The simplest relocation can be stressful, but moving tricky items like pianos, pool tables, fridges and artworks can make it even more nerve-wracking.<\/strong><\/p>\n Experts from www.movinghouse.com.au, <\/span>a<\/span> Sydney-based packing and unpacking service and Melbourne City Movers, say the key to shifting awkward items in a DIY move is preparation and knowing when to call in the professionals.<\/p>\n Lee Hamlin from Moving House Services shares her advice, saying moving especially difficult objects sometimes requires a specialist.<\/p>\n \u201cFor pianos, some movers are quite capable of doing the move themselves,\u201d Hamlin says. But if in doubt, find a professional, she adds.<\/p>\n \u201cLarge wardrobes are usually dealt with efficiently by most movers, making sure doors and drawers are secured prior to moving.\u201d<\/p>\n Sometimes you need to call in the professionals to move tricky items. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThere are companies that move pets, but fish are usually not something they can move, as they usually don\u2019t survive the travel process. The best option is to give them to friends, keep the fish tank and start again at the new property,\u201d Hamlin says.<\/p>\n Hamlin recommends moving large pot plants using a trolley and straps. They usually go into the moving truck last, she says.<\/p>\n Most artworks can be wrapped in blankets and moved, but for expensive works, Hamlin recommends hiring a specialist.<\/p>\n Gill Preet, from Melbourne City Movers, says \u201cproper planning and patience\u201d are vital when shifting hard-to-move items. He recommends clearing doorways and driveways first, so there\u2019s no trip hazards along the way. Also plan the path to be taken, he says.<\/p>\n Planning and patience are vital when moving difficult household items. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Moving a pool table, which can weigh more than 350kgs, requires three people, at least a four-tonne truck, with a hydraulic lift, as well as a piano trolley and lots of care, Preet says. Restraining straps and protection sheets also need to be on hand.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>First, dismantle the pillars, Preet says, then load the slate onto the trolley, on the long side.<\/p>\n \u201cMove the trolley over the hydraulic lift and place the slate in a way it can be easily loaded onto the truck. Once it is lifted, roll it inside and remove it from the trolley, wrap it with blankets and strap it to the truck walls to stop it from getting damaged during the move,\u201d he says. Load the wrapped legs into the truck.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019re thinking this will be too much a job for you, you are probably right. There is risk of getting hurt and injuring others with heavy parts like slate. The best advice will be to hire a professional,\u201d Preet says.<\/p>\n Preet says while moving a fridge seems easy enough, there are risks to consider. He says proper planning, the right tools and an extra set of hands are essential.<\/p>\n First, read the manual. \u201cAll major leading brands have proper moving instructions printed in their manuals and they should be followed to avoid warranty void,\u201d Preet says.<\/p>\n After emptying, defrosting and cleaning the fridge, remove all moveable shelves and boxes and use strong tape to secure them inside the fridge. \u201cA good tape is recommended, as cheap packing tape can cause permanent stains in the fridge interiors.<\/p>\n \u201cClose the fridge door and secure it with a rope, so it can\u2019t open in transit. Get a two-wheel trolley and load the fridge from the back, so any potential scratches are not visible after re-installation. Don\u2019t tilt the fridge too much, as this can cause cooling gas to destabilise and result in\u00a0irreparable\u00a0damage to the fridge.\u201d<\/p>\n Large pot plants should be stored near the rear of the moving truck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Preet says the best idea is to \u201cget rid of hazardous chemicals\u201d, using a professional chemical waste removal company, before moving.<\/p>\n \u201cMake sure barbecue gas cylinders are empty before they\u2019re loaded on the truck for the move. Also make sure you use up all the petrol or diesel in the containers well before the move date, as it\u2019s a hazard to carry them in transit.\u201d<\/p>\n Also ensure all fuel is drained from lawn movers and other tools.<\/p>\n
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