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Posted By generate on October 22, 2010

What to do with your furniture during a move is always a tough question. You want to protect your furniture, but you also don’t want to waste truck space that can be filled with boxes. There’s a balance in there; you just need to know how to load the truck in a way that’s both safe and efficient.

Begin by loading heavy furniture; the sofa makes a good candidate for the first piece. Set it in the truck, parallel to the far wall, and facing in. This will create a natural void that can be filled with storage boxes. Since the sofa is designed to handle a fair amount of weight, the first layer of cardboard storage boxes can be books or dishes. Second and third layers of lighter items go on top. The next pieces should be large living area chairs, chests, and china cabinets. Place these flush against the far wall and one of the sides. A box or two on top of the chairs is good, followed by end tables that are placed upside down. Feel free to stack boxes on your chests.

Take the legs off your dining table and make it the next piece to go. Lay it on edge, standing flush against the other side wall of the truck. Stack heavy storage boxes around it to keep it upright and stationary. Obviously, make sure the table is wrapped in a blanket. Headboards can be wedged in between rows of boxes to keep them put as well.

At this point you’re ready to load the rest of your boxes and odds and ends. Always be sure to put the heaviest boxes on the floor, with lighter ones on top. Also be sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible across the truck floor.

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