Moving furniture conjures thoughts of strain, sweat, slivers, of smashed hands and sore muscles. And rightfully so. Packing and loading furniture is a strenuous job. Furniture is heavy, bulky and inflexible.
However, it is also complicated. Most furniture has parts that need to be placed precisely. For example, dresser drawers and the legs of a desk are not interchangeable.
If you’re disassembling your furniture during the packing for your move, make sure to bring the original assembly instructions with you. If you no longer have them, take the time to mark or coordinate which pieces go where. Otherwise, when later assembling furniture, you could find yourself trying to solve $200 puzzles when you should be decorating and enjoying your new home.