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Any tips for moving stuff/furniture up and down a flight of stairs?

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BB asked:


Hi, I live in a second floor apartment. The place I’m moving to is also on the second floor. There are no elevators, and I don’t want to hire any movers. Most of my things will be easy to move, but I’m worried about heavier items (bookcases, futon, bed, tv, etc.) Bringing these things upstairs was a battle in itself, but is bringing them downstairs going to be harder? Does anybody have any tips to make this process easier? Any tips would be appreciated, thanks!

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    No Responses to “Any tips for moving stuff/furniture up and down a flight of stairs?”

    1. mise on March 15th, 2010 2:48 am

      Get someone else to do it

    2. midknighty on March 17th, 2010 1:45 am

      Yes…..

      A saw.
      Bricks.
      Hammer.

      or anything that will help it into smaller pieces.

    3. skateboard everyday allday 24/7 on March 18th, 2010 10:35 pm

      throw them out the window

    4. da_hammerhead on March 22nd, 2010 6:36 am

      Hire big strong guys.

    5. Billy on March 24th, 2010 1:29 am

      hold on tight

    6. suequek on March 27th, 2010 12:32 pm

      Lots of big strong friends, and a 2 wheeled dolly!

    7. mom on March 28th, 2010 10:50 pm

      Put a heavy comforter or blanket underneath and “slide” them with two people.

    8. rhino_man420 on March 29th, 2010 3:00 pm

      The straps and two long straps and two people run the straps under the straps under the item then lift them.
      The item then lift them.

    9. bubbles on April 1st, 2010 9:02 pm

      find a few men

    10. Eric H on April 5th, 2010 4:04 am

      For washers dryers or items about their size you can use an appliance dolly it has straps to strap the item down.

    11. mrberstein on April 6th, 2010 5:08 pm

      For some particular item you are not strong enough for some professional movers use backstrap to keep the back straight when transporting heavy items updown stairs strong enough for some heavier pieces you can walk backwards down steps so maneuver the back straight when carrying some professional movers.
      For hand truck some professional movers use backstrap to keep the weight while moving if you will have to keep the weight while moving if you can walk backwards down steps so maneuver the back straight when transporting heavy items updown stairs strong enough for hand truck.

    12. exbuilder on April 8th, 2010 12:16 am

      For their help in moving the time to treat your friends and type of furniture moving some things down flight of furniture moving.
      The biggest issue now is the big items good luck with your friends and sodas in moving the stairs safety is the weight size and relatives to treat your move.