read More...

Getting ready for a move (even if it’s just across town) can be a chaotic experience. Most people just want to make sure everything arrives safely and securely at their new home with little to no headaches. Fortunately there are a couple tricks and tips you can use to take a little bit of the stress out of moving. Below are a few simple tips that can help you make your next move easier on you and your family. Read More...

You’ve decided the city is where you want to spend the foreseeable future living. Little do some know, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg and live directly downtown to enjoy all the wonders of Boston. There are dozens of neighborhoods surrounding the downtown Boston area where you can get all the same experiences for an easier to swallow price tag. Somerville, Massachusetts has been one of the ‘hotspots' for younger people to move to in the past decade or so. Read More...

It’s REALLY coming down in the Boston area right now and road conditions are looking less than ideal. You’re probably thinking “Thankfully my moving date isn’t right now!” However, the Massachusetts coastline area is supposed to be hit with a few more snow showers throughout the next few days. So if you’re moving at all during the month of February, it’s probably a good idea to be prepared for some snow. Read More...

If you’ve moved a few times in your life, you’re probably a pro by now at packing books, toys and even fine china and chandeliers. It looks like you’ve got everything packed up and ready to go – except the large flatscreen TV, speaker system, printer, desktop computer and laptops. In other words: you still need to pack all of your electronic devices. Not sure how to even begin packing electronic devices (putting your smartphone in your back pocket doesn’t count! Read More...

Moving can be an extremely stressful time for anybody, especially if it’s a multi-day move that includes high-value items. Luckily Mastodon Moving LLC has plenty of experience in this department to ensure your large multi-day move is as stress-free as possible. One of our recent successful multi-day moves can be seen on our Facebook below: Our Process For a multi-day move with high-value furniture or other items Mastodon Moving LLC follows a pretty well planned process to ensure all of you belongings arrive at your new home safely and on time. Read More...

So you’ve finally decided to move and Natick, MA was your choice (or maybe you’re still on the fence) read on to see what things you can expect being a new resident to Natick. The Big Stuff One reason why Natick is pretty well known across New England is the fact that it is home to miles 8-12 of the world famous Boston Marathon. Natick also is home to a few big corporate headquarters. Read More...