Moving boxes of small items requires lots of tedious trips and exercise, but it doesn’t pose the major challenges of moving bulky furniture from one apartment to another. If you’re like many people who decide to forgo hiring professional movers, your biggest concern is probably for the safety of your sofa, entertainment center, armoire, and other big pieces of furniture that are not only heavy but also poorly designed for navigating narrow halls and doorways. Here are a few tips for moving your bulky furniture into your new apartment in Alachua, Florida:

Have the Right Stuff on Moving Day

This advice applies to both people and equipment. If you’re depending on volunteer labor, you’ll need to recruit at least two friends with the strength to lift and carry your bulky furniture from your moving truck to its new home, including placement in your apartment. Be ready to ease their burden by renting dollies or hand trucks that are specially designed for moving furniture.

Invest in Planning

Make sure you know which room every piece of furniture will go to before moving day. If you have any doubts about whether your large furniture will fit in its designated space, take measurements and devise a solution in advance if it looks like you’ll come up short on floor or wall space.
It’s also a good idea to securely wrap not only your furniture with protective padding but also door jambs in your new apartment. And, if you’re using a hand truck, make sure to secure your furniture to it with tie-downs.

Consider Taking Your Furniture Apart

Some pieces of bulky furniture can be taken apart, which will not only lighten their heft but also make them easier to maneuver around corners. Make sure you remove drawers from dressers and also examine tables, dressers, and other bulky furnishings to see whether legs and feet can be temporarily removed, then replaced.

Choosing a spacious apartment home that has plenty of room for large pieces of furniture is also a great idea. One 51 Place in Alachua, FL, has beautiful, roomy apartment homes and lots of amenities that will make your move worthwhile. Contact us today to learn more about our apartment home community.