Moving day can be stressful, particularly for those who need to transport many large, heavy items to a new house. Fortunately, we're here to help you simplify the moving process and enjoy an injury-free moving day.
Now, let's take a look at three safety tips to help you avoid moving day injuries.
1. Plan Ahead for Moving Day
You know that you need to vacate your current residence, and if you plan ahead as much as possible, you can minimize moving day risks.
Ultimately, it can be tough to try to move all of your belongings on your own. But if you ask family members and friends for support, you can get plenty of assistance as you get ready to transport your belongings to your new house.
You also should pick up the right moving day supplies. Items like furniture sliders, lifting straps and hand trucks often help speed up the moving process. Plus, these items are easy to find and ensure individuals can avoid putting too much pressure on the body when they move big items.
2. Use the Proper Lifting Techniques
When it comes to moving day, it pays to learn the proper lifting techniques.
For example, to lift moving boxes, you should always lift with the legs – not the back. Bend the knees and keep the back straight, and you should have no trouble safely lifting moving boxes and other items.
In addition, use common sense on moving day – you'll be glad you did. Although you may be tempted to try to move large items as quickly as possible, it is important to know your physical limitations. And if you don't feel comfortable moving a couch, big-screen TV or other heavy objects, you can always reach out to a friend or family member for extra help.
3. Clear All Walkways
It is important to keep all walkways clear on moving day. That way, you can avoid the risk of tripping and falling while you're moving items in and out of your house.
Furthermore, it is always better to err on the side of caution on moving day. If kids or pets are present, you should try to keep them in a safe area until all items are removed from your house.
Moving items can be tricky, particularly for those who need to vacate their current residences soon. If you need additional assistance on moving day, you should contact a moving company.
A moving company hires courteous, professionally trained staff who can help you take the guesswork out of relocating from one address to another. In fact, this business will pick up and relocate heavy items to your new address to eliminate the risk of moving day injuries.
Lastly, if you need help finding a moving company, you should collaborate with a real estate agent. This housing market professional can help you buy or sell a house, along with put you in touch with the best moving companies in your area.
Use the aforementioned tips, and you can limit the risk of injuries on moving day.
About the Author
Linda Cappello, Broker, GRI, ABR
Linda A. Cappello, Owner/Broker of Cappello Realty Shoreline Properties. Cappello Realty is a full service boutique Real Estate firm that specializes in 06855 - East Norwalk, and services all of Norwalk and Fairfield County, CT. Linda has been in the Real Estate business for 20+ years, spending 18 of them as a Owner/Broker. Being a Broker adds a lot responsibility to her job. She is responsible for overseeing every transaction and agent in the office. This is a challenge that she looks forward to and takes very seriously. She is constantly taking continuing education classes and attending seminars to keep abreast of the ever changing market as well as the industry standards, rules and regulations.
She is a native to East Norwalk, and has an in-depth knowledge of the city that she loves, as well as the intricacies of the many unique neighborhoods and areas that Norwalk offers. Linda offers her clients a network of professionals ranging from Attorneys, Mortgage Brokers, Home Stagers and Home Inspectors to any and all pros that you may need for a successful transaction and for the convenience of her clients.
"My job doesn't end at the closing table. It goes far beyond that, keeping in touch and staying friends who refer their family and friends. A lot of my business is referral business which is the greatest accomplishment and honor of all. Earning my clients trust."
