[This article was originally published in June 2018 and has been updated and revised.]
The days of the traditional wood deck built with sixteen penny nails and swinging hammers haven't disappeared completely. But the options for building materials has grown tremendously and offer exciting possibilities.
It used to be that an affordable deck might be built with treated wood of some type. For those with a bigger budget, a redwood deck was often considered the way to go. However, once the movement towards an "outdoor living" lifestyle began to become more popular, deck designs evolved - as did the need for more versatile, longer-lasting decking materials.
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construction waste removal,
landscaping,
DIY projects,
home renovation,
residential contractor,
old deck removal,
old lumber disposal
[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.
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Residential Junk Removal,
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
landscaping,
DIY projects,
home renovation,
home improvement,
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.
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home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
construction waste removal,
home renovation,
home improvement,
household waste removal
[This article was previously published in November 2016. It has been updated and revised.]
With the real estate market still going strong, adding upgrades can increase the value of a home. But how do you know which remodeling projects to invest in?
Fortunately, there are plenty of industry experts who track the trends and the statistics and they update the rest of us each year on what's hot and what's not in home improvement.
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Residential Junk Removal,
junk hauling,
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
house cleanouts,
home renovation
{This post was originally published in June, 2017, and has been revised and updated.]
With the housing market still hot in most parts of the country, it is still a good time to consider selling. But investing in upgrades may be necessary.
But that also means making the right upgrades to maximize your home's resale value. The trick is in knowing what is currently desired by home buyers and what upgrades bring the highest ROI.
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Residential Junk Removal,
get rid of old appliances,
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
appliance recycling,
home renovation
Sometimes you need your junk removed quickly and as soon as possible. But there are times you need a few days to get your junk together as you finish a project.
Having the time and the space to gather up junk and debris as it is generated and a place to put it all can be a huge benefit for many cleanup projects.
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dumpster rental,
storm cleanup,
home remodeling,
landscaping debris,
roll off dumpster,
rented dumpster,
home renovation,
garage cleanup,
rental dumpster
Every years thousands of US homeowners prepare to sell their home. And one of the things many do is to upgrade one or more rooms beforehand.
But home improvement to increase resale value is a tricky thing. What was hot a few years ago is no longer, and the trends come and go. So, it pays to know just what will net the most ROI for 2022.
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Topics:
Residential Junk Removal,
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
construction waste removal,
home renovation,
residential trash removal
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.
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Green Junk Removal,
home remodeling,
Sustainability,
home renovation,
home improvement,
eco-friendly
When home buyers consider a new house, one of the things they look for is an updated and stylish kitchen. Which is why it's a major upgrade among sellers.
And renovating your old kitchen can be exciting, challenging, and result in a great deal of work. In addition, kitchen renovations often mean appliance and fixture upgrades. And that means debris.
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home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
construction waste removal,
home renovation,
home improvement,
old appliances disposal
There are a few major upgrades that can bring significant increase in your home's resale value and a bathroom remodel is one of them.
Of course, along with some huge ROI, home remodels and renovations also result in large piles of junk and construction debris removal tasks. So, what do you do with that?
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Topics:
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
construction waste removal,
DIY projects,
home renovation,
construction junk removal