Relocation raises quite a few issues that one must handle and one of this is packing and moving heavy items in the home such as furniture. Though it might be preferable to leave behind heavy items such as sofas and beds since transportation costs may be high, there are instances when you want to carry them along and in such situations it would be helpful to know how exactly to pack these things to prevent damage and ensure safe arrival at destination. If you value your stuff you might take extra precautions that normal logistics companies might not take. Just follow these tips and you have a good idea of how to proceed.