How to Disassemble Furniture When Preparing for a Move

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Boxes
Plastic Storage Bags
Packing Peanuts
Small Envelopes
Combination Wrench Sets
Crescent Wrenches
Hammers
Screwdriver Sets
Hammers
Boxes

Step 1

Gather items that you will need for disassembling furniture, such as screwdrivers, hammers, and small envelopes or plastic storage bags for storing screws and nuts.
Step 2

Survey your furniture, such as bookcases, tables, bed frames, and dressers or bureaus with attached mirrors; look for pieces that can be disassembled for your move.
Step 3

Remove screws and nuts from furniture pieces.
Step 4

For furniture with numerous parts, number the separate pieces and corresponding parts in an unobtrusive spot on the main part of the furniture body with a felt-tip marker; make and keep a simple diagram of the assembly, if necessary, for reference during reassembly.
Step 5

Place loose hardware in a small envelope or bag; keep the sealed envelope or bag with the furniture item by securely taping it into place or storing it in a furniture drawer.
Step 6

Consider removing large pillows from pillow-backed sofas and packing them separately to prevent soiling during your move.

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