Often one of the biggest hassles of moving is lifting all those large objects up and down flights of stairs. Let’s face it, if someone has bedroom furniture sets and needs to get them to the top floor of an apartment complex, there’s no way it will happen without someone hurting their back. When moving furniture, it’s important to be safe and also to ensure that the furniture doesn’t become damaged. Before moving furniture, make sure to take all drawers and shelves, and all other items that could pop out when the furniture is moved. When lifting, lift from the knees, and never lean over to lift a heavy object. It’s a good idea to wear gloves, and also to avoid lifting objects that are too big, meaning another person would be necessary. If enlisting help is a problem, movers don’t charge a whole lot for a couple hours of help. There’s also the option to enlist a few students and offer to pay for work.
When moving up stairs, make sure to clear the area well in advance, and clearly mark objects that could cause damage to the furniture. No one wants to damage their bedroom furniture, but an ill placed lantern or railing can wreak havoc if the movers aren’t careful.