Boston Movers Blog

The moving during the holidays is certainly not ideal, especially in Boston where the likelihood of snow increases each day. Inevitably, there is a lot going on during the holidays in addition to your move. And, because of the holidays, the impending move may have you feeling lonely already. But there are some factors and things you can do to make moving in the winter easier.

In Massachusetts, December is considered off-season for moving. So at least you will be able to get prompt and timely attention from your moving company.

Prepare for the weather. A winter move can be hazardous to your car, your new floors and your belongings. Keep weather conditions in mind and be sure to have floor protectors ready.

If you can, let the moving company pack for you rather than packing yourself. The amount of stress this relieves is amazing, and it will leave you more time to enjoy the holidays, especially if you have children.

If you are moving to Boston or neighboring city, or to a townhome or apartment, you may need to make arrangements in advance. Reserve the freight elevator, and/or secure the on-street parking in advance. Planning ahead may help speed up the process.

Don’t wrap and move presents during the holidays. Have your gifts shipped to your new home or to the recipients if possible. Or set up a post office box in your new town, and have them sent there.  Any present you don’t have to move yourself is one less source of stress!

Tree lighting, holiday home tours, downtown events and ice skating are just some of the ways that towns celebrate the holidays.  Take advantage of your new communities' holiday activities, it is the perfect opportunity for you to meet people, get out of the house, and get acquainted with your new town. These can give you an opportunity to get out and see the sights of your new town.
 
Though moving during this busy time of year may feel like an impossible task,  try turning your move into a fun memory. Taking time to enjoy the holidays may boost your mood and make you feel more at home in your new home.

If you need some help moving during the holidays, contact Marathon Moving.

Moving is a fun and exciting event, however it can also be time consuming and stressful. When you choose a moving company, the next question is usually, “should we pack ourselves, or pay to be packed?” Packing your home can be a very daunting task that requires a significant commitment of time and energy.

There is a time/cost benefit to having someone else pack for you. Your job is to consider if it is worth the time and stress savings to have Marathon Moving pack up your personal belongings. Moving companies, the good ones at least, are professional packers. So your items will be efficiently and safely packed, that you can rely on. Many Marathon customers choose to use our professional packing services for their most treasured possessions, while others have us pack all of their belongings.

Let us put your mind at ease with our careful and efficient handling of your belongings. A professional pack by Marathon has many benefits. The first of which is the added convenience of access to your belongings right up to the day of your move or the days immediately prior to your move. In addition, your goods will be protected by professional packing methods, and you will have more time to tend to other matters.

Regardless of how you choose to pack up, your move consultant will tailor your service request to meet your needs.
If you are packing yourself, we have provided some helpful tips on our packing tips page and we offer free to home delivery of all your packing supplies.

Moving Companies in Boston

Marathon Moving Company wants your move to go as smoothly as possible. If you have decided to pack your own belongings, we would like to offer the following packing tips to help ensure a safe arrival of all your possessions.

• Use professional packing materials as these will save you time and ensure the safety of your goods.
• Make certain all cartons are taped securely, top and bottom. Use carton sealing tape and not masking tape or duct tape.
• Label all fragile boxes and stack them separately from your other cartons.
• Label all cartons. Cartons should be labeled for contents and destination on two sides of the box to make it easy for your movers to identify where each carton should go.
• Tightly secure the lids to any containers that contain liquids.
• Leave clothes and light linens in bureau drawers. Your movers will be able to move your bureaus full. Any breakables such as perfume bottles or costume jewelry should be removed and packed into a carton.
• Small, 2 drawer file cabinets can be moved full. Four drawer filing cabinets should have the bottom two drawers full. All lateral style cabinets must be completely emptied.
• Empty desk drawers. Desks often need to be turned on their side to get through doorways and loose items may fall out and be lost.
• Make a list of all items you will need for a few days prior to and immediately following your move. These items should be separated and labeled “DO NOT MOVE”. These items should include: soap, towels, toothpaste, toilet paper, cereals, bowls, plates and utensils, cups, sheets, blankets, and immediately needed clothes.
• Pack heavy items in small cartons, i.e. books, records and canned goods, etc.
• Fill all cartons to the top as half-filled cartons tend to crush. Do not, overfill cartons because rounded top cartons are hard to stack.
• Pack all items snugly into cartons using unprinted newspaper for fragile items. Use crushed paper to fill any gaps in cartons to prevent items from shifting