Remodeling or renovating your home is exciting. You get to remake your home and have new rooms, expand the living space, and turn your home into something special. While this is a fantastic time to change your home, there are many things youll have to consider before starting the project. Many people think about contractors and equipment, but few people think about waste removal. This will cover some aspects of waste removal so that you have a better idea of how to handle this.

There are many different containers, and some might be good for your needs, while others might be overkill. For example, flatbed trailers are perhaps the most common type. As the name implies, these have a flatbed to rest pallets and equipment on. While they are highly versatile trailers, they arent great for collecting or transporting dumpsters.

Lowboy trailers are also quite common and excellent for transporting smaller equipment and dumpsters. These can be useful for smaller renovation jobs as they have a lower deck that is easy to load as needed.

Enclosed trailers are quite common and used for a variety of purposes. The containers themselves is enclosed to keep out the elements. While this can be used for hauling trash and waste material, its not quite the best for this particular type of job.

The best trailers largely depend on what exactly you need. As discussed in the last section, there are many different types of containers, and each one is built for different needs. While this will cover some of the best containers in general for waste removal during your renovation, keep your exact needs in mind when youre picking a trailer.

Dump trailers are the best overall for this type of project. They are practically made for hauling dumpsters, placing them down in yards or driveways, and picking them up to transport them to a landfill or similar location. These trailers do require some skill and experience to use. Make sure you know what youre doing, or there might be some problems when picking up or unloading a dumpster.

Utility trailers can also be useful for small to medium projects. These containers have higher walls, and the top is open. This allows you to throw the trash into the container quickly, and you can easily park and drive this type of truck.

Aluminum trailers are similar to utility containers. They have higher walls and tend to have a higher capacity for even more trash. This is good for medium jobs, and they have all the benefits. Be sure to check haletrailer.com to see exactly which trailers are available for you.

While this has primarily been about renovating and remodeling within the home, there are many different times you might need a trailer to remove waste. Sometimes a storm comes through or equipment catastrophically malfunctions, and youre left with destroyed walls. There are also hoarding situations where you have to help a friend or family member remove everything they have accumulated. Containers can be extremely helpful in these situations as they make it easier to remove all the trash and waste.

If youre working in your garage or need to empty it, then a trailer can be significant. You can remove all the waste without making several trips to the dump. Putting in a swimming pool can also require a container. This is especially true with in-ground pools where you have to remove a significant amount of dirt.

Another big project is redoing your driveway. Youll have to remove all the existing stones and materials, which can be very difficult for yourself. The material is heavy and takes up a lot of room. This waste is almost impossible to remove with a van or small truck, so youll want a trailer and dumpster to help you out.

Here are some regulations and safety tips to keep in mind when removing waste. Please keep in mind that this list isnt exhaustive and things might be different in your particular area, so make sure that you check the regulations in your local area.

One of the most important things is to know what you can and cannot throw in a trailer or dumpster. You can throw household junk and furniture in a dumpster. Be careful about upholstered furniture and mattresses as some areas do not allow you to throw these in a dumpster. You can also throw away most appliances. If you have many appliances, then you might be required to recycle them or list them as e-waste. Youll also have to remove freon or any other chemicals.

Yard waste can be placed in a dumpster without any limitations as can most toys. If they are electronic toys, then you must remove the batteries first. Most construction materials, like bricks and shingles, can be thrown into a dumpster. There might be a restriction on overall weight, but otherwise, its usually fine to throw these materials away.

You cannot throw away batteries, hazardous materials, paints, or other chemicals or tires with a trailer or dumpster. It would help if you often had a permit to remove these as they require more effort to manage safely.

Almost every home remodel or renovation project will require significant waste removal, so be sure to add this to your budget. While you can always load up a van with all the garbage, this is hazardous and very time-consuming. Its best to get the right trailer for the job. Not only that, but the prices are often much better than people expect.

Be sure to check your local area to see what the rules and laws are regarding getting a trailer or dumpster and what you can and cannot throw away. Each area is a little different, and what might be fine the town over wont be fine for you.

Containers are great for removing waste during your renovation project because they are convenient and can remove a lot of waste at once. Be sure to get the right one, and your project will go smoothly.

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On Friday, March 13, the Trump administration declared a national emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

That same day, tenants at two buildings managed by the same property company received eviction notices telling them to vacate within 60 days, at a time when government and health officials have been directing households to shelter in place.

WestStar did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

One resident, who received a notice to vacate along with two other units at their Ocean Boulevard building in Alamitos Beach, said tenants were traumatized.

This isnt the first time these tenants have received notices, either.

In February, they received a notice just before the City Council voted on an emergency ordinance that mandated all evictions citing substantial remodeling to be void until property owners obtained building permits and provided information on the scope of work.

When Westar Property Management Inc. sent out the notices on Friday, they cited intent to substantially remodel as the reason and while they included the scope of work they intend to do they didnt provide a copy of a building permit, instead showing an inspection record.

Despite not showing building permits, construction crews continued to work, jackhammering, sawing, hammering and drilling between 8 a.m. to about 5 p.m. nearly every day.

At WestStars other managed property on 64th Street in North Long Beach, six units received similar notices on Fridaythe third attempt from the company to evict since last fall.

They, too, have reported construction crews working at their building without showing the required permits.

What WestStar is doing is inhumane, said Norbeto Lopez, director of Long Beach Residents Empowered, who has been helping the tenants. How can you evict vulnerable residents when people are losing their income or their jobs due to the pandemic.

Tenants may get another respite, though.

The Long Beach City Council will consider an emergency ordinance tonight that would keep people in their homes for 30 days or until emergency proclamations are lifted.

Lets not add to the stresses families are facing during this crisis by exacerbating their already strapped resources, Councilman Roberto Uranga said, explaining his support for the item.

On Monday, the state made such actions allowable by local governments as well.

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order authorizing local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slow foreclosures and protect against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by the coronavirus.

People shouldnt lose or be forced out of their home because of the spread of COVID-19, Newsom said. Over the next few weeks, everyone will have to make sacrificesbut a place to live shouldnt be one of them. I strongly encourage cities and counties take up this authority to protect Californians.

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Jeanette Castanon is a horticulturist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service. She can be reached at 686-4700 or by email at jeanette.castanon@ag.tamu.edu

Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:45 am

GARDENING: Add color to your landscape with the Vitex tree By Jeanette Castanon Odessa American

The Vitex tree is a great option for adding beautiful lilac color to your landscape. It is a small tree and on the list for recommended trees to plant in the Permian Basin. Texas Lilac Vitex is also known as Mexican lavender, lilac chaste tree, hemp tree, sage tree, monks pepper, Indian spice or Vitex. It is a native of China and India, although long ago it became naturalized throughout certain areas of the United States. Records indicate that Vitex has been cultivated in the U.S. since 1670.

It grows best when planted in an area that receives full sun and with well drained soil. It can handle out alkaline soil and prospers in hot and dry climates. The blooms are beautiful and purple and are very attractive when in full bloom. Watch out for the messy seeds that do fall from this tree that will require some sweeping to avoid tripping hazards.

I have seen many bumblebees attracted to these trees as well, they look great in your landscape and are also great and friendly for pollinators to stop for a drink and pollinate your yard.

Plant a Vitex tree and experience the beauty of the purple blooms while helping the pollinators every spring!

For more information, call the AgriLife office at 498-4071 in Odessa or at 686-4700 in Midland or visit aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu or westtexasgardening.org.

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Theyre back, but migrating hooded orioles hardly got the welcome mat this week as they arrived amid cold temperatures, rain and generally miserable weather.

These beautiful songbirds may be wondering why they bothered to leave the comfort of more tropical conditions in Mexico.

But theyre back, having started dribbling into the county late last month, and now showing up in most areas.

The earliest reports were about three weeks ago when the colorful birds were reported in Borrego Springs and at a few scattered locations along the coast.

Its an annual homecoming I anxiously await, and the thrill of seeing the first hooded oriole of the season is hard to describe.

Id have to say its about as exciting for me as Winnie the Pooh finding a honey tree.

Sure, we have flocks of white-crowned sparrows and yellow-rumped warblers who brighten up bouncing around in our gardens all winter, but the arrival of the orioles is nothing less than magical.

The neon-yellow and orange along with jet-black coloration make the hooded oriole one of our most colorful summer visitors. Like clockwork they arrive in numbers around the first week of March and with equal punctuality depart about the first week in September.

Over the last several years I have recorded the first male arrival on either March 7, 8 or 9.

Males return first, followed by the less colorful females about 10 days two weeks later.

For the next few months the orioles will begin nest building, generally in palms, and by mid-summer their population will noticeably increase as fledglings begin feeding to build strength and energy for the fall migration.

Keep an eye on fan palms or broad leaf plants such as banana trees or rubber trees. The orioles use the fiber strands from palms for both nest construction and to sew the pouch nest into the broad leaves where eggs and chicks will be protected from rain.

Orioles add both color and animation to your bird feeders and will keep you busy providing fresh nectar, grape jelly or slices of orange.

Residents who want to attract the birds can do so easily by offering several types of oriole feeders available at local bird supply outlets.

Most popular are nectar feeders, because they will provide food for several days. The nectar is a mixture of one-part sugar and four parts water, mixed in boiling water and allowed to cool. Clean feeders well when refilling.

Hooded orioles are also just plain crazy about grape jelly. Thats a bit more expensive than nectar, and they arent very neat about eating it, often flinging it about. Its a good idea to put jelly feeders out in the garden away from patios or walkways.

Oranges cut in half or quarters can be placed on a tray or on a spike and the birds will also enjoy that, however, try to keep them out of hot sunlight.

In the natural environment, hooded orioles also feed on insects by hanging upside down to examine the underside of leaves.

One of the most appealing things about these summer visitors are their antics. They are the clowns of the bird world, also hanging upside down from your feeders, sliding down the string or wire holding a feeder, chattering and bickering with each other.

They are nervous and animated birds, dashing in and out of feeders and exploding in a flurry of flying feathers at the appearance of a human. Ive found the best way to watch them is from a window. You might get a view if sitting perfectly still near a feeder, but generally they seem to recognize the human shape and bolt immediately.

I have nectar feeders on my patio by the kitchen window, right at the window of my office, and by my bedroom window. This gives me a good view as they come to feed.

Hooded orioles are a beautiful addition to any landscape. With a little effort, you should be able to attract them to your home.

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The contemporary colonial house at 22 Flower Farm Circle sits at the far end of the cul-de-sac on a gated and level property of 2.46 acres.

The contemporary colonial house at 22 Flower Farm Circle sits at the far end of the cul-de-sac on a gated and level property of 2.46 acres.

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The contemporary colonial house at 22 Flower Farm Circle sits at the far end of the cul-de-sac on a gated and level property of 2.46 acres.

The contemporary colonial house at 22 Flower Farm Circle sits at the far end of the cul-de-sac on a gated and level property of 2.46 acres.

On the Market: Colonial blossoms on former flower farm site

WESTPORT Thoughts of past agriculture that occurred in Westport and surrounding communities usually brings to mind the onion farms that once proliferated there.

Less well-known is the large flower farm that once existed in the Turkey Hill neighborhood of Westports Greens Farms area. That sweeter smelling farm is long gone, replaced by a street named Flower Farm Circle. What has sprung up in the farms place is a bouquet of upscale houses, all built about two decades ago, including the contemporary colonial house at 22 Flower Farm Circle, a private road.

This 10-room, 5,944-square-foot blossom sits at the far end of the cul-de-sac, on a gated and level property of 2.46 acres. Its privacy is enhanced by the abundance of trees that border this property and its placement far down the long driveway.

Yet, this house is only minutes from the Post Road (Route 1) shops and restaurants in one direction, and the Greens Farms train station and local beaches in the opposite direction.

Built in 1997, this taupe-colored clapboard and red brick house features custom, stacked windows and multiple sets of French doors to the private grounds, which include a bluestone patio lined in Belgium block.

The builder clearly anticipated the modern lifestyle people live today. The house has spacious rooms, an open floor plan, and a first-floor master bedroom suite that would allow its owners to age in place or invite aging parents to move in. The dark hardwood flooring throughout the house adds dimension to the fresh and airy style.

A bluestone path leads past shrubbery and perennial flowers to the covered front entrance, which is framed by fluted pilasters and tall sidelights.

The door opens into the sizable two-story entry foyer, to the right of which is the office and to the left is the formal living room. The office features a tall vaulted ceiling and is separated from the foyer by French doors. The entrance into the living room has sophisticated millwork and molding. From the living room there is a wide entryway into the formal dining room, which has wainscoting on the lower walls.

The white eat-in kitchen features a two-tiered center island with seating, granite counters, built-in desk area, and double ovens. The eat-in area has sliding doors to the patio and yard.

In the two-story family room, there is a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace, an interior balcony and two floors of windows the custom stacked windows mentioned earlier, and French doors to the patio and yard. A pass-through area is perfect for setting up a bar when entertaining. A large mudroom contains a number of built-in cubbies, and provides access to the laundry room and the attached two-car garage.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE

STYLE: Contemporary colonial

ADDRESS: 22 Flower Farm Circle

PRICE: $1,299,000

ROOMS: 10

FEATURES: 2.46-acre level and gated property, located at the end of a cul-de-sac, bluestone patio, proximity to Greens Farms train station, short drive to local beaches, easy commute to Post Road (Route 1) shops and restaurants, wood shingle roof, one fireplace, attached two-car garage, homeowners association, central air conditioning, zoned natural gas heat, public water and sewer connections, full finished basement, attic, five bedrooms including first floor master suite, three full and one half baths

SCHOOLS: Greens Farms Elementary, Bedford Middle, Staples High School

ASSESSMENT: $1,215,200

MILL RATE: 16.86 mills

TAXES: $20,488

HOA: $750, paid annually

This house has five bedrooms. The master suite is complete with custom closets - including a walk-in, a tall tray ceiling, a huge master bath with a jetted tub, shower, double vanity, and water closet, and a separate sitting room with French doors to a side yard. The remaining bedrooms are on the second floor, where there are two full baths, as well as large storage and linen closets.

On the finished lower level, there is flexible space; plenty of room to accommodate a media room, gym, and a recreation or play room.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Judy Michaelis of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 203-247-5000 or Judy.Michaelis@coldwellbankermoves.com.

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The dormers and mansard roof all signal Victorian, but beyond the cheery yellow double doors, this circa 1900 Brookline Victorian is a synergistic mix of modern and period styles.

Offering four bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath, and 4,269 square feet of space, 91 Francis St., our Luxury Home of the Week, has hit the market for $3,250,000. Benna Lynch Rondini of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate has the listing.

Hardwood flooring and spectacular Moooi ball lighting add warmth and drama to an interior that is sleek with clean lines, statement tile, tall baseboards, and crown molding under ceilings that reach up to 13 feet. The black-and-white cement tile in the kitchen sets a playful tone other spaces in the home emulate. The kitchen which shares an open layout with a dining area that has built-ins boasts a quartz-topped, 14-foot-long island at its center that seats five, smooth-front cabinetry, a door to the mahogany deck, and a pass-through with glass shelves to the family room. A wall-to-wall workstation offers an unobtrusive place for children to do homework within view and earshot of the kitchen.

The dining area opens into a family room with a new wood-burning fireplace and exposed dark beams a pleasing contrast to the white walls found throughout the home. Natural light pours in through a myriad of windows. All of the windows in the home are new, as are the staircases, baths, and the plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical systems. The floors in the kitchen, baths, and mudroom have radiant heat.

A stairway with oak treads and rails and glass sides leads to the second floor, which houses all four bedrooms. Neutral cement tile offers a blank canvas in the master suite. The walls of the adjoining bath are clad in white subway tile; the flooring, however, is a gray-and-white cement tile with a design that may be a nod to the Southwest. The space also features a floating dual vanity, a shower with a frameless-glass door, a soaking tub, and a water closet.

The second bedroom also has an en-suite bath, but this one is accessible from the main hall. The third bedroom offers a loft that can accommodate a queen-sized mattress.

A spiral staircase leads to a walkout lower level with doors to the patio.

A 650-square-foot space that has a separate entrance has been plumbed and is ready to finish, Rondini said. That square footage is not included in the main tally.

The yard of the 0.22-acre property boasts no-maintenance synthetic turf and off-street parking for five vehicles.

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Classy and Casual describes the look and feel of this ranch home in the Fieldstone Neighborhood! Popular split bedroom design with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and great entertaining spaces inside and out! Features include 9 and 10 foot ceilings throughout with transom windows, crown molding and tray ceilings in DR and Master bedroom. Beautiful new hardwood floors throughout the living & dining room! You'll love the granite counters, heated tile floors, stone/gas fireplace, covered deck off the master bedroom, Trex Transcend (no maintenance) deck off the nook, 5' tile shower and jet tub in master. Downstairs you'll enjoy the family room with a large wet bar, home theater, exercise nook, and pool table area. The LL also features 9' ceilings, daylight windows, two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The outside is impressive with extensive landscaping, large trees for privacy, brick patio/fire pit, irrigation system and pond-less waterfall. Other high lights include the insulated 3 stall garage with epoxy floor and hot/cold water, extra garage under the deck, central vacuum, Anderson Windows, Heat Pump and 95% efficient furnace, solid core 3 panel doors, pantry, and great drop zone with lockers! So much to love and enjoy here!

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Fantastic Brick Ranch home offers a fabulous open floor plan w/a Sun Room, Patio & in-ground Saltwater pool, perfect for entertaining! Great Room flaunts a coffered ceiling, skylight, 2-sided gas fireplace & HD ceramic plank flooring! Sitting Room w/wet bar & French Doors. Kitchen reveals a vaulted ceiling, two skylights, custom cabinets w/pull-outs & slow close drawers, under cabinet lighting, granite counter tops, ceramic tile back splash, Pantry, Island w/ table. Appliances include stainless steel gas range w/pot filler, wine cooler, ice maker, dishwasher, wall oven, microwave & refrigerator. Master Bedroom Suite features tray ceiling w/chandelier, French doors that open to the Pool, double door walk-in closet & crown molding. Master Bath has an extended vanity w/twin sinks, lots of storage, French doors, Air Massage Tub, separate shower & pocket door to walk-in closet. Secondary Bedrooms provide overhead light, fresh paint & large closets. Come take a look, before it's SOLD!

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