Junk King Blog

[This article first appeared here in September 2016 and has been updated and revised for 2023.]

For homeowners, the thought of having to rent a huge dumpster for home junk removal can be intimidating. But there are far better dumpster rental options. 

There are understandable concerns about the size and placement of the rental dumpster, as well as possible damage to the driveway. But now you have alternatives to the massive industrial-type dumpsters most people envision when they think of dumpster rentals.

Topics: dumpster rental, Residential Junk Removal, home remodeling, house cleanouts, MINI Dumpster, JK dumpster bag, flexible dumpster bag

Nobody wants to have unsightly piles of trash and debris in their yard during a major cleanout. But the junk has to go somewhere, right?

The good news is that there's a better way to stage your cleanout debris and other unwanted junk. And a great option is the JK Dumpster Bag®.

Topics: dumpster rental, Residential Junk Removal, house cleanouts, MINI Dumpster, affordable dumpster, rental dumpster, residential trash removal, JK dumpster bag

Tackling a house clean-up or cleanout can be challenging. One tactic is to simply clean your home room-by-room according to a written plan.

Of course, the cleanout phase of your home cleaning project is just the biggest step in the process. Once you've removed everything you no longer want or need, you'll need to get rid of it.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, house cleanouts, home cleanout, property cleanout, household waste removal, recycling household junk

[This article was originally published in December 2016 and has been updated and revised.]

While most everyone needs junk removal at some point, some events are harder than others. And an estate cleanout can be one of those events.

However, there are some aspects of an estate cleanout that do not need to be handled on your your own. In fact, some of the more difficult tasks can be taken care of for you.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling, junk removal, Real Estate Junk Removal, house cleanouts, estate clean out

[This article was first published in August 2021 and has been updated and revised.]

People move or relocate for a variety of reasons. And many times they can't take everything with them, or don't want it all. That's when property cleanouts can help.

The problem is that many people who are in transit either don't have the time or the means to do it all themselves. And that's when a junk removal service can help.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, house cleanouts, property cleanout, moving and relocation, relocating and moving

 

It's one thing to clean out your home and declutter. It's quite another to keep the clutter out and stay organized, however. That takes planning and effort.

The problem for many of us that we don't change our habits and patterns of behavior that lead to clutter and disorganization. 

Topics: storage containers, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, house cleanouts, declutter, clutter removal

Now that fall is here it's going to start getting colder as winter arrives. So, now is the time to winterize your home while the weather is still nice.

Depending on where you live in the U.S., getting your home and property ready for the extremes of winter weather can be an annual challenge for homeowners.

Topics: house cleanouts, winterizing, lawn debris, yard waste disposl, outdoor cleaning

 

[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.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling, home remodeling, construction debris removal, house cleanouts, home renovation

 

Everyone likes to save money. And with inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, and seemingly random shortages, saving on services like junk hauling matters.

And one of the ways you can save on junk hauling fees is to recycle as much of your own junk and house cleanout debris as possible first. But the question might be "What can be recycled?"

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling, house cleanouts, house clean out services, junk removal services, recycling household junk

 

Okay, so cleaning out your whole house and garage may not seem like much of a way to celebrate anything, but you could celebrate completing the cleanout. 

And think of the benefits an uncluttered, organized, and completely clean living space! Especially if you don't have to take of all the junk removal yourself.

Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Spring Cleaning, clear clutter, house cleanouts, declutter, home cleanout, residential trash removal