Loading & Unloading

If you've ever tried to figure out how to move furniture up stairs, you know that it can be a minefield of injuries and scratched walls. But you can maneuver those tight spaces and awkward corners without injuring... Read More

Your first glance at a furniture dolly might evoke memories of middle school gym class, where kids sat on scooter boards and pushed themselves after a ball. But this humble tool can make a big difference when... Read More

A sauna is an expensive investment, so it makes sense that you want to hold on to it when you’re planning a move. Plus, there's nothing like heat to soothe sore muscles after a move.

The U.S. sauna market is still... Read More

Riding lawn mowers make yard work faster and easier, but they’re also bulky, heavy, and awkward to move. Whether you’re selling your mower or relocating with it to a new home, knowing how to transport a riding... Read More

Lots of people put off unpacking after a move, but transforming your space into a place you can rest and relax instead of staring at all those boxes and furniture is an important final step. Learning how to unpack... Read More

You might think that getting everything off the truck is going to be easier than getting everything onto it. But unloading your moving truck still requires planning to make the most of your time, prevent injuries,... Read More

If you’ve ever tried to move a washing machine, even just pulling it out a little from the wall, you know it’s not exactly easy. Most weigh somewhere between 150 and 230 pounds, and that’s before you try to fit one... Read More

You bought a safe to protect your most valuable possessions. But now that it is time to move, that steel box becomes less of an asset and more like a tricky problem to solve. Moving a safe is not like moving a... Read More

Moving any furniture by yourself can be a major undertaking, but a heavy desk is especially challenging. Most of them are bulky, hard to maneuver, and often heavier than they look. Thankfully, with the right... Read More

Technique. Finesse. And a bit of muscle. That’s what movers use to get heavy, bulky pieces of furniture safely down flights of stairs. To get your own sofa or dresser down your staircase without damaging your home... Read More

Hot tubs are some of the hardest things to move during a home relocation, right up there with pianos and giant safes. It is big, it is heavy, and it’s never sitting in a spot that makes the move easy. Most people... Read More

If you have a backyard trampoline, you already know how much space it takes up and how solidly built it is. That is great when kids are jumping around, but when you need to move it to a new home or even a different... Read More

We have all seen that scene in Friends. Ross is screaming "Pivot!" while his new sofa is hopelessly wedged in a stairwell. It is funny on TV, but when you’re the one sweating in a hallway with a heavy piece of... Read More

If you’re planning to move home gym equipment soon, you need a solid plan to avoid injury and keep your gear in top shape. Building a home gym is an investment in your health, but moving those heavy weights can... Read More

When you're packing kitchen utensils and dishes, you're likely keeping an eye on total box weight. After all, it does no good to pack perfectly padded plates in a box that's so heavy no one can manage it. But what... Read More

If you're out of options and your fridge needs to get horizontal to make a move happen, you can do it. Generally, though, the answer is, "It's not a great idea."

Transporting your fridge on its side comes with the... Read More

A piano weighs anywhere from 6 pounds for a simple electronic keyboard to well over 1,200 pounds for a concert grand. Dimensions run the gamut from approximately 30x48x12 inches to a sprawling 40x115x60 inches.

But... Read More