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| Sofa through door | 8/29/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I have an old house which has a 32" door once i remove the door itself. Will a sofa with the ...
A: I checked over the sofa link you sent me and everything looks good to go. The specs state that the ...
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| Spiral staircase | 8/27/2008 | CouchMan |
Q: Please help! I have just rented an unfurnished house with a spiral staircase to the bedroom. Could ...
A: What i advise is getting yourself smaller than normal furniture to get up that narrow staircase.I ...
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| taking apart a couch with reassembly | 8/27/2008 | Mikayel |
Q: My question is, there's this absolutely fantastic couch on consignment that because it's so cheap ...
A: I hope I will be able to help :) Well there are more thinks involved than simple majoring. According ...
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| how to store wooden bedroom set in garage? | 8/26/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: we are moving in two days from a house to rent for 10 months and i am storing my 8 piece king size ...
A: The bed sheets and comforters will be fine. Bed sheets do not offer protection against dents or ...
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| how to store wooden bedroom set in garage? | 8/26/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: we are moving in two days from a house to rent for 10 months and i am storing my 8 piece king size ...
A: I will tell you the best way to store in a garage but it will be up to you whether you want to do ...
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| narrow sofas | 8/25/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I have a ridiculously small living room with no flexibility. Looking for a loveseat that is not more ...
A: I am assuming that by "width" you mean the depth measurement. That is indeed a very narrow number ...
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| 31.5" clearance for theater seating couch | 8/25/2008 | CouchMan |
Q: the couch is purchased and is on it's way in 3 weeks. Dimensions are 84"W x 41"D x 43"H. The ...
A: By looking at this picture looks like you got a monster!There is unfortunately no way i can see this ...
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| How to best protect furniture in a move | 8/25/2008 | Anan Katz |
Q: I will be moving from Sacramento to Denver. We have several large sectional couches, nice wooden ...
A: Well protecting your furniture is very easy and there are two ways I can help you with the task at ...
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| Lazy Boy Sleeper Sofa | 8/24/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I would like to remove the sleeper mechanism from a lazy boy sofa to make it easier to move. Is ...
A: I don't personally like to remove the sleep sofa frame.......at any time. They can be dangerous and ...
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| Will my couch fit my doorway question | 8/23/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: Harry, I'm looking at several couches of varying dimensions. I have a 31.5" main doorway that I ...
A: I took a look at the link you sent me. I am not going to say that it is impossible but it could be ...
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| fitting a sofa through a door way | 8/22/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I am currently looking at a modular corner sofa to fit into my apartment. The dimensions of one ...
A: That was pretty good the way you included it in the follow-up. The piece that has the arms lower ...
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| will queen mattress and boxspring fit in 10ft truck | 8/21/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I was told by the truck rental company that a queen bed set will not fit into a 10ft truck. This ...
A: There is no reason at all that a queen bed can't fit in a 10' truck.I am assuming it is a box truck. ...
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| Storing Furniture in a garage | 8/21/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I am moving temporarily into my daughter's home and storing my oak entertainment center, kitchen set ...
A: The first thing you need to know is if the garage is moisture free. Any kind of moisture along with ...
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| fitting a sofa through a door way | 8/21/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I am currently looking at a modular corner sofa to fit into my apartment. The dimensions of one ...
A: I converted everything to inches to see what is going on with the measurements. The height ...
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| Moving a grandfather clock | 8/21/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I need to transport a 25 year old Howard Miller grandfather clock a distance of about 200 miles. I ...
A: Many people have asked me this same question. First let me say that I am neither a clock maker or a ...
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| moving heavy tv upstairs | 8/20/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: What would be the best way to move a heavy large TV from downstairs to upstairs
A: The best way is to have several people to help carry it. Other than that the only device that you ...
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| Small move Canada to Texas | 8/20/2008 | Anan Katz |
Q: Would like to know lowest cost and easiest method to move 2 stuffed (club) chairs from a small town ...
A: Well there is no cheap way to move the chairs, cause moving companies have a minimum charge ...
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| The sofa will not fit | 8/20/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: What kind of company would I look for to lift a sofa onto a balcony for an apartment? I have a ...
A: Most local movers can provide a hoisting service like the one you are looking for. If you are in a ...
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| Will my couch fit my doorway question | 8/20/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: Harry, I'm looking at several couches of varying dimensions. I have a 31.5" main doorway that I ...
A: I checked the link you sent me on the sofa. It is a real nice sofa but because of its design, it ...
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| Will this couch fit through | 8/19/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I'd like to buy a sofa but am unsure on the maximum dimensions allowed. The doorway leading into the ...
A: It depends on two characteristics of the sofa as to whether it will make it into the room. One is ...
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| Couch Through Door | 8/19/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: We tried to move our couch (90"L x 28"H X 36"D) into the den (doorway 29"W x 80"H). It is not a ...
A: Just about all sofas with a fair amount of length will not go into a side doorway off a hallway. ...
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| Couch fit? | 8/19/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I have some slim doorways in my new apartment. Could you tell me the largest couch dimensions that ...
A: It depends on whether you will have a straight shot for the sofa to make it to and through the ...
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| Maximum dimensions allowed - sofa | 8/19/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I'd like to buy a sofa but am unsure on the maximum dimensions allowed. As I live in an old house ...
A: The wall that is opposite your door is going to stop you from getting a long sofa inside. The sofa ...
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| femoving arm from sofa | 8/19/2008 | CouchMan |
Q: l have a sofa to move that that won't go thtough a small door it has padded rolled arms protruding ...
A: Unfortunately reupholstering an arm to a sofa is much more difficult than a chair.My suggestion to ...
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| Will my couch fit my doorway question | 8/18/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: Harry, I'm looking at several couches of varying dimensions. I have a 31.5" main doorway that I ...
A: The best choice of sofa would be #1. Even this sofa will need some angling to maneuver through the ...
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| dresser drawers | 8/18/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I read your previous answer to a gentleman who had problems opening dresser drawers. I have tried ...
A: It sounds like the drawers are swollen. Has the bureau been sitting in heat and humidity for a long ...
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| Couch through the front door | 8/17/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: We are looking at purchasing a sofa with the following dimensions: 95Wx39DX42H. IS there any way ...
A: I feel this sofa is going to be to tight to go through. It's not impossible but it will take a lot ...
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| A desk that hasn't been moved for 40 years | 8/16/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I'm having a lot of trouble figuring out how to move (or destroy, or carry) a desk that was put into ...
A: You got quite a dilemma there. If the nook was put up afterwards, then it just isn't going to come ...
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| big couch small door | 8/15/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I have a couch that is 92in x 40in x 36in. The couch is a leather 2-seater without removable ...
A: It sounds like you are doing the move yourself. I don't know if the sofa will have a straight shot ...
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| will my couch fit? | 8/15/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I am moving, but my couch seems like it is too big for the door. The couch is 96" Wide 32 3/4" Tall ...
A: If it is a straight path of travel for the sofa with no tight turns, and it is a standard style sofa ...
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| couch moving | 8/14/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: //www.raymourflanigan.com/catalog/details.asp?ID=8154 ANSWER: Hello Laura, That's a very nice ...
A: You should have at least a 31" width on your doorway to make it go through smoothly. It could work ...
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| couch moving | 8/14/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: //www.raymourflanigan.com/catalog/details.asp?ID=8154
A: That's a very nice sofa! I tried to find out if the back cushions are removable but there isn't ...
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| moving furniture | 8/14/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: what is the best procedure for moving a chair, table and computers? I would also like to know how do ...
A: Your question is pretty vague and you didn't say what style of desk, how many computers, how far you ...
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| Getting a couch through a doorway | 8/14/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I rented an old farmhouse with small doorways. I remember when purchasing a sofa and a chair and a ...
A: I would have to say that if the 39" back height cannot be lowered, I would not hold out much hope on ...
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| Sofa being delivered | 8/13/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I recently ordered a sofa to be delivered in a week, but upon coming home to my NYC apartment I ...
A: A sofa with a 40" high back is much to high for a 30" doorway. You would need to lower the back ...
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| Getting a couch through a doorway | 8/13/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I rented an old farmhouse with small doorways. I remember when purchasing a sofa and a chair and a ...
A: The new height of 39" accompanied with the 40" depth is not a good combination for a 30" doorway. ...
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| Fitting yet another couch in an elevator | 8/13/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I have a sectional sofa and am worried i will not be able to get the larger piece (91L*35W*28H) in ...
A: You stated that the 77" measurement was "length". I assume that by length you mean from the door ...
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| Box Springs not fitting! | 8/13/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: i just read a previous reply to a question that i am having problems with too. I also cannot get my ...
A: There is no way to take apart the wood frame itself that I know of. That is why I described ...
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| couch widths | 8/12/2008 | CouchMan |
Q: My downstairs den is accessible by 2 doors, both measure 27 inches in width. When I buy a couch, ...
A: Most standard couches are 90 inches in length and in most cases well over 27 inches wide.I have 2 ...
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| Getting a couch through a doorway | 8/12/2008 | Harry Lipsky |
Q: I rented an old farmhouse with small doorways. I remember when purchasing a sofa and a chair and a ...
A: It is possible to get the sofa through the 29" doorway as well as the 30" if the the sofa's height ...
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