Moving is never easy. It’s a stressful process at best and requires a lot of time, energy and prior planning. Taking all of your worldly possessions, putting them in a truck and moving across town or across the country, isn’t a task for the faint of heart. Especially when transporting these top five toughest items to move with.
Pianos
Pianos are heavy on top and light on the bottom (where the delicate legs are located). Professional movers take particular care to ensure that the piano’s balance is maintained throughout the moving process. The surface of a piano and the legs need to be properly wrapped so that scratches and dents are avoided and the lid of the piano needs to be locked or secured to protect the ivory keys. The piano also needs to be secured properly on the moving truck using heavy-duty straps.
Framed art
Use picture boxes that will fit framed paintings and photos of any size. Plenty of packing paper and bubble wrap sheets can create layers of cushion inside the box. For any pictures that have glass tape a huge X along the glass surface to keep glass shards in place in case of an accident.
Appliances
They’re big, they’re bulky, and they are heavy and they’re usually not something you move easily. Even with smaller appliances like microwave ovens, air fryers, and mixers, they’ve usually got a bunch of small pieces and can be particularly breakable. Using large appliance dollys, lots of bubble wrap and extra preparation your appliances can and will make the journey with you to your new home.
Electronics
Most electronic devices are both expensive and fragile. If possible, pack them in their original boxes. If you no longer have the boxes, use plenty of static-free bubble wrap to bundle them together. Transport your smaller hi-tech equipment – laptops, tablets, smartphones, digital cameras, etc. on your own if possible. Larger electronic devices, such as flat-screen TVs and desktop computers, may need to be moved by your moving company. Professional movers will ensure that they are protected and transported properly. Take pictures of the cable setups so that you can re-connect everything easily at the new home.
Antique Furniture
Use as many moving blankets as you can to protect the entire surface of antique furniture pieces, especially any legs or arms that stick out from the frame. Placing sheets of bubble wrap around table legs or other exposed pieces is also a good idea. Professional movers will have everything needed-furniture dolly, sliders, etc. move your furniture safely.
The best way to assure your valuables arrive safely is to hire moving professionals like Mike the Mover. Give us a call at 519-822-0298 or get a free online quote here.