Estate cleanouts can be an overwhelming experience for many people. Over the years, a house can fill up with a lot of personal belongings and pieces of furniture. If a loved one has passed away, you may also be dealing with emotional distress. It’s understandable that you may want to take your time when processing a loved one’s passing or attempt a cleanout yourself to save money. This is a common practice. But, if you prolong a cleanout too long over time it can lead to big

Estate sales and liquidations are two ways to sell off the contents of an estate. These are common practices when someone downsizes or when someone has passed away.  Of these two, estate sales are better known, but it is not always the best option. To help you find the best way to clean out your estate’s contents we want to help you understand what both are and the benefits they bring.  What is an Estate Sale? An estate sale is a large sale with the purpose of selling all or

Cleaning a hoarder’s home is no ordinary task. It’s a process that requires empathy, strategy, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges that hoarding presents.  At Sanford and Son, we know that every hoarding situation is different, and we’re here to provide a step-by-step guide that goes beyond the basics to help you tackle this delicate task effectively. 1. Understanding the Root Cause of HoardingBefore diving into the cleanup, take the time to understand the psych

It began with a movement in the 1970’s – like all of the great movements. Recycling saw its first “Earth Day” during the decade and over time would become an industry. In the most general of terms, products that are recycled today fall into several categories: * Plastics * Metals * Glass * Packaging, and * Paper Aside from these ‘categories,’ however, in recent years the idea of ‘repurposing’ or ‘reusing’ has been talked about. Reduce - reuse - recycle Often called ‘upcycling

The last estate cleanout The time will come – if it hasn’t already – when you’re faced with the loss of a loved one whose home is filled with memories and treasures that shape a unique story of a person’s life. While we always encourage people to evaluate their situation on an annual basis to keep their basements and garages clear – conducting an estate cleanout after the loss of a loved one can be cathartic as well as healing. An estate cleanout after someone passes away is

Life is filled with new conveniences: online shopping, in-home grocery shopping, online banking, mortgage shopping – and the list goes on. With these new conveniences come more free time (which is the point), offering you freedom to enjoy your hard-earned time away from the workplace. Convenience doesn’t always have to be the online form. Estate Specialists can roll up their sleeves to give you even MORE free time by doing some of the dirty work you’re not looking forward to

The holidays are natural time of giving – to our friends and family, but also to those who are less fortunate. Many neighborhoods, churches and communities sponsor donation events to help others, but sometimes – if people don’t have organizations that come together like this, it can be difficult to know where exactly to start. Giving is a personal choice and generally there are no wrong answers if the intention is in the right place but here are the top ten items (in no part