Moving Heavy Objects Easily

Moving heavy objects can be awkward and frustrating, but these simple ideas should make the job a lot easier. Always remember when you lift, bend at your knees, not your waist. It makes lifting easier, and you have a lot less risk of injury. For a long flat item, like a tabletop, tie the ends of a long rope together and loop it over the corners, then lift. The rope will do a lot of the work and you can use one hand to carry and the other to steady and guide. If the item is sharp, like a pane of glass, slit a garden hose lengthwise and slip it over the ends of the glass. Then you have a cushion for your hands. You can also try some pipe insulation. For a heavy piece with legs that could snap off, spread an old blanket or throw rug on the floor and tip the item on its side. Then, just pull the rug along the floor. You'll have more control, and you'll protect the legs. To move a large area rug, roll it up and loop a couple of belts around it near the middle. Not only will the belts hold the rug together, but they provide easy handles for lifting! Heavy, yes. Awkward, not anymore.