On Site Day Four, Organizing & Decluttering……

As mentioned in my last blog post, we were facing very tight time lines for this project. Everything slated for either, recycle, donation or trash had to be clearly identified and/or outside ready for the disposal trucks. In over a dozen clear plastic recycle bags we packed clothing, linens and footwear slated for donation. Over a dozen green garbage bags of trash were removed together with various furnishings, many of which were slated for donation as well. Hundred of books were also packed up to be either recycled or donated depending on the condition.
As a result of mice droppings, many of the books were not suitable for donation. We had two full truck loads for removal and it took two men from JunkMaster Inc. a total of four hours to remove the targeted items from the site and load the trucks. Then there were the over 60 boxes of files that had to be shredded along with a number of clear plastic bags containing personal papers. Shred-It was hired to come by the site with their on-site truck to destroy these items. While all this was happening, I also had subcontracted a company, Dirt Girl Landscaping, to do a garden refresh to enhance the curb appeal of the home. Two extremely overgrown Skyrocket Junipers were overtaking the front entrance and the first order of business in that regard was to have them removed. Perennial gardens were also to be refreshed, weeded, mulched and enhanced with seasonal mums. By the end of the first week on site we were on target and things were looking good!