Junk Removal

[garnigal]

D mentioned on Friday that we should get rid of the last of the junk before the snow flies. I'd been postponing because there were too many options, and D always seemed to have something else he wanted to add.

I took him at his words and messaged Guelph Junk Removal that afternoon. They are local and woman woman-owned, which ticks a lot of boxes for us. Saturday and Sunday was prep, and she came Monday at noon — by which time we had the mattress and sectional on the lawn, along with the pool heater and the construction debris from when Derek pulled out the basement bar and TV framing under the stairs. 

The trailer was full, and I imagine we'll do this again in the spring. We also moved a couch to the main floor to replace the sectional until we get a new one, and my craft wardrobe to the basement from the upstairs to gain some space in the office. At the moment, all the stuff from the wardrobe is on the office floor, but I'll get it back in soon.

Comments

[desdemonaspace]

Good for you patronizing woman-owned businesses!

It's a good feeling to get rid of stuff, no? Me, I'm selling stuff on Craigslist.

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

We sold a few things, but most of what we have is either undesirable or worn down to a nubbin. You can see how the couch delaminated (it all used to be chocolate brown...), and the mattress is over 13 years old, and is much beloved by cats.

We sold the snowblower though — it was so heavy we didn't use it. We got 250 and spent 670 on an electric one. Not sure we came out ahead on that...

[brunettepet.livejournal.com]

Getting all that gone must feel very satisfying!

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

It really does! I've got someone coming to price out blinds for the basement on Friday, and once I get books and crafts tucked away again, I'll feel a bit more organized.

[jerusha]

We need to do some de-junking, too. One of these days...

[debris4spike]

It always feels positive, doesn't it, to get things sorted out — well done you

And, yes, it is great when you can use a local "family" firm to help you.

[murielle.livejournal.com]

Hello you! <3

So good to see you again. You've been busy. Congrats on getting stuff moving...moved.