Before you hurt your back, read this free guide to moving your sofa, from the experts at Movers.com. They’ll tell you how to protect your sofa, your back, and your walls – or how to get 7 free, no-obligation estimates from experts, the easy way.
Stop! Before you go any further - I have a very important question to ask you.
Does your back hurt?
If you answered yes, then you definitely need this free guide, so that you can move your sofa without making it any worse.
If you answered no - well, then you're doing something right, and you can still use this free guide to keep it going.
The thing is, while moving a sofa can seem like a simple task, it can often be much more complicated than it appears to move it properly, without causing damage to the furniture, the house, or the movers. Since it's probably your couch, your house, and potentially your back doing the lifting... you can see why it could be pretty important.
If you're in a rush, stop reading my blog, and jump right to the free, full guide, by clicking here.
If you're not in a rush, well, sit back, relax, and let me tell you why Movers.com is the best website you didn't know about until right now.
In their newest guide, they explore several common types and sizes of sofas, which all have different requirements for moving depending on their weight, materials, or length. That only makes sense, obviously moving a small leather chair doesn't have too much in common with moving a giant, heavy, hide-a-bed.
They also talk about what to do if you decide not to move it yourself, how to save money on a moving company, and how to tell the difference between a couch you should move yourself, and one you shouldn't.
For example, if you're moving a large, heavy, and awkward hide-a-bed - just call a professional. Trust me. It's not the same thing as moving a light loveseat.
Movers.com can make it easy to find a good mover too - they have a simple, and more importantly free tool, that does all the work for you. There's no cost, no obligation, and no strings attached.
All you have to do is fill out a simple form on the Movers.com website, which will be sent to 7 reputable Manhattan-based professionals. You just put the important info on the form, like where you're moving from and to, how much stuff you're moving, and details about complications, like long hallways or stairs.
They'll send you back 7 quotes from top-rated moving companies in your area, so you'll know exactly what your options are, and which one has the best rates. You can even check reviews for each company on their website. They even offer some suggestions for how you can save money if you hire a pro, by doing a bit of the work yourself.
What if you prefer not to hire a professional though? That's cool too - just make sure that you read the full, free guide, so that you can move your furniture safely.
It explains how to protect your furniture and strategies for lifting heavy objects without hurting yourself. However, you should be aware that if you move the furniture yourself, you're accepting full responsibility for damages, injuries, and even embarrassment, if you get it stuck halfway.
It shouldn't be too hard though, as long as you take the precautions listed in the guide, like prepping the furniture with protective wrappings. If the worst happens, you can always call in a mover for backup - they just might take a while, if you don't have them pre-booked.
Here's a bit I stole from their free guide, “Packing a sofa is one of the most tedious tasks during a move. It not only requires a considerable amount of strength but also careful handling… Usually, there is a specific way to move a sofa, but when it comes to packing, the instructions may vary depending on the kind of sofa you have.”
The long and short of it is simple: No matter how or what you plan to move, Movers.com can help.
They've got free guides to just about everything moving-related, and they can provide reviews and free estimates from top-rated companies, all across the USA.
They're your one-stop shop for all things moving - and best of all, it's free.
