A do-it-yourself move can be an excellent way to save money. Using professional movers can be very expensive, and there always seems to be hidden cost and unanticipated problems. However, if you do plan to move yourself, there are a few things that can help make it easier and less stressful. Injuries incurred while moving are on the rise. It is important to protect your back, knees and the rest of your body so that moving doesn’t cost you extra money.
One of the best new inventions to help with moving is the furniture slider. These are small discs that come in several shapes and sizes, to fit nearly any piece of furniture that you need to move. They are made with a very glossy polymer surface on one side, and a cushion pad on the other that grips the furniture leg or edge. They are extremely inexpensive, ranging in price from as low as $5 to as high as $20. That is not a lot to pay to protect your back and make moving the big pieces of furniture such as entertainment centers or armoires simple to do
Furniture sliders are made by various manufacturers, and can be easily purchased online or in local hardware stores or home centers. The manufacturers of these products claim that the polished surface will glide over any kind of floor, including carpet , tile and wood with little effort on your part. You simply slip the disks under each leg of the piece of furniture or under the corners, and push or pull the object gently to move it out of your house. The cushioned side will grip the furniture so that it will not come off the furniture sliders. They actually work very well. By using these disc sliders and enlisting the help of friends or family, it is relatively easy to move large pieces of furniture without straining backs or knees or anything else.
Of course, it only makes sense to wait to lead the large pieces of furniture into the moving van until after all the boxes and smaller pieces of furniture are already loaded. This way, you have a clear path to the door while loading. You do not have to maneuver around other things. Also, when unloading at the new home, the large pieces can come out first and be put in their places using the furniture sliders before the boxes are scattered throughout the house.
While it is a smart idea to use furniture sliders to make you move easier, it is still important to remember a few rules. Lift with your knees, not your back. Ask for help from family and friends both with loading at your current home and unloading at your new one. Employ other items to help make loading the moving van a smooth process. Consider renting a hand truck and also a back brace for everyone that will be lifting and carrying things. Make your move as stress and injury free as possible. Lastly, don’t forget to spring for pizza for all those hungry movers!
