Helpful tips for a better move
Straightforward advice from an experienced moving team to help you plan, pack, prepare, and make informed decisions throughout your move.
How Far in Advance Should I Schedule a Move?
May is one of the busiest moving months of the year; college students are graduating and need to move either back home or to a new job. Many families move around this time as they want their young children to finish up the school year first. In all, an…
Read tip02Questions to Ask Your Movers
Moving is stressful. In fact, moving is ranked as highly stressful according to the “Life Change Index.” Some physicians even put it as a top three stressor after death and divorce. Fear of the unknown is part of the root cause of this stress. That’s why it…
Read tip03Why Should I Ask for a Moving Estimate?
Moving can be challenging, and often what makes it so challenging is trying to find the right moving company for your needs. In the Boston area, we understand that you have a lot of options to choose from when it comes to moving companies, which is why it’s…
Read tip04How to Prepare For a Moving Company
Moving around the Greater Boston area can be a tough process for anyone, especially if you have a large amount of possessions and furniture to move. Whether you are moving to a small apartment right in the North End, or skipping town for greener pastures in…
Read tip05What to Look for in a Professional Moving Company
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,…
Read tip06What to Expect When Professional Movers Pack for You
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…
Read tip07What to Include in Your First Night Moving Box
Moving into a new home or apartment in the Boston area can be a daunting task for anyone. You can combat some of the stress by packing a ‘first night move-in box' and ensure a smooth, seamless transition into your new place! By having a first night box, you…
Read tip08The Items You Definitely Shouldn’t Pack When Moving
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…
Read tip09Things to Consider When Moving With Children
Moving can be stressful for adults who are juggling a long list of things that need to be accomplished including packing, arranging for the move, gathering records and paperwork, and possibly prepping for a new job. There are a million-and-one small details…
Read tip10Relocating Businesses Without Missing a Beat
When a business relocates, every hour counts, placing it in a different operational category than a residential move. Not that homeowners don’t want/deserve an efficient move, but when businesses relocate, hours = dollars. Computers need to be online, phones…
Read tip11Commercial Moving Tips Plan The Move Before Your Lease Expires
Most businesses spend months negotiating a new lease and preparing employees for a new location. Ironically, one of the biggest mistakes happens after all of that planning: waiting until the final weeks (last-minute) of the current lease to think about the…
Read tip12What Happens to Your Belongings During an Emergency Packout?
No one foresees an emergency, but they happen regardless of how prepared a household or business is. Whether it’s a burst pipe over the weekend, a kitchen fire, mold remediation, or significant water damage, everything seems to happen at once. Once the…
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