Junk King Blog

If you've been paying to keep your excess belongings in a self-storage unit month after month for years, you just might need some junk removal done.

Sometimes it might seem easier to just to just forget what's in there, abandon the storage unit, and stop paying the rent. However, this is certainly not the best - nor legal - option. Unfortunately, when that does happen, and storage facility managers discover that items have been left behind by old tenants, the task of getting everything removed and hauled away usually falls on them.

Topics: clear clutter, self-storage, downsizing, declutter, junk haulling, storage

Every homeowner and business owner finds that they need to improve their storage organization. But that can be a challenging project without proper planning.

[This post has been updated and enlarged from an original post published in May 2016. ]

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, storage containers, organization tips, clear clutter, Business Junk Removal, self-storage, declutter

Summer is coming to an end, school is starting, and the onset of fall is a great time to declutter and get organized while the weather is good and the days are still long.

We live in a culture that celebrates shopping and buying, and getting "stuff" is almost a hobby with many people. Consequently, is it any wonder why junk accumulation is a chronic problem for many Americans? It's as if there is a law of nature at work: "Stay in one place long enough and junk will multiply accordingly."

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Clutter, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter

One of the great things about living in the U.S. is that we have an abundance of material goods. The downside to that is the all-too-common clutter and disorganization it creates.

[This is an updated version of a post published in late 2016. Some topics need regular revisiting!]

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling, organization tips, clear clutter, self-storage, declutter

Sometimes we find ourselves having to get rid of things instead of buying them. In fact, Americans are notorious for accumulating clutter that has to eventually be either stored or somehow disposed of. 

One of the realities of life is the accumulation of things. Whether it's simply an growing amount of clothes, shoes, and other personal belongings, or larger household items like furniture or sports equipment. Almost everyone finds themselves having to deal with excess junk at some point.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Clutter, junk removal, clear clutter, house cleanouts, declutter

It's a fact of life that older folks often have to move or downsize once the kids are gone. But relocating or getting rid of junk when you're older isn't that easy. 

Life brings with it many changes over the years. As Americans, one of the most common changes is having to move or relocate. For a growing number of Americans, however, it is also involves downsizing.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, get rid of junk, junk removal, clear clutter, downsizing

The United States has historically been one of the most charitable and generous nations in the world. It is an integral part of our culture to donate to worthy causes. Now it's easier than ever before.

Granted, we are also bombarded with fundraisers, online funding drives, small children in front of our favorite grocery store with cookies. You name it, the list is almost endless. Giving, donating, and fundraising are built into the fabric of our society. But giving and donating is not a thing to be taken lightly, either.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, clear clutter, house cleanouts, downsizing, donations, charities

So you started your spring cleaning project only to find that you need to organize all your stuff. What do you do with all the things you don't want to get rid of or need to keep?

[This is an updated version of a post published in May 2016. Some things never get old, including the need for storage.]

Topics: Clutter, storage containers, organization tips, Spring Cleaning, clear clutter, self-storage

Everyone needs to declutter their lives once in a while and get rid of junk. But if you really want to downsize your lifestyle, you need a plan.

 

There is a movement in the United States towards shedding material things and reducing one’s “footprint” on a number of levels. For some this can mean simply getting rid of excess belongings. For others, it can mean more than just an effort to declutter your life.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, get rid of old appliances, junk removal, clear clutter, house cleanouts, downsizing

Most people are familiar with estate sales, but not too many see them as a personal option for junk removal. But they can work well for large-scale downsizing.

In today's economy, liquidating a deceased family member’s estate is becoming an increasingly common task. Because a large segment of the population in the U.S. is aging, the estate sale business is expanding. And because of the increasing life spans of Americans, the parents of baby boomers are often only passing away just as their children are beginning to retire.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk removal, Old Furniture Pick Up, clear clutter, estate clean out, downsizing