Denver Moving Blog - Tips, Tricks, and Insider Info
March 17, 2022

Furniture Moving 101

Moving to a new homeBy Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

Are you planning to move to Denver? If so, you probably are excited for something new, and ready to begin fresh in a brand new area! Naturally, there is a lot that you must coordinate in the meantime - and lots of work that needs to be done. One of the biggest moving tasks you will encounter is moving household furniture. This may be a weighty, laborious, and time-consuming activity, particularly if you must do all the work on your own.
 

Luckily, you have the option for contacting a reputable moving company in Denver and getting their help. Whatever the course you take, here are a few essential furniture moving tips that will help take the tension out of your endeavors:

Tip #1: Take apart What You Are Able

Many pieces of furniture enable you to disassemble them, fold them, or otherwise "break them down" for moving. For example, a wood table may have legs that are coupled to the top by removable brackets; a couch could have feet that you can take off for the journey; and almost all bed frames may be disassembled for simpler moving.

The idea is, do not make your move harder on yourself by struggling to lift weighty pieces of furniture in their entirety. If you're able to disassemble them, do so. It will be much better for everyone.

Tip #2: Keep Track of Your Hardware

Once you have disassembled the household furniture, be sure that you keep an eye on all the hardware needed to reassemble it! When you've got fasteners, bolts, washers, and other components of hardware, keep them in a safe place and/or container - such as, a clear, sealable plastic bag. Label the parts you have removed so that it will be easier to put them back in their correct spot during re-assembly.

Tip #3: Use the Right Moving Equipment

You want to move your household furniture, however you don't want to break your back along the way. If you are moving the furnishings alone, make sure that you utilize the appropriate equipment to protect yourself, and anyone who is helping you. A hand truck can be a great tool when dealing with tall and bulky pieces of furniture. Keep in mind, if you enlist the aid of professional movers in Denver you won't have to worry about making use of the proper equipment - you'll be able to sit back and watch, instead!

Tip #4: Wrap Pieces of furniture in Blankets for Protection

Without enough protection, your household furniture can easily get damaged throughout the move... or perhaps cause damage to other items! For this reason, it really is a good idea to wrap your household furniture in some sort of protective layer, such as a thick blanket, or even bubble wrap for smaller items. Make sure that your protective cover is secured by rope, tape, or something else to ensure that it doesn't create a tripping hazard as it's loaded or unloaded.

Tip #5: Move Furniture Gradually and Cautiously

Ideally, each piece of home furniture needs to make it to your new home without a bunch of dings, nicks, and scuff marks. At the same time, you want to ensure your household furniture doesn't ruin the walls, doorways, or floors of either your old house or your new one. Make sure that you move the household furniture little by little and cautiously and be particularly careful if you must maneuver cumbersome furnishings through narrow entrances, or over a flight of stairs.

Moving household furniture may be a challenging, labor-intensive job. Even so, with the help of professional movers in Denver it can be carried out safely, quickly, and efficiently. Should you want to enlist the help of a first-rate moving company to relocate your furniture, contact the friendly staff at the A-1 Freeman Moving Group today. We would be glad to assist!

 

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