Hello Bill and All,
The easiest way is to simply place the mediums on top and next spring pull
the empty deep or deeps.
In a couple seasons you will be in mediums.

Cutting down deeps to mediums is common practice but wear eye protection as
nails can become projectiles. I use a table saw and an old blade. NEVER a
new or an expensive blade.

Become a mentor or hire a local youth to help with the lifting is a common
practice.

Waldo McBurney was a friend of mine and was a lifelong beekeeper in Quinter,
Kansas. McBurney died at age 106. I did an article on his life for Bee
Culture.

Waldo solved his lifting problem by taking on a young local youth. As Waldo
aged the youth slowly took over his operation. I took on an autistic youth
many years ago. He is now almost 30 years old. My helper would never be able
to take over the business but he is always available at short notice to
accompany me to the hives. I have a list of other people wanting to work.
The first I call has worked with me for years and worked before me at Bell
Hill Honey Farm.

Both these guys know what to do in a bee yard while I observe.

Even mediums get heavy as you age.

Beekeepers help other beekeepers. You have been keeping bees for many years
Bill and a member of BEE-L. I doubt you would have trouble finding a mentor 
or a
youth to go do the lifting while you check the hives.

bob

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