Bin There Dump That: One Man's Trash Blog

Very few parts of your home experience as much wear and tear as your garage door. These motorized doors are raised and lowered thousands of times each year, but their maintenance is often overlooked. Many homeowners take their garage doors for granted unless it malfunctions or stops working altogether.

It’s all too easy for our homes to get cluttered. We all collect, store and hoard items that we can easily live without. In fact, the Choosi Clutter report found that 73% of Australian households were cluttered with unwanted or unused possessions. But by understanding some of the common causes of clutter, you can help minimize your pile-up, make better use of your space and lower those stress levels. Read on to find out how.

While Spring is traditionally accepted as the best time to purge your home of unwanted items, it’s always good to give your house a refresh before the holiday season begins as well. As you retire your sandals and dig out your decorations, it’s important to have a plan of action in place for staying organized. Consider all of your options when cleaning out your home this season by using the tips below as your guide.

Designing your garden is an exciting endeavor it can increase your home's curb appeal.

It can be very emotional for a family to move out from their old home into their new one. It feels like one chapter in the family life is ending, but that also means another one is just beginning. The last goodbye to your old family home should consist of giving the place a thorough scrub down. You don't want to leave other people with the dirt that you left, just like you wouldn't want to walk in on the same mess in your new place.

Start With A Plan

If you have decided to tackle the junk in your garage, then follow these quick and simple steps to decluttering it effectively:

After the frigid winter temperatures and the powerful windy rainstorms spring has to offer, you're probably in the market for hot summer days and sunshine. As with any season, your home will need a little attention to help prepare it for the long days ahead. Use this run-down on summertime home maintenance to get your home ready for its most memorable summer yet!

Here’s a sobering statistic: Humans are producing 50 million tons of electronic waste (“e-waste”) each year.

When the time comes to renovate your property, it can seem like there are a million and one different things you need to consider. Don't worry, that's normal, and we're going to help you make sense of it all.

Take a look at the following hints and tips, and you'll find plenty of things you need to check if you're going to turn your house into your dream home. All it takes is a couple of minutes, and you'll be right up to speed with everything you need to do. Right, let's get started.

We have all been there: climbing out of bed in the morning with a stiff neck, a sore back, and the distinct feeling that the previous night did nothing in the way of rest.

Many of us have been experiencing poor sleep for so long that it simply feels like second nature, being tired is a way of life for far too many people.

There are plenty of factors that affect sleep quality. Everything from leaving a light on to facing added stress at work can prevent sleep from having actual restorative effects, even if you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow.

While there is no disputing that many things contribute to sleep quality, perhaps the biggest factor is sleep environment. This means sleeping somewhere that is a comfortable temperature with quality bedding and, of course, a good mattress.

If you often find yourself waking up and feeling like you have not slept at all, it may be time to invest in a new mattress. So once you have decided to update your mattress, what should you do with the old one?