23 articles from the MovingGuru blog.
Taking a plant with you to your new home is a perfect way to maintain a bit of your old place but plants can be fragile so you should take care when moving them. Follow these 5 steps to ensure … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · February 17, 2014
A dolly is, essentially, a platform on wheels perfect for lifting and moving heavy items. The first step in how to use a dolly is to make sure to . If you are moving a piece of furniture, you’ll want a … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · July 9, 2013
A bed is the one thing that screws up DIY moves most often. Everything else is easy to move; you can fit it all in your car, and you’re good to go, except for the bed. I mean, do you really need … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · June 3, 2013
I was just walking down the street when I saw two men struggling to move a piano. It wasn’t the biggest piano. In fact, it looked decrepit and quite cheap. However, it was a piano nonetheless, and these two men were … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · February 7, 2013
A full beer keg weighs roughly 160 pounds, and it’s a large, smooth cylinder. Moving one is quite difficult, especially so if you are alone. However, like anything, moving a keg solo can be done. Here’s how: Get help at … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · August 28, 2012
Let’s say you have a boss wine collection that you need to move. And let’s also say that you’re moving to a different state. You certainly wouldn’t be unique. Thousands of people transport alcohol across state lines every year. But … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · July 30, 2012
Wine is the prima donna of alcoholic beverages. If you treat it wrong, it’s going to sour. And, unfortunately, there are quite a few ways you can treat a bottle of wine wrongly when moving it. Too much sun – … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · July 18, 2012
Pool tables are one of the most difficult things to move. Like pianos and other large furniture, they are heavy, bulky and expensive. Moving them without taking proper care creates the risk that you’ll break one of the table’s legs… … Continue reading…
Difficult Things to Move · July 16, 2012
Everyone worries about all their stuff when they start to get ready to move. It’s a legitimate concern–where’s it all supposed to go? Like anyone with an extensive wardrobe can attest to, moving your shoe collection is difficult and requires … Continue read…
Difficult Things to Move · July 3, 2012
One of the most dangerous moments of your move will be unloading furniture from your moving truck. Many moving trucks’ trailers are a few feet off the ground. They have ramps that you can walk down, but these ramps are … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · June 18, 2012
Clothing is usually the least of anyone’s worries when they’re moving. But anyone with an extensive wardrobe knows that that space adds up! Check out the following Moving Guide article for a couple short and sweet suggestions. Clothing is light … Continue r…
Difficult Things to Move · June 14, 2012
Moving fish requires making a fish tank in your car. Difficulty level: 7.3. Okay, maybe that’s a little too huge, but moving fish isn’t easy. It’s definitely harder than moving a dog, which is definitely harder than moving a chair. … Continue reading →
Children & Pets · May 13, 2012
A fridge is a bulky, heavy thing. Moving it takes some care and know-how. Here’s what to do: Unplug – unplug the electricity and turn off the water connection. Do this at least fifteen minutes before moving the fridge. Clean … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · May 4, 2012
Moving furniture conjures thoughts of strain, sweat, slivers, of smashed hands and sore muscles. And rightfully so. Packing and loading furniture is a strenuous job. Furniture is heavy, bulky and inflexible. However, it is also complicated. Most furniture h…
Difficult Things to Move · April 11, 2012
Moving to a new home does not mean you have to trash everything in your current fridge and pantry. Of course, trashing some foods is a good idea. Your pantry and friedge undoubtedly has some expired, mold-pocked goodies, and a head of … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · March 23, 2012
Building a good liquor collection requires dedication and creativity. One can’t simply go to the store and buy a fully-stocked bar like they might buy a TV. Additionally, though a person can go to a store to buy all the … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · March 16, 2012
Like the Sioux followed the roaming bison herds, it’s often necessary to move an office to best serve a customer base. In essence, moving a business is not unlike moving to a new apartment. You pack, move, unpack. However, if … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · March 12, 2012
I’m currently leasing a place. The person who lived here before me is named Whitney. I get her mail often. I also receive mail from a guy named John and a girl named Kim. Based on how long Whitney had … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · January 16, 2012
You wouldn’t ever put your $1,000 flat screen in the freezer, but you’re doing essentially the same thing if you are moving it across the country in the wintertime, especially if you leave it in the vehicle overnight. LCD screens … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · January 9, 2012
Moving a computer is not the hardest thing to do; however, should something go wrong, the effects can be devastating. Think about it: your computer has everything from your music collection to your embarrassing pictures to your essential, personal informati…
Difficult Things to Move · January 5, 2012
I’m going to address you all personally in this one, because I have a moving story that should be heard. Two summers ago, in Tucson, Arizona, in the middle of May, in the middle of the afternoon when temperatures were … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · December 27, 2011
Self-storage is taking on a new role in America: a home addition. In the past, self-storage units were used as transitional crutches, places to store stuff for a limited time with a foreseeable end. People used them while living in … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · November 16, 2011
Over the years, people acquire a lot of stuff. Much of this stuff ends up in closet corners, the back of drawers and on garage floors, unused, unneeded and forgotten. Well, when you’re going to move, this stuff is going … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · November 9, 2011
