Moving is considered one of the most stressful things in life. But you can make it less stressful on yourself by following some helpful tips. Furniture is expensive, and it is an unfortunate fact of life that some furniture will become damaged during a move. But if you are well prepared and you put preventative measures into place, you can avoid this.
Here are a few helpful tips for moving furniture.
Tip #1 Hire Reliable Trailers
The last thing you want to deal with on moving day is a trailer that is falling to pieces, or that refuse to work along. So instead, take up reliable and professional trailer hire so that you don’t even have to spare a thought about the logistics on the day.
Tip #2 Carry Tall Items High and Low
A filing cabinet, shelving unit, or tall dresser can be awkward to handle. So make it a two-person job and tip the item backward at an angle that allows someone to carry the top while the other carries the bottom. This keeps the item from swinging wildly, and centres out the weight.
Tip #3 ‘Hook’ Chairs Around Corners
A large and easy chair can become a headache to move. ‘Hook’ the large chairs around the corner, and turn it into an ‘L’ to move it back through the doorway.
If you are looking for reliable and quality trailer hire solutions for any scale move, contact Newlands Trailers today. We look forward to providing you with all the information you need to make a fully informed choice regarding your trailer hire needs today.
