Grab Old Water Bottles To Make Moving Furniture A Breeze. Here's How

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It's fun to browse the internet for interior design inspiration or spend hours building the perfect home in your favorite cozy simulation game. However, whenever you think about bringing your dream floor plan to life (or simply refreshing your space), you cannot ignore the daunting task of moving heavy furniture across the room. As much as it is tempting to call a friend to help or even hire movers, try this unique solution instead: Gather some plastic water bottles destined for trash collection, and make furniture sliders that won't cost you a dime.

Repurposing your plastic water bottle and using its base can help reduce friction as you slide a table or heavy couch across a carpeted, tiled, or hardwood floor. Something to keep in mind, though, is that this hack only works for moving furniture across a single floor, such as transferring between rooms or rearranging your living room. For moving furniture up a flight of stairs, for instance, it's better and safer to have someone help you lift furniture, or use a climber cart like the Mount It Stair Climbing Dolly.

One size doesn't fit all, and that rule applies to bottle bases and furniture legs too. Depending on how wide the furniture's legs are, you may need smaller or larger water bottles. Plus, their plastic may vary in thickness. For ones made with thinner plastic, you can cut them by squishing the middle part of the bottle, and then cutting it in half with a pair of scissors. For larger bottles or any made with thicker plastic, you can try heating up a box cutter with a lighter to create a makeshift hot knife that can break up the material with ease. Regardless of the bottle type, cut about 2 or 3 inches from the base so there's enough depth to hold each furniture leg.

If you're moving furniture by yourself, it's best to work on one side at a time, lifting the piece carefully as you slide the plastic bottle base onto each leg. Once done, gently drag it across the room into its new location. Since you only need the bottom half of the bottle to make moving furniture a breeze, its upcycling journey doesn't have to end there. There are many uses for the bottle and its cap, and you can easily use the top half to protect young plants in your garden.