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In our line of work we’ve run into several hoarder homes that were once prized family houses and are now crumbling under the weight of their clutter. Hoarding is a psychological disorder, and trying to sell a hoarder house can be nearly impossible. Here are…

Feeling Overwhelmed? The Negative Energy of Junk

by Rachael ProtasOctober 14, 2019

Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal

Feeling overwhelmed as we head into the holiday season? Having clutter around your home can cause emotional drainage, leaving you feeling tired and hopeless. Decluttering your home before winter sets in is an excellent way to improve creativity and positive energy. Here are some ways…

How Junk Removal Can Help You Fall in Love With Your Home Again

by Rachael ProtasJune 21, 2019

Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal, Tips & Tricks

It’s easy to let our clutter get the best of our homes. With our busy lives, keeping the junk from piling up in our homes often ends up at the bottom of our “to do” list. However, finding time to organize up your space, remove…

Self-Storage Unit Need Some Junk Removal? Junk 360 Can Help!

by Rachael ProtasMay 12, 2019

Garage, Hoarding, Junk Removal

Perhaps your storage unit is filled with items you have collected over the years. Now it’s nearly impossible to find anything through all the… junk. Or perhaps a former tenant has stopped paying rent for their storage unit. Now you’re missing out on rental fees…

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How to Help a Hoarder

by Rachael ProtasMarch 15, 2019

Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal, Tips & Tricks

Hoarding is a psychological disorder. Up to five percent of Americans are classified as hoarders. Hoarders suffer from a compulsion. Rather than being “messy”, they simply cannot bring themselves to get rid of the possessions consuming their homes. So how do you recognize the signs…

Let Junk360 and Marie Kondo Help You Tidy Up

by Rachael ProtasJanuary 18, 2019

Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal, Tips & Tricks

On her popular Netflix show, Marie Kondo highlights the importance of eliminating the things that don’t “spark joy” in our lives. Inspired by this method, we created these steps for you to regain control over your belongings and to declutter your life. Control Your Junk…

Collection vs. Clutter: How to Spot the Difference

by Rachael ProtasSeptember 8, 2018

Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal

Do you have a mess of outdated items or is it a collection you’ve been curating over the years? What happens when the line begins to blur between the two? That’s when it’s time to really take a good hard look at the difference between…

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How to Get Rid of Electronic Waste

by Rachael ProtasApril 20, 2018

Garage, Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal, Tips & Tricks

With the rapid changes of technology, electronic waste (or e-waste) is quickly becoming a major trash source. Unfortunately, getting rid of those old machines is not as simple as throwing outdated or broken electronics in the trash. E-waste often contains dangerous materials that need to…

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Three Helpful Tips for Seniors Looking to Declutter

by Rachael ProtasMarch 23, 2018

Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal, Seniors, Tips & Tricks

After a lifetime of experiences and memories, your collections of sentimental items will accumulate. Soon, your living space, shelves, and boxes are stuffed with newspaper clippings, photographs, gifts from family members, tax returns, letters, and greeting cards. When that happens, it’s time to declutter. Why…

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How to Declutter and Clean a Basement

by Rachael ProtasFebruary 9, 2018

Hoarding, Home, Junk Removal, Seasonal, Tips & Tricks

American homeowners and renters alike have a problem with clutter. But that problem explodes into an epidemic when you look down into the basement at what else is there. Forgotten trash, debris, and junk can be found stuffed into every corner of those basements. So…