Pianos, Pool Tables, and More – Our Guide to Moving Large Furniture
If you’re anything like us, you love the feeling of crashing on your couch after a long day. If you’re moving, you might be wondering: how am I going to get my favorite couch out? Moving items like couches, pianos, and pool tables can be a real pain (literally and figuratively) if you don’t know what you’re doing. Before you get started moving large furniture, take a look: Safety Precautions Furniture can be heavy and awkward to carry. If you don’t do it properly or aren’t strong enough, you could seriously injure yourself. Take a moment to consider if you are physically fit enough to perform the job, or whether you should be relying on help from a mover or friends/family. If you insist on doing it yourself, it might be wise to invest in safety equipment such as straps, good shoes, or other helpful items. Phone a Friend Even if a piece of furniture isn’t heavy, its shape or material can still make it difficult or impossible for you to move it on your own. One of our most important couch, pool table, or piano moving tips would be to ask for help. Yes, it isn’t the most fun thing to do in the world, but if it’s just a quick moving job then your friends or family shouldn’t have an issue helping you out. If it’s more labor-intensive, consider offering to buy them lunch or take them out to a movie after. Remember: many hands make for lighter work. Measure & Map it Out There is nothing more frustrating than getting everyone together, picking the couch up, and trying to move it through a door that is too small. Or, once you get it through the door, discovering that the piece of furniture doesn’t fit into the room you want to move it to. Before moving large furniture, measure it out very carefully. Then, measure any doorway or hallway it will go to, and the final place where it will end up. Double-check everything before you call somebody over to help you. Otherwise, you may just be wasting their time. Ramp it Up This is one of the most forgotten pool table or piano moving tips. Carrying a heavy object up or down the stairs can be really difficult and potentially dangerous. If you have a ramp, you can lay it down the steps to make it easier and safer for you to move the furniture. Being able to slide it will take almost all the weight off of your arms and you’ll be able to control how quickly it moves. If you don’t have a ramp, you can create a makeshift one using wood or other objects you may have around. Just be very careful that it’s smooth and that your furniture is covered so that nothing is scratched or ripped. Break it Down Most bigger pieces of furniture are actually comprised of small pieces that have been put together. By breaking it down, you can make them easier to carry and transfer. For example: taking the drawers out of the cabinet makes it much lighter and prevents any moving pieces from jostling around while you’re carrying it. Sofas might have feet on the bottom that make them too big to carry through the door. These...
read moreMoving to Pasadena: Our Guide
So, you’re making the move out to Pasadena? Having lived here for many years, we can’t say we blame you. Our city is beautiful, full of character, and has lots of great benefits. Plus, you’ve already found the best moving services in Pasadena, CA – us! We hope you’re excited to join the city, and we want to help you out. Here’s a few things to consider to make the most out of your move: Choosing Your Home There are several different neighborhoods within Pasadena and, depending on what you’re looking for, some are better than others. The first thing you should consider is pricing. Home values fluctuate like crazy in our city, so don’t be concerned if you see something with a massive price tag – not everything is that high. For easy access into the rest of LA, you’re going to want to pick a place that is close to the Metro Gold Line. This makes it simple to get downtown or to other parts of the city, and makes traffic a thing of the past. Another important thing to consider when moving to Pasadena is that that parts of the city are very old, which means old homes. There’s nothing inherently wrong with an old home, they just might require some renovations to make living easier. Also, earthquakes. Who You Gonna Call? Actually, depending on where you’re visiting, you might want to call Ghostbusters. If you’re a fan of visiting haunted hang-outs, there are a few spots that might be worth a visit. If you’re not a fan of ghosts – don’t worry, we haven’t seen any ourselves. For all things moving and not paranormal, the Pasadena Moving Company is the only call you’ll need to make. We’ll get all of your belongings into your new home in no time at all. Our rates are affordable, our movers are friendly, and our communication is crystal-clear. We guarantee that no other moving services in Pasadena, CA come anywhere close to us! Okay, now that you’ve selected an awesome house or apartment and have called the best moving company around, you’ve figured out most of the tough stuff. Let’s talk a little bit about Pasadena specifically, and some things you should keep in mind. Bring A Car Even if you manage to find a spot you love with easy access to the Metro, you’re probably going to want to bring your car with you when moving to Pasadena. The fact is that most of LA is almost completely inaccessible through public transportation. Even in Pasadena, you’ll want to have a car to get around and make quick runs to the store. Our public transportation isn’t the worst around, but it could certainly be improved. The Joys of Traffic You can’t talk about driving in the LA-area without conjuring up horrifying images of bumper-to-bumper traffic on the 405, the 10, the 110 – just about anywhere, really. Traffic is just a part of life out here and something that needs to be accounted for. Until you become familiar with your commute, we highly recommend giving yourself even more extra time than you normally would to get there. Even though traffic is ever-present, congestion definitely varies depending on the time of day you’re traveling, tacking on minutes to hours to...
read moreFilm Studio Moving Tips
Bewitched. Modern Family. Full House. Happy Days. What do these four shows have in common? Aside from being funny, entertaining sitcoms, they’re all set inside a home. When you’re watching the show, you probably don’t realize all the details in the background that make the house a home, but each set is filled with furniture, pictures, and other knick-knacks that are meant to resemble a real home. So how do production designers get everything perfectly into place? With a lot of shifting and a lot of heavy carrying: otherwise known as the art of film studio moving. So, how do you find the right moving company for your big studio move? Here are a few things for you to consider: Money, Money, Money! While TV productions usually have the benefit of being able to constantly re-use the same sets, film productions don’t get luxury. Every minute that’s not being used productively is money being wasted. Therefore, in order to save money, most productions try to get in and out of a location as quickly as possible. This requires strong and very skilled movers who are familiar with working on a time limit. With so many things happening at one time, the last thing you want is to get your production all set up only to discover that you can’t move the furniture. The result is that your film or show will have a very low production quality and will look amateur-ish. Trust us, viewers can definitely tell when the production quality of a film or TV show is poor. If you’re planning on creating a scene involving a home or office, go the extra step and hire professional movie production movers to ensure that you are able to quickly get as much furniture onto your set as you need. Handle With Care When you’re moving between homes, you obviously want all of your belongings to be carefully handled to prevent any damage. It can be heartbreaking to see something you love be destroyed or even just nicked. Now, picture this scenario: you’re the director of a production that’s ¾ the way through. You’ve invested a significant amount of time, money, and effort into it. To save some money, you’re using your crew to transfer all your furniture instead of a film studio moving crew. As a result, an inexperienced PA tried to move a little too quickly or carry something a little too heavy for them, leading to a piece of important furniture that was integral to the set, being damaged or broken. This creates chaos – not just for the physical production of the material, but for your vision of it as well. While one of the most important qualities of a great filmmaker is being awesome at improvising, this isn’t the type of improvising you want to be doing. That mistake could be avoided with a more experienced team. A Well-Oiled Machine There are a TON of different processes and actions that go into a movie production, especially one that has a big budget. While many hands make for lighter work, it also means that there are more things that can go wrong. As you’ve (hopefully) learned by now, one of the “pieces” that you need to consider on your set is the moving team. You need...
read moreOur Guide to Corporate Moves
It’s one thing to move your own life – moving your business is a whole different ballgame. Whether you’re increasing the size of your company, looking to move to someplace a little more affordable, or you’re just looking to change your location, corporate moves are exciting but stressful. With the Pasadena Moving Company’s office moving services, you can save a ton of money and avoid headaches. Here’s our guide to doing it the right way: Choosing Your New Digs We’re not one to tell you how to run your business, so we’ll leave the financials up to you. However, when choosing your location, be sure to seriously consider the size of the offices or rooms and whether or not your furniture will comfortably fit. Playing “Office Tetris” and trying to squeeze too many people into one space will only cause frustration for you and your employees. Also, if you get to your new spot and discover that all the desks don’t fit, you’ll need to buy new ones, which is money down the drain. The best thing you can do is have a clear plan well ahead of time: how many employees, the size of their workspaces, the floor plan, and any other additions you’d like to make to the space. An office with a view is awesome, but not quite as awesome when your employees are stacked on top of each other. Our business moving services can help with that. Alert Employees Well In Advance Chances are, your employees’ desks are full of useless junk that doesn’t need to be moved to your new location. Give your employees enough of a warning so that they’re not scrambling to get their stuff in order. Also, every employee is going to have a little bit of a different procedure when it comes to moving out, so you need to give them time to update their clients and make any changes to their records. If your move is a big one, your employees will need even more time so that they can relocate themselves if they’re staying on board. Pick Your Movers Your business is extremely important and not something that you want to take risks with. That’s why we recommend you work with professional office moving services to keep everything in order. Plus, you already have enough going on with your work – why would you want to add even more stress to that? If you’re moving around the LA area, your search will be quick, because you’ve already found the best movers around. The Pasadena Moving Company is very efficient, allowing you to take minimal downtime. We’re even willing to break down your cubicles and re-build them in the new location. With our affordable rates, it’s a no-brainer. Be Quick, Be Smart We’ve already talked a little bit about downtime, but it’s important enough that we want to reiterate it. For every hour that you’re moving, your company isn’t fully functioning, which means the potential of losing out on opportunities. You need the help of business moving services that will safely but quickly move your items so that you can get back up and running in no time at all and reduce any losses. But, don’t sacrifice safety for speed. Some moving companies try to impress you with how...
read moreOur Complete Checklist for New Moves
Preparing for your move can seem like a very daunting task, especially if you’ve never done it before. While it is definitely a big undertaking, planning ahead can make it much easier. Problems will always arise, so it helps to eliminate any big ones before you even get started. So, are you ready to make a move? Take a look at our checklist of moving tips before you do! 1. Pick Your Date Picking your date well in advance has many benefits. People are moving all the time, and moving companies tend to get booked up pretty quickly. Do some research and pick a date about a month and a half or so in advance so that you can get the exact date you want. Having a hard deadline allows you to set goals for yourself and to know exactly when everything needs to be done by. If you’re planning on moving yourself, take a few moments to consider what that really means. Are you comfortable with packing, carrying, and hauling everything you own? What about your larger furniture? It’s understandable to want to save some money by doing it yourself, but just make sure that you are 100% committed to it and everything that it entails. If you’re looking to save time and even some money, hiring professional movers may be the way to go depending on how much you have to handle. 2. Sort Your Things One of the best moving tips for packing that we can give involves some simple prioritization and organizational techniques. If you’ve booked your movers and you’re tying up loose ends in your current home, grouping your possessions can give you a really good look at everything that you own and what can be packed together. Try to go room by room to ensure that you don’t miss anything and to stay more organized. Separate under-utilized things like books and off-season clothes from furniture and valuables you use daily so that you can live relatively stress-free while you’re packing up. This is also a good time to decide if some of your items can be donated or thrown away. Remember: the more things you have, the more expensive and complicated your move will be. This doesn’t mean that you need to throw away all of your belongings, but at least consider getting rid of anything unnecessary. 3. Pre-Pack If you need to buy boxes or tape, make sure you have it all ready before you start the actual packing process. Packing will be a bit labor-intensive and time-consuming, but you don’t want to find out that you don’t have enough tape to finish the job on your moving day. If you have large furniture, double check that it will be able to fit in your new home and that it will fit in your car or the moving van. Use a tape measure to get exact numbers and don’t just eyeball it! 4. Pack & Label This is part the everyone dreads, and possibly the least fun part of our moving tips checklist. While it isn’t fun, packing well and staying organized is necessary to minimizing stress on the day of your big move. Be sure that you have plenty of sturdy boxes and tape, put some fun music on, and get...
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