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Albany Treadmill and Exercise Machine Disposal

If you have ever stayed at a hotel and took advantage of their indoor gym then you know how great it is to roll out of bed and walk down a hall a few feet to workout. That might have been the inspiration for you to set up your own home gym. You had the space in your garage or spare room to put in a treadmill and perhaps some other exercise machine equipment. Then you were good to go. What happened? Over time those good intentions faded away and you were staring at those bulky pieces of equipment with zero motivation for using them. Just owning gym equipment isn’t going to help you shed those pounds. This is why you should give a second thought to joining a gym. The benefits of joining a gym can be summed up in four major points: Motivation, support, classes and equipment.

Consider the equipment you’ll find at the typical gym. There will be plenty of variety to choose from. Whether you’re working cardio, machines or free weights you’ll be able to move from circuit to circuit without ever getting bored. Along with the variety of equipment you should find a gym that also has a wide assortment of classes for you to enroll in. Most gyms offer these classes as part of the membership. These are wonderful experiences which guarantee you’ll get a complete, structured workout. At the same time you’ll be meeting like-minded folks who are focused on the same goals of getting into shape.

That brings up the issue of motivation. If you’re paying a monthly fee for a gym membership you’ll be more likely to use that membership so as not to let it go to waste. Carving out time to go to the gym several times a week is going to have you feeling a lot better and its great bragging rights, too! As for support, you’ll get that in abundance at the gym whether you hire a personal trainer or not. There will always be somebody on hand to show you the ropes literally and figuratively. This will insure you’re working out the right way.

Now what about all that old gym equipment? It’s time to say good-bye and Junk King Capital District can pitch in to help. They are the professional junk removal specialists who can certainly handle getting rid of an old treadmill or rusty weights. While the Junk King crew is loading up that gym equipment they can also take away any other oversized item you want to finally toss out. Think of all the space you’ll be getting back. Don’t wait until after the holidays to get in shape: start today and have a “new you” by New Years.

Cool Off By Clearing the Clutter In Your Albany Home

There is a long list of preventable deaths and illness that we should always be paying attention to. One of those preventable illnesses is heat exposure. During the summer extreme exposure to heat can get a lot of folks in trouble. According to the Centers of Disease Control, between 1979 and 2003 over 8,000 citizens died from excessive heat exposure. That’s more deaths then from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. In 2001 alone there were 300 deaths that were attributed to excessive heat exposure.

Most of these deaths could have been avoided with just some simple precautions. You might not think you’re at risk but someone you know could be that’s why you need to be aware of your surroundings and what your body is trying to tell you when the temperature rises. You should also be sharing this information with those who are most vulnerable which would be the very young or the very old.

To protect yourself you should be drinking plenty of fluids especially water. Don’t wait until you realize you’re thirsty. By then you’re already dehydrated. Keeping a pitcher or jug of water handy is the best option to avoid the thirst. If you’re continuing with your exercise regime then you should increase your water intake when the thermometer rises. What you should avoid are drinks with alcohol or sugar because these actually cause your body to lose more fluid. Also note that extremely cold drinks could result in stomach cramps if gulped down in hot weather.

Your best bet is to get somewhere that has the AC blasting. Places like malls, libraries and movie theatres are great escapes when the sun gets high in the sky and the heat blazes. Taking refuge in those places could also be a great relief to your electric bills. Why crank your AC when you can go somewhere that cranks it for you?

When you get back home you’ll want to make sure you’ve got a good air circulation going. The best air conditioner in the world won’t amount to much if that cool air has to fight its way around your home or apartment. It might seem like all you have to do is pop the AC in a window and turn it on but direction and flow are key issues to get the most out of your AC. To insure you’ve got good air flow you should strip away the clutter out of your home. That’s where Junk King Capital District can lend a hand.

Junk King is the professional junk hauling company based here in the Albany area. They’re happy to break a sweat for you if that means finally ridding your home of junk. You’ll be amazed at how much a difference a junk-free home can mean when it comes to cooling down.

Home Downsizing Tips in Albany

When you consider the shaky economy it only makes sense to consider downsizing as a viable option to prepare for the future. Whether you’re approaching retirement age or starting out in a new relationship, it makes sense to downsize. The overriding benefit will be in savings. A smaller living space is just more efficient and cost effective. If you’re ready to take the downsizing plunge you’re first going to have to sort through your stuff. That means get the stickers ready!

As you move through your home you can carry with you rolls of three sticker colors. The categories you’ll be focusing on are:

  • Keep
  • Give
  • Toss

Obviously the “Keep” stickers will go on those items you intend on taking with you. Remember you’re downsizing so it’s time to let go of things. Obviously, you’ll want to hang onto to those precious keepsakes and memorabilia but you don’t need to keep a set of golf clubs you bought at yard sale ten years ago and never used!

The “Give” stickers would be for all of those things you want to either pass onto other family members or friends or donate. Typically, this would be the sticker for a lot of clothes and shoes you’ve outgrown or never even worn. Yes, it’s finally time to tackle your overstuffed closets. Your new downsized home or apartment will have less closet space which means you only want to pack the essentials.

As for the “Toss” stickers those will go on everything else. It might turn out that your “Toss” pile is the biggest pile of all! To help get rid of that stuff you should call upon the Junk King Capital District. Junk King is the Albany business that focuses on all kinds of junk removal. Think of them as your downsizing partner.

Before moving to your new space you’ll need to take some decent measurements to see what pieces of your furniture will fit. For everything else, Junk King can haul away. Sure, you might have a dining room table or chairs to pass on to a family member but often the furniture we don’t want to take with us shouldn’t be passed on to anyone! That’s because it’s worn out, stained or busted. It’s better to let Junk King handle that.

Junk King can also take care of all those things you definitely wouldn’t be able to take to a new space like patio furniture, home gym equipment or any other bulk item that you won’t be able to cram into a trashcan. That last thing you want is to take that stuff with you. Downsizing is all about starting with a clean slate and that’s exactly what Junk King Capital District can help you accomplish.

Albany New York Refrigerator Disposal and Buying Guide

What is your old fridge worth? You might be thinking it’s time to replace that old clunker in your kitchen in favor of a newer model with more “bells and whistles.” Nothing wrong with that but as you go shopping for your new ice box you might want to investigate the “Buy Green, Save Green NY High-Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program.” That’s government speak for “you can get cash for your old fridge.” How much green? How does a $350 rebate on a refrigerator and $250 rebate on a washing machine sound? All of a sudden buying a new kitchen appliance is starting to make a lot more sense.

This is all part of a $3.5 million federal program that recently began for New York residents. In order to receive your rebate the new piece of equipment you purchase has to meet standards for energy efficiency. These standards were developed by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency.

“This rebate program gives residents the funding to make their homes more energy efficient, it makes it possible for New Yorkers to spend less on energy costs, and it provides a needed boost to retailers across the state,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement earlier this month.

The other caveat is that when the funds run out the program will end. Within the first couple of days of the announcement of this rebate program $500,000 in rebates was scooped up by smart shoppers. You can still get in on this action but you’ll have to act fast. When you go shopping for a new fridge, you’ll want to start by looking for any model that has an Energy Star rating. This means the manufacturer has taken up the recommendations provided by the EPA as to what energy efficiency means. Basically, the new design of refrigerators lets you run that box for less energy. This means your electric bill should be reduced once you plug in your updated ice box.

In most homes, the refrigerator is the single biggest user of electricity so it only stands to reason you should want to get a better bang for your buck in terms of energy use. Appliance retailers are already seeing a boom in business.

“Business on those items is through the roof,” Ed Isenberg, the manager of Olum’s, an appliance store told WGRZ. “It’s good to stimulate the economy, but it gets the energy-efficient appliances in the homes and that’s why New York State does the program.”

Of course, buying a new refrigerator is only half the job. First, you have to get rid of your old model. This can be accomplished when you hire a team of professional junk haulers like Junk King Capital District.  These same junk haulers can also make use of the refrigerator removal appointment to take away whatever other piles of junk you have. Make a clean sweep of your home and start saving money today!

Albany Junk Hauling – Go with the Professional Haulers

In many ways, the main difference between a professional and an amateur is really a paycheck. The moment someone gets paid for their services they have crossed over into the realm of being a professional. Being a professional also means there is a certain level of responsibility embraced by that individual or business in terms of complying with local laws and regulations. In other words, a professional comes with an added level of certification.
Take for instance a professional plumber. This is someone who has been trained in the industry and has been certified by the trade. They would also be licensed and insured. All of this means that the plumber you bring into your home should know what they are doing. They will also be well-versed in all matters of compliance when it comes to installation and repair of all your plumbing needs. The opposite of this would be getting a friend to fix your plumbing. Their intentions are certainly noble but their skill set might be lacking. Just because they can unscrew a hose connection doesn’t make them a professional. Would you really want to trust something as important as your plumbing to someone who wasn’t a professional?
Now apply that same definition to your local Albany junk hauling companies. You might think that a junk hauler doesn’t have to be professional. After all, how complicated can it be? While it might not be a complicated assignment that doesn’t mean you should invite just anyone into your home. If you have some large bulky junk items that need to be removed from your home, you could call upon some Albany day laborers to help get them out of the house. But with that choice, do you really know who you’re letting into your home? Will you have any chance of following up with them if something goes wrong or worst, something goes missing?
A professional Albany junk hauling team like Junk King is a certified and trustworthy business. All the professional junk haulers at Junk King have been checked out in terms of having a good employment record. They will also be trained. This matters when large and heavy objects are being moved from your home. The last thing you want is for some amateur mover to drop a sofa or scuff up a wall. There are also ways to lift heavy objects that can reduce the risk of injury.
Professional Albany junk haulers like Junk King will also come with their own junk hauling customized truck. Most importantly, they will know where to dispose of this junk properly. Once you’ve paid off those day laborer amateurs there is no telling where they might dump your junk. As with any service, it’s always best to go with the professionals.

For the best in Albany or Capital District junk hauling services, simply call 1-888-888-JUNK or book a free on site estimate online today (and save $30!)

Junk King Albany
132 Lincoln Ave Suite 402
Albany, NY 12205
Hours: M-F: 8A-5P, Sa: 8A-12P

Providing junk removal services to the Albany area, including:

Acra
Albany
Alcove
Altamont
Amsterdam
Ancram
Ancramdale
Athens
Auriesville
Averill Park
Ballston Lake
Ballston Spa
Berne
Brainard
Broadalbin
Schenectady
Stephentown
Troy
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