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Moving the piano; you know that you can’t do this job on your own. So, you find piano movers to take care of relocating the device that you treasure. Just because you are hiring out the work, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have to help.

There are some key facts that you must be able to provide them to make the move smooth, keep your cost down, and reduce the risk of damage. Here’s the information they are going to want before they can even pack up their truck and show up on your doorstep:

What kind of device is it?

The type of the device used for moving the keyboard as well as the amount of man-power is determined by its type. It also tells them which type of protective gear they need to use ensure the safety of the workers and the instrument. If it is an antique one, let them know this too. They may need to take extra precautions.

How Big Is It?

There are two basic types of the instrument, an upright and a grand. These two come in a variety of sizes which leads to this question. Because of the variety, you’ll need to measure the upright along the width and height and measure a grand across the longest portion. From this, they will get to know the approximate weight and the size of the moving equipment.

Where is the piece being moved to?

You should be able to supply clear and detailed directions to the new location. Some piano movers charge by mileage. So, make it the shortest route possible. Have someone at the new location, ready to receive the piece of equipment and instruct them exactly where to place it.

Are there any hazards along the way?

Stairs-not necessarily a hazard for professional piano movers, but be prepared to tell them how many stairs are there on the path. This will help them decide how many movers to have on hand and what tools they will need.

Also, pre-measure the entryways along the moving route to ensure that the piece of equipment will fit properly. Make them aware of any tight fits or alternate entryways or exits. They need to know beforehand whether they need to get a crane and hoist the instrument out of a window instead of taking it out the door.

Having this information ready when you choose your piano movers will make the entire process much smoother. It is really very little work for you to do to ensure that your valuable investment is moved safely.

Farrah Fawcett, the blond-maned actress of “Charlie’s Angels” fame has died of colon cancer at age 62. During her career, she graced the cover of numerous magazines and became one of the most famous faces in the world.

A photogenic icon, with a dazzling blue-eyed smile, Farrah Fawcett embodied many of the role shifts that women were going through during the 1970s and 1980s. She sported a wild mane of sculpted curls that flipped back and millions of women followed suit, getting rid of their more conservative bobs. As one of three “Charlie’s Angels,” she was able to karate chop a bad guy without messing her makeup or breaking a nail. This, in a time when ordinary women were pushing for empowerment in their own lives.

She was nominated numerous times for the Emmy and Golden Globe awards. Best known for playing bubbly Jill Monroe in the 1970s TV hit series “Charlie’s Angels,” her character (along with two other angels) led secret lives as super-sleuths. When her “Angels poster” sold twelve million copies she became the last of the classic pin-up girls, a sweetheart sex symbol.

She was a pioneer in how a pretty face could resuscitate a failing career. She took a role whereby she looked awful, really bad. “The Burning Bed” was based on a true story about a severely abused woman who killed her husband by burning him while he slept. This stark role showed she had real acting ability and garnered her a nomination for the Emmy. It made a real social statement and catapulted her toward her stage and screen role in “Extremities,” in which she played a rape victim who turns the tables on her attacker, terrorizing him.

Farrah Fawcett’s career marked a good many milestones. She pursued a career in acting after a photo when she was a student at The University of Texas at Austin won her a spot as “One Of The Ten Most Beautiful Coeds.” In 1974, she guest appeared four times in “The Six Million Dollar Man” and married the TV show’s star, Lee Majors, almost ten years her senior. In 1976, she debuted as Jill in “Charlie’s Angels, but left after one season. She had the lead in the 1989 ABC miniseries, “Small Sacrifices,” for which she received her second Emmy nomination. In 1991, she starred opposite her long time love, Ryan O’Neil in the short-lived CBS sitcom “Good Sports.” Their tumultuous and enduring relationship produced one son, Redmond O’Neil who struggles with a drug problem.

Farrah Fawcett was a free spirit, rather than a feminist. She appeared in Playboy twice. The second time was in 1997 when she turned 50. That could be seen as something of a post feminist statement. In 2002 she had a recurring role in the CBS series “The Guardian,” which earned her an Emmy nomination for her Guest starring role.

She will appear in “A Wing and a Prayer,” the story of Farrah Fawcett’s fight for life which will air in 2009.