When we think of moving, we generally envision ourselves heading off to a local hardware store in Boston and stocking up on dozens of cardboard boxes. Although these days there cardboard boxes of varying sizes and thickness, you may have items in your home that just shouldn’t be in a cardboard box. At Mastodon Moving, we see so many homeowners attempting to pack their valuables into cardboard boxes, only to have these boxes rip or worse bottom out once lifted. Read More...

Professional packers are an essential aspect of any moving company. They are highly experienced and move with incredible speed and efficiency. It is their job to pack tightly and carefully while avoiding making the boxes too heavy or light. Trained to meet high industry standards, these workers make packing look like a breeze. If you opt to utilize professional packing services, expect packers to perform a walk-through of your home with you. Read More...

It is no surprise that the entire moving process can be a bit difficult. With the need to simultaneously balance packing, unpacking settling in, and regular life, it becomes fairly easy to get overwhelmed. This is why Mastodon Moving offers in-house moving services. What is In-Home Moving? In-house moving services don’t necessarily require movers to move objects from one home to another, but perhaps from one room to another, such as a bedroom to a living room. Read More...

If we could, all of us would move residences under the most perfect of circumstances. No rushing, no complications, and no stress would result in, perhaps, the most perfect move ever. Unfortunately, life typically isn’t so kind. Sometimes, moving out is forced upon you or you’re working with an incredibly short timeline. Packing, being perhaps the most grueling part of the process, typically occupies enough time right up until moving day. Read More...

It is no surprise that moving can be incredibly stressful. Balancing packing your belongings and regular life coupled with work can be a challenging task indeed. This is why Mastodon Moving was created – to lighten the load of the moving process. Prior to assisting with your move, Mastodon Moving conducts an important assessment known as an in-home moving survey. Understanding Home Moving Surveys In-home moving surveys are essential to the moving process, as they provide the company with valuable information that is tantamount to a successful moving process. Read More...

The winter can be beautiful but it can also be pretty brutal, especially in New England. 2018 in Boston has started off with some seriously cold temperatures and if you’re moving relatively soon, it’s going to be a frigid experience for sure. But, you have to move when you have to move and if it happens in the winter then so be it. It’s not all bad either because there are some perks to moving in the winter. Read More...

Moving is never easy, and it gets increasingly more difficult when heavy objects are involved. If you’re lucky enough your furniture may come apart in pieces and is, therefore, more easy to move. However, many antique furniture pieces, artwork, and statues cannot come apart. Mastodon Moving is here to give you a quick How To lesson when it comes to moving furniture. Moving Furniture Using Floor Sliders Furniture sliders may not be the go-to method, but it’s certainly the technique that requires the least amount of effort. Read More...

Packing is probably the toughest task you’ll face when preparing to move out of your current home and into your new one. It usually lasts throughout the entire process of the move, right up until moving day. While the task is certainly daunting, we’ve gone and done you a favor by compiling a list of things you should not pack for your movers. Check out the list below! Dangerous Household Goods Moving companies will not transport your hazardous goods, especially if they have to be taken hundreds of miles to their new destination. Read More...

Spending New Years Eve in Boston and looking for a spectacular way to usher in 2018? Our professional home movers in Boston have pooled together our knowledge of the city’s best New Years Eve destinations for you, your friends, and your family. Boston Harbor Hotel’s Winter on the Wharf An event both kids and adults alike will love, the Winter on the Wharf event includes ice-skating, hot chocolate, cookies and intricately-carved ice sculptures from 1 PM to 4 PM. Read More...

Moving isn’t cheap, and it definitely isn’t stress free. Even if you’re a highly organized person, there is likely one portion of the experience where you’ll find yourself anxious or on edge for any given reason regarding the move. Part of that stress originates from the fact that you’re likely spending a pretty penny to transfer all of your belongings from your old place to your new one. However, don’t fret! Read More...