It’s sweaty, it’s exhausting and 43 million Americans do it every year.What are we talking about? Relocating! Packing up, shipping out, and moving on: millions of Americans move billions of pounds of stuff from home A to home B, annually.What is the impact of all that transit on the planet? Just think about all those moving boxes, not to mention the bubble wrap, packing peanuts and tape!We examined some facts ...
Moving out but want to do it Green? Or just want to reduce your junk and waste? Check out these great tricks and tips to keeping your move out experience fast and fun as well as green and environmentally friendly this summer.When Moving Out…1. Get PreparedLess stuff means a lighter, cheaper, easier move. Use sticky notes or colored labels to sort your stuff:Keep me! – set aside the necessaries and favorites that will ...
“Lug Stories”: a monthly series by Teal FrostBook clubs, team karaoke, and junk-themed Scrabble. We do things a little differently here at the Junkluggers.In my own first months with the team I was quick to discover that, as a company, the Junkluggers emphasize three core values: keeping it green, maintaining a strong company culture, and providing our customers with the best service possible. These values only became more apparent once we began the training ...
This summer there’s a new disposal czar in town, and she’s got a battle plan for the war on indiscriminate dumping!Our new hire Haley started her training with Junkluggers right on the front lines. In her words, “I was lucky enough to pass the hazing (er, I mean lugging) where I met many hardworking Luggers!” Haley’s firsthand experience with the day-to-day mission of Junkluggers will be the foundation for the next ...
The above title is an unfortunate situation hoarders sometimes face if they are on a fixed income and need to refinance. In order to refinance, the homeowner must pass an inspection by the bank. The Junkluggers help people do more than dispose of junk and pass on donations – in many cases the Junkluggers even change lives! Chris Schuman, veteran lugger and his fiancé, Tara (a certified life coach), teamed up to share the love with ...
This year, the month of March has tricked us (several times) into thinking spring has officially arrived before it’s expected due date. A sunny day here and there can really get your excitement going, making you antsy to clear away downed branches, dig out your gardening gloves, and plant some new life into your winter-laden flowerbeds. Before we get ahead of ourselves and dream of planting geraniums, cardinals, and marigolds galore, there are a ...
We’ve all been there—you bought one item one time at one store, and the cashier off-handedly asked you for your address. Without putting much thought into it, you dictate your residence, and off you go with your new purchase of the day. Before you know it, you’re being bombarded with catalogs from that very same store. Stacks of paper start piling up around your house, taunting you to buy a new laptop ...
It’s that time of year: tax season. Shoeboxes filled with receipts, endless paperwork that you’ve been avoiding for months—believe us, we’ve been there. But if there is one thing than can make tax season just a little more bearable: receiving a tax return.If you worked with the Junkluggers in 2010 and your items were able to be donated to a charity, then you would have received an item receipt. Likewise ...
Scott Elwell, of Al Filippone Associates @ William Raveis, and founder of GreenwichCT.com breaks down what you need to know about selecting the right Realtor for you in this easy to follow Top Ten list. Find a Realtor that… 10 – Is familiar with the area. This may seem obvious, though I can’t tell you how many times I have come across other agents who didn’t do their research. You should never work with ...
Last time, we learned about the advantages of exclusive agency as well as some general tips for bringing a home to market, but what about YOUR home? What are some tangible examples of things you can do to gain a competitive edge and what if you’re a special circumstance?Allison Jaffe, Founder/Broker of Key Real Estate Services, provides you some keys to success. Using the example of multiple apartments in the same complex ...
