{"id":8341,"date":"2022-01-13T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=8341"},"modified":"2024-01-29T16:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T23:53:18","slug":"move-heavy-furniture-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/move-heavy-furniture-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move Heavy Furniture by Yourself: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever found yourself trying to fit a bulky couch through a narrow door or moving heavy furniture upstairs? These tasks are often left to <\/span>professional movers<\/span><\/a>, but there are times you might tackle them alone. Whether it’s moving day and you’re on a tight budget, or you’re simply rearranging furniture to refresh your space, <\/span>DIY moves<\/span><\/a> require proper lifting techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure both you and your furniture stay in one piece, we’ve gathered the most important tips, tools, and techniques to help you move heavy objects without bruises or dents <\/span>(though you may get a full-body workout!). <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 Tips for Moving Heavy Furniture<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you’ll see, proper lifting techniques <\/span>are key to avoiding injury<\/span><\/a> when moving heavy pieces. Here are 13 things to keep in mind when lifting and hauling large items and bulky furniture that we’ve picked up over the years while moving and <\/span>rearranging large items<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Carefully Assess the Task at Hand Before You Start Lifting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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You would not be the first person on Earth to overestimate your strength or get a couch stuck in a door frame. But in order to <\/span>avoid it<\/span><\/a>, take a minute to assess the task in front of you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n