Moving Tips Complete Guide – Safely Moving Large Furniture and | Page 5

Additionally, the usage of furniture sliders will prevent any floor damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) by allowing you to slide your furniture effortlessly across the room as if it were floating
in the air (almost!).
Protect your back and your floors by purchasing a set of 4 high-quality furniture sliders to
make your DIY move a breeze. All you need to do is place a slider under each furniture leg or
side and then push gently the heavy object towards where you want it to go – usually the
doorway.
4. Moving blankets and pads
We’ve already listed some of the equipment that professional movers use daily in their work,
and if you’re SERIOUS about having a problem-free self-move, you should SERIOUSLY consider
using those pieces of professional moving equipment as well.
What you should also have on moving day are moving blankets – quilted pads, usually 72″ x
80″, constructed of durable non-woven fabric and used for wrapping and protecting furniture,
appliances and other types of large household items.
5. Moving straps and rope
One thing is clear – a house move will never be safe enough without the usage of moving
straps and rope to secure things on the moving dolly, secure the items loaded into the moving
truck and even MOVE heavy things around without using a moving dolly.
Get all type of moving straps and rope you need from a Home Depot store, local movers or a
truck rental agency.
6. Protective gloves
Work gloves may not be the typical moving equipment and tools you would associate with
residential moving and yet, that piece of personal protection gear is really essential to have
on moving day so that you can protect yourself from injuries and prevent moving day
accidents at the same time.
Since you will be lifting and carrying heavy and awkward-shapes household items all the time
on the day of the move, you’re going to need excellent protection for your hands – that is, a
pair of heavy-duty work gloves that will protect your hands, give you the full hand and finger
movement you need when moving boxes and furniture pieces, and will provide the superior
grip to avoid accident and injuries.
7. Toolbox (Tool kit)
Finally, let’s take a look at the tools you must have when moving house in order to make your
DIY move easier and more efficient. In the best case scenario, you will have a handy toolbox
that will provide a quick access to the tools and instruments you will need the most.
Here’s a list of the most essential tools you must have on moving day:
Toolbox. It’s a good idea to have a toolbox in which to keep all the tools you may come to
need during the day of the move. Portable toolboxes are not too expensive so if you don’t
already have a toolbox at home, maybe the upcoming move is a good excuse to purchase one.