[This article was first published October 2016 and has been revised and expanded.]
Winter is here and for homeowners it's also time to get your house ready for the cold weather, snow, and rain. And this includes winter junk removal.
No one likes to work outdoors in winter, but preparing now is better than suffering later.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, home remodeling, Old Appliances, winterizing, preparing for winter, home winterizing
[This article first appeared here in December 2018 and has been revised and expanded.]
Getting your house and your property ready for the winter weather is one of the more challenging tasks for many homeowner.
This is especially true in many parts of the country since it means getting for some brutal weather that brings heavy snow and long freezes.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, winterizing, junk haulling, home cleanout, household waste, preparing for winter, home winterizing
[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
[This article first appeared here in February 2020 and has been revised and updated.]
Surviving the cold weather no longer requires dangerous and difficult tasks like hunting mammoths, bundling up in furs, or trekking through snow to get firewood.
And while warm clothes and ready access to firewood can still be helpful, the best way to deal with cold weather starts with some self-care.
Topics: winterizing, preparing for winter, weatherproofing, home winterizing, safety tips, helpful tips
When the ravages of winter storms result in excess debris, yard waste, and ruined belongings that need to be disposed of, you need bulk junk removal.
And it can be difficult to take care of that chore when the weather is cold or wet. So, what are your options?
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, storm cleanup, preparing for winter, bulk trash removal, flood damage, bulk junk removal
Winter is literally upon us and the weather in many parts of the country is keeping folks indoors. What a great time to invest in a home improvement project!
However, despite the increased value and enjoyment it can bring to your home, cleaning up and removing all the debris can be hard in winter. But you have options.
Topics: home remodeling, construction debris removal, DIY projects, home renovation, preparing for winter
A winter wonderland may be fine for walking in, but no one likes to clean up debris and haul junk in the midst of winter weather. So, what can you do?
In many situations, you really can't leave junk, trash, and debris laying in your yards all through the winter. And if it's in your garage or your house, you need it out of your way.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling, junk removal, junk removal services, preparing for winter
The first day of fall has come and, even though it may still feel like summer, the time for fall home prep is here. Along with yard waste and junk removal.
For some folks, depending on where they live, it may already be time for winterizing, as well. For most of us, however, it's largely time to 'pick up' after the summer months
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, junk removal, winterizing, preparing for winter, fall home preparation
Even if you live where stay-at-home orders have been lifted, COVID-19 is still here and so is the winter weather. So, staying indoors is still warranted.
Unfortunately.
Topics: COVID-19, health and safety, sanitation practices, coronavirus, preparing for winter, helpful tips
[This post was originally published in December 2016 and has been updated and revised.]
We often think of spring or summer for pruning our landscape plants. But a wide variety of plants in your yard can be pruned in winter.
And the more you prune, trim, and spruce up, the more organic debris you'll collect. So, you need to consider how to best dispose of the yard waste you'll pile up, as well.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, junk hauling, winterizing, preparing for winter