Many people downsize their homes because they need to, but most homeowners can do so at any life stage as their finances and priorities shift.
Downsizing or simply choosing to transition to a more minimalist lifestyle can bring a new level of freedom. But it also means becoming more creative with storage and use of available space.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, storage containers, downsizing, storage, home cleanout, organizing tips
[This article was first published in January 2017 and has been revised and expanded.]
One of the common problem for most homes is storage space. Without junk removal, finding places to keep everything can be a challenge. Especially in the garage.
And with winter coming on, many homeowners and tenants store more items in their garages to protect them from the elements. But that can be even more challenging!
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, storage containers, junk hauling, get rid of junk, junk removal, hoarding, self-storage, garage storage, garage cleanout
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Have you been paying for a self-storage unit month after month for years only to discover that you never get into it? Maybe it's time for some major junk removal.
Of course, it might be easier to simply abandon your unit, stop paying the rent, and hope that it just "goes away." But that isn't really what happens.
Topics: storage containers, junk removal, self-storage, junk removal services, storage facility clean out, storage unit cleanout, self-service junk removal
How do you know if you have a garage storage problem? Open the door and look inside. If you can't see the floor you then you've got a problem.
The fact is that most people in the US cannot park their cars in their garages because they've filled them with everything else. So, how can you improve your garage storage?
Topics: storage containers, organization tips, clear clutter, declutter, storage, garage cleanup, garage storage, garage cleanout, organizing tips
Getting and staying organized at home can be a challenge, but one of the keys to success is with effective storage and organization routines.
Perhaps the biggest problem most of us face when it comes to getting organized is finding the time. The next biggest problem is finding the space for storing all our 'stuff.'
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, storage containers, organization tips, organization, self-storage, storage, garage storage, organizing tips
[This article was first published in January 2021 and has been revised and expanded.]
The New Year represents a day of new beginnings, new starts, and new hopes. For some, it can be a simple as getting free of clutter with some junk removal.
Sure, that's not as glamorous as losing 15 pounds or running a half-marathon, perhaps. But it's certainly doable and it can set the stage for a clutter-free living space in 2021.
Topics: Clutter, storage containers, junk removal, organization tips, clear clutter, organization, declutter, holiday tips, clutter removal
[This article was originally published in November 2020 and has since been revised and expanded.]
Your home needs storage space and, like many other homes, you likely need more space than your house provides. So, like most people you've turned your garage into a self-storage unit.
Now you need to organize all that stuff. But how do you do that properly?Topics: storage containers, organization tips, storage, garage cleanup, garage storage
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
Everyone needs storage and most need more storage space than their house provides. Which is why most people end up using their garage to store their stuff.
But the problem with garage storage isn't a lack of space, but how to best use the space that is there. And that can be a challenge.
Topics: storage containers, junk removal services, storage, garage cleanup, garage storage, garage cleanout
[This article was originally published in December 2017 and has been update and revised.]
If you're like most folks, you already have too much stuff and too little storage space. And, like many others, you'll probably have more stuff after the holidays.
For many people, the garage is simply extra storage space. Unless it isn't any more. If you're like most people with a garage, you probably can't even park your car in it now. So what will you do?
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, storage containers, self-storage, declutter, storage, garage cleanup, garage storage, garage cleanout