Moving day is just a few weeks away and you’re probably looking around your home muttering “How did I acquire so much stuff?!” We’ve all been there and we understand how stressful and overwhelming it is to go through it all. But that’s where our full service moving company comes in. At Mastodon Moving LLC, we provide move management services for homeowners in the greater Boston area for those who have neither the time nor the patience to tackle a huge move on their own. Read More...

With moving season in full swing through late summer and fall, many people are faced with the daunting task of choosing the right moving company. You have two options: hiring a regular moving company, or a luxury moving company. A regular moving company isn’t full service. You will pack your space, and the movers will simply move it from one spot to another. A high end moving company is full service. Read More...

Most people would be right when they say moving across town, state or country is anything but glamorous – and we always want to be glamorous. So what if we told you that there are moving companies out there who will treat you and your possessions like royalty come moving day? Many suburbs of larger cities across the country have seen an increase in what Mastodon Moving LLC likes to call “luxury moving” or “high end moving. Read More...

It’s tough enough to pick up and move from one location to another, but when high value items are involved, things can get a bit more complicated. Mastodon Moving LLC’s professional movers have enough moving experience to tell you that when it comes to properly packing and protecting your more expensive items, it’s worth every penny to hire a moving company. What Counts as a High Value Item? In the moving industry, items of extraordinary value include crystal, china, precious or semi-precious metals or stones, antiques, paintings and oriental rugs. Read More...

When we’re faced with the task of moving, we often think about all the heavy wood furniture, queen-sized mattresses, and hundreds of pounds of clothes that need to be securely loaded into a moving truck. But actually the most daunting and difficult items to move aren’t necessarily the heaviest; in fact, the one room that is guaranteed to take the longest time to pack up is your dining room. Packing China & Glassware Take it from the professional movers at Mastodon Moving LLC when we say that you shouldn’t cut corners when it comes to packing up your china and glassware – you’ll regret not using sufficient padding when you realize you’re unwrapping shattered family heirlooms. Read More...

Boston suburbs are some of the most desired in the country – and there’s plenty to choose from. Massachusetts residents can find great schools, gorgeous homes and safe neighborhoods in places such as Newton, Lexington, Sudbury and more. However, one Boston suburb was named the best in the nation: Brookline. What Makes Brookline MA The #1 Suburb? This Boston suburb is full of green space, trendy bars and restaurants and prosperous small businesses. Read More...

Haven’t moved in awhile and realized you and your family have acquired just too much stuff to deal with? Or perhaps you can’t stay organized or keep to a set schedule. Let Mastodon Moving LLC help you manage your move. Move management is a service our professional moving company provides homeowners because sometimes we need a little help. Types of Move Management Services Moving management can be useful to homeowners in a variety of situations. Read More...

The South End is one of the city of Boston’s most desired treasures for many people. The area is bordered by the Back Bay, Chinatown and Roxbury and, although it’s square mileage is quite small compared to some suburbs of the city, it offers rich culture and history. So, what makes people flock to the South End? Victorian-Style Architecture. Established in the mid-1800’s as a means to find more space for an over-crowded Boston, the South End boasts gorgeous brick and brownstone row homes that define Victorian architecture. Read More...

Aside from the facts that the delicious Fig Newton cookie was named after the town, or that Clint Eastwood has decided to move and run for mayor, Newton MA is a wonderful place to live if anyone is looking to permanently reside in the Boston area. So, what makes this town such a best-seller? Here are a few reasons. 1.) Living in Newton is convenient The D Line branch of the MBTA’s Green Line rail ends in Newton, which means those who live in the town and work in the city get the benefit of public transportation. Read More...

Summer is the perfect time to be moving long distance. The kids are out of school, or perhaps you’ve finally become empty nesters and can move to that far-away place you’ve always dreamed of. The first hurdle, however, is packing all of your belongings. We’ve been in the business of moving long enough to know that no matter how organized you are, packing is still stressful when you’re moving. The solution? Read More...