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Congratulations, You Are Now a New Homeowner in Acworth GA
But oh boy, it was a foreclosed home and you now have to put in a good amount of hard work before you can move in. Still, you have your home, at an affordable price, in a neighborhood that you like. So, let’s make a plan.
First, it is probably a good idea to get it inspected. A typical home inspection will include checking for termites or rodents, water quality, wiring, plumbing issues, mold and anything having to do with the septic tank.
Next, you will want to do a major cleaning. If there is trash, furniture or any sort of remnants from the previous owner you will want to rent a roll-off container to haul away the clutter. If you do need to rent a container, check the carpets, roofing, and dry wall and take in account any other major construction jobs that need to be done so that you only have to rent a roll-off container once and that you order the size container you will need for all the jobs!
Once the rooms are empty you can start wiping, mopping sweeping and disinfecting all surfaces, walls, floors, vents and AC ducts. Who would want to live in a house with other people’s cooties?
If you can afford it, invest in new carpeting. Otherwise, get your carpets professional cleaned. Professional carpet cleaners do a much deeper, thorough cleaning then a rental cleaner from a home improvement store.
If you are going to paint, shop around for the paint at a couple of different paint stores. If you can get the same paint for half the price that’s extra money in your pocket for something else!
The most important part of purchasing your first foreclosed home is to be proud of yourself. Give yourself a pat on the back for making a sound investment.
If you have recently bought a home in the Marietta GA area and need to rent a roll-off container contact R & R Services. You can’t beat their prices or friendly, professional staff.
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There’s no time like summertime to take care of the Honey Do List.
Now that the weather is warmer, there are all sorts of little things you can do to spruce up your home.
Let’s start on the exterior. Touching up the house paint always makes your home look better. If the spare paint can has hardened and you can’t read the color check in with your local paint store. They having amazing machines that can tell you the exact color with only a small sample or are more than happy to send a paint expert to your home.
Next, window washing from the outside. This is one of those jobs that doesn’t happen very often. It might take some elbow grease and 3 or 4 buckets of hot, soapy water to get off the grime. Use a hose to rinse and top it off with some window cleaner and paper towels and you will have sparkling clean windows.
Washing those dirty windows won’t make much of a difference if you don’t clean your screens. While the screens are off so that you can wash the windows, gently scrub them with hot soapy water, too. If the screens are too filthy to be cleaned or are no longer keeping out the bugs, you may just want to replace them.
Check all your outside and inside hoses for winter storm and freeze damage. We hate it when we turn on the hose and get sprayed in the face. Or maybe a pipe has cracked in the basement and only a little water is seeping out but it’s enough to bring about a mold problem.
Another great summer project is to thoroughly clean your driveway and sidewalks. The key to deep cleaning is a pressure washer. You can make the area around your home look brand new with a few hours of washing and a couple of gallons of water. Just be careful of all the new spring plants your wife has decorated the walkways and porches with!
Let’s move inside. Summer is the time to reverse the direction of your ceiling fans. You want fans to turn clock-wise in the summer to create a nice breeze. To do this, shut off the fan and wait for the blades to stop spinning. Use a sturdy ladder or step stool to locate the direction switch, this will probably be on the side of the fan above the blades. Before you turn the fan back to on, clean the fan or dust bunnies will be flying everywhere.
If your AC is running full out clean your filter every few weeks. This will help keep your bill down and your house cooler. You can clean the filter by washing with warm water or vacuuming it. Some of the newer models have a built in self-cleaning function.
If you are thinking about tackling a bigger project over the summer make sure to contact R & R Container Service for your dumpster rental! They are located in Marietta and service the surrounding areas.
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Roll-Off Container vs a Bagster – lets talk trash
You just finished a remodeling project. Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. But what do you do with the moderate amount of debris that is too much to put in your weekly trash and a tad unsightly piled up outside of your garage? Should you buy a Bagster and have Waste Management pick it up or rent a roll-off container from a local container service?
Let’s compare purchasing a 3 cubic yard Bagster with renting a small roll-off container.
Keep in mind this is not an apples to apples comparison. A small roll-off container can hold 3 times the amount more than a 3 cubic yard Bagster. Generally, the smallest roll-off container you can rent is 10 cubic yards. So this comparison represents real life options.
The Bagster –
It is a small portable 3 cubic yard bag made of tough woven material.
The small size of the Bagster is its biggest drawback. The Bagster is only a good choice if you have 3 cubic yards or less of debris. Most Bagster style containers are 8 feet long, 4 feet wide and 2 feet 6 inches in height or around 600 gallons. If you have large bulky items like a couch or bed they are not going to fit very well. The bag can hold up to 3,300 lbs. of debris (provided it meets all other size/fill requirements).
You must buy the bag and it is good for one use only. The Bagster is available at most home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes and online at Amazon.
The Bagster will run you around $30.00. The larger cost is the pick-up. Though it varies a great deal from city to city, you are probably looking at $150.00 to $200.00. In major cities it can go as high as $350.00 for a single pick-up.
But keep in mind that just because the bag is small and portable doesn’t mean you can place it anywhere. It needs to be placed in an area where Waste Manage can snag it with their crane and truck. Waste Management also needs a minimum of 20 feet overhead clearance. If they need to pull into your driveway make sure it is at least 12 feet wide.
Of course, leaving a Bagster on your lawn for weeks or even days will kill the grass underneath, which makes the driveway a better option.
Once you have disposed of your trash you can call Waste Management to schedule a pick-up.
Roll-off Containers –
Roll-off containers are available nationwide. All you have to do is contact a reliable company servicing your area to learn about their rental policies. Set up delivery, fill your container and call to schedule a pick-up.
The rental period included with the price varies by each company, but 7 to 14 days is common.
A small roll-off container price range (including delivery and pickup) is normally $150 to $500. With such a wide price range across the US, you really need to get prices specific to your local area.
A small container is about 14 feet wide, 8 feet long and 3 feet tall. A much better option than a Bagster if you have bigger, bulkier items to toss.
Generally, the container can hold from 1 ton to 3 tons of debris.
Roll-off container placement is normally in your driveway or possibly in an alley or on the street. Some cities prohibit containers on the street or require a special permit. Ask your roll-off container service for advice.
And don’t be surprised if the stuff you want to get rid of multiplies after you have the bag or the container. Getting rid of construction debris and house hold clutter is almost always contagious. One motto to live by is “go big or go home” and contact R & R Container Service for all your hauling needs.
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Basic steps for remodeling your kitchen without breaking the bank or your patience level.
Deciding to remodel your kitchen is a major event for many homeowners. It takes careful planning, a big helping of patience and the money from under the mattress. But do not fret, a month without a working kitchen is well worth the cost and disruptions. Just stick to these basic steps and you’ll learn how to remodel a kitchen on a budget that fits your needs.
First, the fun part. Open up your browser and start cruising home improvement sites and Pinterest boards. Create a new folder in your “bookmarks” and start hitting that save button. Some of my best ideas have come while looking over what other’s had done.
Plus, the more ideas you come across the more you’ll be able to pin point what you do want for your new kitchen look and what you don’t want. Keep in mind your existing floor plan. If your budget won’t allow major changes stick to ideas that will fit the area you have to work with.
Once you have the basic concept for your new kitchen, start punching numbers. The numbers don’t have to be exact. A ball park figure with a ceiling will suffice and allow you to get started and give a licensed contractor something to go by.
Now is the time to call on friends, family and colleagues. There is a contractor out there for just about every area of remodeling, from masonry to cabinetry to overseeing the entire job itself. Your task is to find the best professional to carry out your plans. Word of mouth carries a lot of weight in my book. If someone comes highly recommended and with reasonable prices they are defiantly worth further investigating.
Your next step is to draw up the plans, with the main focus on figuring out the layout of the room as opposed to the aesthetics. Where will the appliances go so that they are geometrically correct and will the center island work? This will also give the contractors an idea of the work ahead so that they can give you an estimate.
Once the plans are drawn up and you’ve chosen a contractor for the remodeling job, draw up a contract that outlines a timetable for the work and establishes a payment schedule. The normal payment schedule provides 10% upfront, 25% at three-stage intervals throughout the remodeling job and the last 15% upon completion of the project. You can find a good example of what a contract should entail online.
If you are planning to stay put while the kitchen is being remodeled you might want to set up a temporary kitchen in another room. Nothing fancy, just an area for preparing small meals. You can either invest in a mini-fridge or ice cooler for perishables. Use paper plates, plastic silverware and cups. Keep a supply of crackers, bread, peanut butter, nuts and other easy foods handy. Stop by your favorite take-out restaurant when the peanut butter loses its appeal.
As the dust settles, check out your gloriously remodeled kitchen and tick off the items that have been completed, and make notes of what still needs attention. Everything that was agreed to in the contract should be completed before your contractor receives final payment.
And make sure to order your roll-off container to remove debris leftover from your kitchen remodel. R & R Container Services can answer all of your container questions and help you select the one that is right for your job!
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Renovating in Acworth GA – Roll-off containers for big or small jobs.
All over Acworth major to minor renovations are taking place in residential areas, historical sites and business complexes. Whether you fall into the home improvements or the resurrection of a Civil War structure we thought these basic renovation tips will help you complete your job.
First – take a look at your surroundings.
When selecting materials for your renovation, choose items that are in accordance with your neighbors properties and any covenants. This goes for everything from house paint to porch structures. If the materials you pick are of lesser quality than those of surrounding home’s, your property can lose value. Whereas, a higher quality of materials won’t necessarily guarantee raising the value of your property.
Trendy is not always the way to go.
Yes, going along with the latest trend can make your home seem more modern. But like most trends, they eventually fall by way of bell-bottoms and poodle skirts. When it does, your home will look outdated and you will be back to square one. By staying with the classic style you will ensure your house will look “smart” and in the long run you will save money.
Don’t make major changes the first time around.
It’s much simpler to work from existing areas like attics and basements than to start from the ground up. Changing your rooms to be more functional and livable is much faster and less expensive than putting a new addition on your home.
Remodeling commercial spaces usually means changing the store to fit the needs of the business. If you are leasing, the expense of renovating usually falls on your shoulders. Sometimes you can negotiate an agreement where the owner helps with some of the expenses, especially if you can combine this with the signing of the lease.
Even though renovating your store can be costly, the end result is well worth the investment. Customers much prefer a clean, upscale business and it certainly will help with employee morale to have them working in a newly refurbished store.
Although these are only a few tips, we hope they help with future projects! And don’t forget to order your Roll-off Container. Contact R & R Container Service today at 770-975-9554, or browse the website for more information about container dimensions or our container services.
