Little Rock 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 currently preparing to move to Little Rock? If so, you probably are excited for something different, and ready to start out fresh in a brand new place! Obviously, there is a lot that you must coordinate in the meantime - and plenty of work that needs to be completed. One of the biggest moving responsibilities you will confront is moving pieces of furniture. This may be a hefty, tedious, and time-consuming job, particularly if you must do all the hard work by yourself.
 

Thankfully, you have the option of reaching out to a dependable moving company in Little Rock and getting their help. Regardless of the route you take, here are a few fundamental household furniture moving tips that can help take the tension out of your endeavors:

Tip #1: Disassemble What You Are Able

Many furniture pieces allow you to disassemble them, fold them, or otherwise "break them down" for moving. For instance, a wooden table could have legs that are connected to the top by detachable brackets; a recliner might have feet which you can take off for the journey; and almost all bed frames could be disassembled for less difficult moving.

Generally, don't make your move more difficult on yourself by attemping to lift heavy pieces of furniture in their entirety. When you can disassemble them, do so. It will be better for all.

Tip #2: Keep tabs on Your Hardware

Once you have taken apart the furniture, it is important to keep an eye on all the hardware needed to reassemble it! Should you have screws, bolts, washers, and various pieces of hardware, place them in a safe place and/or container - for instance, a clear, sealable plastic bag. Label the parts you have removed so that it will likely be simpler to put them back in their proper spot during re-assembly.

Tip #3: Use the Correct Moving Equipment

You need to move your furniture, but you don't want to break your back along the way. If you are moving the furnishings alone, be sure that you use the correct equipment to protect yourself, and whoever is helping you. A hand truck is usually a great tool when handling tall and cumbersome home furnishings. Keep in mind, when you get the aid of professional movers in Little Rock you'll not need to panic about using the right equipment - you'll be able to sit back and watch, instead!

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

Without ample protection, your household furniture can easily get damaged during the move... or cause damage to other items! For this reason, it's always smart to wrap your furniture in some kind of protective layer, like a heavy blanket, or even bubble wrap for smaller items. Make sure that your protective covering is secured by rope, tape, or something else so it does not create a tripping hazard as it is loaded or unloaded.

Tip #5: Move Furniture Slowly and Carefully

Ideally, every piece of home furniture ought to make it to your new home without having a bunch of dings, dents, and scratches. As well, you want to ensure your household furniture doesn't ruin the walls, doorways, or flooring surfaces of either your old residence or your new one. It is important to move your household furniture slowly and cautiously and be specifically watchful when you must steer bulky pieces of furniture through narrow doorways, or over a flight of stairs.

Moving furniture can be a challenging, labor-intensive job. Even so, using the assistance of professional movers in Little Rock it can be done safely, swiftly, and efficiently. Should you want to enlist the assistance of a first-rate moving company to relocate your household furniture, find the friendly staff at the A-1 Freeman Moving Group today. We would be very honored to help you!

 

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