Moving tips & tricks

Advice from our Westborough, MA crew on moving, packing, storage and more — page 19 of 19.

Mastodon Moving Takes on South End

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…

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Benefits of Moving Management to Keep in Mind

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…

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How Home Staging Can Help Sell Your House

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…

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Benefits of Hiring a Full Service Moving Company

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…

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Have No Fear Packing That Crystal Chandelier

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…

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I’m Moving Out of State, Now What?

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…

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How to Prepare for a Long Distance Move

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…

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Moving in the Winter: What You Need to Know

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…

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Downsizing Your Home Without Going Crazy

Is this the year you’ve finally decided to downsize? Perhaps all your children have left the nest, or you’ve just decided to scale back on a more lavish lifestyle. Either way, you’re not alone when it comes to making this decision. According to real-estate…

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5 Things to Know for Moving Day

Perhaps you’ve moved a few times in the past, but each time you catch yourself thinking “Next time, I’ll be more prepared and organized.” Here are a few tips and tricks to get you more mentally prepared for your next move. 1.) Don’t Procrastinate As soon as…

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