Basement clean out. What a mess. And, what a big time job to pull off. Yes, it will take plenty of time and effort. But, if it's done right, will payoff in the long-term. Especially if you're going to finish the space to remake it into usable living area, adding more function and value to the home. So, be sure to plan accordingly and think it over before you rush into it. Then, take a look at some … [Read more...]

Household junk reduction is often problematic for a number of reasons. First and foremost, you need to be serious about your mission. It’s that simple. The reason all that stuff is piled up and continues to grow is because you continually contribute to the problem. You’ve got to think practically and pragmatically. This will be especially difficult when it comes to sentimental items, but it’s … [Read more...]

Commercial junk removal -- what a pain. Closing a business means a lot more than just putting a sign on the door, locking-up, and walking away. No matter what kind of company it is, because the entity has responsibilities. When a business decides to close, it must return any leased items, protect work product, return inventory. And, liquidate any assets. Unfortunately, some businesses don't have … [Read more...]

Wrought iron railings are nostalgic and have a sophisticated look. You'll see these outside museums, public buildings, historical landmarks, and around residential properties. Because of their materials, these are very durable and provide a long life of functionality. However, over time, weather elements take their toll and wrought iron can become rusted, worn, and damaged. In some instances a bit … [Read more...]

The top house hoarding cleanout rehab tips are based on having a blank slate to work with going forward. You’ve taken the time to empty the home of all possessions, some fixtures, and even done total appliance removal. Now, it's time to get into the rehab process. This is the phase where many first-time property investors run into the most problems. The trouble with hoarding is its hidden damage. … [Read more...]

When you purchase a foreclosed home, you do so to get a great deal. It could be used as a rental income property, a primary residence, even a vacation property or second home. Regardless of its purpose, you'll find firsthand there are more than a few challenges with getting it in habitable condition. This can generate a sizeable amount of waste, which makes remodeling debris material removal … [Read more...]

The world of retail can be a volatile one and there’s certainly nothing to stop overhead from increasing year-over-year. Whether business is booming or you’re needing to relocate for more traffic and a less expensive lease, you’ll have to do something with those old retail display cases. Heavy, awkward, and often fragile at the same time, there's no easy way to efficiently move retail display … [Read more...]

You've finally tackled the attic clean out and now, you're ready to jump into a remodel. With all the planning necessary, it's important to take as many contingencies into account so something doesn't sneak-up on you and become an unpleasant surprise. Any experienced contractor will tell you there's far more to a kitchen, bath, or common space upgrade than just purchasing the right materials, … [Read more...]

The attic in your house is full of clutter. It's stuffed with boxes galore and all sorts of knickknacks, furniture, and whatnot, that you couldn't name more than a few items. It's been a long time since you've even peeked into the space and the only time you really venture into that part of the house is for one of two reasons: you're going to "store something for later," or, you're going to … [Read more...]

You decided to get into real estate investing and have found a good deal on a foreclosure property. Now, you're learning firsthand what it's like to deal with distressed real estate and are going to gut and remodel the home. You go through the house, deciding what to keep and what to get rid of, which constitutes the majority of things left behind. When you go into the kitchen, you find all the … [Read more...]