by bojan | Jul 20, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
So you’ve decided to finally get rid all that unwanted stuff and call a junk removal service. Good for you! Whether you’re cleaning up your yard, basement, garage or some other part of your house – or even if you are helping a friend or family member with their clean-up, having a junk removal checklist can help make the process a whole lot easier. The following are a few of the items to put on your junk removal checklist: What services do you want from your junk removal company. There are all kinds of companies out there that will take away your unwanted stuff, but they vary widely in the kinds of services that they actually provide. 1-888-I-AM-JUNK is a full service company that will do all the clean-up and sorting for you. We also make sure that anything that can be recycled or donated stays out of the landfills. Know what can be taken and what can’t be. Companies like 1-888-I-AM-JUNK can take many types of items and rubbish away ranging from old toys and tools to furniture, appliances and construction debris. But there are still certain items that we can’t take. These include anything that is classified as toxic waste including chemicals, old paint cans and batteries. Know what you want to be taken. The last thing you want to be doing when the junk removal service arrives is still making decisions about what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of. Have a really good idea ahead of time what is staying and what is going. Labelling stuff ahead of time is... 
by bojan | Jul 20, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
Do you feel stressed when you look at that messy basement or cluttered garage? It’s not your imagination. Numerous studies have shown that an abundance of clutter really does impact us negatively emotionally. But the good news is that no junk can also mean no stress. Why junk is stressful Our physical surroundings have a greater impact on us mentally and emotionally than most of us realize. Here are a few of the effects that an office full of scattered papers or a yard full of construction debris can have: Sensory overload causes our brains to process stimuli that aren’t really important. Junk distracts us from what we should be focussing on. While we should be enjoying our homes, and families or getting some work done, that stack of papers in the home office, or pile of outgrown toys in the basement competes for our attention. Clutter keeps us from truly relaxing and enjoying our surroundings. Imagine how much nicer it would be to sit down on your deck and enjoy a beverage if you didn’t have all that scrap in the backyard. It sends a signal to our brain that our work is not complete (and maybe never will be). It can be the source of embarrassment and we may avoid having others visit our homes. You may even feel guilty that you are not taking better care of your home. It can frustrate us because it is easier to lose important items like keys, glasses, documents etc. in a cluttered home. This of course slows your productivity which can also cause feelings of guilt and diminished confidence.... 
by bojan | Jul 20, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
When someone has accumulated a lot of possessions they may be called a hoarder by their friends. But true hoarding disorder is a serious psychological problem that goes far beyond having collections or holding on to a lot of stuff. Knowing the right time to call a junk removal company can be difficult and complex. Symptoms of hoarding People who hoard commonly collect items that other people might consider useless garbage such as newspapers, old magazines, plastic bags etc. They may also have an overabundance of clothing, household supplies etc. Compulsive hoarding may also be accompanied by other disorders such as OCD, ADHD or depression. It can seriously affect one’s quality of living not only by creating a junky looking home but also by causing potentially dangerous and unsanitary conditions. It can lead to social isolation, marital and family problems as well as financial difficulties. People who hoard may justify their behaviour by claiming items will increase in value, or has sentimentality attached to it. They may just say they will need a given item someday. Different from collectors who usually feel a sense of pride in their collections, hoarders are often embarrassed or ashamed of their clutter. When to call the junk removal company If you are a landlord who has recently discovered you last tenant was a hoarder, the decision to call a junk removal services company like 1-888-I-AM-JUNK is an easy one. But what if you are trying to help a friend or family member who is still living in their home and does not have an active power of attorney? In these cases, a person... 
by bojan | Jul 20, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
Have you ever thought about hiring a junk removal company but didn’t because you were too concerned that the items you had for them to haul away were too heavy, too awkward or too large. Maybe you held on to your items because you knew they could be recycled or reused and didn’t want them to end up in a landfill. This article will answer the simple but common question, “what can a junk removal company take?” Residential Junk – Whether it’s old and broken toys, electronics or sports equipment that has seen better days, we are able to clean out the clutter that’s been taking up space in your basement, garage and other areas of your home. Commercial junk – Businesses commonly have their own unique types of junk. Skids and pallets, broken display racks, construction debris and equipment that no longer works are all examples of what we can haul away for you. Garbage – Sometimes “junk” isn’t even nice enough to be called junk. It’s garbage pure and simple. Perhaps it’s trash that an old tenant or even a previous homeowner left behind. Whatever it is, you probably don’t want to handle it yourself. But even if your junk is a little on the gross side, we can take it off your hands for you. Appliances – Old appliances can take up much needed space in your home. But they are big and heavy to move. Instead of renting a truck and trying to do the back breaking work yourself, one of our junk removal teams can quickly dispose of old stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators and other... 
by bojan | Jul 20, 2015 | Junk Removal Faq
Spring is a time for new beginnings. Perhaps that’s why people of various cultures from around the world take this change in seasons as an opportunity to say out with the old and in with the new. In other words, it’s time for spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can take many forms. It could mean something as simple as scrubbing the toilets and vacuuming the carpets – or it could mean something a little more thorough like decluttering your home and yard by getting rid of things you no longer want or need. If your work seems to be falling more inside this second category, then you might want to consider calling a junk removal company such as 1-888-I-AM-JUNK. The following are just a few of the ways in which we help people with their spring cleaning: Residential clutter There are all sorts of reasons why people accumulate clutter. Perhaps you’ve been storing items and furnishings for an elderly family member who has now passed on or moved into a retirement home. Perhaps the kids are grown and have left their childhood belongings behind. Or perhaps, a member of your own family simply can’t resist a bargain and has accumulated far too much over the years. Whatever the reason, there is no need to let it take up space in your garage, basement or attic. 1-888-I-AM-JUNK can sort through and haul away all those unwanted items. Construction debris Have you recently completed some renovations on your home? Maybe now you’ve finally got the kitchen of your dreams or have finally converted your basement into the ideal spot for you and...