Bin There Dump That: One Man's Trash Blog

Home renovation can be overwhelming.

How much paint will you need? Can you install your own back splash? Where the heck did you leave your level?

As long as you know where your smartphone is, you’re all set. There are mobile apps designed just for home renovators and remodelers like you, ready to turn your smartphone into tools, inspiration, and handy little home repair reference guide.

Here’s a look at some of the best home improvement apps to get you on your way. Now, where did you leave that phone charger?

When you’re planning a home renovation, every new idea comes with dollar signs attached. Lots of dollar signs.

“Let’s do new kitchen counters and backsplash.” Ka-ching.

“The bathroom tile is gross. What if we...” Ka-ching.

“So, I saw this idea in a magazine and...” Ka-ching

You get the idea.

But there are ways to trim the cost of your home renovations. You’ll need a crow bar, some paint, some planning and creativity. Here’s a look at five home renovation tips to take a bit of the ka-ching out of your renovation project.

So you’re staring at a mounting pile of old tile and drywall fresh from your bathroom remodel. Or you finally listened to that voice in your head that told you to clean out the basement.

You need a dumpster.

But how do you make sure you hire the right dumpster rental company for the job? Pretend you’re a professional interviewer, and ask some questions.

We’ll make it easy for you.

If you want to know how to compare dumpster rental companies, start by asking these 10 questions:

We all know a square-shaped object won’t fit in a round hole, no matter how hard you try. Similarly, there are some things that just won’t go into a dumpster rental.

Dumpsters range from 9 to 12 feet long and 5 1/2 to 8 feet wide, with 20-yard bins also available for large projects. If your items are larger than these parameters, they are not going to fit.

So, instead of (unsuccessfully) stuffing things like vehicles, play sets and storage units into a dumpster, you can try these ways of disposing large items.

Like many homeowners, you’re bound to have questions about renting a dumpster, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. One of the top questions we get asked is...

what all is required to have a dumpster at my home? Do I need a permit for my dumpster rental?

Well, the answer to that depends on a few things.

If you want to put the dumpster on your yard or driveway, you won’t need a permit. However, if you want the operator to leave it on the sidewalk, street or a public alley, it requires you to do research with your municipality on whether you will need to apply for a permit with your city’s Public Works Department or not. For most municipalities, you indeed will need to secure a permit.

When you want to put a roll-off dumpster in the public right-of-way, here’s what you’ll need to know about acquiring a permit.

There’s more to holding a successful garage or estate sale than waking up early and compiling all of your junk, I mean treasures.

To attract the most buyers, it needs to be organized. A well-planned garage sale not only helps you get rid of your clutter, but it also makes you money.

But before we share how to get all of your ducks in a row for a garage sale, let’s make sure we are on the same page about what it is.

When it comes to moving, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with packing, checklists and expenses. So how can you manage it all without letting things fall through the cracks?

There are several apps that can take the guesswork — and some of the stress — out of moving.

So before you start the heavy lifting, download any or all of these smartphone apps for moving.

Finding the motivation to clear clutter from your house can be difficult. But, what if you had a financial motivation?

Take a second to look at all of your clutter, and think about how much you spent on each item: The realization can be a bit overwhelming and alarming.

Instead of letting the unwanted items continue to pile up, turn them into cash. Here are four reasons decluttering your home will save — and even make — you money.

When you have more tasks on your honey-do list than there are hours in the day, you either need to get to work or figure a way out of them. If you go with the later, you’ll need a good excuse.

One of the most stressful life events a person can go through is moving. Not only do you have to worry about the logistics, packing and finding a new place to live, but you also have to sell your current home.

To make that process easier and quicker, here are five ways you can use a dumpster rental to sell your home.