7 Ways to Declutter Before You Move So, you’re moving, and you’re equal parts stressed and excited. In front of you lies a new home along with a fresh start. There’s something exhilarating about un-boxing and putting all your belongings in their new places, but there’s no denying the stress that comes before your move actually happens. Before spending the first night in your new home, you’ve got to declutter ...
Attics, living rooms and bathrooms are just some of the spaces filled with clutter that we’re used to dealing with on a daily basis. But in a world of stresses, worries, errands and projects, we forget that our mind can be the most cluttered and chaotic place of all. When things get really busy, it can be easy for negativity, anxiety and frustration to unfold. However, just like with all of the rooms in ...
The American Dream has changed. Just a generation ago, its foundation was a stable, 9-to-5 job with the same company for fifty years. Baby Boomers built their lives around their work schedules, and many perceived a clear divide between “labor” and “businesspeople.” In today’s workforce, those arbitrary lines have all but disappeared. A shifting economy and desire for personal fulfillment has radically changed how Americans view their careers; many are no longer content being ...
You worked hard to de-clutter your house from the attic to the basement and moving all of your non-essential items that still have sentimental value (such as old records or boxes of toys you grew up with) into a storage space. While self storage units are a great solution for storing essentials you can’t let go of but don’t have the room for, they don’t last forever and you may be doing ...
THE ANTI-OFFICE The Junkluggers stands apart from other franchises. The corporate team is business savvy, energetic, and always ready to celebrate. Sometimes, that means handing out Starbucks gift cards to employees who have made a customer particularly happy. Other times, it means putting work aside, turning on the karaoke machine, and belting out a few songs together. “Stress less,” and “The team that plays together stays together,” are pretty good representations of the Junkluggers mindset ...
Bathrooms are busy places and for many, the morning ritual of getting ready can be a challenge. Whether you are spending all your time fumbling for those toiletries or share a bathroom with your spouse, children or roommates, everyone’s stuff is everywhere making clutter your biggest obstacle for getting out of the house on time and keeping peace amongst those who live with you. While much of the stuff that inhabits the bathroom is ...
With young children in the house, sometimes it feels like toys are everywhere at once – even if you just cleaned up. Whether it’s the middle of the night and you wake up to get a glass of water only to step on painfully misplaced lego or in the morning when your living room looks like the nearest Toys R Us was ransacked, toys can feel like a never-ending war against de-cluttering. But toy clutter ...
From watching TV to reading a book, entertaining friends and loved ones to being the centerpiece of holiday decorations, the living room is the heart of the home. It is the space that brings everyone together. So while it is the most frequented room in the house, it is also the room where we tend to let things like clothes, packages, papers and other miscellaneous household items stack up since we spend so much time ...
When colder weather arrives, it’s easy to crank up the heat, huddle under blankets and sit comfortably while winter takes its toll just outside your windows. However, that also means an increase in energy bills these next few months. It may take some changing of habits, but by using your appliances more conservatively and efficiently with our tips below, you’ll be saving dramatically on costs and minimizing the amount of energy your house ...
Whether you’re staying in with loved ones and making a list of resolutions you promise to keep (and definitely won’t break by the end of the week!) or going out to party, you’re celebrating one year successfully completed and another year about to start. We’ve created a list of resolutions that will help you kickstart your year.Party SmartAre you hosting the big bash this year? Then plan ahead and make ...
The most wonderful time of year is just around the corner! Christmas is one of those holidays that seems to be filled with cheer and happiness whether you’re celebrating with the whole family or just having a small gathering. With everyone sitting around the table drinking eggnog and eating holiday ham, it’s a great time to be surrounded by loved ones and indulge in those holiday traditions. Yet, it’s easy to get ...
We take winter festivities very seriously here at the Junkluggers and with December in full swing, we’re in the spirit of sharing our tips for a healthier, safer and more eco-friendly holiday season. With Hanukkah starting this Sunday December 6th at sundown, we’re sharing five tips to help you get a head start on the Festival of Lights:1. The MenorahMenorahs are incredibly environmentally friendly – they get passed down from generation to generation ...
Thanks to Joel Libava, The Franchise King, for the shout out in his Franchise Business and Small Business Links for December! The first Junkluggers franchise has just opened in Texas. Congrats to hardworking CEO Josh Cohen! As always we appreciate the support and couldn’t be more excited to have Pete and Cynthia Ybarra as part of the team providing our eco-friendly service to residents of North Dallas!
Mikey’s Way was founded by Mikey Friedman in 2005 after he was diagnosed with Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, or DSRCT. Seeing the patients around him struggling to cope with the reality of being in the hospital day in and day out, Mikey decided to start his foundation through Make-A-Wish to improve improve the lives of other children in the hospital, providing them with distractions and connections to the outside world which they had ...
Amidst the craziness of creating a menu, grocery shopping and bringing the family together, planning a greener Thanksgiving might not come up very high on the list of priorities. But in this time of giving, give yourself a break and rethink your holiday preparations with sustainability in mind. We’ve compiled a list of tips and suggestions to help you keep things green while maintaining your holiday traditions! 1) Do a Headcount Make phone calls ...
The most delicious holiday of the season is almost here. On this day of giving thanks, we sit down with our loved ones as we prepare to guiltlessly break our diets to indulge in a bountiful feast at the dinner table. Here at The Junkluggers, we want to share our table and our thanks with our wonderful customers who over the years have contributed to keeping tons of junk out of the landfill through donations ...
Veteran’s Day is known as a day of reflection and gratitude for those who have selflessly served and made tremendous sacrifices for our country. Yet, many veterans do not leave with the best circumstances in life. While some adapt to daily life with great success, others struggle to overcome insurmountable obstacles. From service related disabilities and trauma to joblessness, veterans have faced and overcome many challenges. Since 2013, The Junkluggers have done their part ...
Locally Owned Company to Provide Eco-Friendly Junk Removal in North Dallas Stamford, CT – November 9, 2015. The Junkluggers has opened its first franchise in Texas! Owners Pete & Cynthia Ybarra will provide eco-friendly junk removal services to North Texas including Frisco, Plano, and the surrounding area of Collin County, Denton County, and parts of Dallas County. Though The Junkluggers of North Dallas is the first franchise to open outside of the northeast, Ybarra is not nervous ...
The Junkluggers has opened its first franchise in Texas! Owners Pete & Cynthia Ybarra will provide eco-friendly junk removal services to North Texas including Frisco, Plano, and the surrounding area of Collin County, Denton County, and parts of Dallas County. Though The Junkluggers of North Dallas is the first franchise to open outside of the northeast, Ybarra is not nervous about brand recognition, “This green truck really catches the eye. In fact, when I was driving ...
Skeletons in the closet, things that go bump in the night, cauldrons bubbling – these are all tell-tale signs that Halloween is around the corner, but clutter in the closet, boxes falling over and junk overrunning your house is a different story. Halloween is not only a great opportunity to turn your cluttered house into a haunted house, but to get creative with costumes and decorations. We’ve listed some ways to make your Halloween even ...