{"id":1253,"date":"2023-07-17T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=1253"},"modified":"2023-07-17T09:43:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T13:43:14","slug":"move-large-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/move-large-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Tips for Moving Large Furniture to a New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/moving-large-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"How to move large furniture by yourself\" class=\"wp-image-39824 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/moving-large-furniture.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/moving-large-furniture-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Moving large furniture from one home to another is a serious challenge.<\/li><li>The best way to move big and heavy pieces of furniture between two homes is to hire the services of professional furniture movers.<\/li><li>If you make up your mind to move your bulky furniture without movers, then these 20 tips are exactly what you need to keep everyone and everything safe.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-2dec82\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Make_sure_the_furniture_is_worth_moving\">1. Make sure the furniture is worth moving<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Resolve_the_IKEA_furniture_dilemma\">2. Resolve the IKEA furniture dilemma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Ask_friends_to_help_you_out\">3. Ask friends to help you out<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Get_a_furniture_dolly\">4. Get a furniture dolly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Measure_the_furniture_pieces\">5. Measure the furniture pieces<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Remove_loose_items_from_inside_the_furniture\">6. Remove loose items from inside the furniture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Disassemble_your_large_furniture\">7. Disassemble your large furniture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Protect_your_furniture_against_damage\">8. Protect your furniture against damage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Protect_doorways_and_corridors\">9. Protect doorways and corridors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Dress_properly_for_the_occasion\">10. Dress properly for the occasion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Clear_all_exit_pathways\">11. Clear all exit pathways<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Use_furniture_sliders\">12. Use furniture sliders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Use_proper_lifting_techniques\">13. Use proper lifting techniques<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Use_furniture_lifting_straps\">14. Use furniture lifting straps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Load_the_large_furniture_onto_the_dolly\">15. Load the large furniture onto the dolly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Look_for_creative_solutions_if_you_get_stuck\">16. Look for creative solutions if you get stuck<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Use_extreme_caution_when_going_up_and_down_stairs\">17. Use extreme caution when going up and down stairs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Load_large_furniture_into_the_truck\">18. Load large furniture into the truck<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Have_a_furniture_unloading_plan_too\">19. Have a furniture unloading plan too<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Consider_hiring_furniture_movers\">20. Consider hiring furniture movers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving large furniture is one of the toughest challenges during a house move. In addition to the great bulkiness, big furniture pieces are almost always quite heavy too, thus making the entire relocation process feel like an uphill battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, the best way to move heavy furniture is to hire furniture movers who have the required professional experience, moving equipment, and operational know-how to pack safely and transport quickly your large furniture items to the new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, sometimes you may not have a choice but to try to move large furniture by yourself simply because you don\u2019t have the money to pay professional furniture movers. In such cases, you\u2019re going to have to rely on a few good friends to give you a hand with the big and heavy load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these 20 practical tips for moving large furniture to be able to move your big and heavy furniture items without professional assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to test your furniture moving skills? Just keep on reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Make_sure_the_furniture_is_worth_moving\">1. Make sure the furniture is worth moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first thing you should do is figure out whether moving large and heavy furniture is the correct decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that hauling heavy items over long distances will cost plenty of money so you must make sure the furniture items you do choose to take with you are worth the transportation costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to own valuable antique furniture, then yes, paying good money to move those pieces should be worth it in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in the case of ordinary furniture items that have no sentimental value whatsoever, you\u2019re likely to pay more money to move those types of furniture units than to purchase them brand new after the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, is your large and heavy furniture worth moving across the country?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/what-to-do-with-furniture-when-moving\/\">What to Do With Furniture When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Resolve_the_IKEA_furniture_dilemma\">2. Resolve the IKEA furniture dilemma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to own IKEA furniture or IKEA-like furniture, then you should really think twice before deciding to take those pieces with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule, pressboard furniture is designed to be assembled once and never be moved to another house again. Why? IKEA furniture and IKEA-like furniture are made from particleboard \u2013 a wood product that is not known for its strength and sturdiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, flatpack furniture items are rather flimsy, so they won\u2019t likely survive a house move \u2013 especially when you disassemble them for safer and easier transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving large pressboard furniture will cost you time and money, so you\u2019d be better off giving away or selling your IKEA furniture than finding it\u2019s become unusable after the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-ikea-furniture\/\">How to Move IKEA Furniture to a New Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Ask_friends_to_help_you_out\">3. Ask friends to help you out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bulky-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"Moving heavy furniture\" class=\"wp-image-34861 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bulky-furniture.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/bulky-furniture-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>Moving large furniture alone is never a good idea.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t try to move large furniture alone \u2013 that is, entirely on your own without any type of assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of playing it solo can be tempting because that way you won\u2019t have to bother your friends to come and give you a hand with the heavy load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the risks of getting badly injured or inflicting serious property damage while moving large furniture alone are too great to be justified in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out to your friends and see whether someone will be willing to help you move your large and heavy furniture. If none of your pals answers your call for help, then you must hire professional furniture movers to avoid trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/friends-help-you-move\/\">How to Get Friends to Help You Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Get_a_furniture_dolly\">4. Get a furniture dolly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have a good reason to want to take with you any big and heavy beds, couches, dressers, bookcases, desks, tables, chairs, and so on. What this means is that once you\u2019ve made up your mind that you\u2019re moving some furniture pieces no matter what, then it\u2019s time to prepare adequately for the heavy task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most furniture items are just too heavy to be lifted and carried comfortably by two people. So, do yourself a favor by renting or purchasing a furniture dolly to make the job easier and safer for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A furniture dolly is a low, flat platform with 4 wheels on the bottom that can withstand loads up to 1,000 pounds (heavy-duty models).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-dolly\/\">Moving Dolly \u2013 A Man\u2019s Best Friend During a House Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Measure_the_furniture_pieces\">5. Measure the furniture pieces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019ll be moving large furniture out of the current place and then moving that same furniture into a new home, the enormous furniture pieces will not fit through some of the doors along the way and will not go round tight corners\u2026 unless they are safely disassembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to figure out whether you will have to disassemble your large furniture or not, all you need to do is measure the dimensions of each big furniture item and compare it with the dimensions of the doorways along the exit path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will the math work in your favor or not? If not, you\u2019re going to have to disassemble those big furniture pieces to make the job safer and easier too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Remove_loose_items_from_inside_the_furniture\">6. Remove loose items from inside the furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving large furniture pieces around while there are various things inside them is not a good option for a couple of reasons: 1) the furniture will be even heavier this way, and 2) the items inside may get damaged during the haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, before you disassemble your large and heavy furniture units, remove all items from inside and pack them separately. Seriously, you don\u2019t want to start moving your china cabinet with all those fragile and delicate items inside it, do you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only exception is when a furniture piece contains lightweight and non-breakable soft goods such as bedding that won\u2019t add too much weight and cannot get damaged during transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-drawers\/\">Moving Drawers: In or Out? Empty or Full?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Disassemble_your_large_furniture\">7. Disassemble your large furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/disassemble-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"How to disassemble furniture when moving\" class=\"wp-image-34862 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/disassemble-furniture.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/disassemble-furniture-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Disassemble safely all large furniture pieces to make your move easier and safer.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the best way to move large furniture without professional assistance is to disassemble safely such furniture pieces to their basic components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s just the opposite way of how those enormous furniture units have been assembled inside the home in the first place, and now you need to do it in reverse order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When broken down safely, large furniture can be protected and taken out of the home without any risks of personal injuries or property damage. The weight of each separate component will be much less and its size should be much more maneuverable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the link below to learn how to safely disassemble your bed, dresser (wardrobe), couch, china cabinet, desk, and dining room table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/furniture-disassembly-moving\/\">How to Disassemble Furniture When Moving: Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Protect_your_furniture_against_damage\">8. Protect your furniture against damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you dismantle the large furniture you wish to take with you, it\u2019s time to protect the disassembled pieces for safe transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>WRAP<\/strong> in furniture blankets all protruding parts (legs, for example) you have dismounted from big furniture units such as sofas, desks, and tables.<\/li><li><strong>PLACE<\/strong> cardboard cut-outs over extra-delicate furniture areas, then secure those cardboard pieces with painter\u2019s tape.<\/li><li><strong>COVER<\/strong> the entire surface areas of large furniture units with thick furniture blankets to create a soft padding and cushioning protective layer.<\/li><li><strong>SECURE <\/strong>the moving blankets with packing tape so that they don\u2019t get unwrapped during the move.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/move\/packing-furniture\/\">How to Pack Furniture for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Protect_doorways_and_corridors\">9. Protect doorways and corridors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay on the safe side of things, consider protecting the doors and corridors against accidental damage when moving large furniture out of the old home and into the new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One easy way to protect the doors and doorframes through which you will take out the big furniture pieces is to tape (always use painter\u2019s tape) sheets of thick cardboard over them. Do the same with the walls along the exit path since chipped wall corners is one of the most common types of property damage when moving big and heavy furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember \u2013 it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/prevent-property-damage\/\">How to Prevent Property Damage When Moving Out<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Dress_properly_for_the_occasion\">10. Dress properly for the occasion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving large pieces of furniture is never a joke so you should realize the gravity of the house moving situation and act accordingly. The thing is that even seemingly trivial things such as what you wear on Moving day could potentially jeopardize the entire relocation operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you\u2019re wearing your most comfortable pair of closed shoes, preferably ones with anti-slip rubber soles. Then, choose non-baggy clothes that will not restrict your movement in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And most importantly, avoid wearing any jewelry pieces that could get caught onto a furniture piece and lead to a bad accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-day-checklist\/\">What to Do on Moving Day: Moving Day Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Clear_all_exit_pathways\">11. Clear all exit pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/338\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moving-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"What is the best way to move heavy furniture?\" class=\"wp-image-34864 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moving-furniture.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moving-furniture-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Make sure all paths leading out of your home are clear of clutter, debris, or dangerous spots.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you should be ready to start moving the furniture items you have already disassembled and protected with enough padding materials (furniture blankets).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to take a walk along the intended path leading outside your home and figure out a safe exit plan. Make sure the exit pathways are clear of any clutter such as randomly scattered cardboard boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the way to the awaiting moving vehicle outside should not have any slippery sections (wet spots) that could cause you or your helpers to slip while moving large furniture items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Use_furniture_sliders\">12. Use furniture sliders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, most large furniture pieces are conveniently placed against the walls to open up sufficient living space in the center of a room. And this is exactly why you may have some difficulties when trying to handle those big and heavy objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the correct type of furniture sliders to slide a big piece of furniture away from a wall so that you can then easily load the item onto a moving dolly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furniture sliders are small pieces of moving equipment \u2013 made of either plastic or rubber &#8211; that, when placed under each leg of a large and heavy furniture item, will let you slide the entire unit effortlessly across the room with minimum effort and a zero chance of floor damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-use-furniture-sliders-when-moving\/\">How to Use Furniture Sliders When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Use_proper_lifting_techniques\">13. Use proper lifting techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving large furniture involves plenty of instances when you and your helpers will have to lift and move those heavy pieces. And this is exactly why it\u2019s imperative that you know how to lift and carry heavy items without any risks of serious injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several super-important safety rules you need to keep in mind before you even decide to move large furniture by yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>KEEP<\/strong> a stable base with your feet \u2013 your feet should be shoulder-width apart.<\/li><li><strong>HAVE<\/strong> a proper back posture \u2013 your back should be straight and your shoulders back.<\/li><li><strong>BEND <\/strong>your knees, not your back \u2013 use the power of your leg muscles (the strongest muscles in the human body) to lift heavy items.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-lift-heavy-boxes-and-furniture-when-moving\/\">How to Lift and Carry Heavy Boxes and Furniture When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Use_furniture_lifting_straps\">14. Use furniture lifting straps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One relatively easy way to lift heavy furniture is to use furniture lifting straps. Those specialized straps are also known as a shoulder dolly and contribute to an effective way to move large furniture with a minimum risk of injuries or damage along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What furniture moving straps do is take the weight of a furniture piece off your body and lower the center of gravity of the load. This way, you\u2019ll be able to handle and maneuver big and heavy furniture items without bending or twisting your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that back injuries are the most common type of move-related traumas when moving heavy furniture to another home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-straps\/\">How to Use Furniture Lifting Straps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Load_the_large_furniture_onto_the_dolly\">15. Load the large furniture onto the dolly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moving-truck.jpg\" alt=\"How to load a moving truck\" class=\"wp-image-34866 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moving-truck.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/moving-truck-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>Ready to start the furniture loading operation?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when disassembled properly, some furniture items continue to be too heavy to be handled without appropriate moving equipment. So, make sure you use a furniture dolly to eliminate the danger of possible accidents on Moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the proper lifting techniques described above, lift a furniture piece slightly off the ground and place it in the center of the low, flat platform. Remember to keep the furniture dolly steady during the loading process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you position the large furniture item onto the dolly, use straps or rope to secure the heavy load. Bear in mind that furniture dollies are not meant to be used on stairs, so you should use the 4-wheel platform to move large furniture out of the first floor in a house or inside an elevator in an apartment building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Look_for_creative_solutions_if_you_get_stuck\">16. Look for creative solutions if you get stuck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the oversized dimensions of large furniture, you might get into trouble while trying to get those pieces out of your current home (Phase 1) or inside the new place (Phase 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you do happen to get stuck while moving large furniture, there are a few tactics you can try to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Try different exit angles if a big furniture piece won\u2019t fit through a door. In most cases, you\u2019ll need to hook L-shaped furniture through tight openings.<\/li><li>Attempt to squeeze through a tight opening the upholstered areas of soft furniture such as a couch.<\/li><li>Remove the door temporarily \u2013 sometimes you just need a few more inches of space to get a large furniture piece through the door.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/furniture-does-not-fit-door\/\">What to Do if Furniture Doesn\u2019t Fit Through the Door<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Use_extreme_caution_when_going_up_and_down_stairs\">17. Use extreme caution when going up and down stairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving large furniture down stairs or moving large furniture up stairs will introduce an extra level of complexity to your already difficult house move. And as mentioned above, using a furniture dolly up or down stairs just won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you have at least one moving buddy with you (preferably two) when you\u2019re about to move heavy furniture on stairs. The idea is to carry the large and heavy load using the high-to-low technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, the high-to-low method of moving large furniture means that one person (the one that\u2019s lower on the staircase) should be holding and carrying the heavy item from its bottom surface while the other mover (the one that\u2019s higher on the stairs) should be holding and carrying the furniture piece from its top surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk very slowly and let the person who\u2019s lower on the stairs set the moving pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-furniture-up-stairs\/\">How to Move Heavy Furniture Upstairs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Load_large_furniture_into_the_truck\">18. Load large furniture into the truck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the final steps when moving big and heavy furniture to another home is to load the bulky pieces into the moving truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you reach the awaiting vehicle outside the house or apartment building, use the loading ramp to wheel the big furniture piece inside the truck. Don\u2019t rush this task \u2013 instead, go very slowly to avoid trouble at the last moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have your helper push the furniture dolly from behind while you\u2019re pulling it up from the front. Check whether your shoes have non-slip rubber soles so that you have maximum traction while walking up the ramp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once inside the vehicle, tie the bulky furniture item to the side of the truck using straps or rope. For safety reasons, the heavy load should not shift during transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-load-a-moving-truck\/\">How to Load a Moving Truck the Right Way<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Have_a_furniture_unloading_plan_too\">19. 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