Safety tips when hiring a skip
Posted onA skip is heavy, even before you’ve started loading it. So be mindful of where your skip will be situated and remind yourself on how to fill it properly and responsibly to avoid injury to yourself or others.
Category: Residential Skip Hire
Things you can’t put in a skip
Posted onA skip is essential when you’ve got a large amount of waste to clear. For big DIY projects, spring cleaning and garden clearances, a skip is the place to throw everything that’s not needed anymore. Then it’s whisked away for responsible disposal. But, before that happens, bear in mind there are a few things that […]
How much space do I need for a skip?
Posted onHiring a skip is great way to get rid of waste and rubbish when having a mammoth clear-out or carrying out a home renovation project or garden clearance. But before you hire your skip, you make sure that there’s enough room in the location you plan to site it. Here are some helpful points […]
All about permits for skips
Posted onSkip permits, or skip licenses, don’t have to be complicated but there are things you’ll need to know about skip hire, especially if you’re planning on hiring a skip and putting it on public land, such as the road outside your house. What is a skip permit? A skip permit is permission from the […]
Reducing your landfill contribution during your home renovations
Posted onToday, more and more people are aware of the importance of protecting the environment and reducing the amount of waste going to landfill. Most households now routinely recycle. But when it comes to big projects, like home renovations, it can be easy to let standards slip. Here is some helpful advice on how to reduce […]
How to choose the right size skip for your home renovation project
Posted onWhether you’re planning a single storey extension, a complete rebuild or something in-between, a skip is an essential piece of kit for most home renovation projects. Your skip should be one of the first pieces of equipment to arrive on site, as it will be needed for when you’re preparing and clearing out your home […]
How to prepare your home for renovations and extensions
Posted onWhether it’s a kitchen refit, or a large-scale extension, getting your home ready for a big renovation is a vital part of the project. Before the tradesmen arrive on site and work commences, it’s important to have a clear-out and organise your home effectively in preparation for building work. 1. Clear out One of […]
The Big Spring Clean – 6 Top Tips on How To Declutter
Posted onYou’ve heard it before: mess causes stress. Thanks to books like bestselling The Life-changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo and TV programmes like The Hoarder Next Door, we’ve seen how cluttered homes can get and the stress-relieving, cathartic effect a tidy, clean and organised home can have. So here are some top tips for […]
The Big Spring Clean – how to get organised for the big Bank Holiday blitz
Posted onThe long Easter weekend, combined with some spring sunshine, sees many of us emerge from our cosy homes, roll up our sleeves and embark on some much-needed tidying and cleaning. Whether that’s blitzing the garden after the long winter or sorting out the house from top-to-bottom, for many the annual Easter sort-out is a cathartic […]
The Big Spring Clean
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There’s something so refreshing about spring. Longer days, spring flowers and the promise of the warmth and sunshine to come. It’s enough to make you get your house and garden in order and undertake the infamous Spring Clean. Here, let Rabbit help lighten the load when it comes to your big clear out. How to […]
