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Tips for Moving a Bed to a New House

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The worst part of a move is having to pack all your possessions into boxes or stuff them into moving trucks. While smaller items can be easily packed, it is the larger items that require a great deal of effort to be safely moved. This includes furniture items like sofas, dining tables, cupboards and beds. A bed, in particular, is quite heavy and because of its size can’t be stuffed inside a box. So, moving it can prove to be really challenging. You could solve this issue by hiring a moving company and let them deal with it, or, if you want to do it yourself then the following tips may be of use to you. Disassembling You can’t really expect to move a queen or king  sized bed to the new home without dismantling its parts first. So, first things first is disassembling your bed. You are going to need tools to get through this task (mainly an Allen key and screwdriver). Most beds have a frame that needs to be assembled by screwing the different sections together. Thus, when d

How to Take Apart a Bed Frame

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Safe to say, moving large furniture items like beds has never been a piece of cake. Their huge size makes it hard to lift and move them from one place to another. However, you can simplify this task if you disassemble the bed frame before your move. It does require a little work and effort but it can make your task of moving the bed a lot easier. Disassembling the bed frames needs to be done in a systematic order if you want to ensure that nothing goes wrong. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can take apart a bed frame in a safe manner. Remove the Bedding and Covers The first step when taking apart a bed frame is to remove the covers and the bedding from the top. This is important because, with the extra items cleared away, you will have access to the bed frame so you can commence the task of dismantling it. Make sure that the covers and bedding are securely packed away in a bag or box before moving on to the next step. Take Off the Slats Slats are not a part