The California timber industry is bouncing back and that’s good news all around. At its peak back in 1988, the California timber harvest yielded 4.67 billion board feet. When the housing bubble popped that number dropped down to an abysmal 805 million board feet in 2009. But now with construction orders on the rise, it looks like timber is also adding to the stockyards. In 2011 there was 1.29 billion board feet harvested and that number just keeps going up. This is going to mean more jobs at lumber mills.
With the abundance of wood being available at better prices, you might decide to finally take on that DIY project you’ve been putting off. Would that be a new patio deck? Perhaps some railings around the front porch or maybe a gardening table. Whatever project you decide to take on, one thing is for sure: you’re going to have leftover lumber scraps. Some of those scraps can be tossed out in the trash but when your woodpile has grown too big for the weekly garbage pickup it’s time to call in Junk King Stockton.
Junk King is the professional junk hauling service that will be able to cart off any amount of wood or lumber you have leftover from a project. They can also take away any other construction waste such as drywall, aluminum sheeting, concrete and packaging materials. If your project includes some kind of demolition then you’ll really need to schedule a Junk King removal appointment. You don’t want to keep a pile of construction waste around your yard where it can become a safety hazard. Let the Junk King crew remove it as soon as you create it!
Because every Junk King Stockton appointment comes with a huge truck for hauling, you’ll be able to finally get rid of any oversized item such as old furniture, mattresses or kitchen appliances. Yes, the Junk King truck isn’t going to be a rickety pickup but a huge moving type of van that can accommodate plenty.
You’ll also have the Junk King crew at your disposal to dispose of your junk. They’ll be the ones who will do the actual lifting and moving of your junk. When they’re finished loading up their truck, you can get back to your life and make the most of your day. As for the JK crew, their day won’t be over until they make sure they’ve gotten rid of your junk the responsible way. Even if you don’t ask, Junk King Stockton will still try to recycle the majority of what they remove from your home. This is really the only way to get rid of junk!
Sometimes even Santa can use a little help. This past Christmas eight Stockton Police officers, a bunch of community service workers and the staff from Arroyo’s Cafe sacrificed Christmas morning with their loved ones to spread a little cheer to over 40 families in need. What made this all the more important was the fact that the children on this list were either victims or witnesses to a violent crime in the past year.
Where does your recycling money go? That’s the question being asked of some concerned citizens and members of the CA state legislature as they make a review of collected funds. The official agency charged with handling task is the Beverage Container Recycling Fund. If you buy milk, wine or liquor you won’t be charged a fee but everything else has a five or ten cent charge tacked on. Most of that money is “recycled” back to the consumer in the form of rebates. In fact, nearly 85% of all recyclable containers are turned into cash. That translates to 17 billion out of 20 billion of these types of containers sold every year.
There are many local Stockton area charities which have made it easy for you to get rid of an old clunker of a car. These are for those autos in your possession which you know you can’t sell or trade in. They might have more miles on them then you care to admit. In some extreme cases, these cars aren’t even running anymore and are just taking up space in the driveway. When you contact these charities, they make all the arrangements to pick up the car and have it towed away. You’ll be signing the title over to them and alerting the DMV this car is no longer in your possession. In return, you get to take a decent sized tax deduction and it’s all on the up and up. But what about the other bulky items you want taken away? Not many charities are going to want an eight year old mattress or a worn out sofa. When you’ve got bulk you want to get rid of
Over the last couple of months, the city of Stockton has taken a hit in terms of its economy. But there are some “green shoots” showing that the city might be on the mend. The restructuring of its finances is going to help shore up the area and folks will soon find that Stockton is a great place to live, work and raise a family. To do that, they are going to need a place to live. A depressed housing market can actually reveal a silver lining for potential new homeowners. This is because a lot of those homes that have been foreclosed upon are in need of a little TLC to bring them back to life. A savvy realtor understands this and that’s why they make an alliance with a company like Junk King.
Is it time to head back to the gym? Most gyms experience a spike in membership at the beginning of the year. That’s when everybody’s New Year’s Resolutions kick into gear. That’s also the time when some folks decide to forgo the gym and instead opt for a home exercise routine. While noble, most treadmills or other exercise equipment end up gathering dust or being used for a clothes rack. If you’ve never been a gym member before then you should think about these proactive reasons.
Many of the folks around Stockton have discovered the simple joys associated with a backyard gardening. Top of the list would be all the benefits of having an abundant source of fresh vegetables and fruits available literally within arms reach. It’s hard to avoid eating a salad when you can pick it from your own backyard! The other benefit is the decent workout you get from gardening. Taking part in any physical activity is a good activity but working in the garden shouldn’t be a back-breaking chore. Approach it with a sense of fun and by all means get the kids involved!
Yes, mom and dad, it’s time to celebrate. The start of a new school year is just around the corner! That means a time honored tradition of shopping for school supplies. Depending on what grade your youngster is heading into there might be a need for a new laptop or computer. Nowadays, many schools are allowing students to bring in their laptops and Smartphones to incorporate into a lesson. Instead of running away from technology they’re embracing it. What these educators are finding out is that the kids are becoming more engaged when they can work with familiar tools. And we all know how smart our kids are when it comes to computer usage.