Moving Big Furniture

I spent this past weekend moving to a new apartment, and boy, oh boy, was it hard work. By Sunday night I could barely lift my arms, let alone my eyelids. And I had help! Lots of it, thanks to some very loving family members!

It’s a good thing, too. I know I couldn’t have moved some of my more bulky furniture by myself, and it was a struggle to move a few pieces even with a pair of us lugging them. To make things a little easier on you when you move—and so I remember the lessons I learned this weekend—I’ve compiled a few tips on moving heavy furniture. 

1. Prepare. Take time to remove items from drawers, and, if possible, remove the drawers themselves before lifting dressers or nightstands. Remove cushions from chairs and sofas, and wrap delicate items like TVs in furniture pads, which can be rented from a local moving company.

2. Disassemble. If your desk, dresser, or nightstand can be taken apart to reduce the load, I’d recommend doing it—although I hope you don’t have to break out the saw like the folks mentioned in this article.

3. Measure. Don’t get stuck in a hallway or doorway because you didn’t check sizes. Measure the length, width, and depth of your items, as well as hallways, doorways, and elevators, to see if the furniture pieces fit in and through all necessary spaces.

4. Maneuver. Before lifting any items, decide your method of moving. With measurements in hand, determine which side of the item should enter a doorway first. For example, many couches can’t fit through a door upright. It’s often easier to place the couch on end and curl it around the entrance by sliding it at angles. If there will be more than one person moving an item, it’s also a good idea to discuss who will be leading, who will be following, and where breaks will be taken.

Moving up or down stairs? Discuss how you’ll position the furniture between flights and around corners. You may want to take more measurements of those areas.

5. Lift properly. Prevent back injuries and pulled muscles by lifting heavy furniture properly. FamilyDoctor.org can tell you how.

6. Thank the Lord for freight elevators. If you’re moving into an apartment that’s not on the first floor and you don’t have a freight elevator, I pity your poor, poor soul.

7. Purchase the Bigslider. Jeri Masterson invented this handy device when she was forced to move heavy items herself because her husband was away at work. Made of tough, durable plastic, the Bigslider ($24.95–$75.95) allows you to stack heavy items on top and slide them across concrete, carpet, wood, grass—you name it. If you plan on moving any furniture piece by yourself, this is the tool for you. Check out this video to see it in action.

Until tomorrow,
The Home Know-It-All

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