Hacks related to moving objects, including moving them safely and efficiently.
Hacks related to moving objects, including moving them with safety and efficiency.
Not to be confused with travel.
Questions tagged [moving]
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Reduce the laptop weight falls on shoulder when carring
I don't like to use a back pack instead of the side bag supplied by laptop it self. But when I carry the laptop in a back pack for a long distance, I feel a pain on my shoulders. How do I reduce the pain by doing a hack on placing laptop in the bag?
Kushan Randima
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How can I figure out optimal postal routes?
Is there a way to figure out what optimal postal routes there are in the United States?
For example, I am located near Portsmouth NH, but as far as I can tell, the nearest postal distribution center is in Boston. So, let's say I want to mail a…
Tyler Durden
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How to move heavy (~50kg) bulky (~1m cubed) items a short (1km) distance?
The items in question are in fact sports equipment, for an outdoor sport. Its a niche sport, we had to manufacture the equipment ourselves, so there is no standard way to move it.
The main problem items are the wooden bases for the goals. These are…
Jekowl
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How to open push/pull doors in a wheelchair
My wife is dependent on her wheelchair. If she goes shopping sometimes she comes along a push/pull door. Obviously, it can be quite a hassle to open the doors from your wheelchair AND get through them.
Most of the time there is someone close by, but…
Kevin
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Transport a washing machine over stairs alone
I may soon have to transport a washing machine to my appartment. The problem is that
I live upstairs.
I may not be able to find a friend to help.
So I'm thinking whether it is practical to transport a washing machine up/down stairs alone.…
sleske
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Secure way to transport golf clubs in scooter or motorcycle?
I am looking for ways to transport my golf club set in a scooter. I don't own a car because I live in a continuously traffic city.
I am looking for the best way to transport my golf club set to enjoy this sport
jalazbe
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How to protect goods in a shipping container?
When shipping goods, including computer hardware, books, clothes and tableware, across the globe (crossing the equator) in a container it seems natural that heat, humidity and physical impact would be the main issues. But the details are not so…
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How to back up with a trailer?
I don't actually drive with one often, but when my family goes camping we almost always haul a trailer. (It looks to be a 'utility trailer' that we removed the high back from) When we arrive at the campsite, my dad pulls up, unhitches the trailer,…
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How To Move Antique Chairs Across Country
My aunt in California wants my grandmother's 2 antique wooden chairs, and I want them out of the house! I'm in Maryland, and it seems to be up to me to figure out the cheapest way of getting them to her. They're very heavy, around 30 pounds each.
I…
Nicole
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