Seafood Festivals Galore

Tis the month of seafood festivals! So get ready to eat some great food and enjoy all the festivities!

Head out to Safety Harbor Marina this weekend for a three-day festival with seafood and other food vendors from around the county. Plus live entertainment, arts and crafts and children's actives. It is a weekend the whole family is sure to enjoy. Entrance to the festival is free but you'll have to pay for any food and drinks you want to try.

The Safety Harbor Seafood Festival will be open from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. To see all the entertainment that will be preforming and the schedule check out the Safety Harbor Events page.

One weekend not enough for you? St. Petersburg is starting a new tradition and having their first Seafood and Music Festival on March 25 & 26. The event will have seafood plates from top restaurants in the St. Pete area. There will also be live entertainment and a selection of arts, crafts and fine products by artists and vendors. Come out to North Straub Park between 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on March 25 & 26 to have a great weekend full of seafood, art and music.

Tickets can be purchased on the Seafood & Music Festival's webpage. Get your tickets in advance for $3 or $5 at the gate. There are also VIP tickets for $50 if you want to get really fancy at the festival.

This is the month to get all your seafood kicks! Make sure you check out all the live entertainment and activities at each. After you go, let Bin There Dump That Tampa Bay know what seafood creation was your favorite; we'd love to see your pictures! And remember that Bin There Dump That is here for all your rental dumpster needs including dumpster rentals in St. Petersburg and Safety Harbor.

DIY Home Renovation Trends

            This is an exciting year for home improvement do-it-yourselfers. There are more materials, products, youtube videos and websites than ever before to browse for ideas, instructions and video guides. Tile that looks like wood is gaining popularity for flooring, along with spa-like bathrooms, streams and ponds in backyards and hardscaping from which to enjoy those water features.

            The home handyman or the highly motivated not-yet handyman - or woman - can develop a plan and a budget one weekend and potentially start and finish a home project the next. The savings, increased property value and self-satisfaction are worth the effort. It may take a little blood, sweat and tears before completion, but the idea is mostly just the sweat [equity].

            Before you go hog wild on your project, arrange with Bin There Dump That to have a dumpster rental delivered the day you want it and picked up when you specify. They'll put boards under the dumpster for driveway protection, and they are friendly, professional and happy to help. Some trends making headlines are:

            Bold colors - from ceilings to accent walls and tile to little dressers and benches, daring colors enliven any space.

            Lighting - colored ginger jar bases with drum shades reminiscent of the 1950s are showing up on nightstands, end tables and desks in home offices. Pendants replace recessed lights over kitchen islands (an easy DIY switch-a-roo) and outdoor spotlights illuminate gardens, trees and Old Glory after dark.

            Open shelving - accessibility is trending for the dishes in the kitchen and towels in the bathroom. Open shelves are holding plates, pitchers, baskets and all sorts of platters and pottery.

           

            Spa bathrooms - taking cues from luxury hotels, bathrooms are moving from utilitarian to spa-like zones for relaxation. Wainscoting, wallpaper, vessel sinks, soft lighting, deep soaking tubs, plush towels rolled in a basket or open shelf, flameless candles, bubble bath, heated towel racks and TV, radio and music are part of the spa experience at home.

            Rural touches - natural wood doors, rustic benches and weathered flea market finds can add some farm feel and country cozy to every room in the house. If you find a piece that's too distressed, whitewash or streak it with your favorite color for interest.

            Water features - in a weekend, you can create a pond, a stream, a fountain or some soothing water feature with a few pond plants, maybe some fish (they are good for ecological balance, though koi eat snails) and a frog or two - real or ceramic.

            Hardscaping - retaining walls, paver patios or just a slate base for a bench in a far corner in the shade, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces encourage more time and relaxation outside.

            Browse these websites for ideas for every home improvement, including some you may have not thought of or considered. There's something for every budget and every lifestyle, and don't forget the fine folks over at Bin There Dump That before you starting tearing up your yard or house.

Ø  DIY Network

Ø  Ron Hazelton

Ø  HGTV

Ø  Better Homes and Gardens

Ø  Home Wizards

Happy Memorial Day!

Only one holiday honors fallen American veterans, evokes family barbecues and marks the unofficial start of summer, and that's Memorial Day!

So from all of us at Bin There Dump That Tampa Bay, we want to wish you a safe and fun Memorial Day!

Water Water Everywhere ~ or in a Pond

A water feature cannot only transform your landscape, but also provide hours of enjoyment and relaxation, along with increased property value. Across the country, homeowners are installing ponds and streams where none used to be, although you are near the ocean everywhere in the Tampa Bay region, those waves do not (thankfully) crash in your backyard.

Water has a soothing, tranquil effect and can provide an emotional lift and reducing stress. Installing any water feature in your yard has a good impact on the environment by attracting birds, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs and small critters. Keeping some fish brings more entertainment and contributes positively to the cleanliness and ecological balance of a pond. Snails will help decompose organic matter that can collect on the bottom of any pond. However, Koi fish eat snails, so do your homework on which fish are best for your little water world.

More and more landscaping companies are branching into water feature designs and construction. If you are highly motivated and understand pumps and filters, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Many of the large home improvement stores have everything you need and you can browse for information, supplies and equipment at websites like:

• Ron Hazelton Water Feature Projects
• DIY Network Planning a Pond Video
• Backyard Water Features
• The Pond Guy
• HGTV Pools & Water Features

If you are not into digging up your yard for another project to build and maintain, consider a container water garden or small fountain in a large tub or corner of your patio. It doesn't have to travel 40 feet in a stream and spill into some gigantic pond to be soothing and attractive. It can be small, sweet and special. Even a birdbath is a water feature.

One great advantage in Florida is that your pipes, pumps and filters are not likely to freeze in winter. When doing all of this, even if it’s not a DIY project you will need to have a place to dump all the junk. Get in touch with Bin There Dump That for a dumpster rental throughout your water project. You need a dumpster for the debris, dirt and gunk you will pull out of your yard to make space for the water feature, and these guys are experts at protecting your driveway and yard and honoring your timetable for delivery and pick-up.

Seawall Rodeo Inshore Fishing Tournament

Your favorite dumpster company is sponsoring the Seawall Rodeo Inshore Fishing Tournament. Bin There Dump That is excited to be a sponsor such a great event, benefiting pediatric programs and services at the hospitals of Morton Plant Mease.

Bin There Dump That is your friendly local dumpster rental company that wants to help you with all your cleaning needs. Our dumpsters range from 4 to 20 yards. Don’t know what size you need? Not a problem, give our knowledgeable office staff a call and they will talk through the options. Home cleaning, room renovation, whole house renovation or just construction. Once you order your dumpster, we will deliver it and haul it away for you when it’s full. All you have to do is call us! Bin There Dump That enjoys being able to make everyone’s life easier and maybe even a little better.

This is true in all aspects of our local neighborhoods.  Bin There Dump That is excited to be a sponsor of the Seawall Rodeo Inshore Fishing Tournament, a charity-fishing tournament that will be at Carlouel Yacht Club May 20 & 21, 2016. We are excited to be able to help such a great cause and see who will come out victorious at the tournament. Want more information about the tournament or want to become a sponsor, click the link above or below. We hope to see you all there! Seawall Rodeo Inshore Fishing Tournament

March Power Washing

The Power in the Power Wash

            Cars go to the car wash for those high pressure water streams that shoot soapy water, then rinse water and let you drive away with a sparkling clean vehicle, hubcaps and all. Well, you can't take your house to the car wash, but you can power wash it to remove dirt, grime, mildew and the last storm's residue. Be advised that using a pressure washer is serious work with safety concerns that begin with the note that a powerful burst of water can take off a finger, cause one to fall from a ladder or cause serious body harm. It's not fast like driving through the car wash, and it's not simple like waving a magic wand, but your house can sparkle too!

            That said and warnings aside, every house should be power washed at least once a year to keep the exterior free from dirt and mildew, especially. This applies to brick and stucco as well as aluminum and vinyl siding. Wood should probably only be power washed before re-priming and painting, allowing it to fully dry in between. There are three ways to approach power washing:

§  Hire an expert power washer contractor List of power washers companies

§  Buy a small electric power washer Small Electric Power Washer Reviews

§  Invest in a gas engine-powered power washer Gas Engine Power Washer Reviews

(1)       Experts. These contractors are not only experienced, but also have the best equipment and training. To avoid getting hurt with a power washer, which operates at a high psi (pounds per square inch) flow or seriously damage your house, an expert is a good idea. The professionals are trained in handling power washing equipment, angling it away from windows and crevices, using appropriate cleaning solutions, setting up scaffolding for stability and preserving your exterior material. Many contractors also use low pressure washers and specially formulated cleaning products so there is minimal risk in property damage or worker accidents.

(2)       Electric power washer. These little machines are great for a small house, boat, deck furniture or car. They will work well for light jobs, just spraying off dirt and mildew that's accumulated over a short period of time. You may still need to scrub sections first to release the gunk, and always exercise caution when electricity and water are near one other -- they're not good friends.

(3)       Gas engine power washer. This can give the best results, but you'll still need to do some cleaning by hand. One suggestion is to pre-treat mildew stains caused by nearby tree coverings or from not having washed the house in a while. Be cautious around doors and windows and especially vigilant with vinyl siding where slats meet. You don't want to power wash the house and accidentally injected moisture under the siding to breed something worse than what you are cleaning.

            There is an array of pressure nozzles for different spray ranges and uses. Practice with each one in a small section to be sure you are getting the desired results. Some models have different colors for various spray ranges. Others offer something like a rotary nozzle which adds some scrubbing power to the spray. If you buy your own equipment, read all the directions and use only the recommended cleaning solutions. Lastly, clean or have the gutters and downspouts washed at the same time and rent a Bin There Dump That dumpster for raking up leaves, fronds, nests, twigs and whatever else you manage to power wash to the ground. Like driving your car away, knowing the outside is all freshly cleaned, you can enjoy your coffee or afternoon beverage in your house, happily knowing your house looks great and is well-maintained, thereby preserving your investment.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

From your friends at Bin There Dump That!