There has been a recent string of popular shows, books and news articles on the effect that organization can have on someone's life.

These segments and books focus on ways that people can organize their lives and homes to make themselves happier. There is alot of advice on 'de-cluttering' - from things you need to toss in the trash to ways to more effectively utilize available space. Some of this advice gets down to extreme details, like implementing color schemes and mirrors to make rooms look larger, or using tiny shelf drawers to stash tools and items. Our policy is pretty simple - if you don't need it, it's probably junk. If it's junk, it can only complicate your life, and you should do your best to get rid of it.

Although it would seem simple to know exactly what's junk and what isn't, it can often be harder than you would think to make this distinction. After living in a house for decades, everything can start to blend together. An old chest sitting in the corner isn't junk - it simply has 'always been there.' That ripped-up couch 'adds character' to your basement, and that wobbly coffee table reminds you of the old days. Although sentimental value can be applied to many items in our lives, many times our minds are simply activating a defense mechanism. This defense mechanism is fighting against any change in our lives.

Change is always a difficult process. Think about your children going away to college. This is a hard change to stomach. After spending 18 years taking care of your little boy or girl, they now will be moving away and starting a new independent chapter in their life. Although one part of your head wants them to stay at home, you know the best path for them is to head off to college.

Changes in your home can be just as difficult. People like to keep things the way they are - moving items around or throwing things out can be difficult and scary. However, in the end, this type of change is also for the better. Getting rid of old pieces of furniture, electronics, yard items, bikes in the garage, or whatever else will end up freeing up tons of space in your house. That defense mechanism will probably fire, saying "I should keep that old bike, afterall, John might come home and use it during the summers." In reality, the bike doesn't even work anymore and fixing it up would cost more than buying a new one. Toss that old bike and think about moving forward.

Junk King can be your mechanism towards change. Our professional junk haulers can pick up your old items and efficiently take them off your hands. We are eco-friendly, so you can be sure they'll end up in the right place. After your items are hauled away and you see some empty space in your house, you might feel like you lost something. This will only last a moment though. Before you know it you'll realize how much better your home looks without that old junk and the world of possibility that lies before you.