Monday, January 30, 2017

Items To Aid With Moving Heavy Furniture



Buying new furniture in Houston can be more of a hassle than necessary if you don’t know how to properly move it. Particularly heavy pieces, like living room furniture, will put a serious strain on you and your helpers without proper devices to balance the weight. Here are some ideas of what to use to smooth along the process.


Moving Furniture By Pushing It

Sliders


One option you have for easily relocating your furniture from room to room is sliders. You can purchase these at hardware stores, such as Lowes or Home Depot, but you can also use frisbees or glossy magazines as alternatives. You simply place the sliders underneath the legs of the furniture, with the smooth edge against the floor, and then push it to where it needs to go. Make sure to push from a lower section to avoid tipping and bring in another person for assistance if you think it’s necessary. The friction will be reduced; thus, the object will slide with more ease.

Moving Blankets


Moving blankets work similarly, just make sure you put the entire blanket under the furniture before you pull it where the piece should go. You can also fold up a bunch of moving blankets to form a kind of ramp to move furniture upstairs. Just place a blanket on each step, in addition to the one under the furniture, and pull the edge to bring the piece upstairs.

Shoulder Dolly


Another option is using a shoulder dolly. This has straps which lift by connecting to your shoulders to remove the weight from your back. This, in turn, makes you use your strong muscle groups and provides more leverage. However, don’t use this for moving on stairs, just flat surfaces. On stairs, the weight shifts nearly entirely to the bottom person.


Moving Furniture With Equipment Using Wheels

Moving Dolly


A moving dolly, a square platform with four wheels, is another option for transporting your furniture. They are simple to use because you just put the furniture on top and then push it in any direction. Keep in mind that they are small and you may require something larger for your job.


Hand Truck

A hand truck, however, is a metal, upright standing piece of equipment with wheels on the bottom, often used for dressers, tables, and bookcases. You wheel the platform underneath the furniture and then push it by the handles. In order to do this, lean the furniture against it and tilt the handle toward you.

We know how stressful moving can be, with all things considered, so don’t make furniture shopping a part of the list you dread. Among the cheap furniture stores Houston has to offer, Bel Furniture sits at the top. We sell everything, from mattresses to dining room tables, so consider us as your one-stop shop if you have a move coming up.

Thursday, January 12, 2017

3 Ways To Get Ready For Spring Cleaning

Spring will be here before we know it. And, for some places like Houston, it’s pretty much already begun. With spring comes all sorts of wonderful things: warmer weather, blooming flowers, an overstuffed closet you’ve been meaning to clean out all winter. Indeed, spring cleaning is well on its way, and we’ve put together a few tips to help you prepare for the chores to come!

Make A List




In general, lists are amazing. They’re great for groceries, errands, and the seemingly endless cleaning tasks that have been weighing over your head this past holiday season. Lists are a perfect way to organize your thoughts and can help make big projects seem manageable. Take some time to walk around your home and jot down all the things that need to be done this spring. When the season finally arrives, you’ll have a great head start on where to begin.

Gather Cleaning Supplies




This may seem like a no-brainer, but there’s nothing worse than realizing you’re all out of all-purpose cleaner after you’ve put on your favorite playlist and pulled up your sleeves to work. Sometimes that perfect sponge or scrubber can make all the difference when it comes to cleaning your home. These supplies can also be difficult to keep track of since they’re usually stored out of sight. Do yourself a favor and stock up!

Organize Your Clothes




Clothes, clothes, everywhere a’ clothes. For one reason or another, people tend to accumulate quite a bit of clothes throughout the year, and the unfavorable articles often get shoved to the back of the closet. Whether it’s a cringe-worthy holiday sweater or a pair of jeans you almost fit in, we assure you, these pieces are just taking up valuable space in your home. Consider going through your closet and setting aside these undesirable garments to be donated to your local Goodwill.


No matter how you go about your spring cleaning, we hope you are able to enjoy your home to the absolute fullest. At Bel Furniture, we love to help families all over Texas do just that by offering quality furniture at the lowest price possible. Whether you’re looking for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, mattresses, or kids furniture, we want to make sure you receive the affordable price you deserve. To start saving today, stop by one of our many locations in Houston and San Antonio!