We won’t lie to you: removing stucco siding from your house’s walls isn’t going to be easy. This is a very durable cement that can last for as long as 50 years, so you can’t expect to finish the job in a couple of hours. However, there are ways to make the process a bit […]
Winnipeg is a great city with many things going for it. There are countless outdoor spaces for Winnipeggers to get out and enjoy the warm summer season. You may have noticed “Recycle Everywhere” bins popping up all around the city. These are a great way to encourage people to recycle used beverage containers (after all, […]
At Kloos Hauling & Demolition, we’re called into situations where a homeowner has lost control over their amount of stuff. Commonly this is known as hoarding. While it seems harmless on the surface, compulsive hoarding, also known as hoarding disorder (https://anxietycanada.com/articles/hoarding-facts/), is a mental health disease. Along with the act of hoarding, the hoarder often […]
Does your home spark joy? Netflix’s new documentary series, Tidying Up, features successful tidying expert and consultant Marie Kondo. In the series, Marie encourages families struggling with clutter and disorganized homes to pare down their items using the concept of, “does this item spark joy?” If you can sympathize with these struggles, we’ve listed key […]
Few things match the liberating feeling of finally hauling out household junk that’s been wasting space for months or years. But, when your cleaning catharsis draws near, it’s important to remember how to properly dispose of your unwanted goods. Improperly handled materials can be dangerous to the environment or even pose health hazards. Read on […]
Garage clean-up might be one of the most dreaded chores when it comes to home ownership. The space tends to be the place where items collect and get forgotten until they overwhelm you. Besides the accumulation of your stuff, garage messes like oil, gasoline, tools, and other gadgets can be cumbersome to deal with. Digging […]
When you decide to start downsizing your home, you may quickly become overwhelmed with just how much stuff you have. If you have lived in the same home for many years, you may face decades of “stuff” and have no idea what to do with it. By learning different ways of downsizing, you can easily […]
Decluttering your home can be tough. We all like to hold on to items that we cherish or even things we have no idea what we would use them for. Learning how to properly declutter can help you to feel more comfortable in your home. Additionally, individuals with a decluttered living space typically feel less […]
Recycling is a great way to see items reused in a different way. While many items can be recycled, creating new material for items to be sourced from, while some cannot. We’ve created a list of items which we found surprising that you can recycle. As well, we outline two additional items which aren’t recyclable. […]
When downsizing your home, it is important to hold on to items that you use. Learning how to downsize common household items will help you make room in your existing home. Here are our top ten tips to get you started with the process. Downsize Common Household Items – Eliminating Kitchen Gadgets Every kitchen is […]