Junk King Blog

There are times in life when people find themselves having to deal with the estate of a loved one. This is usually a hard time for these folks and taking care of those belongings can be a stressful chore.

There are usually one of four unfortunate events in life that serve to support the property, or estate, liquidation business. Typically, there is a decision to downsize due to a major lifestyle change, a divorce, perhaps crippling debt, or the death of a parent or other family member. And it is one of these events that often require estate cleanout services.

Everyone finds themselves needing to get rid of junk once in a while. And most everyone makes the efforts to properly recycle. But not everyone realizes that the two actions can be the same thing!

We are a nation of recyclers. At least we’re working hard at becoming one, anyway. Unfortunately, the U.S. currently recycles less than 22 percent of its recyclable waste according to a recent study by Yale University and the EPA.

Winter is only a few months away and there is a lot of construction still taking place. But the colder weather makes construction debris removal a challenge. What can you do?

Do you avoid your basement because of the piles of junk? Is your spare bedroom a maze of boxes and plastic bins? Can you really get a car in your garage? Good news: You can reclaim those rooms and get organized!

Basements, attics, garages, spare rooms and coat closets – they all have something in common. Much like the garage, these spaces often end up getting filled with junk. In fact,junk accumulation is a real problem for many people and getting uncluttered is a goal that is rarely achieved.

With summer fully upon us, many homeowners find they either need new lawn maintenance equipment, or still have old items lying around. So, what should you do with the old stuff?

If you still have an old lawn mower, trimmer or other unused landscaping tools taking up space in your shed or garage, it's time to consider their fate. However, when it comes to broken or obsolete lawn mowers and other landscaping tools, you may find that getting rid of them can be difficult.

Every home has a need for storage and most homes in America need more storage space than their house provides. As a result, most people end up using their garage to store their stuff. And that can be a challenge.

The problem with garage storage isn't always a lack of space, but how to best use the space that is there. It doesn’t matter if you only have a small, one car garage or an expansive three car structure. It seems that we are quite adept at filling up any space available and still have stuff left over.

Summer is a season for getting outside and enjoying the outdoors. It’s a time for fun activities and family outings. But it can also be a time of unexpected injuries, unfortunate encounters with the elements, and spoiled adventures.

Playing it safe for the summer is the key to enjoying the season to the fullest. And that means knowing in advance what to do, what to watch for, and what to avoid. While you can’t prevent every accident, illness, unpleasant event, or every insect bite, you can certainly take steps to minimize them.

Many times, when homeowners move they find that there are items they’ve decided not to keep or take with them. So, the question then is what to do with those otherwise valuable items?

Everyone wants to get a bigger and better flat screen TV these days. And there are even some who still have old-style televisions and want to switch to a flat screen TV for the first time. But what about their old TVs?

Americans love their televisions and the sales of new units increases every year. However, this also means a large number of old TVs that have to be disposed of every year, as well. While there are still millions of old-style CRT type televisions hanging around, we now have millions of flat screen appliances that must be gotten rid of, too. It also means that buying a large electronic appliance like a computer or a television takes disposal to a new level.

As a homeowner you want your property and outdoor area to be attractive and unique. But the fact is that many outdoor improvements can be costly. The good news is that there are low-cost ways to beautify your landscape.

We live in a DIY world. This is apparent from the glut of DIY programs on TV and on the Internet. People like to do what they can themselves because of the pride of accomplishment - and the cost savings! The great thing about your yard and outdoor area is that there is so much you can do yourself to add to it.