[This article was first published in April 2019 and has been updated and revised.]
Everyone likes to spend time in their backyard, especially in late summer and early fall. And here are simple things you can do to improve your backyard.
In many parts of the country, late summer or early fall are a great time to take on outdoor DIY projects. And the beauty of these ideas are that they are low-cost and easy to do.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, DIY projects, lawn debris, home renovation, home improvement, backyard, outdoor entertaining, backyard entertaining
[This article first appeared here in March 2019. It has been revised and expanded.]
Most people tend to think of old furniture, appliances or piles of clothes and toys when they think of junk hauling. But not their yards.
But the truth is that many times people can accumulate large volumes of debris and waste in the process of either cleaning their outdoor property, or as a result of some landscaping work. No matter how and why the "yard junk" is generated, it still has to be gotten rid of.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, junk removal, household waste, home improvement, yard waste, yard waste disposal, residential trash removal
Depending on where you live in the United States, winter was likely not very kind. But now it's time for spring cleaning and sprucing up your outdoors.
Home improvement often begins in the yards and, after cleaning up and taking care of the yard waste removal, a few strategic landscaping upgrades can quickly transform your outdoor spaces.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, Spring Cleaning, landscaping debris, home improvement, yard waste disposal, outdoor cleaning
[This article was first published in November 2020 and has been revised and expanded.]
Walking in a winter wonderland may be nostalgic or even romantic, but a cold house or frozen water pipes can ruin the mood. Winterizing your home can prevent that.
As a homeowner living in an environment with harsh winters, one of the tasks you probably dread the most is getting your home ready for winter weather. While those living in the more temperate areas of the country such as California, the Southeast, and in the Southwestern states may not have to deal with as much snow and ice, hard winters can still wreak havoc.
Topics: winterizing, home improvement, preparing for winter, weatherproofing, home winterizing
Composting is an eco-friendly approach for reusing and reducing organic waste. Many people avoid composting because they are intimidated by the process.
But understanding composting will help you reduce the amount of junk you produce and dump in overflowing landfills.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, home improvement, composting, organic waste, food waste, compost
[This post was originally published in January 2022. It have been revised and expanded.]
With the holiday season just around the corner, many renters and homeowners might find this to be a good time for simple home improvement projects.
While these types of projects can vary in size and cost, there are some small home improvement steps everyone can take to add value and style to their homes.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, home remodeling, construction debris removal, landscaping, DIY projects, home renovation, home improvement, hardscaping, curb appeal
When we speak of landscaping most of us think of shrubs, trees, and plants. But hardscape structures can be a significant part of a residential landscape.
And deciding what to add and what to build can be as enjoyable as the feeling of looking out at what you've accomplished later when it's all done. But how do you get it done?
Topics: landscaping, home improvement, yard waste disposal, backyard, hardscaping, curb appeal
[This article originally appeared here in November 2016. It has since been expanded and revised.]
As a new homeowner, or even if you’ve owned a house for many years, a home improvement project can always be exciting. What's not so fun is debris removal.
No matter whether you’re just redoing the backyard, adding another room, or remodeling the entire kitchen, you’re always going to end up with a lot of debris.
Topics: home remodeling, construction debris removal, construction waste removal, home renovation, home improvement, household waste removal
Every homeowner wants their house to look nice, be inviting, and draw compliments from guests and folks passing by. A curb appeal upgrade can do that.
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but a home's "face" can say volumes about the condition of the interior and add huge resale value, as well.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, construction debris removal, landscaping, home improvement, yard waste disposal, hardscaping, curb appeal
Sustainable building is on the rise in new home construction and commercial architecture. But your existing home can be made more sustainable, too.
From insulation to flooring to solar and wind power generators, eco-friendly home improvement projects are great ways to make your home more green and sustainable.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, home remodeling, Sustainability, home renovation, home improvement, eco-friendly