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Upon renovating a space or when needing to fix a shower wall, you have some tiling that you’d like to salvage. It could have a vintage aesthetic that you just can’t find anymore, or you simply don’t feel like smashing up perfectly good tile. Removal can be tricky because of the fragile sta...

“How do you remove something intended to be permanent?”  Whether for environmental or aesthetic appeal, more and more people want to reuse construction materials. Referred to by some as “upcycling,” the process of salvaging building materials is nothing new, but with heightened interest....

How are these steel giants brought down?  No matter where you are in the United States, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed water towers. These behemoths are responsible for storing and distributing the water for towns and cities. Still, once a water tower outlives its purpose and new co...

Smoke detectors are common household items that keep you and your family safe by alerting you to smoke in your home. Ionization smoke detectors use a small amount of radioactive material, americium-241, to detect smoke. About Americium in Ionization Smoke Detectors Ionization smoke detec...

What is a roll-off dumpster? It’s a type of large, rectangular dumpster with an open top with wheels to make it easier to move and roll into place. It’s designed to be transported from location to location with special roll-off trucks. Most will have a swinging door at one end for easier w...

When you’re in the middle of a home improvement project, whether it’s a remodel or simply a spring cleaning type of project, you’ve got to get rid of your debris and old junk somehow. It’s too much for your curbside bins (which you need for regular household trash anyway). Before you go hi...

If you’re like most people in Rochester, NY you likely assume you’ll never really require the services of a dumpster. Dumpster rentals fall squarely in the realm of the construction industry, right? Wrong! There are actually plenty of situations in which someone might require a dumpster.He...

Recycling is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint and help save the environment. Unfortunately, we’ve found that a lot of homeowners don’t realize which products can go in the recycling bin and which ones must go into the trash can. This post will cover everything you ne...

Have you ever wondered what happens to rainwater after it flows down into a storm drain along a curb? There are many people who assume these drains lead to wastewater treatment plants, but in actuality the water that goes into storm drains goes back out into water sources—streams, rivers,...

Yard waste refers to any kind of organic or vegetative material that’s left over after you’ve performed landscaping, pruning or other yard work in Rochester, NY. Examples include weeds, grass clippings, leaves, dead plants or flowers, brush, pruned branches and stems, wood shavings, roots...

Separating trash from recyclables is more complicated than you might think. Plastic water bottles are a no brainer, but plastic shopping bags are a different story. And just because glass jars are recyclable doesn’t mean glass dishware can go in the bin, too. Before taking out the trash on...

Concrete is used for everything—sidewalks, buildings, even marine habitats. We’re surrounded by a material that too often ends up in landfills because contractors in Rochester, NY neglect the reusability factor of concrete. This common building material not only serves countless uses, but...

Waste disposal is a crucial part of any smooth running business or home. Having a proper place to dispose of waste is therefore essential. Dumpster rentals come in handy to offer an excellent solution for waste management for both homeowners and businesses alike. Are you considering inves...

Home improvement projects can range from relatively inexpensive undertakings to complex endeavors that cost homeowners thousands of dollars. In an effort to make expensive projects more affordable, homeowners may look for ways to pitch in, and do-it-yourself (DIY) demolition is a common wa...

For homeowners planning a DIY renovation, demo day is one of the most exciting and stressful parts of the process. Yes, it’s fun and therapeutic to smash drywall, toss old fixtures, and rip up flooring—but it’s also labor-intensive and potentially dangerous work, especially if there’s no p...

Picture this: You’re looking at a pile of scrap metal you’ve accumulated from your demo project, home remodel, or work site. You’re thinking to yourself, “I know I can make some money on this scrap metal instead of tossing it in the landfill.” But you don’t know where to begin, and your fe...

Demolition is an essential aspect of the site preparation process that must take place before development and construction. From the demolition of small, aging structures on a property to the demolition of large commercial and industrial facilities, taking down existing buildings safely, e...

Dumpsters are a great way to get rid of large amounts of waste quickly and easily. They are also great for homeowners because they offer a way to dispose of debris without having to take it to the dump or use a trash service. There are a few reasons why dumpster rentals are good for homeo...

Before beginning any type of home improvement project, it is recommended to create a plan that describes each part of the process including cleanup and waste disposal. Residential dumpster rental can help you handle heavy-duty cleanup depending on the scope of your project.  Dumpster rent...

Construction materials are increasingly judged by their ecological characteristics. Concrete recycling gains importance because it protects natural resources and eliminates the need for disposal by using the readily available concrete as an aggregate source for new concrete or other applications....