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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…

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Moving? Declutter Your Home With Junk360!

by Rachael ProtasAugust 10, 2018

Home, Junk Removal, Real Estate, Tips & Tricks

Anyone who’s ever packed for a move can tell you how miserable it is. Starting early is vital to ensuring an easy, stress-free moving experience. However, people often overlook an important step in the moving process: decluttering. Decluttering prior to packing will save you time,…

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How To Declutter Your Home (A Guide for Seniors)

by Rachael ProtasJune 1, 2018

Junk Removal, Seniors

Over the years, stuff accumulates. Maybe it’s sentimental, maybe it’s a collection of things you plan to use “one day,” or maybe it’s memorabilia from a life well lived. Whatever the reason, your house has filled up. As a senior, it gets increasingly difficult to…

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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 Unfortunately, getting rid of those old machines is not as simple as throwing outdated or broken electronics in the trash.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…

How to Start Your New Year Right with a Post-Holiday Junk Removal

by Rachael ProtasDecember 29, 2017

Junk Removal, Seasonal, Tips & Tricks

Thanksgiving and Christmas are over. It’s time to take down the lights, put away the good china, and consider how you want to deal with all your holiday junk. You could shove all of it into a box to deal with later, but we at…

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

by Junk360October 30, 2017

Junk Removal, Tips & Tricks

Döstädning, the hybrid of two Swedish words: death and cleaning. Death Cleaning. It’s not as morbid as it sounds, we promise. Partly thanks to the new minimalism movement and the popularity of the KonMari Method, Margareta Magnusson’s upcoming novel The Gentle Art of Swedish Death…

Lifehacks: Organize your Home in 1, 2, 3

by Junk360July 25, 2017

Tips & Tricks

We’re no strangers to the lifehacks, especially when it comes to decluttering. Keeping the mess at bay is a constant battle, whether you have a small apartment or a large house. To make your life easier, follow these: 6 Organizational Lifehacks Keep Bathroom Products on…

Less is More: 5 Minute Cleaning Tips

by Junk360June 9, 2017

Tips & Tricks

Cleaning tips that save us time are worth their weight in gold. While we can never truly prevent messes from accumulating, we can minimize them. These tips will only take a few moments out of your day, but will save you hours in the long-run.…

Moving Tips: A Junk Hauler's Advice for Packing like a Pro

by Junk360May 18, 2017

Tips & Tricks

Everybody, regardless of age, could use some moving tips – whether you’re downsizing your home, starting a family, signing a lease on a new rental, or moving from a dorm to your first apartment. It’s a lot of work, but we can help you minimize…

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Take Control of Your Junk with the KonMari Method

by Junk360September 2, 2016

Tips & Tricks

If you’re like most of us, the combination of overwhelming amounts of junk and a lack of time. The KonMari Method, made famous by Marie Kondo, highlights the importance of eliminating the things that don’t “spark joy” in our lives. Inspired by this method, we…