Moving household furniture safely requires careful preparation and execution. All obstacles should be removed to protect the furniture. Furniture should be lifted at its strongest points. When moving specific pieces like seating, tables, and clocks, there are important guidelines to follow for each. For seating, lift chairs by the seat rails and sofas from under the side frames using legs, not backs. For tables, lift by the apron, not the legs or top, to avoid damage. Padding should be used on legs to prevent chipping during movement.