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The Smart Approach For Buying A New Car

Buying a new car involves the art of haggling. You should never pay the price that is offered unless of course they say it’s non-negotiable. In that case, you might consider shopping somewhere else. Before you can get to haggling for a price, you’ll want to put some of these tips into action for buying your new car:

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Narrow Down Your List

You might be extremely happy with the car you’re currently driving. It might just be several years old. However, when you go to test-drive the latest model, you might find that a lot has changed and it just doesn’t have the same feel. That means you need to shop around. The biggest mistake you could make is to wander onto a dealership without any idea of what you’re looking for. You should put together your list after spending some time online. Everything you need to know about a car can be found on sites like Edmunds or Kelly Blue Book. Best of all, that research is free and up to date. After all your research you might still find yourself circling back to the model you’re driving but at least you took the time to get informed about the possibilities.

Figure Out a Budget

You probably know what you can afford to pay each month but that’s not the only cost you have to factor in. You’ll be getting a new insurance policy and because the car is new, your rates will probably go up a little. You also have to factor in things like an extended warranty and gap insurance. Those costs are usually tacked onto the monthly fee. It means your $250 a month payment hops up to $300.

Avoid Extras

Every car comes with a long list of standard features but there is a limit. The dealership will try to get you to consider extras. Some of those extras are for your riding comfort like heated seats. Others pertain to exterior trim packages that really don’t impact the driving experience. The GPS you’re paying a thousand dollars for is the same one on your Smartphone. Every extra you add on is going to make that final price tick up.

As you drive off the lot in your new car, you should feel confident you made a great deal. You’ll want to keep that new car safe and that means parking in your home’s garage. Will there be room? There can be if you bring in Junk King Fort Lauderdale first. Junk King can dispatch a team of movers and a truck. That’s all you’ll need to get your garage clear of junk from floor to ceiling. Don’t park your new car in a junk filled garage. Let Junk King Fort Lauderdale clear it out first.

How To Motivate Your Family To Help Clean

How many times do you need to make a request for a task before it gets done? It’s amazing how the amount of times you ask really doesn’t seem to be impacted by age. You could ask a toddler and a teen to make their bed the same amount of times and it still becomes a showdown. Maybe it is time to change your approach and to find a better way to motivate your family to help clean. Here’s what you can do:

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Set Realistic Cleaning Goals

We all like things a certain way. For some, that “certain way” is spotless. Others take a more relaxed approach to clutter. To motivate you family, you have to meet them somewhere in the middle. Yes, you can have a standard for cleanliness but it doesn’t have to be “hospital clean” all the time. It also helps to match the task with the appropriate age and skill level. The older the kid, the more challenges they can take on. That’s realistic.

Get Everyone On Board

No one should escape cleaning duties. It might be hard to set aside a time and day when everyone is able to dedicate time to the tasks at hand, but everyone needs to pitch in. You already know that with siblings, if one isn’t pulling their weight, then the others will revolt. It might help to have a kitchen chart set up where the family can “check off” when an assignment is done. That way everyone can see each other’s progress and know that everyone is working towards the common goal of keeping the house clean.

Be Flexible

When it comes to motivating your family to clean, you have to pick your battles. There are times when your kids will come home from school and will be genuinely exhausted. Allow them some decompression time. If they’ve been assigned a cleanup duty and they haven’t completed it, then you can give them options to when it gets down. This doesn’t mean you put up with procrastination or laziness. Just be flexible. If they need a break, then let them have it knowing they’ll make it up at a later, agreed upon time.

Start Junk Free

It also helps to start out in a junk free home. That can become your standard and it’s when you might want to bring in Junk King Fort Lauderdale. Your family can do a lot of cleaning but might not be able to remove old furniture or get electronics recycled. Those are perfect tasks for Junk King. Once Junk King Fort Lauderdale has cleared your home of rubbish, your family will have an easier time cleaning up.

Get Your Garden Ready For Growing

The reason so many people move to Florida each year is that they never want to experience a harsh winter again. Can you blame them? That is not to say that Fort Lauderdale doesn’t experience the occasional bout of cold weather. But those cold snaps are a far cry from blizzards. We also follow the seasons when it comes to gardening. Now everyone is prepping for spring. Are you getting read to grow? You can when you put these plans into action:

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Get Your Seeds

Gardening starts with the seeds. Do you have an idea of what you’ll be planting this year? There are plenty of gardening magazines that can offer inspiration. So, could a trip to a botanical garden. You can probably find all the seeds you’re looking for at a nursery or hardware store. If not, then you can certainly get them online. Once you’ve got all the seeds, spread out the packets on your table to see what colors/flowers will look good together. That is how you can map out your garden.

Set Up a Compost Area

Are you composting? Once you get started, you’ll wonder what took you so long. Composting is a way to recycle your organic food scraps. It all goes into a pile or bin box along with some worms and dirt. The worms enjoy the buffet and what they leave behind becomes the compost that you can use for your garden. Very nutrient rich.

Examine your Tools

There is a right tool for every job and that is certainly true with gardening. Did you winterize your tools in the fall? If not, then you’ll want to inspect them to make sure now rust has developed. If sharpening is required, then take them to a pro to get it down. Of course, you might just consider replacing the whole batch of tools and starting fresh.

Starting fresh also applies to the entire garden area. What kind of shape is your backyard in with regard to debris and rubbish? If you need to do some general clearing, then count on Junk King Fort Lauderdale to help you get it done. Just as they do with their furniture removal appointments, Junk King will send over two strong movers to help with the yard waste removal. Anything and everything can go regardless of size, weight or grime! You’re going to like how fast the team from Junk King Fort Lauderdale can help get your garden ready for spring.

Efficient Junk Removal Service

How many times have you seen a piece of furniture or large appliance left out by the curb? That is a good indication that someone just got something new! It also might mean that there is a scheduled pickup of that item. The city offers limited bulk item removal but there are a lot of conditions that have to be met before they’ll help out. The size and amount of what you want to get rid of is limited. It’s not like you can clear out your garage and put all the rubbish on the curb for a pickup. That’s not going to happen with the city. Plus, it is getting the stuff to the curb that is a challenge. Anything requiring two people means asking for help and putting both your backs as risk. There has to be a more efficient junk removal service. There is and it is called Junk King Fort Lauderdale.

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Some of your neighbors might have already hired Junk King to remove their unwanted rubbish. Ask them what kind of job Junk King did. Based on the five-star reviews, it is a safe bet your neighbor will have nothing but praise for these professional junk haulers. What you’ll also find out is how fast Junk King works. You could call them in the morning and have your junk picked up before dinner time. There is a limited number of same-day pickup appointments available each day. If you can’t score on of those, then expect your junk to be cleared away by the next day. That’s how fast Junk King works.

They are also efficient in how they handle the actual load up. Junk King will send over a pair of movers who will handle all the heavy lifting. That includes climbing stairs and taking about things to fit them out of the door. This full-service junk removal continues with the responsible way Junk King gets rid of all your discarded stuff. They’ll be making drop offs to charity or recycling centers of any of those things that can be repurposed. Are you ready to put Junk King’s efficient junk removal plan to work at your home? One call makes it happen.

Helping Your Child Make The Switch To A Toddler Bed

Until your child grows up and moves out of the house, you’re going to be helping them with everything. That is especially true in the early years when you teach them how to walk, get dressed and go to the potty. You’ll also have to help them make the switch to a toddler bed. This is a big change in their little world but one that can further help with them developing into an independent person. Here’s how to help your child make the switch to a toddler bed:

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Make It a Positive Change

You’ll want to open the discussions about the switch by framing it as a positive change. This new bed will be just like mommy and daddy’s bed. It’s another sign of growing up and that’s always a good thing because there will be so many more opportunities.

Let Them Pick the Bedding

You don’t want to give your child free reign of Amazon to pick their bed. They might come back with a race car bed that might be fun for a couple of nights but when the novelty wears off and they grow several more inches, it won’t be that practical. You pick out the bed that works best but let them pick out the bedding. This is where they can certainly have a lot of fun choosing all kinds of Disney or other cartoon characters to spend the night with.

Establish New Rules

A toddler might look at their new bed as a license to explore. After all, there is nothing holding them back. You need to explain to them that once they’re in bed, they need to stay in bed until it is time to get up. A clock with a light timer can be helpful with this transition. Also, if you had a video monitor for the crib, keep it up and running for the toddler bed so you can stop any expeditions before they happen.

You will probably need to make room in the bedroom by clearing out the baby furniture. That is where a company like Junk King Fort Lauderdale can be a big help. They’ll be able to send over a pair of movers and a huge truck. That’s exactly what you’ll need to get rid of the old crib and changing table. While they’re at it, the Junk King crew can also haul away the rest of your home’s unwanted clutter. Let Junk King Fort Lauderdale clear out furniture to help your child make the switch to a toddler bed.

 

Boost Your New Year’s Resolution List

Eating better and working out more. Those are two popular New Year’s resolutions that everyone seems to make and there isn’t anything wrong with that. To make those and other New Year’s resolutions work, you’ll need a plan of action. Here’s how to boost your New Year’s resolution list:

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Get More Sleep

The benefits from sleep are practically too numerous to mention. Let’s just stipulate that we all could use more sleep. How can that happen? It starts by creating an environment that will help you get that sleep. Make sure your room is cool and your mattress is comfortable. Black out the curtains or use an eye mask to keep out the light. Most importantly, don’t fall asleep with the television on. That will mess with your sleep patterns. And if it takes you an hour to drift off, then consider getting into bed an hour earlier. Adding those 60 minutes can make a world of difference.

Detox Your Body

You know exactly all the “bad” things you take into your body. It could be cigarette smoke, liquor or junk food. Why not try a weeks of detox? Give up all those harmful things just for a week. Maybe you won’t miss them after the first day. One thing is for sure, you’re body will start to feel better. Just be sure to drink plenty of water and get your sleep (see above).

Start Saving

What does your retirement plan look like? If you don’t have one, then don’t panic. Anytime is a good time to start saving for retirement. There are a lot of ways you can save around the house. Try couponing for grocery shopping and cutting back on trips to Starbucks. What is important is that you transfer those savings to a savings account. Put the money you would normally spend on Starbucks into a jar. Then when the jar is full, take that cash to the bank and start all over again. Just watch how it adds up.

Get Rid of Rubbish

All of this work you’re doing to improve your life will be enhance when your living environment is improved as well. That begins with getting rid of all the rubbish in your home. How many old chairs, sofas and other pieces of furniture do you wish you can get rid of? What about computers, TVs, monitors and printers that have all been replaced? All of these things are taking up valuable space around the house but it doesn’t have to be that way. One call to Junk King Fort Lauderdale will have all that rubbish gone in a flash. Start your New Year’s resolutions with a call to Junk King Fort Lauderdale. A rubbish free home is waiting!

How To Start A Home Business

How many years have you vowed that “this year will be the year I start my own business?” Perhaps it is time to put that good idea of yours into action. The best approach to a new business is starting at home. Right out of the gate, you’ll be lowering your business expenses by not paying for office space. Here are some other things to keep in mind about starting a home business:

Permits

If you’re running a business out of your home, there could be special tax registrations, occupational licenses and permits from the city that you will have to apply for. If you live in a community that is part of a homeowner’s association, you might have to clear it with them. You want to make sure your business isn’t halted because you missed filing something.

Update Insurance

Your homeowner’s insurance policy might need to be amended to cover expanded business. Suppose a delivery person or client trips on your steps. A standard policy might not cover it if they are there for your business. You might find that adding a rider is all you need for extended coverage and it won’t be that expensive. You also have to consider if you’re going to be storing some kind of inventory. Then you would need to move into the area of business insurance.

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Set Aside a Place For Work

The great benefit of setting up a home business is the commute. You will never get stuck in traffic! But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set boundaries. That beings with establishing a dedicated work zone. Your family needs to respect that when you’re at your work desk, you shouldn’t be bothered. You also shouldn’t get distracted with maintaining the house at the expense of getting your work done. It will all fall into place with proper time management.

To get your work space up and running, you’ll first have to empty out the area of all the unwanted clutter. Whether you’re going to be working out of the garage or spare room, not being surrounded by junk is going to be a huge plus. A fast junk removal session with Junk King Fort Lauderdale can do the trick. They’ll send over pair of movers that will clear out any junk item in your home regardless of size or weight. Start your business the right way with a junk clearing session from Junk King Fort Lauderdale.

How To Get Rid Of Heavy Yard Debris

How do you define heavy? Is it something you absolutely cannot lift? Do you have a limit to your lifting capabilities? This is probably the reason why most people don’t get rid of heavy yard debris. It might be easy to move a couple of feet but lifting and loading it onto a truck is out of the question without help. Of course, you also need the truck! If you need to get rid of heavy yard debris, then the best approach is to hire Junk King Fort Lauderdale.

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Heavy yard debris can come in many forms. The most common here in Florida would be fallen palm fronds. Actually, they’re not heavy as much as they are hard to maneuver around without breaking them into pieces. They could also be some items that weren’t dropped in due to a storm. Patio furniture, lawnmowers, grills and planters are all things that would certainly qualify as heavy and needing help to get rid of. Junk King Fort Lauderdale provides the help in the form of a pair of very capable movers. This is a team that has a lot of experience lifting heavy objects. They know how to avoid back strain. You should never feel guilty about asking them to remove anything even something as big as a backyard hot tub.

Once all the heavy yard debris is loaded onto the Junk King truck, they can set their attention to getting rid of all the stuff from the inside of your house. You might have a heavy futon, bedroom set or baby crib that you want to remove to make room. That can all be cleared in the same exact session.

A lot of the heavy yard debris collected by Junk King Fort Lauderdale might actually be able to be recycled. Even things like chunks of concrete or bricks can be ground up and made into new materials. Junk King does do the actual recycling work but they can make sure that those items find their way to the right facility. Your back will never be at risk removing heavy yard debris when you’ve got Junk King Fort Lauderdale on the job.

Recycling Facts You Should Know

You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about where your garbage goes when you toss it out. There are really two options: It either gets dumped in a landfill or recycled. For something to be recycled, you need to decide to sort it and put it in the appropriate bin. Why is that so important? Consider these recycling facts:

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The EPA is the agency charged with implementing and supporting recycling programs across the country. In that capacity, they also do a lot of the research. A recent study found that in one year, there was close to 260 million tons of Municipal Solid Waste generated in the United States alone. Of that number, 34% was recycled. That translates to around 89 million tons. The rest was sent to a landfill. Raising that recycled number by just a few percentage points can make a huge positive impact on the environment.

Plastic represents around 13% of the amount of what is trashed each year. Of that total, 33 million tons only 3 million tons were recycled. That means only 9% of that amount was kept out of landfills. That is a number that is totally dependent on people making the choice to recycle. Why does it matter? We can save 66% of energy used in making plastics by using recycled materials vs. new plastic. That breaks down to around 2,000 gallons of gas being saved with just one ton of recycled plastic. And every hour, we toss out around 2.5 million plastic bottles. Most of those go into the trash instead of the recycling bin.

Electronic waste represents a large portion of what is tossed out in the trash. Fortunately, the numbers of recycled e-waste is going up. In 2010 is was at 10%. Now it is closer to 45%. That is important because the electronic waste that ends up in a landfill accounts for 70% of toxic waste.

If you want to expand your recycling, then you need to partner with the right disposal companies. Junk King Fort Lauderdale is a perfect example of a good recycling partner. They’ve been dedicated to an eco-friendly way of disposing of junk since they began collecting it over twelve years ago. Junk King maintains an average diversion rate of 60%. That is a very respectable number. When you need to get rid of junk and electronics, count on Junk King Fort Lauderdale to dispose of it the right way.

Your Business Will Benefit From Regular Junk Removal Sessions

Every successful business is focused on customer acquisition. It is what they do to bring in a new client. Some businesses depend on social media marketing. Others have the big budget for television advertisements. Of course, all that effort and money poured into customers acquisitions won’t amount to much if your place of business ends up turning off those customers. If you don’t have inventory and your staff isn’t responsive, then a customer might not come back again. Even if you overcome those obstacles you still have to do one last thing to appeal to your customers: Keep the business clean. That is where regular junk removal sessions with Junk King Fort Lauderdale can be a huge benefit.

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You can think of Junk King Fort Lauderdale as an auxiliary work crew. Only this is a crew that won’t be sticking around for an entire shift. The two-man crew assigned to your regular junk removal session will get in and out of your business as quickly as possible. What they’ll leave behind is an empty space where all that old rubbish once was. Regular junk removal sessions is a smart move for a business that gets a lot of deliveries throughout the week. Not only will all those cardboard boxes need to be hauled away but also any old inventory that can’t be sold. The same can be said for outdated promotional materials and displays. All of that can be turned over to Junk King.

Junk King Fort Lauderdale is also a green company. They manage to divert the majority of what they collect away from landfills and into recycling programs. By extension, when you hire Junk King you can rightfully boast that you’re company is also green. This is something that your customers will appreciate.

As for the cost, you’ll never be charged by the pound with Junk King. The pricing policy is based on volume. It comes down to how much room your junk will fill on the back of the truck. That is a fair approach to this type of work. Keep your business free of rubbish with regular junk removal sessions from Junk King Fort Lauderdale.

Junk King Fort. Lauderdale
881 NE 30th St.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Hours: M-F: 8A-4P, Sa: 8A-2P

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