Should You Have a Yard Sale or Hire a Junk Removal Service?

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One of the biggest questions we are faced with when cleaning out a home is what to do with the items we no longer want or use. You might be hesitant to throw everything away, but is a yard sale worth your time? Here are some factors to consider when deciding between having a yard sale or using a junk removal service:

Yard Sale

If you have resellable items, time on your hands, and access to the proper resources, you might be able to make some money from having a yard sale. Keep in mind, however, that a yard sale is not quick money – It will take significant planning to successfully pull off. The first step is to decide which of your items are actually resellable. If something is broken, out of style, or just well used, it is less likely that someone will want to purchase it. Once you choose a date for your yard sale, you will need to advertise it so people will be aware of your sale and show up to shop. You might want to do this through signs, social media, or local listings.

On the day of your yard sale, you will be responsible for renting or assembling tables to display merchandise on. You will also have to think about how you would like to organize your items for sale – Grouping by section is one way to make it easier for buyers. You will also have to handle money and making change, and decide on if your prices are firm or if you are open to bargaining. Keep in mind that wherever your merchandise is set up also needs to be adjustable should it rain on yard sale day. After your yard sale, you will likely still have some leftover items that didn’t sell – Unless you want to keep them, you will have to determine how you will rid of these.

Junk Removal

If you are looking to quickly wrap up your cleaning out process, professional junk removal may be your answer. Instead of the labor intense process of a yard sale, scheduling junk removal can be as simple as a call or email request. This option also ensures that everything you are looking to get rid of will be taken, both useful and useless. Professional junk removal can be a good option if your items are too worn out to be re-purposed, but don’t feel bad about hauling them away if they are still usable – junk removal services often have donation programs available too! If you’re ready to take the next step in your clean out, contact Elite Services Junk Removal to talk about your junk removal process today.

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Emotional & Physical Benefits of Decluttering Your Home

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Cutting down on clutter is more than just a minimalism trend, and it is not limited to spring cleaning! Living in a clutter-free home has benefits that will lead you to an improved daily lifestyle.

Cleanliness

Clutter accumulates dust, dirt, and other particles that are detrimental to the humans and pets living in your home. The allergens accumulated in untouched clutter can worsen allergies, asthma, and overall health. Even if you clean regularly, the more junk items in your home, the more there is to clean! Improve your homes cleanliness and cut down on your cleaning time by decluttering.

Finding Lost Items

You never know what useful items might be lying in a pile of your own junk! Decluttering can lead to finding old belongings you forgot you had, or items you have been searching your house for. You will be shocked at what has been sitting right in front of you unnoticed, and you will likely to be able to chop some items off your shopping list!

Helping Others

Part of decluttering is realizing how many things you no longer use or need. Many of the items you are ready to let go of will still have life left in them! Donate these items to ensure they don’t go to waste. You can donate clothing, appliances, and even furniture that you no longer have use for, and your junk removal service can help you with this.

Mood Boosting

There are several emotional benefits to decluttering your home. Becoming clutter-free is psychologically associated with anxiety relief, increased concentration, and better sleep. When your home is cluttered, you are often in a mentally scattered state without realizing it. Once you create order in your home, free up space, & know where everything is, you will find yourself thinking clearly with less stress. On an emotional level, cleaning out gives you a chance to let go of items that might remind you of items that remind you of negative parts of your past. Because it keeps you physically and mentally busy and has a clear end goal, cleaning out will also leave satisfied & with a sense of accomplishment.

Making Space

Eliminating clutter frees up space in your home. Instead of leaving it cluttered with junk, you could be celebrating a family dinner on your dining room table! Along with creating more space for daily living, this frees up space for new belongings once you have eliminated the old. For example, if you go through your closet and eliminate the items you never wear, you will find more space for new clothing that fits your current style! Decluttering will also free up mental space – You will find yourself stressing less about the mess in your home, and with time to focus on more important things.

If your decluttering adventure is in need of professional junk removal service, contact Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition today! 

How to Reduce Environmental Impact with Junk Removal Services

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Just because you have junk does not mean it should all go to waste. One of the easiest ways to combat the issue of climate change is to cut down on pollution. This can mean eliminating the number of recyclable materials that are sent to landfills. Whether it be recycling materials, products, or objects, it is your responsibility to make sure you or your junk removal service is practicing proper procedure. This includes recycling daily materials, as well as special services for removing furniture and electronics.

Your daily rubbish can contain many materials that should not be sent to waste in a landfill. For example, plastic bottles, cardboard, and paper can all be recycled instead of trashed. Keeping all of these items separated from your regular trash is a sure way to make sure they are not disposed of improperly. If you frequently burn your waste, it is still vitally important to separate and recycle plastics. When plastic, rubber, and other similar materials are burned, toxic fumes harmful to the environment and those breathing in the air are released.

Improper disposal of appliances and electronics can lead to these items sitting in landfills for hundreds of years. Along with taking decades to breakdown, these materials can put harmful chemicals such as lead or mercury into the surrounding soil or water supply, essentially poisoning those living in the area. This pollution also impacts the ecosystem for generations to come, leading to an endangered local wildlife population. Instead of turning them into pollution, contact a professional junk removal service to see what electronic disposal solutions are offered.

Did you know there are also specialized disposal services for furniture? This is not just limited to that old living room couch you’re desperate to be rid of. Offices and other commercial businesses can arrange for special pick up of old chairs, desks, and more unwanted office furniture. Instead of being trashed, some companies like Elite Services will even take care of the donation potential in your used furniture and electronics. With all of these services right at your fingertips, there is no reason to practice improper junk disposal that is both wasteful and harmful to the environment.

Tips for Maintaining a Clean Home

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Now that you’ve completed your spring cleaning, it’s easier to keep your house clean and organized on a day-to-day basis. Even on the busiest of days, these tips will help you keep your home clean and clutter-free.

Make the bed. The easiest task, making the bed is an easy way to immediately make a room look clean and put together. Making your bed will also set the tone for the rest of the day and will keep you in the organization mind set.

Clean as you go. Cleaning as you go is the best way to keep your space clean, even on the busiest of days. If you’re cooking, clean as you’re cooking or immediately after so dishes aren’t sitting in the sink. Have your family pick up their things off the floors and try to get out of the habit of leaving things on the counters.

Set aside 15 minutes a day to clean. Once you’re settled after work, set aside 15-minutes and clean as much as you can. Whether it’s one room in your home or multiple, racing against the clock will help you clean as much as possible and once you’re done you can enjoy your family!

Have a spot for items you don’t use. Are you constantly coming across items you don’t use anymore when you’re cleaning, but never end up getting rid of them? To help avoid this vicious cycle, make a spot for these items so you can put them aside and get rid of the box quarterly. Next time spring cleaning rolls around, you’ll be less overwhelmed about all of the junk in your home!

To schedule your junk removal service with Elite Services, contact our team today at (978) 317-5388.

Can I Save Money By Hiring a Professional Junk Remover?

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By hiring a junk remover, you can save more than just money, you can also save a lot of time, and energy as well. The overload and burden of junk in your home can also just be a burden on your piece of mind.

Save Time

We understand that people are busy. Everyone has lives, friends, work and family that they have to try and balance. A junk removal professional will save you time and will allow you to enjoy your quality free time, the way you really want it. We work quick and efficiently. You have to remember this is our job so we have handled every appliance and piece of furniture hundreds of time. Our team swiftly removes all the wanted items so you will have the open space you dreamed of much faster. Time is money, and in this case, a junk remover certainly save you a boat load of time!

Regulations with Trash disposal

As I am sure you have realized you can’t just through everything away into your local dumpster. Nobody enjoy deliberating which item goes in which pile and whether you should take it to a recycling center, junkyard or dumpster company. We take everything away for you and divvy everything up yourself. Save yourself the burden of all this hard work, stress and time and think about hiring a Junk Remover!

Spring Cleaning Your Garage

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Spring is here and Elite Services wants to help everyone get into the season by doing their necessary cleaning. One of the more popular places in a home that get junk thrown into, is the garage. While people do their normal cleanings, they often overlook the garage and don’t pay any attention. Believe it or not but your garage shouldn’t be a mess. If maintained properly, it should store only essential items and then you should also be able to store your car in it.

Every time you open your garage door, you shouldn’t just see clutter. Or, if you are unable to park your car in the garage, it is certainly time to clean it out. The idea of a whole weekend or longer dedicated just to cleaning out a garage is often what holds people back.

Let Elite Services help you. Our experienced junk removal team will take care of everything. Simply tell us what stays and what goes and we will get your garage back in tip-top shape. Anything you don’t want will either be donated or recycled. From furniture, and appliances, to everything in between, we have the trucks, equipment and man power to get your space back to normal.

For more information on how Elite Services can help you with your garage spring cleanout, feel free to give us a call at 978-317-5388 or fill out our online contact form.

Tips On Staying Junk Free

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There is nothing worse then waking up one day to realize that your entire home is filled with junk, rubbish and clutter. With being busy and having your schedules taking up so much time, the best way to remove all your junk is by never letting it get so bad.

If you are able to stay on top of things and take an hour every month to focus on reducing clutter, you’ll find yourself saving a lot of time in the long run. Look through these 5 tips to help you stay junk free.

Loose Paper: Are you one of those people that goes through large amounts of printer paper, mail and newspapers? Do you have a full room or table that’s covered with papers that are waiting to go through. To stay on top of everything try to go through a smaller pile at the end of each month, to remove any materials you don’t need.

Boxes: Chances are, you have a bunch of boxes laying around if you receive a high volume of packages to your home or business. Unless you plan on moving shortly, you should immediately break down and recycle boxes.

Old Clothes: One of the more difficult things to through away in terms of attachment, is your old clothes. Closets become over flooded and staying organized can quickly become an impossible task.  Luckily for you, during a junk removal job, Elite Services can take away all your close and donate them. Charities and community groups are always looking for clothes, so throwing them out is a waste.

Staying Clean: It’s a natural reaction that if you keep surfaces in your house dusted and clean, then you will be less inclined to allow junk. If you’re finding it hard to remove everything, start small and start with light cleanings around your home. Chances are that you’ll be very excited about the small improvements and they’ll push you do even more.

We are here to help!

For much of the North Shore area, Elite Services is here to help you with all you junk removal, recycling, donating and e-waste needs. For more information on how we can de-clutter your home, please feel free to give us a call at 978-317-5388 or fill out an online contact form.

 

Storage Ideas For Your Dorm Room

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Almost nothing beats going back to school! For all those college students in and around the Boston area, your dorm room will be the home to lasting memories. The only problem is that for so many young kids is that dorm rooms aren’t always the biggest. With the limited space that you have and all sorts of junk being everywhere, we’ve put together some things you could do to improve storage.

Closet Space: Think vertically when maximizing space in your college closet. A rod doubler can almost instantly double the amount of hanging space that you have. Or, if you need more space for your folded clothes then try adding extra drawers.

Walls & Doors: Your walls and doors can actually be used for more then just a space to hang up posters. There are various grid and hook racks that can add storage for shoes, sweatshirts and much more.

Utilizing Your Desk: Almost every college dorm room has a desk but one that is limited with storage space. With all your school work, being organized is extremely important. Think about getting a notebook holder, or a file cart that can fit under your desk.

Laundry: For so many people, the reason that they have a dirty bedroom is because of unorganized and scattered dirty clothes. Make sure that you have a laundry basket which can fit all your dirty clothes and also one that is easily portable.

Junk Removal: If you have old, clunky furniture in your college dorm room that is taking up too much space, consider getting rid of it. Sometimes throwing stuff out is the best option to clean up and organize your room.

For more information on junk removal please feel free to contact the specialists at Elite Services. We can be contacted over the phone at 978-317-5388 or through our online contact form. 

5 Items That are Extremely Easy to Sell at Garage Sales

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garage saleWith the end of summer right around the corner, now is the perfect time to do any last-minute purging! And since you’re getting rid of the items you no longer want, you mine as well hold a garage sale and get a little extra money for them instead of just throwing them away. Are you worried no one will buy your things? Here are 5 items that are very easy to sell at garage sales.

1. Tools

When buying tools brand new, they can be extremely expensive! Tools that are in good condition or part of a set at a yard sale, they tend to sell very quickly since most people avoid buying them at full price. This holds true for power tools as well, but make sure to have an extension cord and an outlet close by so they can be tested by your customers.

2. Small Appliances

Remember the last time you watch an infomercial or were at the store and found out about an awesome new small appliance that you just knew would make your life so much easier? After several years and only using the life-changing small appliances a small handful of times, the time has come that it needs a new home.

These small appliances will make waves at your next garage sale! Just like how they capture your attention the first time you learned about it, it’ll capture your customers, making it an easy sale.

3. Toys & Sports Equipment

It’s no secret that children LOVE toys and will play with just about anything! Whether parents are looking for new toys to add to their collection (without breaking the bank, of course!), want to purchase more “vintage” toys, or their child is throwing a fit at a garage sale and they just want to make them happy, toys sell very well.

In addition to toys, sports equipment (especially youth sizes) tends to be a hot seller at garage sales since brand new equipment has high retail costs. Have your kids grown out of their hockey equipment? Have a yard sale with all of the items they no longer fit it!

4. Books

Books sell at amazing prices at yard sales, making them a hot spot to pick up a new read for any age. Have a full series or a book that’s a collectible? Book lovers are happy to pay the extra cost!

5. Clothing

Many people don’t think about selling clothing at a garage sale – they typically bring it to a consignment shop or donate it. If you no longer fit in or wear certain pieces and they’re still in great condition, selling them at your garage sale will avoid any fees being kept by the consignment shop! Shoes, accessories, and jewelry also tend to do very well at garage sales.

For all of the items you can’t sell at your next garage sale, give Elite Services Junk Removal and Demolition a call today at (978) 317-5388 to schedule your junk removal appointment!

How to Fall Back in Love with Your Home

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living roomAfter living in your home for a long time, you become so comfortable that you start to fall out of love with it. We get it- little things start to drive you nuts and all you want to do is pack up your things and move to a new place and start over. Keep in mind that this will most likely happen over and over again, no matter where you’re living. Instead of packing up and moving, try making these changes to help you fall in love with your home all over again.

1. Bring in Warm & Cozy Tones

Warm and cozy tones will make your house feel more like a home. If you updated your paint in over 10 years, now is the perfect time to do so! Choose from cozy greys or tans and compliment your new wall color with some new pillows on your couch! Both of these updates won’t drain your bank account and will drastically improve the look and feel of the room.

2. Embrace Natural Light

Have a bunch of windows throughout your home but always have the curtains closed or the shades down? Open them up! Bright indoor lighting is harsh whereas natural light brings in a new form of happiness. If you need to utilize lamps in your home, opt for bulbs that are 2,700 Kelvin or less to avoid the harsh bright light.

3. Rearrange your Furniture

New furniture instantly changes a space but it’s not always in the cards. Instead, opt for rearranging the furniture in the specific room and even switch out some of the pieces from other rooms in your house to freshen it up a bit more. This will give the room a new look and feel, as well as keep visitors on their toes!

4. Declutter Your Home

Clutter in the home can be a drag. Go through each room in your house, organize all of your belongings, and get rid of everything you no longer need or use. Elite Junk Removal will come and pick up any of the things you no longer want and will ensure they are disposed of through the proper channels.

Schedule your appointment today! Give us a call at (978) 317-5388.