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Sacramento Moving Tips–Protecting Your Furniture When Moving

April 11, 2011 By

Sacramento Moving Tips–Protecting Your Furniture When Moving

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If you have recently bought a home for sale in Sacramento  and are ready for the big move, here are some Sacramento moving tips you can use to protect your furniture. There are so many things happening when you buy a home, from the home search, inspections, disclosures to closing, that preparing for the big move sometimes gets overlooked. While it might not have mattered as much when you were young and your stuff was pretty cheap, as you acquire nicer belongings it is important to use moving pads or blankets to keep your furniture safe when you are moving, regardless of the distance.  The long drive across country is not too risky, rather the moving in and out of the home and truck where most damage is done.


Moving blankets are usually padded and used to protect furniture, floors and carpets from scratches and knocks during the moving process. Make sure you add these blankets to your list of requirements when planning a move. So a simple suggestion in anticipation of the big day… Each piece of furniture should be tightly and completely wrapped with the blankets. Secure the blankets using moving bands to ensure they do not unwrap before loading the furniture into the truck.

You can rent blankets from moving company's or at UHaul for roughly $10 per dozen blankets. Or if you are the organized sort that can keep track and make use of these blankets, purchasing your own moving blankets is another option. If you use rental blankets and damage them (albeit hard to do) you’ll have to get them replaced and will lose your rental deposit. Plus, you still would have had to pay the cost of renting them. If you're organized, you can easily re-use these blankets after the move for other purposes and these blankets can be purchased from most department stores in Sacramento.
 
So, if you are consider buying your own blankets, here are some Sacramento moving tips for re-using these moving blankets in your new home.

During those dreary cold winter months, protect your houseplants using these blankets.  Wrap the moving blanket around a potted plant to protect it from freezing.
 
Use the blankets as padding in your garage or storage cabinets to protect furniture and other things.

These blankets can provide comfortable bedding for pets. You can always machine wash these blankets to keep them clean. 

Use moving blankets as a cheap way to sound proof your Sacramento home. If you play loud music or instruments, these blankets can provide an easy solution for keeping the sound in. 

Child proof your home using these blankets to protect toddlers from sharp furniture corners that can cause serious injuries in case of an accident. 

You can protect your furniture and floors with these blankets when you are repairing and re-painting your home. 

These padded blankets can come in handy when you are going camping. They can be used as sleeping blankets or for cushioning your tent for extra comfort.

After you find a home from one of our home search websites, you can use these Sacramento moving tips to keep your furniture protected during your big move and invest in moving blankets. Not only will they come in handy during the move, you can also use them around your home for many years.
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