Tips on moving heavy furniture yourself

When it comes to moving heavy items, the first thing to do is preparation before you even leave the house. In the process of moving all that heavy furniture, you will need to plan your route. Here are the most important things to prepare when moving heavy items. Plan your route: Plan out your route by drawing on a piece of paper how you are going to maneuver from one place to another. Making sure that there are no objects or routes in your way can help reduce injuries during the move.

Get the right equipment: If you are using heavy items, like furniture dollies, get them the proper equipment for the job ahead. Do not try to save a few bucks buying the cheapest tool you can get your hands on because getting hurt is more important than saving a few dollars. A dolly can help you navigate tight spaces without making too much of a mess. A dolly with extension poles will allow you to put the items that you are moving up or down at an angle to help you maneuver without making too much of a mess. Make sure that you know where the door and windows are when carrying your dolly.

Hand truck: If you are on your own in the process of moving heavy items, a hand truck is going to come in handy. Moving large and heavy items by yourself could result in injury. Hiring professional movers like Us with the proper equipment can prevent accidents. A hand truck can easily turn a simple staircase into a staircase. Hire our professional movers that have been trained to handle these types of staircases and you are less likely to become injured while trying to complete this task.

Stairs: Many people do not think about stairs when they are considering how to move heavy furniture. However, if you are using a full set of hand trucks to help you navigate the stairs then you need to account for them. 

Doorways: One of the most important parts of moving heavy furniture is the doorway. The way that the door opens and closes has to be considered as well. You need to make sure that the doorways, as well as any hidden doors that lead to the second level of the home are safe and wide enough.

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Moving blankets and dollies: There are a number of moving blankets and dollies that you can use. When you are taking heavy objects this is very important. You will need the proper weight rating so that the items you move can't tip the hand truck over. Make sure that you have enough weight to hold the item without tipping over. Another good thing you will want to know is that how much each of the heavy objects weigh. Make a rough estimate because this will help you figure out how long it will take you to carry them from point A to point B.