Nobody in
their right mind would truly think of moving a sofa into storage all by
themselves, right? Don’t look now, but there are a lot of even bulkier and
heavier items out there. And in comparison to a washing machine or
refrigerator, the sofa might even sound doable. So what would you say if we
actually know of people who have successfully managed to manoeuvre all that and
more! It’s really simple too; here’s how you can learn how to handle larger
items from home and move them into storage.
EMPTY IT
OUT
This
might seem like something silly to have to put down, but in one’s haste to get
things moving, and also to save the trouble of having to repack the contents of
the silverware drawer or hope chests and trunks or clothes cabinet, people
might just skip all the in between steps and attempt to carry the whole piece
off into the sunset.
There are
so many reasons why you shouldn’t do so - one is to reduce the risk of
injuries. The worse thing that can happen if you’re trying to get things done
quick is to get injured; not only will it stop all operations, but it’s gonna
hurt something fierce!
CLEAR THE
PATHWAY
Again,
this is another no-brainer. However with all the activity going on with moving
things around, sometimes, it can’t be helped that there’s a little debris lying
around unattended. But you should take the precaution to at least move these
items out of the main walkways and path that you foresee yourself going to take
from whichever room your item lies in, and towards the main entranceway.
TOOLS are
your BEST FRIENDS
Sometimes,
having a screwdriver or wrench around to take the door of the cupboard off, or
deconstructing the posts from the bed support beams can make all the difference
in the portability of your items from one place to another. When they are in
(reparable) parts, it makes it much easier to squeeze through tighter spaces
and also so that they are slightly more manageable without awkward “limbs”
sticking out and making it difficult to angle items through doorways and the
like.
OTHER
EQUIPMENT can help too!
Don’t forget about other types of tools like dollies and attachable
sliders and even large-sized rag cloths. These can all make the job of
transporting your items much easier! And protect your floors too! Lever the
heavy items unto a point and slide your assistive equipment under there for an
easier and smoother journey from one end of the house to another.
Ropes can also help to secure your items while they are on the move if
you’ve decided to stack them to save time. Also take the opportunity to create
makeshift padding with blankets or cushions that you’ve got conveniently lying
around the house.
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