{"id":30497,"date":"2023-05-09T08:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=30497"},"modified":"2023-10-11T07:44:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T11:44:33","slug":"how-to-move-a-dresser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-to-move-a-dresser\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move a Dresser by Yourself: Step-by-Step Guide"},"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\/2020\/05\/dresser.jpg\" alt=\"How to move a dresser by yourself\" class=\"wp-image-38755 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresser.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/dresser-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>Solve the tough dilemma early on: are you moving your furniture to the new home or are you buying new after the move?<\/li><li>Moving your dresser across the country is not likely to be worth the trouble\u2026 unless it\u2019s a valuable and expensive piece of furniture.<\/li><li>The easiest way to move a dresser to a new home is to hire professional movers but you may wish to tackle the job on your own.<\/li><li>Do not underestimate the heavy task of moving a dresser by yourself \u2013 that is, without hiring furniture movers to handle it all for you. <\/li><li>Here\u2019s how you should move a dresser by yourself.<\/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-dff492\"><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=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#What_to_do_before_packing_and_moving_a_dresser\">What to do before packing and moving a dresser<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Assess_the_necessity_to_move_the_dresser\">1. Assess the necessity to move the dresser<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Prepare_the_proper_packing_materials\">2. Prepare the proper packing materials<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Get_the_right_moving_equipment\">3. Get the right moving equipment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Secure_reliable_helpers\">4. Secure reliable helpers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_pack_a_dresser_for_moving\">How to pack a dresser for moving<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Step__Empty_the_dresser_drawers\">Step 1. Empty the dresser drawers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Secure_the_dresser_drawers\">Step 2. Secure the dresser drawers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Remove_everything_from_the_dresser_top\">Step 3. Remove everything from the dresser top<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Remove_and_protect_the_mirror\">Step 4. Remove and protect the mirror<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Wrap_up_the_dresser\">Step 5. Wrap up the dresser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_move_a_dresser_without_movers:_Step-by-step\ninstructions\">How to move a dresser without movers: Step-by-step\ninstructions<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Step__Map_the_way_out\">Step 1. Map the way out<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Slide_the_dresser_across_the_room\">Step 2. Slide the dresser across the room<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Load_the_dresser_onto_the_dolly\">Step 3. Load the dresser onto the dolly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Wheel_the_dresser_out_of_the_home\">Step 4. Wheel the dresser out of the home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step__Load_the_dresser_onto_the_truck\">Step 5. Load the dresser onto the truck<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While a dresser &#8211; a standalone cabinet with drawers for keeping clothing and often featuring a large mirror &#8211; can be a super practical and functional piece of bedroom furniture, when the time comes to move out, that chest of drawers will be quite the challenge to pack and move to a new home without professional assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dressers tend to be both large and heavy &#8211; a disadvantageous combination that often spells <strong>T-R-O-U-B-L-E<\/strong> when Moving day comes around. Moving a dresser by yourself &#8211; that is, without using professional movers &#8211; is possible but never an easy thing to do by any means. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so, if you remain adamant that the dresser is coming with you to the new home <strong>NO MATTER WHAT<\/strong>, then you\u2019ll need to know the best way to move a dresser without movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to move a dresser by yourself, step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_to_do_before_packing_and_moving_a_dresser\">What to do before packing and moving a dresser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you\ndecide to pack up and move your dresser all the way to the new home &#8211; either\nshort distance with a local move or long distance with a cross-country move,\nyou need to be sure that it\u2019ll make sense to move your furniture piece in the\nfirst place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Assess_the_necessity_to_move_the_dresser\">1. Assess the necessity to move the dresser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you\nrush into following the detailed steps to packing and moving a dresser, you\njust have to ask yourself if moving that large bureau is the right thing to do\nunder your specific set of circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact,\nthere are a number of reasons why moving your dresser to the new home may prove\nto be a bad idea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>it is too old, too worn out, or too damaged to be worth moving to another part of the country;<\/li><li>it has zero sentimental value for you &#8211; it\u2019s just a piece of furniture that will most likely cost you more to transport it than to purchase a new one after the move;<\/li><li>it has never been practical enough to be worth the hassle of moving it all the way to the new place;<\/li><li>it will not fit the layout or match the d\u00e9cor of the new home, either due to its big size, mismatching design, or inconsistent color. In other words, will the dresser fit into the new house or apartment?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/move-stuff-or-sell-it-before-moving\/\">Move or Sell Your Furniture When Moving?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Prepare_the_proper_packing_materials\">2. Prepare the proper packing materials<\/h3>\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\/2020\/04\/wrapper-dresser.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30505 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wrapper-dresser.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/wrapper-dresser-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption>Furniture blankets are the secret to packing a dresser.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\nmake up your mind that you\u2019re moving your dresser to the new home no matter\nwhat, you\u2019ll need to start thinking about gathering the proper packing\nmaterials so that the furniture piece gets the best possible protection to\nsurvive the relocation journey ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is that there are potential risks for your dresser at every corner &#8211; while you\u2019re taking it out of your bedroom, carrying it down the hall to the front door, then taking it out of home, loading it into the moving truck, and finally, securing it inside the moving vehicle itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the dresser is delivered to the new address, together with the rest of your furniture pieces, other household items, and boxes, all of these actions will need to be repeated in reverse order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as you can see, you\u2019ll need adequate packing supplies to protect the dresser during the house-moving process: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>furniture\nblankets<\/li><li>plastic\nwrap (stretch wrap)<\/li><li>bubble\nwrap<\/li><li>cardboard,\n<\/li><li>masking\ntape (painter\u2019s tape), and<\/li><li>packing\ntape.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-supplies-for-moving\/\">Packing Supplies You Can&#8217;t Do Without When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Get_the_right_moving_equipment\">3. Get the right moving equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way\nto move a dresser by yourself is to use the right moving equipment to complete\nthe heavy task quickly and safely. Safety, of course, should be your primary\nconcern, so do the right thing and use the proper tools to avoid any bad\ninjuries to your back, fingers, or toes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the\nuse of adequate moving equipment will help you prevent costly damage to the\nproperty you\u2019re moving out of or moving into. Most often, that property damage comes\nin the form of scratched floors and chipped walls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\ntwo pieces of moving equipment that you must have when moving a heavy dresser\non your own:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Furniture sliders<\/strong>. Furniture sliders are pieces of durable plastic or rubber that, when placed underneath a heavy furniture piece, will enable you to slide that unit almost effortlessly across the room without any type of damage to the floor. <br> You can get high-quality furniture sliders from a home improvement store or from a local moving company. Be careful before you purchase a set as there are two distinct types of sliders: sliders meant for hardwood floors and sliders meant for carpeted floors. <\/li><li><strong>Furniture dolly<\/strong>. A furniture dolly is a flat platform made of wood or steel that has 4 swivel wheels under its base. Its design does look rather simple but that moving dolly can handle loads up to a thousand pounds and makes moving large furniture easier than ever. <br>You can purchase a furniture dolly from a home improvement store (it\u2019s a useful tool to have at your disposal even after the move is over) or rent one from a local moving company. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-equipment-and-tools-when-moving\/\">Must-Have Moving Equipment When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Secure_reliable_helpers\">4. Secure reliable helpers<\/h3>\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\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dresser-mirror.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30512 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dresser-mirror.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dresser-mirror-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Is that you in the dresser mirror, or is that your helper?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though\nyou\u2019ve made up your mind to move your dresser without using professional moving\nservices, you shouldn\u2019t try to complete the tough job all by yourself due to\nthe high risks of injury or property damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure\nyou secure at least a couple of friends to help you out with the task of moving\na dresser to a new house. Those helpers don\u2019t need to be dedicated bodybuilders\n&#8211; after all, you\u2019ll be using moving equipment as your ally as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t take any risks &#8211; if you can\u2019t find anybody to help you move the heavy bureau, then hire experienced furniture movers who know what it takes to move heavy furniture safely.<\/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=\"How_to_pack_a_dresser_for_moving\">How to pack a dresser for moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing steps will show you how to pack a dresser for moving. Don\u2019t estimate\nthese dresser packing steps because as you will see soon enough, that piece of\nbedroom furniture can be too heavy and cumbersome, which makes it really hard\nto maneuver through doors and hallways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s\nexactly why protecting the chest of drawers you\u2019re moving will help you avoid\naccidents on the day of the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Empty_the_dresser_drawers\">Step 1. Empty the dresser drawers<\/h3>\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\/338\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/empty-dresser.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30518 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/empty-dresser.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/empty-dresser-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Make sure the dresser drawers are empty and there\u2019s nothing on the dresser top too before packing the bedroom furniture piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can protect your dresser for the upcoming house move, you\u2019re going to have to empty it in order to reduce its overall weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And once you make the standalone furniture piece lighter, then it\u2019ll be easier and safer for you to wheel it out of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra weight will not slow down professional movers but it will definitely make things more difficult for you because a loaded bureau is always heavier than an empty one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove any clothes, towels, bed sheets, and blankets from the dresser drawers and pack them separately into large cardboard boxes. The only items you may choose to leave inside the drawers are lightweight pillows. Why? Pillows won\u2019t affect the dresser&#8217;s weight by much but they will certainly take up plenty of space when packed into moving boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you move a dresser with clothes in it? Yes, as long as you know that you\u2019ll have at least two reliable helpers to give you a hand with that big and heavy bedroom furniture, then you may choose to leave the drawers full of clothing and other bedding items to save time and space in the moving boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Secure_the_dresser_drawers\">Step 2. Secure the dresser drawers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019ll\nbe keeping the drawers in the dresser, the second step is to keep drawers from\nfalling out when moving, thus preventing potential property damage and avoiding\npossible personal injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure\nthe dresser drawers do not accidentally open during transport. To secure the\ndrawers when moving, you should use a few pieces of masking tape on each end to\nkeep each drawer fastened to the main structure of the dresser. Also known as\nPainter\u2019s tape, that\u2019s a special type of tape that will not leave any sticky\nresidue on delicate surfaces and, as a result, will not damage your furniture\nin any way.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another good way to keep the dresser drawers secure during the house move is to wrap a few layers of stretch wrap over those drawers and around the whole furniture item. Stretch wrap is ideal for that purpose because it won\u2019t leave any marks on the furniture surface and it will keep the entire unit free from dust and moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, you never know what\u2019s going to happen when moving from one home to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Remove_everything_from_the_dresser_top\">Step 3. Remove everything from the dresser top<\/h3>\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\/338\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dresser-top.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30524 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dresser-top.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/dresser-top-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Remove and pack everything from the dresser top.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The next\nstep when packing a dresser for moving is to remove and pack separately any\nmiscellaneous items that happen to be on the top of the dresser &#8211; make-up,\njewelry, perfume bottles, favorite family photos, vases, candles, decorations,\nbooks, toys, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if your dresser features a large mirror, that latter should also be taken down and protected for the move. See the next step for more details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-a-desk\/\">How to Move a Desk: Complete Step-By-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Remove_and_protect_the_mirror\">Step 4. Remove and protect the mirror<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the\ndresser you\u2019re moving comes with a large mirror, you\u2019re going to have to remove\nthat extra-fragile reflective surface and pack it separately from the main body\nof the dressing table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>USE<\/strong> a screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the mirror or the mirror frame in place. Do this slowly and cautiously, and have somebody help you with that delicate task. <\/li><li><strong>PLACE <\/strong>all screws, bolts, nuts, or other fastening elements in a Ziploc bag to keep them safe.<\/li><li><strong>PLACE <\/strong>a large sheet of cardboard over the fragile mirror surface for extra protection. Then, use small pieces of masking tape to secure the cardboard.<\/li><li><strong>WRAP <\/strong>the mirror completely in thick furniture blankets. If needed, add one final protective layer of bubble wrap. <\/li><li><strong>DO NOT BOTHER <\/strong>cleaning the mirror surface prior to packing it &#8211; you will have enough time to do it after the move when you\u2019ve managed to reassemble the dresser. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-framed-pictures\/\">How to Pack Pictures and Mirrors for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Wrap_up_the_dresser\">Step 5. Wrap up the dresser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final\nstep of packing a dresser for a move is to wrap it up in moving blankets so\nthat its entire body gets protected. In most cases, you\u2019ll need 3-4 thick\nmoving blankets to get the job done. If you don\u2019t have any of those specialized\nblankets, ordinary household blankets will do just fine. <\/p>\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\/2020\/04\/protected-dresser.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30520 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/protected-dresser.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/protected-dresser-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Can you pack your dresser like a pro mover?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use ordinary\npacking tape to secure the blankets onto the furniture piece but be careful to\nuse that tape only over the blankets and never directly onto the delicate\nsurface of the dresser. Wrapping the tape 2 or 3 times around the dresser from\ntop to bottom should be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid getting those protective covers dirty or even partially damaged during the move, wrap the entire dresser in shrink wrap &#8211; the final packing step that should keep your bedroom furniture piece perfectly protected from dust and even moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-furniture\/\">How to Pack Furniture for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_move_a_dresser_without_movers:_Step-by-step\ninstructions\">How to move a dresser without movers: Step-by-step\ninstructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, moving\na heavy dresser by yourself is definitely NOT a good idea. If you\u2019re not hiring\nmovers to help you pack and move the heavy and bulky bureau out of your home\nand load it onto the moving truck, then you should find a few reliable friends to\nlend you a hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the\nsteps that will describe in detail how to move a dresser with a dolly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Map_the_way_out\">Step 1. Map the way out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The very\nfirst step to moving a dresser without hiring professional movers is to plan\nthe exact route from the spot where the furniture item is resting to the moving\nvehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check whether the way out of your home is clear of obstacles. If you suspect that the dresser may not be able to go through any of the doors, hallways, or tight spaces along that pre-set route, then do the necessary measurements to act accordingly and solve potential problems before they arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/furniture-does-not-fit-door\/\">What to Do When Furniture Won&#8217;t Fit Through the Door<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Slide_the_dresser_across_the_room\">Step 2. Slide the dresser across the room<\/h3>\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\/336\" width=\"450\" height=\"336\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/massive-dresser.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30528 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/massive-dresser.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/massive-dresser-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Dressers made from solid wood are super heavy, so it makes more sense to slide them safely than to lift and carry them unsafely.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, dressers are positioned right next to the wall &#8211; a spot from which it can be really tricky to handle the big and heavy furniture piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, a good way to solve that difficulty is to slide the dresser either a short distance off the wall or slide it across the room to the bedroom door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that\neasily and damage-free, you have to use furniture sliders. With your helpers\u2019\naid, lift slightly one side or one leg of the dresser and place a slider\nunderneath it. Do this on all four sides of the bulky furniture piece and make\nsure you\u2019re using the right type of furniture sliders to avoid floor damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of\nthumb, sliding disks made of felt or another soft material are meant to be used\non hardwood floors, ceramic tiles, vinyl, laminate, and linoleum. On the other\nhand, sliders made of hard materials &#8211; plastic or hard rubber &#8211; are meant to be\nused on soft carpeted floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\nposition all four sliders underneath the heavy dresser, slide it slowly in the\ndirection you want it to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/protect-floors-when-moving\/\">How to Protect Floors When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Load_the_dresser_onto_the_dolly\">Step 3. Load the dresser onto the dolly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This step\nwill explain how to move a dresser with a dolly. Of course, the loading phase\nwill be the most dangerous one so you need to pay close attention to how it\u2019s\ndone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a couple of helpers tilt the dresser slightly from one side while you slide the dolly underneath the large furniture. Do this slowly and make sure you use the <a href=\"\/move\/avoid-injuries-when-moving\/#proper-lifting-techniques\">proper lifting techniques<\/a> to avoid injuries, predominantly back injuries. The good news is that once the dresser is empty, it shouldn\u2019t be too difficult to tilt it just enough to slide the dolly underneath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Position the dolly under the central area of the dresser and then tilt the bureau back slowly until it gets to rest completely on the low 4-wheel platform. Secure the heavy load onto the dolly using straps or rope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-move-a-china-cabinet\/\">How to Move a China Cabinet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Wheel_the_dresser_out_of_the_home\">Step 4. Wheel the dresser out of the home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have your helpers hold onto the loaded dresser as you\u2019re wheeling it out of the home. Go very slowly, don\u2019t do any abrupt movements, and be extra careful when navigating it around tight corners. Always think before you act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note\nthat a furniture dolly is not designed to go downstairs or upstairs, which\nbasically means that you can only move your dresser by yourself if you\u2019re\nmoving out from the ground floor in a house or from an apartment building using\nan elevator that\u2019s big enough to fit the load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case your route to the moving vehicle includes a number of stairs, then you should do the sensible thing of hiring professional movers to do it for you &#8211; it\u2019s just too risky to be going up or down stairs with a big dresser strapped onto a furniture dolly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-antiques\/\">How to Move Antique Furniture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Step__Load_the_dresser_onto_the_truck\">Step 5. Load the dresser onto the truck<\/h3>\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\/2020\/04\/professional-movers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30531 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/professional-movers.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/professional-movers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Furniture movers know what&#8217;s best for your dresser.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach the moving vehicle, use the truck liftgate to get your dresser safely inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the rental truck is equipped only with a standard loading ramp, then getting the furniture piece inside may prove to be too much for you because furniture dollies do not have a handle for pulling up loads as appliance dollies do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inside, strap securely the bedroom furniture to the side of the vehicle so that it won\u2019t shift during transport.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that moving a large and heavy dresser to a new home is a challenging task that involves a number of risks for the people involved in the process, the furniture item itself, the property you\u2019re moving out of, and later the property you\u2019re moving into. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If what you\u2019ve just read seems too dangerous and too complicated for you, then just leave it all to experienced furniture movers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use our <a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\"><strong>cost calculator<\/strong><\/a> to learn how much it will cost you to have professional movers pack and move your dresser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/best-furniture-movers\/\">Furniture Movers: Furniture Moving Made Easy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f4f5f7;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f4f5f7;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Can you leave clothes in dresser when moving?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\">\n\n<p>The short answer is: Yes, you can. Provided that you have managed to secure at least two reliable friends to help you with the heavy lifting AND you\u2019re using the right type of moving dolly for the purpose, you can decide to leave the dresser drawers full of clothes and other bedding items in order to save both time and storage space in the cardboard boxes you have prepared for your pieces of clothing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f4f5f7;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f4f5f7;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>How to keep drawers from falling out when moving?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\">\n\n<p>There are two ways to secure dresser drawers when moving: 1) use a few pieces of masking tape (aka painter\u2019s tape) on each end of the drawer so that each drawer remains well fastened to the main structure of the dresser. And 2) Wrap a couple of layers of stretch wrap over the dresser drawers and around the entire furniture to keep drawers from falling when moving out.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f4f5f7;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f4f5f7;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>How to move a dresser downstairs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a3bd3584-5262-42d4-b655-4e250f769790\">\n\n<p>Furniture dollies are not designed to be used on stairs so if you have to move a dresser downstairs or upstairs, then you have two viable options: 1) use an appliance dolly and a few reliable friends to keep the furniture item in balance, or 2) hire professional <a href=\"\/move\/best-furniture-movers\/\">furniture movers<\/a> that have the specialized moving equipment and the necessary know-how to get the job done quickly and safely.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Solve the tough dilemma early on: are you moving your furniture to the new home or are you buying new after the move? 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