Moving Tips & Guides | Superior Moving & Storage Blog

How Many Movers Do You Actually Need for Your Move?

Wondering how many movers to book for your home? This guide breaks down crew size by apartment and house size, plus the stairs, heavy items, and timelines that change the number.

How to Carry Heavy Furniture Through Tight Hallways and Stairwells Without Damage

Narrow hallways and tight stairwell turns cause most moving-day furniture damage. Here's how to measure, carry, and know when to call for help instead of forcing it.

How to Move a Gun Safe by Yourself (And When to Call for Help)

A practical, safety-first guide to moving a gun safe without professional help, covering equipment, technique, stairs, and the clear signs it's time to call in a crew instead.

How to Protect Hardwood Floors and Walls When Movers Are Carrying Furniture

A practical guide to protecting hardwood floors, walls, stairways, and doorframes from the dings and scratches that happen when heavy furniture moves through tight spaces on moving day.

How to Move a Fish Tank Without Killing Your Fish or Cracking the Glass

Moving a fish tank involves three separate challenges: protecting the glass, preserving the water's bacterial balance, and keeping fish alive and calm during transport. Here's how to handle all three without losing your aquarium's ecosystem or your fish.

How to Move a Treadmill to Another House Without Hurting Your Back or the Machine

Treadmills are heavy, top-weighted, and awkward through doorways. This step-by-step guide covers how to prep, lift, load, and reassemble a treadmill so it survives the move to your new house intact.

How to Transport a Pool Table: Disassembly, Moving, and Reassembly Basics

Moving a pool table means more than clearing a doorway: the slate, felt, and frame each need their own handling plan. Here's how to disassemble, transport, and reassemble a pool table without cracking the slate or tearing the felt.

How to Move an Office Desk Without Damaging It or Your Doorways

A step-by-step guide to disassembling, protecting, and safely carrying an office desk through tight doorways and stairwells, plus when it's worth calling in professional movers instead.

How to Move Storage Unit Contents Into Your New Home Without a Second Move

A practical guide to moving storage unit contents into your new home in one coordinated trip, covering timing, pickup-day prep, combined-move costs, and when to hire movers versus DIY.

How to Move a Home Gym Without Wrecking Your Equipment or Your Floors

Home gyms combine heavy iron, motorized cardio machines, and awkward frames, which makes moving them different from a standard room. Here's how to disassemble, pack, and transport your equipment without damaging it or your home.

How to Move a Wine or Liquor Collection Without Losing a Bottle

Moving a wine or liquor collection takes more than bubble wrap: it takes temperature control, the right box setup, and knowing when a collection is big enough to call in professional movers.

How to Move Antique and Heirloom Furniture Without Damaging Its Value

Antique and heirloom furniture needs different handling than everyday pieces. Here's how to protect finishes, stabilize old joints, and decide when professional movers are worth it.