February 2021 Market Update!
Check out the local market update for February 2021!
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January 2021 Market Update!
5 Ways to Protect the Floors and Carpets When Youâre Moving
Whether youâre moving into a new place or out of an old one, you have to be mindful of damaging the floors and carpeting. Here are five ways to do just that!
If youâre like us, the whole process of packing your things and moving from Point A to Point B feels more like a hassle than the beginnings of a new life. This is especially true if youâre moving out of a rental and you need to make sure you get your security deposit back. If the floors are damaged, you can kiss that money bye-bye.
Regardless if youâre moving in, moving out, or cleaning house due to COVID, itâs going to be a stressful time. However, here are just a few ways you can reduce that stress when moving simply by protecting the floors.
1. Light boxes are easy to carry
You know how they say, âWork smarter, not harder?â Well, that can definitely be said when youâre moving boxes! Instead of trying to cram as much as you can into each box (less boxes = less to carry), try not to fill the boxes so they weigh over 20 pounds. Sure, you may have to carry more boxes, but you are less likely to lose your grip along the trip. Not only would the contents be broken, but the floor could be damaged too!
2. Wrap up and stay safe
As you pack, you need to keep safety in mind so thatâs why you pack the boxes lighter than you might be inclined to do. However, you should also pay attention to how youâre carrying things like tables and chairs. Youâll want to be careful moving anything with legs because the legs could scratch the floor and the walls – which doubles the damage! To prevent this from happening, wrap the legs with towels, old shirts or rags and secure them with duct tape. With these coverings, you can breathe a little easier while moving that bulky table through a narrow doorway.
3. Furniture sliders are your best friends
For the heavier items you need to move, like dressers, bookshelves, desks and the like, you and your buddies donât have to eat your wheaties and pray no one loses their grip as theyâre carrying them in or out of the house. Furniture sliders make it incredibly easy to move large furniture pieces without throwing your back out. All you have to do is lift the furniture high enough to slide the furniture slider underneath. Then, viola! The furniture can glide easily on the floor without marring the hardwood!
4. Use dollies or carts with rubber wheels
Although we mentioned that you should pack your boxes lightly, that doesnât mean you have to make more trips than necessary. You can get a dolly or a cart with rubber wheels, load it up with items and take it to your vehicle. The rubber wheels wonât damage the floor and itâll save you from unnecessary trips. If you have carpeting, just be mindful of dirt and mud because itâll stain the carpet, which could also hurt your chances of getting your deposit back.
5. Cardboard, blankets and towels to the rescue
The last bit of floor-saving advice we have is to use floor coverings! It could be cardboard, old blankets, towels, or even rugs. By laying these items down on the floor and securing them with duct tape, you donât have to worry about tracking mud or dirt throughout the house. You donât have to worry too much if something drops on the floor and scuffs up the finish. You donât even have to worry about the floors becoming stained because you didnât realize something was leaking when you were moving.
Moving houses doesnât have to be stressful, but we know itâs inevitable. With so much to be mindful of, at least these tips will let you focus on other details than worrying about scuffing the floor!
November 2020 Market Update!
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