Tips To Buy The Best Home For Your Family

Buying a home is oftentimes one of the best experiences an individual or a family can have.

There are so many features to look forward to, the thrill of decorating a new living space,

and so much more. But in reality, there’s also a lot of work that goes into buying a home --

new or old. In order to make sure that your experience is well-rounded and your new home

is everything you imagined it would be and more, there are a few tips to doing so before

you sign the paperwork.

Perform an Inspection

Every home has different components in how it works, and the one you want may or

may not be more difficult than another. This is why it’s so important to have a proper

home inspection on your home before you make any sort of offers, especially because

there can be issues with the foundation, plumbing, HVAC and more. Knowing this from

the beginning prevents unwanted fixes and over inflated prices for something that may

not be in tip-top shape.

Learn Your Town’s Codes

When thinking of specific counties, states and towns to live in, it’s important to know that

all of them have different requirements and regulations within them. This includes everything

from building permits, garbage pickup, street parking rules and more. Before buying your

home. It’s great to know what type of rules you’ll be expected to follow are -- especially if

one is of particular interest to you!

Use Word Of Mouth

There’s nothing wrong with getting second opinions from people in the same town -- and

should you feel compelled enough, ask neighbors and residents! Those who are presently

living inside the town likely have the best insight as to what can be expected of a homeowner

-- and more importantly, they’ll be honest!

Of course, specific homes within certain counties in CT have garbage pickup rules which

are important to know. If you’re interested in learning more about what we can do to help

you in your new home, make sure you’re getting in contact with us ASAP!

Waste That Cannot Go In The Trash

When we’re finished using something, our first thought is to throw it into the trash, which

can sometimes be the best option for most waste. But for some items, they simply cannot

be thrown in the regular trash, and require specific disposal. To alleviate this from happening,

it’s better to know what you can throw where, and what you cannot. Below are a few common

items that should be disposed of elsewhere in a safe manner.

Lightbulbs

It’s no surprise that lightbulbs are one of the top things that shouldn’t go in the normal

trash. Because they can sometimes house chemicals and are made of glass, it’s important to

understand that they can be toxic and dangerous. Especially if you’re using a fluorescent

bulb, make sure to throw them out in designated recycling facilities to avoid getting

penalized by your local municipality for throwing them out.

Sharp Knives/Blades

While this isn’t technically something that is illegal to put into the trash, it can pose a huge

issue for both your own safety and the safety of others. Considering that old knives can be

reused for other applications, it makes sense to dispose of them in a way that doesn’t harm

anyone in the process. Putting them into a cardboard box and labeling them is a great way

to move and throw them out without posing injury to others.

Of course, there are specific circumstances that apply to some types of garbage, and it’s

important to know what they are. Things like Christmas trees and other items all have

specific rules and should be followed. If you’re interested in learning more about how

City Carting’s waste services can help you, get in contact with us today!

How To Throw An Environmentally Conscious BBQ

With BBQ’s becoming a reality in just a few short weeks, supermarkets will be stocking

the shelves with extra steak, chicken, sausage and more! While everyone is enjoying

their spoils on sunny days with friends, it’s often not thought of as to how that bbq can be

conducted in a way that is less harmful to the environment. And while many might think

that this particular bbq is on a smaller scale, it is important to make sure that you’re

contributing to the collective effort to make sure you’re being conscious of the environment

as well!

Cook Your Food At Once!

If you’re using anything other than propane, you know that charcoal and wood can

contribute to toxins in the air — which can be harmful to both you and your guests!

Instead of keeping the grill on for that second round of burgers, consider cooking them

all at once, and killing the heat as soon as possible. This helps to reduce any pollutants

in the air while also giving your guests a selection of prepared food to choose from as the

day goes on and their appetite starts back up.

Reuse!

Don’t settle for paper and plastic items if you have the chance to reuse! The amount of plastic

wasted during a barbecue is typically very high, and difficult to separate all at once. To

combat this, make sure your guests are eating off of your plates from inside and using

metal utensils to ensure that nothing is wasted and the only thing you have to do is run

the dishwasher!

Separate Your Trash

It’s one thing to keep your trash in one bin, and another to have it separated. The easy solution

to this dilemma is to have a few different cans next to each other which are all labeled with

what should go in them. Food, recyclables and general trash can all be placed into different bins

which can be thrown away correctly, preventing any cross contamination between materials.

This makes the disposal process easy for both you AND your waste company!