Moving is pretty stressful- especially when your furniture is heavy or large. Still, with the right approach and hacks, you can save time and energy during this stressful process. Here are some very practical furniture moving tips to make the moving process even smoother and much more efficient.
1. Pre-move disassembling of large furniture
For instance, in preparation for the move, deconstruct such large furniture items as dissembling bulky furniture before moving day: remove heads from bed frames; take off table legs; remove cushions or arms from sofas. That will make each piece lighter, and easier to handle through doorways and tight spaces, while screws, bolts, and small parts may be kept in labeled plastic bags taped to the appropriate furniture piece for later easy assembly.
2. Furniture Sliders
They are a game-changer for moving across hard floors or carpets with big items. These small pads are placed under the legs or some furniture corners, and you can glaze through the floor with minimal effort. Furniture sliders will protect your floors from scratches and won’t ever strain your back while lifting a heavy item any time soon.
3. Make Use of Moving Blankets and Towels
Moving blankets or heavy-duty towels can be super useful to cover more than just furniture. Slide heavy items around on floors, especially over hardwood or tile. Slide the blanket or towel under the item and gently pull the furniture across the floor. This will reduce frictional forces while preventing damage to furniture and floors.
4. Label and Organize Parts and Boxes
Label everything when you’re unpacking to save time reconstructing furniture on the end. When taking things apart, label parts and house the hardware in organized bags, too. Mark those boxes with contents and which room they go in when you pack up also doesn’t hurt. Unpacking and getting it all set up will be so much quicker.
5. Use Moving Straps
Use moving straps or lifting straps to minimize the stresses caused to your body when you move the furniture. Made to hold the weight, the straps will also make sure that heavy furniture is divided evenly such that lifting the largest items becomes an easier task with a buddy. It also ensures that you avoid getting injured as it ensures that correct postures are maintained in the process of lifting. Utilize a multi-load combination of strategies.
6. Load Furniture Strategically
Place the heaviest furniture items first in the truck, such as sofas and beds. Heavy, stable items like these are best placed against the truck’s sides and back, which will provide a good platform for light boxes and other smaller items that will be placed on top. The goal is to utilize space effectively to avoid unstable movements during the move. Do not overload one section of the truck to prevent possible movement in transit.
7. Utilize Rolling Equipment
For moving furniture, a dolly or hand truck can save you time and energy. Heavily built furniture like a bookcase or a dresser requires a flat furniture dolly; for pieces that are heavy but smaller, like boxes of books or electronics, it is advisable to use a hand truck. With rolling tools, in general, there is less lifting and carrying for long distances especially.
8. Protect Furniture and Doorways
To prevent damage to your furniture and house, cover the furniture with protective covers such as plastic wrap, blankets, or pads. Cover sharp edges so as not to scratch walls and doorways. You can even make good use of painter’s tape or cardboard to protect the door frames and the corners so as not to get scratched when moving large pieces of furniture through tight spaces.
9. Do Not Move Furniture On Your Own
Even when all the right tools and hacks are at hand, moving furniture is an exercise best done with some help. Don’t even think about trying to move heavy objects yourself; ask friends, family, or professional movers to do the job instead. With more hands on the job, it gets done faster and much safer.
10. Clear the Way
Clear the path from the old home to the moving truck as you remove furniture. Remove all barriers such as rugs, shoes, and little furniture that might cause you to trip or slow down the entire moving process. A clear path gives a smooth and fast way of moving.
Conclusion
These furniture moving hacks will save you so much time and effort on the moving day, and avoid anything being damaged or even hurting yourself. Simple strategies can go a long way to ensure that your moving is efficient. You could be taking care of the move entirely alone or hiring professionals to do it for you. These tips make moving smoother, faster, and less stressful.
