Earlier this month we had a new door installed between the garage and the house. Unlike some other projects we've had done, this one seemed to involve quite a bit of nickle and dimeing.
Of course, we paid for the cost of the door, the storm door, and a new doorknob and lock set. There was an installation fee (which I expected) but there was also an additional charge to have someone come out and measure the opening before they actually let us purchase the doors. Then the installation company added a small amount for materials. And then they asked us if we'd like to pay to have our old doors taken away!
I politely declined the last opportunity, because I had a better plan.
On New Door Day, when the installer was finished he set both doors against the garage wall, with all the old door jamb pieces and trim work stacked behind them. It took me a few days to get around to my part of the project, but on Thursday I posted my items on a local recycling group. Less than an hour later I got a response from "Bob", who told me he could pick them up the next day. I agreed.
Yesterday afternoon Bob was there right when he said he would be. It took him ten minutes to put on a pair of work gloves, load everything into the bed of his pickup truck, and thank me as he left.
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what a great tip Kathy, glad this worked out!
ReplyDeleteI am too.
DeleteWe have "junk guys" that drive around the neighborhoods on the day before trash day. I've "recycled" everything from an artificial Christmas tree to patio chairs by leaving them on the curb for these folks. Works great!
ReplyDeleteI've gotten rid of stuff like that, too. However, that doesn't work when the items wouldn't be picked up on a regular trash pickup-which would have applied to the doors.
DeleteOne man's trash, another man's treasure. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd we need to be aware of this to help not only ease our lives but also to help others.
so true!
DeleteMy city offers a spring cleanup day. One year I took a bunch of stuff out to the curb. Several people driving by stopped and asked if they could have it. I told them none of it worked, but one guy took it all away anyway. It was nice to get rid of an old vacuum, microwave and I didn't even remember what else that had been littering my garage for way too long.
ReplyDeleteWe have two special trash pickups, too (one in the spring and one in the fall) which was my fall back in case no one wanted the doors this month. However, I'm glad to get rid of them sooner than later
DeleteI love this concept. Happy moments! ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of keeping things out of landfills whenever possible.
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