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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...
How To Properly Pack Books for Your Move
If you and your family are veracious readers, you probably have a couple book cases in your current home. Books are one of those bulk items that seems straight forward to pack, but the packing process can quickly backfire and suddenly you’re left with a box that’s way too heavy for even one of our moving guys to lift. At Mastodon Moving, we’re here to help you properly pack your book collection. Read More...
When Buying a New Home, Look for These Storage Features
These days, Gen Xers and Millennials are ruling the homebuying landscape. Not only that, but they are approaching homes, more specifically home storage, much differently than their Baby Boomer elders. As designs and styles of homes have evolved over the last decade or so, one thing has become abundantly clear: clutter is despised. The homebuyers of today are looking for convenient storage spaces that make grabbing packed away items a breeze. Read More...
5 Reasons to Move to Framingham
Incorporated in 1700, Framingham lies just within the boarders of the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Roughly 25 square miles, the town is home to over 68,000 people – all of whom love the city for a variety of reasons. Our home moving company covers Framingham, and after conducting dozens of moves to the area we’ve come to realize why it’s such a sought after place to live these days. Why Move to Framingham MA Affordable Housing. Read More...
How to Feel at Home in Your New Apartment
Moving into a new apartment can be a very planned out affair or a total mad dash. Regardless of either scenario, the situation can be a little overwhelming. Once the moving process is said and done, however, you’re left with an empty apartment and a bunch of boxes. When moving into a house, you can really go all out in your new setting. You can paint the walls any color you’d like, renovate the space, and install whatever suits your fancy. Read More...
2018’s Interior Design Trends
Planning on moving soon or doing a major remodel to your current home? Both situations are the perfect opportunity to start fresh with your interior. If you’re looking to have a more modern appearance for your home, here are a few hot trends that we think you’ll love. Must-Have Home Design Features Neutral, Relaxing, & Soft Colors. As far as wall color is concerned, it’s still all about the gray tones, but many homeowners are mixing things up by also complementing their neutral wall color with warm beige and browns to mix things up a bit. Read More...
Foul Weather Moving Tips
Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t much care if you have your move perfectly planned. If Mother Nature wants to act up on that particular day, so be it. However, mild panic can slowly start to set in once you start picturing soaked cardboard boxes and ruined art and furniture. But don’t fret! Moving in inclement weather doesn’t have to be a total nightmare. If the forecast shows signs of turning foul on your moving day, utilize our tips to keep everything copacetic. Read More...
Mastodon Moving Here to Help Residents Affected by Winter Storms
This past week has seen two major storms hit the greater Boston area – and both have affected residential homes in one way or another. High winds exceeding 60 mph in some areas along the coast resulted in power outages, downed trees and damage to roofs and siding. One of the biggest issues with winter storms for Boston area residents is the flooding. Whether it’s coastal flooding from high tide or basement flooding from poor drainage and runoff solutions, the results can be devastating. Read More...