If you are moving a bed, make sure to remove the mattress before attempting to remove the frame.
You can break down most furniture with a screwdriver or a drill.
You can break down most furniture with a screwdriver or a drill.
You can buy furniture blankets if you want extra protection. Furniture blankets are thicker than normal blankets.
You may have to remove a door from the doorway if your furniture won’t fit through it.
You may need to use more than 2 furniture slides for long pieces of furniture.
Do not use rugs or mats that have rubber pads on the bottom, because they will not slide along your floor. You can also use upside down carpet squares in place of a rug or mat.
Never use a hand dolly on furniture items that are taller than chest height.
You may need to use more than 2 furniture dollies if your piece is especially long.
You can buy furniture wheels at more hardware stores.
Never try to carry furniture pieces that are tall or extremely heavy with a furniture strap.
It may be helpful to move all of your furniture out in front of the truck before you pack it.
You may need more space than is provided in a parking spot to set up your truck ramp. Park your moving truck in an area with at least 20 feet (6. 1 m) of room behind it to avoid hitting any other cars. If your furniture is especially large or bulky, strap it to the dolly with moving straps before you start walking.
Sneakers, hiking boots, and work boots are all good shoes to wear when moving heavy items.
If you are carrying something and you realize that it is too heavy, find a safe place to gently put it down.
