Sometimes . . . decluttering/organizing requires furniture-moving.
Sometimes . . . the motivation to move furniture hits when big, strong (handsome and hairy) men aren’t available to help.
Everytime . . . motivation related to decluttering/organizing must not be stifled. It’s just too elusive.
When I need to move furniture, I place glossy gift-bags under the feet of the furniture to be moved. Occasionally, a certain bag won’t work for some reason, but I always have plenty.
The slipperiness of the bags helps the furniture slide across the floor more easily. I’m sure that the real furniture-sliding-thingamabobs work better, but I’m pretty sure I had some at one point, but could never find them when I needed them.
Want decluttering ideas/examples? I’ve got tons of ’em.
Can’t even count the amount of times I’ve used random items around the house to move furniture!
I’ve used small rugs, although now I’ve donated all my small rugs… Thanks for the tip.
Scraps of thick fabric (think wool, felt) might work as well. Or old blankets. ^^
I’ve used cardboard & pieces of cereal boxes before. 🙂 Too bad we couldn’t get Cabana Boys to hang out & be at our beck & call to move furniture… dang… To only be rich & famous *sigh*
great tip! I’ve used paper plates in a pinch, works really well on carpet; some wood floors—not so much
wash cloths, dish towels, old socks,. they all move things across smooth surfaced floors.
Old washcloths or towels are my moving aids of choice! Does this mean the gameroom is changing? Could we get four pictures next time? Please? One from each corner looking into its opposite? I’d love to get a better sense of your space.
Off-topic but I thought you might like it: http://lifehacker.com/5886556/cover-refrigerator-shelves-in-plastic-wrap-for-easy-cleaning
I have some of the furniture things & know where there are!! wow! one of the few things I can say that of, however…..
I’ve used old laminated place mats. works great on any flooring.
You are an upcycle genius!
Thank you for this tip!!
Great idea!
Furniture Sliders have been designed to work with all kind of flooring and hence you can use them with confidence just in case you were wondering if they were suitable for your flooring type.
I have hardwood floors and pot holders work great!! Lol
I have hardwood also, I use kitchen washcloths, or hand towels.
My version of this is baking sheets! Of course they have to be washed afterwards, but since this situation doesn’t arise often, it’s ok with me. Since they’re rigid, they work well on carpet as well as hard flooring.
This worked!!!! Thank you for this tip. We were in a pinch moving a heavy solid wood dresser and hutch combo that we could barely lift to slide gift bags underneath. Once those bags were in place, the furniture slid great over carpet and hardwood flooring. Thank you so much!
I love this idea! Moving furniture can be such a hassle, and these DIY sliders look like a game changer. Can’t wait to try them out and make reorganizing my space so much easier. Thanks for sharing these tips, Dana!
Loved this idea! DIY furniture sliders are such a game changer for moving heavy pieces without damaging the floors. Can’t wait to try this out for my upcoming room rearrangement. Thanks for the tip, Dana!