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Sharing an alley with your neighbors or renting an apartment are party of city living. Alley gardens, however, are a rare occurrence. Beautifying such a small space requires a skilled hand; now is the time to nominate your friends and neighbors for garden awards across…

Memorial Day 101: How to Honor Veterans

by Junk360May 26, 2016

Seasonal, Veterans

Memorial Day brings up thoughts of grilling, being with family, and enjoying the warm weather. But Memorial Day was established after the Civil War to honor veterans. We’re here to remind you how to respectfully observe the day: The Flag. Briskly raise the flag to…

Neighborhood Gems: Desnoyer Park Garage Sale

by Junk360May 18, 2016

Specials

We love upcycling junk. But sometimes, your stuff is great just the way it is. In someone else’s hands, that is. This time of year is great for yard and garage sales. And there’s going to be one happening right around us: What: Desnoyer Park…

St. Paul Plant Share: Gardeners Rejoice!

by Junk360May 10, 2016

Seasonal

Are you looking to expand your garden? Or, maybe, are you wondering what to do with extra plants that have blossomed over the past year? The semi-annual Plant Share, hosted by the Macalester-Groveland Community Council, is just days away. Here’s what you need to know:…

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Hoarders vs Collectors: 6 Ways They’re Different

by Junk360May 3, 2016

Hoarding

In our line of work, we’ve run into several hoarder homes, once prized family houses that now crumble under the weight of their clutter. It’s also very common to come across a lavish collection of vintage comic books, model trains, or other quirky belongings. Throughout…

Composting 102: Twin Cities Organics Recycling

by Junk360April 26, 2016

Tips & Tricks

Composting 101 covered the basics of creating a compost pile in your backyard. But we realized that apartment-living, lack of time, and other factors can make starting and maintaining one difficult. The cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are here to help! If you want…

24th Annual Home Improvement Fair: Learn from the Best

by Junk360April 19, 2016

Seasonal

Home improvement projects happen whether you’ve lived in your house for years or recently purchased a fixer-upper. DIY-types already know that YouTube is full of tutorials, but sometimes hands-on learning is the best approach. This weekend, stop by Home Improvement Fair to get a head…

DIY vs Professional Junk Hauling: Are the Odds in your Favor?

by Junk360April 11, 2016

Junk Removal

Let’s talk about our specialty: junk hauling. Now, love sharing DIY projects with you, but sometimes it’s best to leave things to the professionals. Like choosing a storage unit for your extra belongings, DIY junk hauling has some surprises along the way. Here are 5…

Junk Bonanza: Uniting Collectors and Vendors

by Junk360April 4, 2016

Seasonal, Specials

We love seeing people unleash their DIY and upcycling creativity. So when we heard about Spring 2016’s Junk Bonanza, we knew that we had to share it with you. Started back in 2006, it’s grown in the past decade to a bi-annual extravaganza. Here are…

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Organizing Made Easy: 6 Tips you’ll Actually Use

by Junk360March 29, 2016

Tips & Tricks

Tips you get for organizing your home are often daunting and time-consuming. This makes procrastination easy and allows stuff to keep piling up around the house. Well, we’ve gathered 6 simple tips that are so straightforward that all your excuses will evaporate. Let’s get started!…