Imagine this: you have just bought your first home and are all set and packed up -- ready to transport items into your new home. As you or the movers begin to move a dresser upstairs into the master bedroom, there's a slight fumble... a corner slips out from underneath someone's hand. Your eyes grow wide as you prepare for the worst, but the dresser is in balance again as the procession begins to move again. The dresser is set in its final resting place, and you begin to head back downstairs. As you prepare to take your first step down, you notice a long deep scratch that wasn't there before, and once again your eyes go wide.
Moving can be a hazardous experience if you do not take the necessary precautions. Here are some tips that could prevent any mishaps happening while you move into your new home.
Furniture
When it comes to furniture, especially heavy bulk pieces, you want to make sure that all of their edges are covered to ensure that they're are not going to mark your new flooring or walls. Before you move them into your new home, consider wrapping these pieces with moving blankets or sofa covers which are designed to prevent any unsightly damages. Stack furniture like chairs on top of one another to save
moving space and to keep them from scratching your floors. If possible, disassemble smaller pieces of furniture, and assemble them once there is space for them.
Flooring
Though it is a little pricey, carpet film protector will be sufficient enough to protect your floors from scratches. If you're looking for cheaper options, use cardboard, throw sheets, or old bed sheets to protect the floor. You can also place pads on the bottom of your heavy furniture, so it'll be a breeze if you need to slide them across a floor without damages.
Walls
Corners will be a bit of a nuisance, especially in tight hallways. Cover these corners with some form of padding to add insurance against bumps or scrapes when
moving furniture. Don't spend too much money on these precautions either. Tape and cardboard, or tape and thick sheets, will do you just fine.
Door frames
Don't get stuck trying to force your furniture through tight door frames, that'll just cause you more damage and stress than it's worth. Instead, measure the dimensions of your frames and compare them to your furniture. If the pieces are too large, consider disassembling (if possible) or an alternative route to move the furniture in the room.
Railings and banisters
Railings and banisters can be easily damaged by constant bumping and scratching. To prevent mishap, wrap them in bubble tape, cloth, or even flattened cardboard.
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