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May is National Moving Month
You may not be aware of this, but May is National Moving Month. Roughly 40 million Americans move each year and May marks the beginning of peak moving season. Seeing as nice weather typically runs from May to September, a majority of folks looking to move schedule their moves during the summer. After all, in the summer you don’t have to deal with snowstorms or icy sidewalks which makes the entire process much, much simpler. Read More...
How to Place Your Wifi Router in the Ideal Spot
Welcome to your new home or apartment! We’re sure the first thing you’re looking to do is set up your wifi router so you can take pictures of your new digs and upload them to social media. Not so fast. We’re here to tell you that there’s actually a science behind where to put your router in order to maximize it’s range throughout your home. Where to Place Your Router for Ideal Wifi Connection Choose a Central Location. Read More...
Rain on Moving Day? Here’s How To Move in The Rain
“Rain, rain go away, come again some other day!,” is probably precisely what’s going through your head if you’ve just checked the weather forecast, only to discover that it’s supposed to pour on your scheduled moving day. Not to worry, though, there are plenty of steps you can take to make your moving day a success, even if it is nice weather for ducks. Prepare Your Moving Vehicle The first thing you need to do is make sure the vehicle you plan to move your belongings in is free from any leaks or broken seals. Read More...
Moving This Spring Season? We’ve Got Some Tips for You
With winter well in our rearview, it’s time to embrace spring with open arms. If you’re moving soon, even better. For one, you get to avoid the big summer rush while also not having to move all your belongings in freezing temperatures. Take advantage of everything spring moving has to offer and utilize our tips! Book Early While summer may be the most popular moving season, the spring season is no stranger to busy schedules. Read More...
Spring is the Best Time To Sell Your Home
The warmer weather has arrived and for those who are looking to move soon, it’s prime time to get your house up on the market. Our Real estate sources say this spring is going to be a competitive market, which means you are most likely going to get the selling price you’re asking for. But why is spring the perfect season for selling a home? Why Choose Springtime to Sell a Home When it comes to home staging, there’s no better backdrop for your staged home than during the spring. Read More...
Packing Your Shed for the Big Move
When it comes to moving tips, you’ll be hard-pressed to find pointers that focus on areas other than the home itself. If you’re moving house and have elected not to hire professional movers, you might find yourself scratching your head regarding what to do with everything in your shed. With spring finally rearing its head, let’s go over a few handy tricks for packing up your shed for your upcoming move. Read More...
De-Cluttering Your Garage After Moving In
Much like your basement or attic, your garage can be a place where clutter accumulates. After all, it can happen easily, and your car is usually the only one in there to witness it, and they likely aren’t going to tell anyone. But, the more you add the less organized the entire space becomes. Once that happens, it can be a bit embarrassing when opening your garage. People will dismiss the chaos because it keeps their actual living space from being inundated with items, particularly after a big move. Read More...
5 Top Things to Do in Boston This Spring
With the weather supposedly reaching into the high 60’s this weekend, there’s nothing better than the feeling of spring in Boston. Parks throughout the city are packed with locals, while tourists flock to Newbury St and the North End to shop and sample the local New England cuisine. If you live in the greater Boston area, there are probably a few springtime events you’ve got your eye on. Our Boston moving company also recommends adding these springtime activities to your list. Read More...
The Oft-Forgotten Details of Moving
Finding the ideal place to live or rent is only half the battle when it comes to the moving process. In fact, securing your new living space might seem like a cake walk compared to moving out of your current place. With all of the different aspects that go into leaving one place and settling in another, it can be pretty simple to completely blank on certain moving tasks. With that in mind, take a look at a few tidbits of advice to help you remember the little things. Read More...
Movers in Concord MA Provide Expert Kitchen Packing Tips
Mastodon Moving has been providing professional full service moving for homeowners in Concord for almost 10 years. One of the biggest issues our clients run into is packing their kitchen. The kitchen is full of hundreds and hundreds of items from large KitchenAid mixers to dozens of individual spices. All of these items need to be safely packed away and organized on moving day – and it can be tough to figure out where to start. Read More...