Movers.com has published a new packing guide, listing ten common household items which should only be moved by professional movers.
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The latest piece comes in response to recent data by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that sets the maximum weight to be lifted with two hands at 51 pounds. Any load lifted above this weight increases the risk of lower back injury. As such, Movers.com sets out ten key items that should be left to professional movers to avoid potential injury.
For more details, please visit https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/10-things-you-should-not-move-yourself.html
When planning a DIY move, homeowners should assess their household inventory for any large, heavy items that could lead to injury if moved independently. Movers.com advises owners of heavy, expensive pianos to enlist the help of a professional moving service, particularly where pianos with ivory keys are being moved across states. “There are federal regulations against moving ivory between states,” explains the guide. “Therefore, the moving company will need to remove any ivory keys on your piano if it does not meet the antique requirement.”
The guide warns readers about the risk of damaging expensive items, such as pool tables or fish tanks, when completing a DIY move. Without the knowledge and skills possessed by professional movers, homeowners could end up scratching walls and floors, as well as damaging the item itself. Replacing or repairing items damaged in a DIY move is a costly addition to an already expensive process.
Similarly, Movers.com lists exercise equipment and wide-screen televisions as two heavy items that are best left to professional movers. As explained in the guide, moving companies can provide special packaging and custom-made boxes to ensure that valuable, weighty items make it to their destination damage-free.
When assessing their moving inventory, the guide advises homeowners to compare the cost of moving large items to purchasing new ones. “Many people choose to leave their washing machines and dryers behind because it costs more money to move them than to buy new ones,” explains Movers.com. “This is especially true if you have older models that are due for an upgrade anyway.”
In addition to large, heavy items, the guide advises using a professional moving service to transport houseplants and valuable goods, such as original art pieces and aged wine. Those looking for a state-to-state professional moving company can utilize Movers.com's extensive directory of local movers, offering up to seven complimentary moving quotes.
Interested parties can read the full guide by visiting https://www.movers.com/moving-companies/mi-michigan/grand-rapids/cheap-movers.html
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