So you’ve finally decided to opt for a professional moving company for your next long distance move. That was the easy decision. The harder being not knowing what qualities to look for when choosing that long distance moving company. At Mastodon Moving LLC, there are a few characteristics that we live by that have helped us build our solid reputation as being a professional moving company in Boston. Here’s what to look for when making your choice. Read More...

Your favorite Boston area moving company is back at it again helping the community. Mastodon Moving LLC has teamed up with Jane Doe Inc. – a statewide sexual and domestic violence coalition to promote the safety and dignity of victims – to give awareness to men about abusive relationships. Their campaign is called “Displays of Character: Men Reimagining Manhood.” The traveling exhibit was kicked off by Jane Doe Inc.’s White Ribbon Day Campaign that took place on March 3rd. Read More...

Last month, Mastodon Moving tackled a complex South End move that involved moving high value art items and a baby grand piano. These complex moves require experience, care and patience – traits that JJ Przybylski, owner of Mastodon Moving, and his crew all have. The South End move took place over three days and was a huge success. Pryzbylski first met with the homeowners and drew up a custom-catered moving plan. Read More...

Moving is a very complicated process, but if you have a lot of stuff to sift through and an entire house to downsize, you may want to consider opting for move management services. A 2013 study by retirement specialist Key Retirement Solutions revealed that one in five people over the age of 55 plan on downsizing in the next five years. Hiring a professional moving company that offers moving management – such as Mastodon Moving located in Wayland MA – is a great way to help you get organized for the next chapter of your life. Read More...

Those looking to make a positive impression on prospective buyers should always consider home staging. The phrase has been around for awhile, yet it has been an increasingly popular step in the buying and selling process ever since the downturn of the housing market. Buyers are more picky, and sellers need to come to terms with the buyers market. Home staging can help sway a buyer’s decision and sell your house faster. Read More...

We are constantly making decisions throughout the day, but these are minor choices compared to making the decision to pack up and move. However, within that major decision are other, smaller – but equally as important – choices that need to be made regarding your next move. You may need to decide what items to keep and what to toss, or when your move-out date should be. One of the easiest decisions however is to hire a full service moving company to help make life a bit easier. Read More...

Your chandelier is the highlight of your kitchen or dining room – and you’d like to keep it that way in your new home. In order for it to once again hang from the ceiling, it’s going to need to make the move without getting damaged. A chandelier is one of the more heavy and breakable items that needs to be packed away for your next move, so you will want to make sure you are packing this precious item carefully. Read More...

As most people know, moving is exhausting, and many of us are bound to go through the process at least once in our lives. Although people are less likely to make a long distance move, there are still 7,268,000 Americans who move to a different state every year, according to statistics. If you’re looking to make the trek across the country or the next state over, it’s in your best interest to hire a professional moving company to ensure a smooth transition. Read More...

Long distance moves can be both exciting and stressful. It’s always a great feeling to be heading somewhere completely new: new job, new climate, new faces, and a new home. However if you don’t prepare yourself and your belongings appropriately, the long distance move could be more burdensome than it has to be. Here are a few tips that have helped other long-distance movers. Consider Professionals. We understand that part of the long-distance moving process is the traveling from point A to point B. Read More...

Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures – oh my! Moving any time of the year can be a stressful situation, but moving in the winter adds another level of nervousness as it presents different challenges. Thankfully, we have a few tricks up our sleeves that all homeowners should know regarding moving during the winter months. Check the Weather. It may be a mild December this year, but don’t expect the weather to cooperate in the winter – it could change at any moment. Read More...