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Archive of: Moving Challenges

Do Movers Take Apart and Reassemble Furniture?

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Whether movers are willing to dismantle and put back furniture together again as part of the service is a question that's often hot on the minds of many moving customers, and as usual it depends on a few things. So let's take a deep dive and find out what the situation is on the ground when it comes to taking apart beds, sofas or whatever other...

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Is there anything a Mover won't shift?

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From garden waste to builder's rubble, Movers can sometimes get fussy about what goes in the back of the van.. especially if it's going to leave a big unsightly mess all over the place.

Although some Movers are happy to transport whatever is requested, the majority have a few items that are a clear no-no, so let's have a look to see...

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Do I Need to Empty Drawers for Movers?

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A question that often arises when moving home is whether you can leave your dresser or chest of drawers full of clothes and your usual stuff, or if it's best to empty the drawers out before the removal men or man and van arrives.

As usual the answer depends on a few things so...

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Moving a King Size Mattress and Other Challenges

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If you’re thinking about how to move a king size mattress by yourself, the first thing to do is consider whether there really isn’t a friend or two you can call for help because trust us these things are heavy, sometimes ridiculously so.

Either way, you’ll need to devise a strategy that is going to hopefully avoid any injuries. Luckily...

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Tips for Helping an Elderly Person Move House

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Moving house is difficult at any stage in life, but the challenges are even greater for the elderly. Packing boxes or creating a moving schedule are two things that we might find simple in our youth. For the elderly, these tasks can be almost impossible to complete alone.

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