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Furniture That Requires Extra Care During a Move

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

There are certain items in your home that will need extra care when moving. These items need to be moved by competent movers that will handle them delicately and appropriately. Professional movers are a good investment for these sensitive items because they are already trained to remove these items.

Larger furniture items tend to break off easier during moves. Be sure to plan ahead and pack breakable and sensitive items correctly to ensure their safety on your drive. Here are some ideas of different furniture that requires extra care during a move.

Moving a piano can be really difficult- professional help is a good idea

Moving a piano can be really difficult- professional help is a good idea

Piano – A piano is one of the most difficult items for a mover to move. They are very delicate and awkward because of their shape and size. Find a mover that is specifically trained and experienced with moving pianos to ensure the best moving care.

Stove – Make sure your stove is disconnected before your move. Remove anything that can fall off, such as removable coils, and place them in their own separate box. When you are moving your stove be sure that all gas lines are properly secured.

Television – Televisions are also a risky object to move. They need to be packaged very carefully to avoid a break with the screen. Screens can break easily, so be sure to have a lot of protective padding around the television set before risking a move.

Washer and Dryer – These items both need to be handled with a lot of precaution. They are huge, bulky items and can be real headaches to move. Professionals have equipment to handle these large items and will do a good job with moving them from your home.

Freezer and Refrigerator – Its a good idea to defrost your refrigerator and freezer at least 2 days before your move. This will help keep the musty smell from settling in. Remove all shelves ansewingd package them in a separate box so they don’t break off mid-way through the move.

Sewing Machine – This item doesn’t need extra attention for small, local moves. If you are traveling long distance, however, it is a good idea to make sure it is properly packaged. Place paper or padding all around the machine, as well as in between the lid and base, to be sure there isn’t any unnecessary rubbing that will damage it during the move.

Tips For Properly Moving Furniture

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Your body can go through a lot during a move. Don’t wear yourself out by not planning ahead of time and taking extra care when moving your items. Even if you decide to hire professional moving company there are some precautions you should take for your safety.

Don’t put too much weight in one box. Put heavier items in smaller boxes, and lighter items in the bigger boxes. You should be able to lift the box without straining too much from the weight.

When carrying heavier items remember the proper way to lift. You never want to lift with your back. Use your legs by squatting down and then lifting with your lower body so you don’t put extra strain on your back.

Before carrying your boxes make sure you are steady on your feet. You may have to carry the box up and down the stairs, or long distances to and from the truck, so be certain you have a good hold on it. If you are nervous you may drop it, ask for assistance.

You can rent proper moving equipment to help move heavier items. This will help save your back from having to lift the larger items. Rent a dolly or two to stack boxes on or other larger items.

Watch out for any possible hardships with your environment. Move the truck as close to your home as you can so you don’t have to cross as long a distance when placing items inside. Look for any posts or poles that may get in the way of your movers.

Let your movers know which items are heavier. Set those boxes aside so the proper people can handle those loads. Its also a good idea to let them know which boxes are delicate so they can handle those with extra care.

Organize everyone so they have specific roles. Certain people are better suited to move heavier furniture and boxes. Assemble the movers how you would like them to avoid collisions and unnecessary people getting in the way when moving the heavier items.

Moving????

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Are you Moving? Are you confused with all the moving industry lingo and paperwork? Here are some tips to help you have a safe move.

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