Winter Hacks For Homeowners

As winter draws near, the reality of going outside to brave the cold for a minor task

or inconvenience seems almost horrible -- and quite frankly, nobody wants to be doing

anything that requires more work than normal. As a homeowner, the process of upkeep

can sometimes be very difficult and time consuming; however implementing hacks for

yourself can save time and energy, allowing you to enjoy your free time effectively. Here

are some we’ve hand-picked for the CT homeowner this winter.

Tarp Your Steps

What might sound funny is actually a great hack to quickly get rid of snow and ice on your

stairs outside -- which can help save you from injury! Grab a tarp large enough to cover the

area of your stairs and secure it at the ends with something heavy enough to prevent it

from flying away. Once the snow has passed or you’re ready to shovel, head outside and

pull back on the tarp, dragging the snow elsewhere. This helps rid your stairs of snow and

saves you a ton of shoveling time.

Move Garbage Cans

If your garbage cans are far away from the door, try and move them a bit closer and within

the path of your daily walks! This saves you from having to venture all the way to its normal

spot just to take out the trash -- and best of all, it doesn’t require any work!

Use Your Oven Heat

Once you’re finished using the oven for baked goods, leave the door open and allow the

heat to move into your living space. This helps heat a small area with ease, as your oven

is likely piping hot, and you’ve already paid for the used heat anyway!

As the weather continues to change, it’s important to stay alert to any changing conditions

as they happen, while also monitoring the weather reports in your area -- for the safety of

you and your family. Continue to keep up to date with any outages in service which can

also include that of your waste management company!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City

Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re looking for dumpster

rental or services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on

our website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!

Home Cleanliness New Years Resolutions

As the new year approaches, it’s time to think about how you can become a bit more in

tune with your home, its health, and how you can benefit from a routine of cleaning in 2019!

Oftentimes, we’re all susceptible to the effects of a dirty home, and this year can be the

time in which you decide to hunker down and make a real change! Below are a few creative

ways to make resolutions for the new year that enable you to keep your home clean, and

yourself busy!

Start Keeping Lists

Do you remember the last time you vacuumed or dusted the house? If not, it’s probably

been a long time. And for many reasons, it’s important to keep up on those small things

that lead to a cleaner home. Instead of guesstimating, try to keep lists in easily accessible

places, such as on the fridge, or in a pantry that provides storage for your cleaning products.

This enables you to keep a quickly accessible list that you can update when you decide to

do a bit of Saturday sweeping.

Designate Cleaning Days

If Sunday is the day you enjoy spending on the couch, why not reward yourself after a bit

of tidying up? It’s much easier to set yourself 30 minutes on the weekend to clean when

you know there’s a reward waiting for you at the end. This makes cleaning easier and

more desirable, as you’re working towards a goal and an end result that allows you to

relax -- and enjoy a cleaner living space!

Organize Your Trash

It’s important to understand that in addition to the visual aspects of a clean home, your

home’s odor and air quality is a huge indicator of health as well. This comes from being

attentive to the amount of garbage in your home, and controlling when it’s removed and

disposed of. Try to set different intervals where you’ll regularly go through trash bins and

empty them, which will enable you to avoid foul odors permeating through the air. Of course,

an on-time and competent waste management service is also needed to make this idea

come full-circle -- and we can help with that!

Providing homes and businesses with effective waste management is a service that City

Carting & Recycling has been doing for over 35 years. If you’re looking for dumpster rental

or services, give us a call at (888) 413-3344 to request a free quote, or visit us on our

website! For more information, tips and tricks, make sure to Like our Facebook page!

Avoiding Snow Buildup in Bad Areas at Home

When you’re home with an incoming snowstorm, it’s important for you and anyone inside to

properly prepare not only for yourselves and your schedule, but your home as well. While it’s

always highly dependent on the amount of snow you’ll receive, there’s never a bad time to

anticipate and be ready for a blanket of white powder. Most importantly, to prevent damage

and lapses in everyday routines, keeping snow buildup away from key areas of your home

is and should be a focal point of yours. Below are a few things to keep in mind when it’s on

the way.

Keep It Away From Your Home

It’s important to know that your home is something that, while it might be pretty, can easily

become damaged due to the elements outside. When snow and ice buildup occurs around

the perimeter, it can lead to frozen pipes, leaks, and cracking due to the nature of water that

fluctuates between freezing temperatures. If possible, keep any and all snow and ice away

from your home and brush it out of crevices to avoid unwanted and costly damage.

Grab Ice Melt

For your own safety and the wellbeing of those who are inside your home, make sure you’re

keeping a bit of ice-melt in the area for quick access when you need it. Black ice can be the

reason for a sore ankle or bottom, and it’s much more favorable to not be resting a sore

muscle due to a fall. Keep this nearby and prevent ice from forming before it leads to serious

injury.

Keep Garbage Cans Close and Handy

To not impede on the flow of taking your garbage out and having it nearby for disposal, try

and move your cans closer to the area that you’re constantly walking across. This makes

taking the trash out much easier for you, and getting it to the curb is less of a task.

Additionally, make sure you’re keeping the lid on your cans tight to prevent snow and

any precipitation from getting in and weighing it down.