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Casters are a marvelous tool for bestowing mobility on common household objects. They are perfect for active spaces and add practicality to any interior design. If you live in a smallish apartment, they can help you constantly transform the space. If you live in a larger house, they can make certain furniture pieces transferable. They are also great for reducing the strain of common household chores. The best thing about casters is that they are cheap to purchase and are easy to install.

Installation

Casters are easy to attach to furniture, but in order to enjoy quality usage the right ones need to be used. Casters come in all shapes, sizes, and weight classes. The first step is to determine the size of the caster that is needed. Weight-bearing furniture can pose a problem if you do not check the weight limit on the casters. This information is usually provided on the packaging. Colson furniture casters for instance, provide complete specs for their product both on the package and online. Colson furniture casters are also specifically designed with furniture in mind. This leads to the second step. Ensuring that you are using the right type of caster.

Lockable casters are a great choice for furniture as they allow for security when used. Nothing ruins the effect of a mobile dining table than the mobility continuing during the actual meal. Furniture casters, like Colson, are specifically designed with furniture in mind. They swivel for omni-directional use, and they also have locking capability. Once you have chosen the right casters for the job the rest is straight-forward.

Casters have four holes in their top panel. Simply turn the furniture piece upside down, and drill four screws through the holes. Four casters need to be used, and they need to be placed on the four opposing sides of the furniture piece. Each caster should be equidistant from its neighbors to ensure even weight distribution. Once done turn the furniture piece right side up and enjoy.

Usage

Casters can be used for a wide variety of purposes. They can be attached to a small table to create a mobile workspace. This space can be used for games, food prep in the kitchen, or additional dining space. They can be placed on laundry baskets to provide wheeled transport. This makes chores easier. They can be placed on stationary objects simply to provide cleaning access.

Putting casters on the heavy furniture in a living room can make decorating for holidays easy. All you have to do is unlock it and move it out of the way so the Christmas Tree can go up. They can be placed on electric fireplaces to grant portable heat to any cool space. Side tables are great choices for casters. This makes them portable carriers for drinks. Placeholders for games and books. It also allows them to be cleared for space whenever throwing a party. Casters also serve purposes for outdoor use as well.

If trimming trees, cleaning gutters, or participating in roof work are common chores casters can be used on ladders. This can be dangerous so make sure they are attached firmly and have the right weight distribution. However, despite the danger they do make a chore like washing out gutters easy. They can also be attached to grills, doghouses, and even playground equipment for ease of access when cleaning.

Courtney P.

I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!

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