The dumpster for all your spring cleaning projects

Can you smell that…? April showers mean spring has arrived. It might be cold and even snowing in other parts of the country but here in the Sunshine State the most we have to worry about is if we need to bring an umbrella when we step outside. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, April Showers mean it could be beautiful and sunny one day and then snowing or sleeting the next.

Spring brings about longer nights, days at the beach and time road tripping to and from the Keys yet, it also means the sometimes-tedious task of spring-cleaning. In addition to the 20 Things You Should Deep Clean This Spring, you can’t forget to clean your attic, basement, garage and other storage areas. For all the bigger items you’re throwing away you shouldn’t have to go through the hassle of hauling them to the dump, just call your local Tampa Bay Bin There Dump That.

Got a small spring-cleaning project, our 4-yard dumpster will be perfect for you! Cleaning out your mom’s attic and aunt’s shed, try going up a size and order one of our 6-yard bins. Our website has pictures, prices and can answer any questions you may have. Need some more information than what is on our website, give us a call. Our office staff is extremely knowledgeable and is happy to help with any questions you might have.

So no matter how many cleaning projects this spring brings, make sure you make your life a little easier and give Bin There Dump That a call. We’ll drop off a dumpster then haul away all the old. Because you know what they say… “Out with the old, In with the new.”

Window Replacement

I Can See Clearly Now ..... it's a song, it's a window, it's glass cleaner!*

*[all of the above]

The window industry is one place where advances and innovation in materials and style have come a long way and all for the better.  From the rattling, wood or aluminum frame, squiggly glass windows of yesteryear to today's upscale, vinyl wrapped, well-sealed, plain or uniquely-styled, clear glass replacements, windows provide protection and natural daylight to improve and enhance your safety and well-being.  When you factor in energy efficiency, insurance cost reduction, expert installation and property value increase, well, you have a win-win kind of deal.

If you have ever scraped, sanded, primed and painted wood window frames every few years, you will appreciate forever the simple ease of washing window frames with a sponge or hose.  The white vinyl wrap is as attractive from the curb as from the inside of your home, and the screen/storm combinations are a dream -- especially for oldsters who recall changing out screens and storms twice a year up in New York or New England or Michigan.

Replacement windows come in all sizes and styles and have many advantages for the investment:

• Easy to clean
• Double-hung open in for easy cleaning from the inside
• Filter harmful UV rays
• Crisp white trim goes with any house style and some offer colors
• Slim frames maximize window space
• Superior glass
• High insulating qualities
• Reduce heating and A/C expense
• Smooth and simple to open and close

Among the reasons to replace your windows is age of the home, condition of current windows, if they leak (letting in water or air), as well as to upgrade with new siding, reduce energy expenses, expand current window sizes, add a window and match windows with new doors.  Many replacement window companies also craft exterior doors in different styles.  Professionals in window replacement can advise you on the type of glass you need, as tempered glass is required for some windows and doors in Florida due to hurricanes and high winds with storms.  

Replacement windows can be a do-it-yourself project for the highly skilled, highly motivated homeowner on a budget.  You can do one side of your house per year, for example. Practice on the back first, and be sure to line up a Tampa area rental dumpster from Bin There Dump That for all the materials you will remove from the window space.  The last thing you need is more time to go to the dump and incur landfill fees along the way.  The Energy Star designation on windows may qualify for a tax deduction.  The University of Florida, IFAS Extension, has published an informative, 2-page report on Window Systems .

                       

Homemade glass cleaner ~

• 1 gallon water
• 1 tsp Dawn or 4 Tbl. lemon juice
• 1 pint rubbing alcohol
• 1/2 cup sudsy ammonia

 Or:

• 1 cup rubbing alcohol
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Holiday Planning

This is the time of year when holidays come along ~ bing bing bing ~ one after another, and the sharpest of holiday planners is ready for instant changeover once Halloween exits, Thanksgiving comes and goes, Christmas moves through and a New Year is ushered in. Going too fast for you too? Well, with your proverbial ducks in a row, holiday transitions will go smoothly all fall, and you'll look like a very close cousin to Martha Stewart.

To accommodate holiday decorations and accoutrements, it's never too early to do some sorting, donating, clean-up inside and out. And for that, getting a dumpster rental from Bin There Dump That can make the burden lighter -- no trips to the dump, no wondering what to do with yard waste, no struggling with old, broken stuff that's taking up space and taking down your attitude. With things neat and tidy comes a plan for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.

The best places for your holiday spirit to shine include:

• Front door/porch outside
• Main entrance area inside
• Kitchen
• Family room
• Dining space

The most simple way to manage is to determine in advance what will change and how. Colors are first with orange and black, followed by more orange, yellows, earthy reds and the hues of marmalade. Then the vivid reds, greens and golds of Christmas, which give way to blue and silver for New Year's. More contemporary colors are being incorporated into these holidays, and Florida's signature shades of ocean aqua, soft peach and sandy beige are always welcome.

Your front door is the first welcome, and it's easy here to change a wreath for each holiday, along with a bucket or wood box of seasonally appropriate things like Indian corn, pumpkins (both which conveniently serve Halloween and Thanksgiving), ornaments, pinecones and twigs with a patterned bow. Change the bow.

Simple changes inside will set the stage for a festive, jolly, joyful decor each step along the autumn way of holiday cheer.

• Scented candles or reed diffusers
• Small seasonal rug
• Lamp and lampshade
• Throws and quilts
• Hand towels in kitchen and bath
• Strand of lights around outdoor railing
• Toss pillows
• Candy dishes
• Table linens
• Cookies in the freezer
• Holiday-theme plates, bowls or mugs

Now, you are seasonally decorated, and you know whom to call for all the clean up disposal: Bin There Dump That!

Christmas around Tampa

The notion of a white Christmas and chestnuts roasting over an open fire has a romantic aspect until you are bundled up beyond recognition to battle the cold.  Take away the bitter wind and snowy sidewalks and embrace the warmth and equally as stunning Christmas lights, fun and celebration right here in the Tampa Bay region.  It's all about family, friends, reaching out and coming over to share in this joyous season.

Santa trades in his sleigh for watercraft in Dunedin, Clearwater, St. Pete, Treasure Island, & other waterfront communities around us and parades of boats cast sparkles on the waters from myriad lights on deck and along the rigging.   He also can be found in malls and Christmas parades.   Walking the beach in search of shells and little treasures to be crafted into Christmas ornaments is a common holiday tradition in these parts, along with decorating palm trees and outdoor activities, like:

• Dunedin's Holiday Boat Parade - THIS WEEKEND!!!
• Tampa Downtown on Ice
• St. Petersburg Snow Fest  - THIS WEEKEND!!!
• Safety Harbor Snow Fest - THIS WEEKEND!!!
• Holiday Festival of the Arts at South Straub Park
• Citrus County's Old-fashioned Christmas on Courthouse Square
• Nature Coast Botanical Gardens
• Curtis Hixon Park's uplifting music and tree lighting
• Santa Fest and downtown Christmas parade, Tampa
• Clearwater's Island Estates Boat Parade - December 12th

The Nights of Shimmering Lights is a must-see, drive through the lights in Dover, FL.    More than a million LEDs encase the driving path with all sorts of characters and light statues along the way. It's a delight for all ages, and admission is by the carload. After the drive join other merry people at the Christmas Village for a bite to eat and spot of shopping.

If you are hosting family and friends -- like those from colder climates who do not wish to bundle up beyond recognition every time they step outside -- then plan your events and activities accordingly. Thanks to the British, we have eggnog, and thanks to the Germans, there are candy canes.  There's the old fruitcake joke that there are just a handful of them going around each year because no one really eats fruitcake, but the fact is that fruitcake [credit the ancient Romans] is chock-full of goodness. 

When all the company leaves, you may find such a mess of gift wrap and boxes and trash that you need to call Bin There Dump That for a small Tampa dumpster rental to clean up quick.   It's the easy way to get rid of junk right from the comfort of your own home and start the new year with a clean, tidy, trash-free home and yard.   They deliver, offer weekend service, can help with questions, are residential friendly, take care of your driveway during placement a & pick it all up on your schedule.  Call for Holiday specials!

The weather is of little consequence at Christmas. It's what is in your heart that is The Heart of Christmas. Merry Christmas!