Moving takes a lot of willing movers to get the job done. It was never meant to be a one person operation. There are some things you can do to make the move run a little easier for your movers on moving day.
Before the big day, measure your furniture. Pay particular attention to the largest furniture in your home that will take up the most space. These items are furniture such as sofas, beds, entertainment centers, and dressers.
By measuring your furniture before the move you will be able to better know the size of storage room or moving van you will need. The day can be stressful enough. Don’t add to the stress by finding out on your move-out day that you miscalculated.
Moving possessions into storage units
Also measure the stairs to see if there is room for larger furniture to be carried down them. Some stairs narrow during certain parts of the wall. If your furniture won’t fit, dismantle the furniture the night before so the movers can carry them down the stairs.
Sofas are particularly hard to move because of their size and shape. Remember to take off couch cushions before the movers take it out. Your couch should be protected during the move, so take off your nice couch covers and replace it with a blanket or thick plastic sheet.
Tables and chairs also need to be protected from being damaged. Dismantle both tables and chairs, if you can, to prevent them from getting damaged. You should also take extra precautions to keep wood tables away from the cold and moisture to avoid warping.
Cushions can help keep your table from getting scratched or gashed during the move. Protect the table and chair legs as well from dings and scratches. Wrap them in bubble wrap and be sure to tape it off by packing tape.
Don’t try to carry dressers or chests with their drawers full. Take them out to make it lighter and easier for movers to carry. Protect the frame of the dresser by wrapping it with bubble wrap or a blanket.
