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Moving Furniture by Furniture Works

When a man reaches a certain age, there are at least three sounds that can fill his heart with dread: the roar of cougar during a pleasant walk through the woods, the snap of a rubber glove before a prostate exam and his wife saying, Honey, let's move the furniture."

There's a saying in the furniture business...three moves is the same as a fire. Unfortunately, moving furniture is inevitable. You'll find few surprises here, but you may see a few tips that may make it easier on the furniture...and on you.

First, decide if you need to move the furniture at all. www.seemydesign.com will let you create floor plans to see virtual rooms with a variety of home furnishings. http://www.plan3d.com/pages/interiorDesignhome.aspx?rd=1 has something similar at a small subscription fee. There's a variety of software packages you can install on your home computer, some as low as $10. Remember Colorforms, those sticky but moveable pieces of vinyl? It's a bit pricey but several companies make them for home design. One example is the EZ-Design from http://www.ezdecorator.com/ at $225 or there's a product called The Board at about the same price.

As a low cost option, I've cut out a piece of cardboard or butcher paper the size of the chair or sofa and laid it on the floor where I was considering moving it. How is to walk around? What else does it need? Is it scaled right for the rest of the room?

But, ultimately, the time must come to cinch one's belt and do the move. First, lighten the load. Remove drawers from dressers. Take the books off the shelves. Even taking the cushions off a sofa will help. Going through a doorway? Measure first to be sure it fits. Clear your path so you're not tripping over something on the way to your destination. You can protect the edges of case goods like dressers with a wrap of a moving pad or an old blanket. Tape it on with some masking tape to help hold it in place.

Second, never pick up what you don't have to. Slide it if you can, don't lift it. If the legs are fairly short, like a sofa, you may be able to slide it where you want it. Never slide a piece with long legs, like a dining table, because the force can easily snap a leg or loosen the bolts that attach it. Sometimes you can walk" the piece, lifting one end and alternating each leg at the far end off the floor, going inches at a time.

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To make sliding easier, you can buy nylon sliders that go under the legs. Low cost alternatives include stick-on felt pads, pieces of upside-down carpeting, or even socks or old plastic milk jugs. Use a cart whenever you can. A carpeted dolly is an inexpensive investment (about $15) if it'll save your back.

But after you've prolonged the inevitable; be sure to prepare yourself first. The back braces that look like the top half of a pair of lederhosen are another inexpensive investment or wear a weight lifting belt to help give you support.

I'm sure you've heard the advice to lift with your legs not your back. Squat directly in front of the furniture, pull it in tight towards you and use your legs, not your back. If you must turn while carrying furniture, then turn your whole body with your legs, don't swivel yourself at the waist.

Good luck...and the phone book has lots of listings for chiropractors and massage therapists.

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SpongeBob SquarePants Colorforms Play Set $6.98 SpongeBob has come to Colorforms! Now kids can make up their own stories featuring their favorite underwater funnyman. Reusable Colorforms stick-ons featuring SpongeBob and all of his pals let your little one direct the action! Since 1951, Colorforms has made basic, wholesome tools for the imagination that engage children and satisfy their thirst for creative expression. No reading required. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

Colorforms Barnyard Magnetic Adventure Set $9.98 Perfect for play on the go, this Colorforms Barnyard Magnetic Adventure Set is great for use with it's magnetic carrying case, on the road, on refrigerators, filing cabinets...almost any metal surface!Contents Include: 2 scene boards and 2 sheets of Magnetic Adventures play pieces. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

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Colorforms Michael Jackson Dress-Up Set $9.65 This re-issue of the original 1984 Michael Jackson colorforms dress-up set is sure to be a hit with young fans and devoted collectors alike

Transformers Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set $8.48 Take part in a battle that spans the universe. Flip open the Colorforms 3-D Deluxe Play Set and join forces with Optimus Prime and the Autobots to save Earth from the rising Decepticon forces in this fun-filled adventure set. The play set opens to reveal a large 3-D play scene with 1 large pop-up, four play pieces and Colorforms Stick-Ons that stick like Magic!For ages 3-8.Contents include: 1 Large 3-D Play Scene, 17 Colorforms Stick-Ons, and 4 Stand-up Play Pieces. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

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Michael Jackson Colorforms Dress-Up Set $9.98 Celebrate the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, with this re-issue of the original 1984 Colorforms Dress-Up Set!Colorforms are still the same great fun, safe, creative and imaginative play products you and your parents had fun with growing up, but with formats that appeal to a new generation of kids! Colorforms, the classic toy brand that has inspired young kids to follow their own imaginations for over 58 years, develops important skills in visual creativity and emotional expression. Unlike many newer toy brands on the market, Colorforms encourage kids to learn by using their imagination in an open-ended environment they create themselves.Contents Include: Plastic Play Pieces, Stand-Up Play Figure and Instructions. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child,Teen,Adult

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Colorforms Fun Pocket $5.48 Enter the world of Eric Carle's bestseller The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Perfect for play on the go, this kid-sized kit is packed with creative Colorforms. Best of all, the fun packs neatly into a go-anywhere, tot-sized tote. Comes with two play boards, a Fun Pockets reusable pouch and 31 Colorforms pieces. Boards measure 7x 8.5. For ages 3-8. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

Moshi Monsters Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set $8.98 Flip open the Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set to enter the world of the Moshi Monsters and Moshlings, and embark on new exciting adventures. The play set opens to reveal a large 3-D play scene with pop-ups, four play pieces and Colorforms Stick-Ons that Stick like magic! Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

Go, Diego, Go! Colorforms Play Set $6.98 Children will have hours of fun playing with animals and characters from Nickelodeon's action-packed hit spin off featuring Dora The Explorer's cousin, Diego Marquez. Repositionable Colorforms Stick-Ons enable kids to make up their own action-packed adventures-over and over again! Includes 29 Colorforms pieces that stick like magic! Ages 3-8. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child,Teen,Adult

Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Colorforms Fun Pocket $6.98 This play set features characters and scenes from Nickelodeon's popular Ni Hao, Kai-Lan television show! Perfect for play on the go, this kid-sized kit is packed with Colorforms Stick-Ons play pieces for kids to tell all kinds of imaginative stories. Best of all, the fun packs neatly into a go-anywhere, tot-sized tote. Comes with two play boards, a reusable Fun Pockets pouch and 31 Colorforms play pieces. Boards measure 7x 8.5. For ages 3-8. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

Colorforms - Fancy Nancy Big Easy Game $17.98 No one knows fancy like Nancy. Join Fancy Nancy in this fun-filled fancy game where players spin a spinner and collect Colorforms pieces that Stick like Magic! from some of Nancy's favorite places :her room, the Ice Cream Parlor, the King's Crown and the Butterfly Pavilion. A super-sized game board will delight your child and reinforces important learning skills such as color matching, critical thinking and decision-making. Game includes 25 x 35 Big Easy Floor Mat, 45 Colorforms pieces; 4 Character Cards and 1 Collection Card. For 2 to 4 Players. Ages 3 & Up. Gender: Female Age: Child

Ni Hao Kai Lan Colorforms 3D Deluxe Playset $6.99 Flip open the Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set to enter the world of Ni Hao and Kai-lan and embark on new exciting adventures. The play set opens to reveal a large 3D play scene with a pop-up, five stand-up play pieces and Colorforms Stick-Ons that Stick like Magic! For 1 or more players, ages 3 - 8.Contents: 1 3D play set, 32 Colorforms Stick-Ons, 5 stand-up play pieces. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

Colorforms Dress-Up Game $11.98 Spin the spinner, pick a piece, and dress up your character! Choose pretty pants, stunning shoes, or a handsome hat. There are no wrong choices, and there are countless different ways that you and your child can dress up. The first player to completely dress a character wins the game. For 2-4 players. Type: Board Games Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

Colorforms - Animals Animals Color Bingo Game $7.99 Kids act things out in this fun-filled game based on animals and bright colors from popular children's author, Eric Carle's Animals, Animals book. The first to complete a straight Bingo line and collect all the Colorforms animal markers wins! Kids get wild while improving their language skills, visual acuity and gross motor skills. For 2 to 4 players. Ages 3 and up. Gender: Unisex Age: Child

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set $5.99 Flip open the Colorforms 3-D Deluxe Play Set to enter the world of the Very Hungry Caterpillar and embark on new exciting adventures. The play set opens to reveal a large 3-D play scene with pop-ups, four play pieces and Colorforms Stick-Ons the Stick like magic! Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar on an exhilarating journey and when you are done just close the top flap. The box holds everything in place until you are ready for a new adventure. Set contains 1 Large 3-D Play Scene, 32 Colorforms Stick-Ons, and 4 Stand-up Play Pieces. For ages 3-8. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

Colorforms Sponge Bob Squarepants 3D Deluxe Play set $8.98 Flip open the Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set to enter the world of Sponge Bob and embark on new exciting adventures. The play set opens to reveal a large 3D play scene with pop-ups, four play pieces and Colorforms Stick-Ons that Stick like Magic! So join Fancy Nancy on an exciting imaginative journey and when you're done, just close the top flap; the box holds everything in place until you are ready for your next adventure!Ages 3 - 8 years.Contents: 1 3D play scene, 40 Colorforms Stick-Ons and 4 stand up play pieces. Gender: Unisex Age: Child

The Pigeon's Bus Adventure Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set $8.98 What do you think this persistent pigeon will do next? Join the Pigeon and his pals in making the Pigeon's dreams come true or not in this fun-filled adventure set.Flip open the Colorforms 3-D Deluxe Play Set and create your own pigeon story. The play set opens to reveal a large 3-D play scene with 1 large pop-up, four play pieces and Colorforms Stick-Ons that Stick like Magic! Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child,Teen,Adult

Yo Gabba Gabba Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set $8.98 Flip open the Colorforms 3D Deluxe Play Set to enter the world of Yo Gabba Gabba! and embark on new exciting adventures. The play set opens to reveal a large 3D play scene with pop-ups, four play pieces and Colorforms Stick-Ons that Stick like Magic! So the Yo Gabba Gabba crew on an exciting imaginative journey and when you're done, just close the top flap; the box holds everything in place until you are ready for your next adventure!Ages 3 - 8 years.Contents: 1 3D play scene, 32 Colorforms Stick-Ons and 5 stand up play pieces. Type: Sets Gender: Unisex Age: Toddler,Child

University Games UG-72503 Miss Weather Colorforms Dress Up $19.65 Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring . Dress up Miss Weather!Wear your mittens, its cold outside! Miss Weather Colorforms Play Set combines classic themes with learning and creative play. Approx. 12 in. x 12 in. Bigger pieces for little fingers.

University Games UG-70233 Eric Carle Colorforms Basic Shapes $12.13 This classic Colorforms Play Set has been updated to reflect the art of beloved children's illustrator, Eric Carle. The set includes a play board which becomes the backdrop for endless designs a child can create. This set includes 76 Colorforms® Stick-Ons™ that Stick like Magic!™ in assorted shapes and sizes. The possibilities are endless!

University Games UG-70701 Colorforms Brush With Genius $22.44 Brush with Genius is a classic artist's tool with a twist. It allows kids of all ages to develop stories like never before, as they "magically" create their sound by forming a circuit between still-wet artwork, and the Brush with Genius Paint and Play Activity Toy. Now you can paint a piano and then "play" it! It is completely safe and so much fun! NOTE: 2 AAA Batteries Required (Not Included).

University Games Colorforms Miss Weather Dress Up Set $10.4 Summer, fall, winter, spring...dress up miss weather. This color forms play set combines classic themes with learning and creative play. Type: Board Games Gender: Unisex Age: Child Pattern: Patterned

Colorform: Original Colorform Set $22.99 This 60th Anniversary Colorforms Set is a reproduction of the product that started it all in 1951. The set includes 350 brightly colored Colorforms pieces in an elegant, spiral-bound book. An intriguing design booklet with colorful and inspiring illustrations is also included. Arrange Colorforms' simple versatile shapes, in endless, fascinating combinations...from making a single figure to creating a whole series of design elements. Colorforms easily attaché to any glossy surface, or to one another, by applying slight pressure across the surface of each piece.Contents Include: Spiral-bound activity book, 350 brightly-colored Colorforms pieces and play board. Gender: Unisex Age: Child

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