prepare for your upcoming move<\/a>.
\nWhile your furniture obviously fits your current home, that may not be the case for your new home. Measure the doorways, hallways, stairways, and your furniture to make sure you have enough space to move your belongings through. This will also enable you to come up with a contingency plan in case something won\u2019t fit.<\/p>\nCover walls<\/h2>\n
Walls and corners are especially vulnerable on moving day. Thankfully there are a lot of different ways you can protect these fragile surfaces. Avoid wearing rings and loose chains so you don\u2019t risk rubbing them against the wall. You can cover your walls with drop clothes, cardboard, or even bubble wrap to prevent scratches, holes, and other bumps and bruises. Wrapping bulky items and taking your time moving heavy or large furniture items provide additional protection from dings and nicks.<\/p>\n
Protect floors and staircase<\/h2>\n
There\u2019s a lot of activity happening on moving day. Protect your carpet and floors by covering high-traffic areas with some self-adhesive plastic coverings. This will keep your carpet clean from dirty shoes, tears, and spills. Cardboard or felt are great options to protect hardwood floors. If you have stairs, be sure to add a nonslip runner and cover the banister with moving blankets.
\nYour moving company may provide removable runners and floor coverings but you can also purchase floor coverings from a home improvement store.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget the door frames!<\/h2>\n
Trying to maneuver a large piece of furniture through a tight door frame is always tricky. Even the most careful mover can accidentally bump the door frame. Avoid dings and dents by covering the door frame with moving blankets or door jamb protectors.<\/p>\n
Carry large items<\/h2>\n
Resist the urge to slide heavy items, like furniture, across the floor. Instead, carry them or use a dolly or hand truck to move heavier items through the house. Make sure there are enough people to move especially heavy or awkward items. If possible, dissemble larger objects and carry it out piece by piece. If you must slide something, use moving blankets or pads to minimize damage.<\/p>\n
Use a spotter<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s difficult seeing where you\u2019re going through a narrow doorway or tight staircase when you\u2019re carrying something large. Have a spotter to help you navigate through these tricky areas.<\/p>\n
Use a professional for specialty items<\/h2>\n
Do you need to move a piano, hot tub, or other oversized item? Then you should call in the pros. If you\u2019re hiring movers, discuss these items with them ahead of time so they can have the right equipment to safely move your items.<\/p>\n
Have a cleaning plan<\/h2>\n
Protecting your home during a move goes beyond preventing scuffs and scratches. Don\u2019t pack your doormat; keep that out so people can clean off their shoes before entering. While you most likely protected the high traffic areas with plastic coverings, but chances are the individual rooms are not. This will protect the carpet in those areas and reduce the amount of dirt that gets brought in.
\nYou should also keep a cleaning kit on hand to tackle smaller cleaning tasks: paper towels to wipe away spills, a wood pen to cover any scratches in wood, and a Magic Eraser to remove scuffs on the walls. Some damage gets worse the longer it sits so it\u2019s good to take care of these things as soon as possible.
\nFollowing these simple steps will help you avoid costly repairs and keep the home you\u2019re moving out of and your new Hayden home from being damaged.
\nNow is the perfect time to make the move to a new Hayden home. We offer affordable new homes that fit your needs at any stage in life, backed by our commitment to quality. Visit us at Hayden-Homes.com<\/a> to learn more about our new home communities in Idaho<\/a>, Oregon<\/a>, and Washington<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There is a lot of activity happening on moving day. With so many people coming and going throughout your home carrying large and heavy items,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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