Moving Tips Complete Guide – Safely Moving Large Furniture and

Complete Guide – Safely Moving Large Furniture and
Appliances
James Smith
University of Newcastle
Abstract
Whenever you're moving house, you'll need to deal with moving heavy, difficult to lift
furniture or appliances that you need to move from your old home to the new place. Every
household has at least one thing that's hard to move. Maybe it's a dining table that won't
squeeze through the door or a big screen television that is not only heavy to lift but is
fragile, too. Here you will find all the details regarding moving large furniture without any
damage.
I.
Introduction
Moving heavy furniture is generally viewed as a hassle. You get sweaty, you might strain
your back, and you have to enlist your friends to help. It can feel complicated and
unrewarding to get a new piece of furniture because you know you’re going to have to haul
it around. However, moving a heavy piece of furniture really isn’t that hard with the proper
techniques. Here you will find all the details.
II.
How to Prepare Furniture When Moving
If you're moving house and you decided to move rather than hiring movers or if your movers
aren't full service and require that you disassemble furniture before they arrive, make sure
you know how to prepare furniture for moving and avoid injuries while doing the heavy lifting.
Know What You Have to Move
Take inventory of the items you have, how much time they will take to disassemble and
prepare, and what can be prepared in advance of your move. For instance, the beds may not
be able to be taken apart before moving day but your office desk could be.
Measure Doorways and Hallways
Before you start moving furniture out of your old home, you need to make sure that
everything will fit through all doorways, hallways, elevators or stairwells. Sometimes you can
move furniture without taking it apart, but for large pieces, like sofas or couches, you may
need to remove doors before trying to move them.