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Moving your furniture. I would like to answer all questions dealing with the proper techniques of how to move ANY type of furniture, including difficult doorways and stairways. Also, all questions dealing with the proper packing of breakables including antiques. All general questions concerning the moving and storage industry will be answered. I cannot recommend a particular mover in a person`s neighborhood but i can explain how to obtain a company in good standing with the community. I have been in the moving and storage industry for almost four decades! I am located in Massachusetts.

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I have almost four decades of experience in the moving & storage industry. When I was a small boy my father introduced me into the moving business and I have been hooked ever since. At first I started out as a young laborer untill I was old enough to drive a furniture van. As time went on I drove 18-wheelers around the country moving small shipments as well as large corporate relocations. I was taught the old school methods by men that were craftsman in their field. I learned how to pack the most delicate of breakables as well as museum pieces. It was common practice to do estimates and even the actual ratings on interstate jobs. Doing commercial moves were a big part of my moving career over the years. Some of the big names that I delt with were "GE","MICROSOFT","FIDELITY INVESTMENTS" AND "AMERICAN EXPRESS". As the years went by my family retired and sold the business (not my choice). I went on to establish my own moving company which ran for 12 years before I phased out the physical moving itself. Today I have developed a consulting service where I advise future furniture buyers as well as people moving for the first time on what to expect from their upcoming adventure. Furniture buyers are advised on what size furniture will fit through their narrow doorways and tight hallways. By choosing furniture with the right dimensions will narrow down the probability of the furniture being returned back to the store. That is not a scenario people want after waiting 8-12 weeks for their new furniture. I can also help people to understand the proper procedures of a first time move in their lives. I tell them what is to be expected,how they can save money,how to choose a good mover and what is involved with getting the packing done.

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I have a FACEBOOK page for PRE-MOVE STRATEGIES. Please become a fan! I would like to have all people that I have helped to leave their comments on the FACEBOOK page.

Education/Credentials

I have a high school diploma from Swampscott High School............Swampscott, MA. Immediately after high school I entered the family business where I stayed for 20 years before moving on to my own business endeavors.

What do you like about this subject?

After so many years in this field I still enjoy solving problems and helping people with solving their moving problems. I always wanted to write a book and do a video. A service like mine can greatly increase furniture sales while at the same time decrease the return of "undeliverable" furniture. web site: www.pre-movestrategies.com

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I have received so much positive feedback over the years that it has helped me hone my skills and help people more effectively.


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Recent Answers from Harry Lipsky

2012-02-11 Couch into basement apartment:

Hello Holly,    Your chances are quite good! The added give to the cushions will give you the necessary give that is required. It will rub against the door frame so make sure there isn't any sharp objects

2012-02-11 Move sectional up stairway:

Hello Wendy,    Thank you so much for including the website for the sofa. You will need to check with the store but almost every reclining sectional made today have "removable" backs! It is a very common

2012-02-10 Vimtage sofa through narrow doorway:

Hello Nicole,    It all depends on the style of the sofa. It MUST be a standard style sofa where the back is higher than the arms. If it IS a "standard" style sofa, it can be stood on end and "turned"

2012-02-08 Can this sofa fit through my front door?:

Hello Tshun,    Welcome to my site! That's a very nice sofa. However, the 38" sofa height is going to be a problem for a 30" doorway. I see that the frame back of the sofa is much lower than the top of

2012-02-07 Sofa through doorway:

Hi Bill,    The 38" sofa height is much too high for a 27" doorway. Even with the legs removed it would still be too high. For that doorway, the sofa height should be LESS than 32". Is there a wide window

 

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