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Rowing is in our Blood

As the leaves change and the temperatures plummet, it is hard to deny the fact that summer is over. In Boston, that means a lot of things. It means shorter days, endless raking, a plethora of pumpkin spice beverages, and… Read More

How to Manage Your Long Distance Move

Long distance moving is much more complicated than moving across town. Here’s what you need to know before your journey. 1. Book your move at least six weeks in advance. This will give you plenty of time to secure a reservation… Read More

Gentle Giant Eliminates Hunger, One Move at a Time

Part of the mission at Gentle Giant Moving Company is to be a positive member of the communities we serve. To assist with this effort, Gentle Giant joined a national partnership last year with Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization… Read More

Is Gentle Giant More Expensive Than Other Moving Companies?

When hiring a mover, most conventional wisdom dictates that you get multiple quotes and pick one in the middle of the price range. If you get a quote from Gentle Giant, chances are it’s going to be on the more… Read More

A Healthy Workplace is a Fun Workplace

When Larry O'Toole and his teammates from the Northeastern University rowing team started Gentle Giant in Boston in the early 80s, they treated moving like a team sport. Word of the Giants running during moving jobs spread around Boston, and… Read More

7 Key Home Buying and Selling Tips from a Realtor

We recently spoke with Boston-based Realtor Ryan Poitras of EPlace Inc. about how to make buying and selling your home as seamless as possible. Here are his top seven tips: 1. Wait to Spend Money on Large Purchases Even after… Read More

7 Key Mortgage Tips from a Broker

We recently spoke with Kevin Kuechler, a senior loan officer from Guaranteed Rate, about how to solve common obstacles in the mortgage process. Here are his top tips to make the buying and selling process easier. Keep an eye on… Read More

Your Stress-Free Moving Timeline

When it comes to planning your move, there is so much to prepare and organize. It can be easy to let some details slip your mind, but we want to help you make sure nothing is left behind. Here's an… Read More

How to Help Your Parents Decide to Move or Downsize

It’s the necessary conversation almost every adult child dreads: talking to mom and dad about moving. Maybe your parents are getting older and want to maintain a smaller space. Maybe they’re having trouble functioning, and need to relocate to an… Read More

How to Declutter Before Moving

Want to save money on moving costs? Instead of stuffing your dreaded clutter in a box, sort through it, donate it or get rid of it! Moving is prime time to start fresh. Farewell, business suits you haven’t worn since the… Read More