4 Common Household Items can be hard to Move

04 Jan 4 Common Household Items can be hard to Move

1. Plants

If you think about what your house plant actually is, container full of dirt, it’s no surprise many moving companies refuse to move them. Most moving companies say no to the idea of moving these items based just on that, however, another concerns include state restrictions and regulations while in transport. California’s are known to be exceptionally difficult.

When moving plants it is best to move the contents into a lighter container and transport them in their own car as it will be a more temperature-controlled environment. Harsh temperatures and lack of fresh air can be fatal to plants.

2. Pianos

Pianos are heavy and oddly shaped. Moving them without damaging the instrument can be tricky. If you’re moving a piano, make sure that your movers know what they’re doing. It is a good idea to hire a mover who specializes in pianos. Unless you have experience with moving instruments, a piano owner should not attempt to move the instrument themselves.

3. Gun collections

While they’re not exceptionally heavy or cumbersome, moving a firearm collection can be complicated. Factors such as state lines involved must be strongly considered as most have laws outlining how guns must be stored. It is vital to do your research before loading your antique rifles in your trunk.

4. Your fish (and the aquarium)

Unlike the gun collection, full aquariums are indeed heavy and cumbersome.  Moving a full one can mean disaster for your fish.  The sloshing and the temperature changes mean many won’t survive the journey. Thus it is important to drain the tank and instead put your fish into a smaller container, using water from their tank (make sure to add this water back into the tank when you fill it up again, to preserve the bacteria your fish is used to).