If moving houses were easy, everyone would constantly change addresses. We would probably never consider moving house as a stressful activity. But since this is real life and objects in real life have mass and shapes, we have to put some effort into it. Still, some objects are much heavier than others. What are the heaviest objects and how do you move them from your current home to your new home?

1. Pianos

The piano is a magnificent instrument that has been used in numerous songs for centuries, but when it comes to moving, it sucks big time. The problem with pianos is that they are oddly shaped. There is almost no area on the entire instrument that is specially designed to be grasped for lifting. After all, pianos were made to be played and not to be carried around like a school bag. Another aspect that will present a challenge is the piano finish. It is extremely vulnerable to scratches.

Regular home pianos, also known as spinet pianos, are the easiest to move. Single cover the piano with a protective blanket and call a friend. Grasp the instrument from both sides, slowly lift it up and move it to the desired location. Larger pianos require muscle mass and a special platform that you will need to rent. The process is basically the same except you use the dolly to push the piano in the desired direction. Grand pianos are an entirely different matter that should be left to the professionals.

2. Aquariums

This does not apply to small aquariums, although they also need proper packaging. This applies to medium to large sized aquariums. Most online sources will advise you to sell the aquarium along with its cute fish. However, they rarely survive the drastic change in temperature. If you still decide to stick with Nemo, or whatever you call your fish, here’s how to do it.

Put your water-loving pets in a storage container. So, drain the aquarium, but keep some of the old water. Your fish need the bacteria that have developed in the tank water. You should keep your aquarium in your car instead of letting the movers load it into the moving truck with the rest of your boxes. After all, an item made entirely of glass is quite easy to break, even when packaged correctly.

3. Seedlings

Plants are difficult to move for two reasons: they need a constant temperature environment to live in, and they need time to adapt to new conditions. That’s why just putting your flowers together with the rest of your boxes is a big no-no.

The first action you need to take is to change the pots. Plastic pots are much lighter to transport than ceramic pots. Put your plants in plastic pots several weeks before your move. This will give your flowers a chance to get used to their new surroundings. As mentioned at the beginning of this point, plants cannot withstand sudden changes in temperature. The back of the moving truck can get quite hot, so unless you live somewhere near the equator, don’t put them there.

4. Television sets

The small TV in your kitchen is easy to transport, but what about the huge flat screen TV in your living room? These electronic devices can be easily damaged and their weight often makes them a delicate item to transport.

If you happen to still have the box the TV came in when you bought it, use that. If not, find enough protective blankets to cover your TV. Use plenty of packing tape to secure blankets. You may need to rent straps to carry the item. Leashes are not mandatory, if you have strong and reliable friends to help you. Either that or call a moving company.

5.Art

Art can be expensive, especially if you bought your pieces at auction. Even if it’s not Mon Lisa, that painting still has sentimental value, doesn’t it?

Paints should never be stored against each other, as the canvas surface could be damaged. Wrap each painting in bubble wrap and place inside a box. Although it is a difficult task, try to find separate boxes for all your paints. Write Fragile in each box. Statues must be covered from the head with bubble wrap. Make several layers just in case, and then carefully place the statue inside a box. The box should be filled with old newspapers so that the item inside doesn’t move around during transportation. Always remember to tell the movers which box contains valuable works of art, so they know how to handle them carefully.

6. Waterbeds

Waterbeds are fun to have, until you have to move them. Then what do you do?

First, unplug the mattress warmer to cool down. After that, drain all the water from the waterbed. This will make the item lighter to move and will save you space on the moving truck. be advised, The waterbed drainage process can take some time, depending on the size of the bed and the method of drainage. You should drain your waterbed at least a week before your move. When the mattress is perfectly dry, disassemble the bed and put all the small parts like nuts and bolts in a small plastic bag. The matters themselves must be folded into thirds.