How to protect your carpets and floors when moving

Moving can be very stressful and there are lot of things you need to keep in mind when transporting large items in your home. Believe it or not, floor protection is not given much thought and often overlooked. Moving furniture, home appliances, and boxes by dragging can cause damage in the form of tears, scratches, and dents to flooring. Damaged floors can cost you hundreds in repairs and reduce the resale amount of the home. Therefore, certain steps need to be taken to protect the carpets and floors when moving. Considering using the following items: Cardboard Cardboard is easy to get your hands on and is proven protective measure for your floors during a move. Put large sheets of thick cardboard in heavy traffic areas. Just use your moving boxes that aren’t in good enough shape to use for packing. Plywood Hardwood, tiles, and linoleum are very durable but still prone to dents and scratches. When moving heavy furniture, plywood sheets can be laid on these types of floors, ...

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