{"id":5342,"date":"2020-04-21T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T19:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=5342"},"modified":"2020-04-21T12:00:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T19:00:48","slug":"comprehensive-guide-shipping-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/comprehensive-guide-shipping-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Comprehensive Guide to Shipping Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you’re preparing for a big move, especially a move across the country, you may need to ship your furniture instead of moving it yourself. Figuring out how to ship your furniture safely, however, can pose a challenge. There are several things to take into consideration when shipping furniture. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Nine-Step Guide for Shipping Furniture<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you’re shipping furniture instead of packing it in a moving van, it’s important to find a service you can trust and make sure you know every part of the process. Follow these nine steps to get your furniture safely to its destination.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Choose your shipping company. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Check with several furniture shipping companies to get estimates and quotes that will help you estimate the <\/span>total<\/span><\/i> cost of shipping furniture. Make sure you choose a reputable and well-known provider, especially if this is the first time you’re shipping furniture. Both UPS and FedEx offer reasonable in-country shipping options and transparent, established processes. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Choose the right size shipping box for your needs. <\/span><\/h3>\n

You may want individual shipping boxes for specific pieces of furniture. Alternatively, you may choose to use one larger box to hold the legs and shelves from several pieces of furniture. For large furniture, you may even need to create your own shipping box out of cardboard.<\/span><\/p>\n

In some cases, you can acquire<\/span> free moving boxes<\/span><\/a> from locations in your local area. In others, you may need to contact the shipping company for a box specifically designed to fit your furniture. Extra space can increase the risk of damage in transit.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Remove anything stored inside your furniture.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Take the books out of bookshelves and the contents out of drawers. Also, remove the contents of chests and other storage furniture. This is a great time to get rid of any items that you no longer want or need! Even more importantly, shipping these loose items separately reduces potential damage to both the items and the furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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