1. Prepare for It

 Since preparing and moving your furniture is considerable work, you need a plan to accomplish it. It would help if you did not look around and then decide to do it today. It will only lead to casualties such as your floor, your back, and your furniture. Planning is essential when moving, and you have to do it all the time.

When planning, the first step is to identify every piece of furniture that you need and want to bring to your new home. When you figured them out, disassemble the components, so they are easier to move and to be brought outside and inside your house. Give time to take off the legs of your tables and chairs, as well as to glass out the tabletops. Another critical step is to label every piece of furniture that you have. Determine which room it should go to and label it accordingly so it will be easier to unload and arrange them in your new home. Sketching a floor plan for your new house is an excellent idea. It will give you a clearer picture of where the furniture must go. Put some notes so you can easily remember your plan. A floor plan will save you time and effort.

2. Keep Every Piece Together

No one would want to end up with missing pieces while unloading and unpacking their stuff inside their new home. Every part of your furniture is essential, so make sure that everything comes together to avoid missing or losing them. Before disassembling your furniture:

a.     Prepare a stack of Ziploc bags where you can place the removed hardware.

b.     Use a permanent marker to label the bag and a solid tape to keep them together and safe.

c.      When you are done packing and labeling the removed parts, place them in the bottom of the corresponding piece of furniture, so reassembling them will be a lot easier.

Most pieces of furniture come with an instruction booklet. If you still have them, don't forget to stick the instruction booklet to its corresponding component of furniture, so you don't have to look from the other boxes of bags later on.

3. Don't Forget to Protect Your Belongings

Moving blankets are essential when packing your furniture. Professional movers rely on it when preparing for the moving day. With moving blankets, you can guarantee the safety of your furniture and avoid possible scratches or damages when transit. Moving blankets will save your floors and wood finishes when hasty and careless furniture moving happens. You can choose to purchase or rent blankets. They can be placed under your table or dresser so you can freely move or slide them from one place to another. Also, you can use your blankets, linens, and pillows to protect your furniture and save some dollars from your moving budget. Using your existing items can also free up some space in your boxes.

4. Protect Yourself, Always

Protecting yourself and your family must be your top priority when moving. As much as you want to save for the expenses, always remember that you shouldn't compromise your safety. Pushing yourself too hard to do the packing of furniture could lead to injuries with your back, neck, and muscle groups. Before you start moving your large furniture, determine and understand the safe way to do it. Get the support items such as ropes and hum straps. Asking for some help from your friends can also be a good idea. Packing and moving your furniture is considerable work, and you cannot do it alone. Seek some help to make things a lot easier and smoother for you.