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How To Move Heavy Furniture
When deciding to move, the last thing on your mind is how you are possible going to move the furniture in your home; especially the hardwood furniture made out of heavy lumber. There are a few tips that can be easily followed in order to move heavy furniture without hurting the furniture, the home and yourself.
1) Assess the furniture size and the size of the entrance or exit areas. Knowing where you will need to turn a piece before you start can save a lot of work.
2) Decide how the furniture will be angled at various points, not only to get it around corners or over banisters, but to prevent drawers or cupboards from flying open in your face.
3) For any kind of furniture with a flat surface, a carpeted dolly or furniture glides can be essential in sliding the furniture as opposed to lifting it.
4) Have enough hands. A really big piece can use a hand on each corner rather than one person on each end. Spotters can help angle the piece or provide a much-needed nudge in the right direction.
5) If the piece is being loaded onto a truck, hope for a hydraulic lift, but in the absence of one, a piece with a flat side can be slid up onto a truck using a blanket and/or glides.
6) Make sure to lift with your legs rather than your back.This will help you avoid pulling a muscle in your back.
7) Make sure to cover all the corners of the furniture in order to protect yourself from any further injuries from the furniture.
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