Talking to a hoarder, especially when it is a close friend or loved one, can be difficult. It’s important to say the right things to them without coming off too strong. Hoarding is a serious condition that can cause mental health issues if not handled properly. Hoarding itself is a sensitive topic and is not …
A hoarder house is where the homeowner has filled their home with excessive items. These items may be personal items or items that are necessities for every home. Some hoarder houses are filled with excessive amounts of toilet paper, paper towels, or canned goods. Other hoarder houses are filled with excessive amounts of collectibles such …
The holidays are a time when family and friends gather together to celebrate traditions and make memories! It is also a time when we are thankful for those we have and the things we have in life. If you have many unnecessary items around your home, now is the time to clean up before the …
Let’s face it, moving can be stressful any time of year. There is a lot of planning and preparation work before the move even gets going. Winter is not a particularly popular time for moving due to the unpredictable weather, holiday schedule, and a stronger nesting instinct to stay put and hunker down. And don’t …
Hoarding is a serious issue and one that can affect all the members of the household. Beyond the emotional, social, and spatial issues that arise, there are also often serious potential health hazards which need to be addressed. Most often, the scope of decluttering will require the help of a professional due to the …
At Flannery’s Handymen, we’re always working on one task or another. Whether it’s moving, demolition jobs or junk hauling, we know there is always something more to do. Once autumn hits, it’s natural to start thinking ahead and getting things prepared for the winter. After all, we’ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately …
September is often a crazy time for moves and cleanups as many prepare to relocate and downsize during the autumn before the holidays and winter set in. While that tends to be a peak moving time, we’re proud to say we’re always pretty busy and a lot of that is due to the kind feedback …
First of all, could you ask for a better time of year than going through the hassle of relocating from one home to another? If you are going to do it, you might as well hold on until the weather makes it a much less daunting task. But the weather isn’t the only consideration this …
We all know how difficult a hoarding situation can be and the sensitivity with which things need to be handled with the person who hoards and the cleanup required. Additionally, though there are some aspects of hoarding that affect the whole family or others who live or work in the home. Hoarders can claim territory …
Living through this pandemic has not been easy for anybody. In addition to all the other issues, “being stuck” at home is a reality for many of us. Pandemic fatigue is setting in as is cabin fever after a long year in our homes. Remaining indoors for such a long period of time certainly has …