Moving Furniture Tips and How to Handle Other Big, Bulky Items

Moving furniture and bulky items can be time-consuming and extremely frustrating. Thankfully, this post is loaded with expert moving furniture tips to help make your move a breeze:

Protect Mattresses and Delicate Items

It is easy to find and purchase specially designed mattress covers, which come in every size and often have handles. Alternatively, pick up some plastic drop cloth and wrap each mattress yourself. For delicate items such as bookshelves with glass doors, you have a few options. Consider removing the doors entirely and wrapping them separately in bubble wrap. Alternatively, wrap the entire shelf or object with plastic to ensure drawers and doors stay closed.

Find a Firm Handhold

Bulky items such as bookshelves, desks, and couches are not only heavy but also often awkward to lift. You can help increase maneuverability by establishing a firm handhold. Avoid weak spots such as just under a lone shelf, as you risk weakening, breaking, or dropping objects.

Have Extra Help

Feel free to have lots of friends and family members on hand, if they are organized with delegated tasks. Keep in mind that large objects such as sleeper sofas are not only difficult to move but also time-consuming. If you can, hire professional movers to help streamline the process. You can hire them for the whole day or just a couple of hours to handle the bigger items while you and your team load boxes. In addition to having the strength to move large objects, professional movers will also have lots of unparalleled experience. This experience is particularly valuable when it comes to maneuvering stairs, doorframes, and tight corners.

Make a Plan

Many movers make the mistake of waiting to see “whatever will fit” on the truck for each load. Unfortunately, this tactic often wastes time and can add to stress to an already hectic day. Instead, predetermine the dimensions of your truck or tailor and tentatively plan what large items can go in each load. For example, many closed trailers could handle a mattress, box spring, and a desk with boxes stacked below and on top of the desk. Having a plan will reduce wasted time and help you avoid having to abandon some items on the sidewalk during a trip.

Have Equipment on Hand

Sometimes, having a furniture dolly and a few bungee cords can make all the difference for a move. If you do not need the dolly for transporting items in and out, try to ensure your truck or trailer has a ramp to avoid high, heavy dead lifts. Also, practice good lifting techniques to avoid straining your back. Wear closed-toe shoes and, finally, take breaks to stretch and stay hydrated throughout the moving process.

With any luck, all of the above tips on moving will help make your move faster and easier!