For those who are unfamiliar with them, casters are the small wheels attached to office chairs and hospital beds. Casters are used in a wide range of applications, including in shipyards and automotive factories, but you might not realize that they also have a lot of uses in your home.

Casters, Wheels and Industrial Handling, a leading source of casters and wheels in Farmingdale, NY, lists some of the more innovative ideas for using these wheeled devices in your home:

• Garbage Cans & Recycle Bins: Do you find lugging your kitchen garbage can outside to be strenuous work? Adding light-duty casters to your can allows you to roll it out with ease. You can also do the same to your recycling bins to you can make them easier to maneuver.

• Dining Chairs & Tables: If you have a limited living space, or if you like eating while watching television in the living room, it might be a good idea to make your chairs and tables more mobile. Add casters to make them easier to move around.

• Couch & TV Stand: Adding casters to living room furniture pieces, such as the couch and TV stand, makes cleaning more convenient. You won’t have to clean around these heavy pieces or struggle to reach the spaces under them because you can simply push them aside. This also makes rearranging the living room a one-person job.

• Office Desk: Do you have a home office? Most office chairs have wheels that allow you to move around without having to stand up, but almost all desks are stationary. Installing casters on your desk would give you the freedom to set it aside at the end of the day to make room for other activities.

These are just a few of the unique ideas on how you can utilize casters in your home. If you want to learn more about these simple but very useful devices, get in touch with Casters, Wheels and Industrial Handling. Call them at (631) 650-0500 or visit their website today.