Most people know beforehand that moving, especially moving long distance, can be a complicated and stressful process. To prepare successfully will require time and effort. There are some things people can do to help make the process a little easier. One option for people getting ready to move can consider is disassembling their furniture before moving day. Preparing your bulky furniture is a great way to lower some of your moving costs. Below are some helpful tips to take into consideration for easily dissembling your large furniture pieces before you move.
1. Choose what to disassemble.
Not all pieces of furniture need to be divided into parts before you move. Decide whether it would be worth disassembling and paying for the cost of transportation. If you’re hiring movers, they often charge their customers fees based on the weight of the shipment. If the value of shipping and the time it takes to disassemble and reassemble add up significantly, it may be wiser to get rid of the piece and purchase new furniture at your new place.
2. Take measurements.
Ideally, you should only disassemble bulky furniture pieces that will not fit through narrow spaces and hallways. To determine which furniture is applicable for disassembly, measure all hallways, doorways, corners, and exit routes to compare to the measurements of the furniture.
3. Get help.
It is never advisable to lift or disassemble large pieces of furniture by yourself. Trying to take on the task alone could put you at risk of getting hurt. You will need at least one extra pair of hands to help safely and effectively disassemble bulky pieces of furniture.
4. Find instruction manuals.
While it may be simple to disassemble pieces of furniture, putting them back together might prove difficult if you don’t have the manual. If you do not have a physical copy of the instruction manual, search online for help from the manufacturer. In most cases, reassembling furniture is as simple as reversing the disassembly process.
5. Have the right tools handy.
To save time, energy, and stress, be sure you have the correct tools for dissembling your furniture before getting started. Most furniture pieces have bolts, screws, and nuts holding them together. When disassembling parts, be careful not to damage your furniture in the process. Some items will require special tools to disassemble correctly, so be sure to check the instruction manual beforehand.
6. Keep pieces safe and organized.
Another crucial thing to do before you disassemble your furniture before moving is getting Ziploc bags ready for the parts. When you take apart pieces of furniture, there will be nuts, bolts, and other small parts that you will need to keep safe if you want to be able to put your furniture back together. Label the bags to match the piece of furniture they came from, and if you end up losing track of bolts, screws, and nuts for a piece of furniture, you might not be able to put it back together.
Disassembling furniture can be time-consuming, so it is essential to start the process as early as possible to make sure it gets done before moving day. The more you have completed before the movers arrive, the easier the process will be.