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The Bethlehem Spotlight recently featured Junk King in a post about green junk removal:
“Junk King is a certified waste consolidation center through the Department of Environmental Conservation. Special attention is placed on remaining environmentally safe. When called upon, a truck will arrive to pick up that old television, where it is properly wrapped and hauled away to their facilities before it is sent away to be recycled. ”
The Spotlight Newspaper recently wrote an article about Junk King Capital District, titled ‘Junk King makes cleaning up easy.” The article discusses how the franchise has come a long way since 2011, establishing itself as the premiere eco-friendly junk removal service in the Ravena area. Be sure to check the article out to read all about it!
Is there anything you have in your front yard that could be considered junk? If so, you might be getting a visit from a representative of the Albany Code Enforcement Department. These are the folks charged with the task of protecting property values. Whether you’re a business or homeowner, the Code Enforcement Department wants to make sure you’re going to get the most from your property if you put it up for sale or refinance. That might mean cleaning up the area surrounding your property as in your neighbor’s home. Translation, if you’ve got junk you better get rid of it or face a fine.
There isn’t a lot that the Code Enforcement Department can do about the inside of your home unless they are called in. But they can certainly drive by and see if you’ve got junk piled up by your garage or in your driveway. Things like old car parts, rusted patio furniture, broke porches and anything else abandoned on your lawn is not only an eyesore but brings down the property value of your home and the homes on your block. That’s why you’ll be encouraged to get the junk removed as quickly as possible. In the past, that type of chore proved to be impossible for many without the manpower. Thanks to Junk King Capital District that’s no longer a problem. You’ll get the manpower and the truck space to haul off whatever you need to throw out.
One call to Junk King can have a two-man crew dispatched to your home or business for the cleanup effort. When the crew arrives, you only have to tell them what you’re getting rid of and they’ll handle the rest. That means if you’ve got some rotted trunks up in the attic or mattresses down in the basement the Junk King crew will climb the stairs to get that stuff out of your home. They can also load up their truck with all that junk in your yard. It doesn’t matter if the object has been sitting there for years; the Junk King crew will pull it up and get it gone for good!
Another big benefit of hiring Junk King Capital District to get rid of your stuff is that they know the proper way to dispose of that rubbish. This means turning it over to a nearby recycling center to be repurposed. If a piece looks like it might have some life left in it then the crew will attempt to drop it off to one of the local charities that refurbish objects to donate to the needy. Those are two proactive ways that Junk King helps keep Albany clean. Clearly, when you’ve got junk then Junk King is the only call to make.
While it is true that a brand new washing machine and dryer combination might not be the most romantic of gifts, it is still a present that will be used all throughout the year. That’s a lot more than an outrageous sweater or loud tie. If shopping for a new washing machine/dryer combination is on your holiday list this year, you’ll want to consider a few factors before heading out to the store.
The first issue to think about is one of capacity. Do you know how much a typical load of your laundry might weigh? The average is anywhere between 12 to 16 pounds (depending on how long between washes!). Knowing that you can search for a washer that has a large capacity like a 4.5 cubic feet size. That type of washer can handle a load of up to twenty pounds. For the occasional bulky item like a comforter you might be better off going to a nearby laundromat or dry cleaner.
Next, you’ll want to think about size in terms of your laundry room space. Don’t think that the new model you might be buying will automatically fit where you old model now rests. Take a measurement to be sure. You also want to think about the options of a front loading versus top loading washing machine. Obviously, if you’re going to stack your washer on your dryer front loading is the only option. However, front loading washing machines tend to be quieter than the top load design. That would matter if your washer is going to be on the other side of someone’s bedroom wall!
You also want to think about how much it’s going to cost to run a load of laundry. The average amount of water used for a typical wash is around 40 gallons on the older machines. Today, with improvements in design you can find energy efficient models to get the job done using half of that water. That’s going to have a terrific impact on your monthly water bill for sure.
Finally, you’ll want to make plans to get rid of the old washer and dryer before the new models are delivered. Although this might seem like a daunting task it’s really a breeze especially when you hire a company like Junk King Capital District. They are the Albany junk removal specialists who will make short work of getting rid of your washer and dryer. Not only will Junk King send you a crew of capable movers but they’ll also have a big enough truck to accommodate your appliances. In fact, that same truck can be loaded up with the rest of your unwanted junk to be carted off in the same trip. Thanks to Junk King you’ll be able to make room without breaking a sweat!
This recent news bulletin was put out by the AP: “A line of windy rainstorms pummeled central and eastern New York, downing trees and utility poles and knocking out power to thousands. Tornado watches had been issued for the Southern Tier to the Mohawk and Hudson valleys and north to Adirondacks. They expired at 11 p.m. Tuesday with no tornados detected. The National Weather Service says heavy rain led to flash flooding in Greene and Ulster counties starting late in the afternoon. The warning was in effect until 10:30 p.m. Central Hudson Gas and Electric is reporting about 17,000 mid-Hudson Valley customers without electricity Tuesday evening. National Grid has 4,300 customers without power, mostly in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Warren counties. NYSEG reports 22,000 outages, mostly in Westchester and Putnam counties.”
Of course, for anyone living here in Albany this wasn’t necessarily “breaking news.” Folks just had to look out of their window to see the drastic change in the weather. In fact, we’re coming off a summer of extreme weather. There wasn’t an area of the country that wasn’t impacted in some way or another whether it was from heat waves, drought or hurricanes. What’s the weather outlook for the future? More of the same. Albany residents can brace for a fierce winter with the potential of major snow storms. Welcome to the new climate reality!
One way to get prepared for the coming fall/winter storms is to make sure the debris from the last storm is cleared away. If you woke up to find some unwanted “items” in your back or front yard it might be time to give Junk King Capital District a call for the removal chores. Junk King is the local Albany business that specializes in after the storm landscaping cleanup. In fact, they can handle pretty much any type of cleanup but it’s that storm debris that should be removed ASAP.
What’s great about Junk King is that each of their removal crews will arrive at your home with a big enough truck to cart off anything that has fallen in your yard. If there is a big tree branch, they’ll bust it up and load it up. You won’t have to worry about scratching up your car; the Junk King truck can take the “hit.”
A passing storm could also play havoc with things like patio furniture, kid’s play sets, grills and anything else that isn’t nailed down in your yard. If any of those items got ruined then get rid of them with Junk King. While you’re at it, Junk King can also clear out any clutter from inside your home or garage. This is a great way to gear up for the holidays. Keep the Junk King Capital District phone number handy (1-800-995-5685); you never know when you might need to make that call!
There is a long list of preventable deaths and illness that we should always be paying attention to. One of those preventable illnesses is heat exposure. During the summer extreme exposure to heat can get a lot of folks in trouble. According to the Centers of Disease Control, between 1979 and 2003 over 8,000 citizens died from excessive heat exposure. That’s more deaths then from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. In 2001 alone there were 300 deaths that were attributed to excessive heat exposure.
Most of these deaths could have been avoided with just some simple precautions. You might not think you’re at risk but someone you know could be that’s why you need to be aware of your surroundings and what your body is trying to tell you when the temperature rises. You should also be sharing this information with those who are most vulnerable which would be the very young or the very old.
To protect yourself you should be drinking plenty of fluids especially water. Don’t wait until you realize you’re thirsty. By then you’re already dehydrated. Keeping a pitcher or jug of water handy is the best option to avoid the thirst. If you’re continuing with your exercise regime then you should increase your water intake when the thermometer rises. What you should avoid are drinks with alcohol or sugar because these actually cause your body to lose more fluid. Also note that extremely cold drinks could result in stomach cramps if gulped down in hot weather.
Your best bet is to get somewhere that has the AC blasting. Places like malls, libraries and movie theatres are great escapes when the sun gets high in the sky and the heat blazes. Taking refuge in those places could also be a great relief to your electric bills. Why crank your AC when you can go somewhere that cranks it for you?
When you get back home you’ll want to make sure you’ve got a good air circulation going. The best air conditioner in the world won’t amount to much if that cool air has to fight its way around your home or apartment. It might seem like all you have to do is pop the AC in a window and turn it on but direction and flow are key issues to get the most out of your AC. To insure you’ve got good air flow you should strip away the clutter out of your home. That’s where Junk King Capital District can lend a hand.
Junk King is the professional junk hauling company based here in the Albany area. They’re happy to break a sweat for you if that means finally ridding your home of junk. You’ll be amazed at how much a difference a junk-free home can mean when it comes to cooling down.
Junk King Capital District was recently featured on Spotlightnews.com in an article that discussed how the franchise got started and it’s rapid growth in New York. From the junk removal feature article: “We’re even greener than before. We’ve previously advertised that we recycle about 60 percent of every full load we pick up. We’re finding that in a lot of jobs it’s closer to 80 percent. That’s something we didn’t expect until we got up and running,” Porter said.
A growing concern for many cities is what to do with all of our electronic waste. This is no different here in Albany as many residents are replacing their old devices with newer models. This is especially true for televisions as folks make the switch over to HDTV. If you’ve ever gone to an electronics store and has seen the crystal-clear pictures provided by HDTV then you know what you’ve been missing. It’s hard to go back your old set after something like that! As a way of providing a method of getting rid of electronic waste the city of Albany has stepped up and provided a procedure to handle this type of disposal. Unfortunately, it might not be the most convenient of programs.
If you want to get rid of unwanted electronics like your television you can take them to the Department of General Services Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM and “deposit them in the convenient drop-off area located in the parking lot.” The other option would be bring those same electronic devices to the scheduled Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics drop-off events. These are scheduled throughout the year and you can check back to the city of Albany website to find out the dates. Although noble, what’s the common denominator with these programs? You have to do all the work.
If you’re dropping off an old television that means you need to find someone to help you move it out of your house and load it into your car. That might work if you’ve got a friend with muscles and a big enough car otherwise you would be out of luck. The other problem is the restrictive nature of the times for the drop-off. If you work Monday through Friday it’s going to be hard to drop-off that old television during those work hours. You could try to squeeze in some time during your lunch break but then you would have an old TV sitting in your car that might prove to be too tempting a target. There is a better way.
An alternative to you doing all the work is to hire a team of professional junk haulers like Junk King Capital District to come to your house and remove the old television. This means they’ll be working on your schedule. If a Saturday morning pickup works better for you then that’s when it can be scheduled for. They’ll also do all the heavy lifting. All you really need to do is unplug that old television set. Once these professional movers have loaded up your old television you can also get them to fill up their truck with any other junk you want to get rid of. You’re not going to be able to drop-off old furniture, an unused mattress or a refrigerator at the city’s drop-off center. But when you hire the professional haulers like Junk King’s team they’ll have no trouble filling up their truck with all your junk. That’s a much better use of your time and energy!
What is your old fridge worth? You might be thinking it’s time to replace that old clunker in your kitchen in favor of a newer model with more “bells and whistles.” Nothing wrong with that but as you go shopping for your new ice box you might want to investigate the “Buy Green, Save Green NY High-Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program.” That’s government speak for “you can get cash for your old fridge.” How much green? How does a $350 rebate on a refrigerator and $250 rebate on a washing machine sound? All of a sudden buying a new kitchen appliance is starting to make a lot more sense.
This is all part of a $3.5 million federal program that recently began for New York residents. In order to receive your rebate the new piece of equipment you purchase has to meet standards for energy efficiency. These standards were developed by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency.
“This rebate program gives residents the funding to make their homes more energy efficient, it makes it possible for New Yorkers to spend less on energy costs, and it provides a needed boost to retailers across the state,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement earlier this month.
The other caveat is that when the funds run out the program will end. Within the first couple of days of the announcement of this rebate program $500,000 in rebates was scooped up by smart shoppers. You can still get in on this action but you’ll have to act fast. When you go shopping for a new fridge, you’ll want to start by looking for any model that has an Energy Star rating. This means the manufacturer has taken up the recommendations provided by the EPA as to what energy efficiency means. Basically, the new design of refrigerators lets you run that box for less energy. This means your electric bill should be reduced once you plug in your updated ice box.
In most homes, the refrigerator is the single biggest user of electricity so it only stands to reason you should want to get a better bang for your buck in terms of energy use. Appliance retailers are already seeing a boom in business.
“Business on those items is through the roof,” Ed Isenberg, the manager of Olum’s, an appliance store told WGRZ. “It’s good to stimulate the economy, but it gets the energy-efficient appliances in the homes and that’s why New York State does the program.”
Of course, buying a new refrigerator is only half the job. First, you have to get rid of your old model. This can be accomplished when you hire a team of professional junk haulers like Junk King Capital District. These same junk haulers can also make use of the refrigerator removal appointment to take away whatever other piles of junk you have. Make a clean sweep of your home and start saving money today!
Even though the real estate market has lately been described as a wild roller coaster ride that fact remains that real estate investing is still a shrewd choice for anyone looking to improve their financial portfolio. The key is making the right choice. In other words, you don’t want to over extend yourself by buying a property that you can’t afford. There are many folks who are taking advantage of the current trends in real estate pricing by becoming proactive buyers. When prices drop it easy to get into the market and find a home that can be of great value either as a flipped property or a rental. Nowhere is this truer than with the foreclosed homes available for purchase. Albany is no different than any other city across the country in terms of foreclosed homes. But for every foreclosed home there is a silver lining of an opportunity.
If you are entering into the real estate investment arena then you definitely want to consider foreclosed homes as a potential purchase. Before you embark on this type of investment journey it will be a big help to get preapproved for your own mortgage loan. That way you’ll know exactly how high you could go in terms of pricing on a foreclosed home. The next important step you need to take is to study the sale prices of comparable homes in the neighborhood that you plan on shopping in. This will give you a sense of the going rate in terms of what you should be looking for.
With regard to finding a foreclosed home in Albany there are many realtors who specialize in these types of properties. You can even contact local bank branches to find out if they are holding any auctions of foreclosed properties. You might see the term REO pop up a lot as you search the listings. This means real estate owned which is another fancy way of saying foreclosed property.
Once you get into the actual touring of potential homes you might find that the appearance of these foreclosed properties leaves a lot to be desired. As a potential buyer you are essentially going to be purchasing these foreclosed homes “as is.” That means is not to be a lot of wiggle room with regard to changing the price like you would with a traditional home sale. What you need to do is look beyond any piles of junk that might have been left behind and consider all the possibilities.
Rest assured that you can always call upon the services of a professional Albany Junk Hauling team like Junk King to accomplish a foreclosure clean out. These pro junk haulers will be experienced in removing any kind of debris from a home. It will be easy as the new owner to tell Junk King to take it all away. Once that junk is cleared out you’ll be able to bring in new carpeting and paint it will be as if the mess was never there to begin with!
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