Bin There Dump That: One Man's Trash Blog

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!

Your kitchen likely is one area in your home where you do spend a tremendous amount of your time. If you are also like many people, when you have guests in your home, odds are strong that you congregate in your kitchen to a significant degree.

The flowers are booming, the temperatures are beginning to rise and spring is entering its stride across the country. As we collectively begin to crack open our windows to let in May's refreshing breeze, millions will undertake the rite of passage known as "The Spring Clean". While we often think of dusting and vacuuming as integral parts of The Spring Clean, there are often many areas around the home that are overlooked. Here, we will discuss some forgotten areas of home cleaning and improvement, and offer some insights as to how to get your home looking its best - as well as disposing of waste responsibly!

Do you want to have your backyard cleaned? Below are some tips, such as fertilizing, removing weeds and planting beds, to name some that you can use if you want to maintain a lovely and clean garden no matter the season.

The smaller the space, the harder it is to stay organized.

Throw in a crazy schedule, and suddenly a small living room can quickly turn into a disaster zone. 

Don't freak out just yet, because we're here to help!

The good news is that even the messiest of people can learn to reorganize their space. All it takes is a little bit of strategizing.

 If you are like most people in the United States, your home is your most important asset. The importance of your residence stems from its financial and personal value. If you reach a point in time that you have made the decision to sell your home you need to prepare properly for that endeavor. There are eight mistakes to avoid when you put your home on the market.

If you want to fully enjoy your home and your life, an important step you need to take is to get organized and stay organized. There are 10 tactics that you will want to seriously consider employing to better organize your life today and into the future. Each of these tactics contribute to a comprehensive action plan to bring lasting order to your life.

Home improvement can be an overwhelming task from picking the right product that protects you from the element to making sure it compliments your house. The siding you choose is no exception to this as it is an important part of your curb appeal and is also one of the barriers between you and mother nature. With all the different options available, it leaves the million dollar question unanswered - what is the best option for me? Check out this infographic that was built out comparing two of the most popular siding options - vinyl and fiber cement. Within this piece, you’ll build a solid foundation by seeing first hand what many homeowners experience when selecting the right product such as knowing when to replace the siding, comparing the two most popular options, how to have the same look long after it’s been installed and finally, how you get the best deals on a project that will enhance your curb appeal.

It’s a stressful time when you have to downsize, not as stressful as being an inch tall like Matt Damon and on top of that being left by his wife, but downsizing is still pretty stressful. Everything that you’ve accumulated over the years; everything that holds dear to your heart; everything that takes up space in your home will now have to find a new home either with you or without.

You’re obviously here because you need to downsize but you just don’t know where to begin. This is not a preparation to downsize, this is what you should do when you’re already doing it. Be sure to take some notes because these are awesome tips for a successful downsize.