Bin There Dump That: One Man's Trash Blog

It seems there is no end to human ingenuity and entrepreneurialism. We’re not sure who the first person was to decide to have a garage or yard sale, but we suspect it wasn’t long after that the phrase “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” came into being.

If you have the time and energy, garage and yard sales are a great way to make a little money while ridding your home of stuff you no longer want. But then again, there’s some stuff that nobody wants. Sometimes one man’s trash is actually just trash.

And there’s where junk removal and dumpster rental comes in.

 

 

When it comes to throwing away construction clutter or getting rid of big piles of stuff, there’s no better option than to rent a dumpster. Dumpsters are quite efficient, as they can be used for a wide variety of projects that have nothing to do with dumping something.

As the summer ends, and the weather gets cooler, now is the ideal time for you to engage in an improvement project on your home. Now, when it comes to simple and quick (those that can be executed in such a short time-span) ideas, there’s nothing that can beat building a patio.

Here's the deal...

Whether you want to see white EVERYWHERE in your home or you long for a rustic look and feel or you're really digging the open area concept, there are a lot of new home trends to help update your home for the coming years..

Looking back at our top 5 remodeling trends from 2016, we'll venture to say, a lot has changed with home trends in just two years! Specifically, smart home technology has advanced incredibly in the last 24 months, where 45% of homeowners are now installing smart home systems during renovations. 

Here's a look of our top 4 home remodeling trends for 2018.

If you only use your garage for parking your car, you’re not using it to its full potential. You could spend thousands on a total garage remodel to get the maximum use from this space, but there also are plenty of DIY techniques that can accomplish the same goal. Here are seven steps to take to build the ultimate garage without spending a bundle.

Step 1: Envision Your Perfect Garage

Whether you’re a true gearhead who spends Sundays tuning up your car, an artist looking for a private studio, or a hobbyist in need of dedicated space, think about how you’d prefer to use your garage. Create a diagram to arrange everything you’ll need, and take measurements to ensure you’ll have room for it all.

It seems we're on an infographic kick. The infographic below is the 2nd published in consecutive weeks to this blog. Last week we examined your home renovation project journey from start to finish. This content comes from our friends at Alair Homes. 

 

So you have a house full of projects to tackle and you don’t know what to do first. Or second. Or tenth.

Hmmm. Munch some chips and ponder. Hmmm. See what’s on TV while you ponder. Maybe looking through these magazines will spur some ideas while you ponder....

We’re here to give you some direction. Put those chips away and consider these tips to help you prioritize home improvement projects.