While it’s certainly possible, moving on your own without professional moving help can get a little tricky. Moving can be especially challenging when it involves specialty items that require extra care and attention. Here are four items that are much harder to move than you think.
1. Pianos
It probably won’t come as any surprise that pianos are one of the most challenging items to move. They are bulky, heavy, and very fragile. A piano’s small, intricate parts can be easily damaged. A piano on the smaller size can weigh up to 400 pounds, while a large one can weigh a whopping 1,200 pounds. Hiring a professional to move your piano is the most effective way to get your piano move and keep it intact. Trying to take on the task yourself could result in damage to your piano, your hallways, or yourself.
2. Aquariums
Moving an aquarium is a cumbersome task. Fish tanks are large and heavy, and many times, the fish don’t survive the move due to the stress and fluctuating conditions. Following a certain protocol will increase the chance of your fish surviving the move. Be sure to move your fish into separate bags or containers to transport them. Try your best to stabilize them as much as possible during the move so as not to cause any additional stress or injury. Here is more information on how to properly move your fish aquarium.
3. Artwork
Due to its valuable nature or sentimental aspect, moving artwork can be especially challenging. If your artwork is framed, wrap it in bubble wrap or paper to secure it. After it’s wrapped, tape cardboard pieces around the frame for extra protection. Next, place it in a box and add packing peanuts to cushion it. If your artwork isn’t framed, heavily wrap it in bubble wrap and place it in a box with a reinforced bottom. Fill the box with packing peanuts to protect it. Make sure to label your artwork and note it as fragile so the movers will take extra care when handling it.
4. Plants
Another item that is harder to move than you might think is a houseplant. Because plants are perishable and are sensitive to extreme temperatures, they are particularly challenging to move. To avoid damaging ceramic pots during the move, transfer your plants to plastic pots a few weeks before the move to let them get settled. Transport your plants in your own vehicle rather than on a moving truck to control the temperature and guarantee they aren’t shifting in a way that could damage them.
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