Tips for Renovating Your Office
Is your office outdated and no longer working for your company? Sometimes, the solution is to move your office, but often you can simply rearrange the space to ensure it is designed exactly the way you need it to make everything run smoothly. If you’re considering renovating your office, here are [...]
7 Things You Should Never Throw Away
In today’s society, most things seem to be disposable. It’s fine to get rid of many items, but there are a few things you should not be tossed in the rubbish. It can still be used or may even be valuable. 1. Old T-shirts Those shirts that you once loved but [...]
Steps to Clearing a Flooded Basement
If you have a basement, you know that it is probably prone to being damp. It’s also possible for it to flood, particularly during a large storm or if a pipe breaks. Thanks to the fact the basement is below ground, it is more likely to suffer from flooding than any [...]
5 Times You Should Use Tip by the Tonne
If you’ve never used a Tip by the Tonne service, you may be surprised at how efficient it is. Once you’ve collected a large amount of waste of one or more types, you can rapidly get rid of it by either taking it to the tipping site or having the service [...]
The Main Benefits of Skip Hire
There are so many benefits to using a skip hire service that you might not realise. With this in mind, here at Black Country Skip Hire, we’d be more than happy to help you find the right skip for whatever project you have on! Whether it's a clear-out or a home [...]
Your Winter Clear Out Guide
Are you planning a bit of a clear out over winter? It might not be a bad idea if you are! Lots of surplus waste can build over the holiday season and it's a perfect time to assess what you have and what you no longer need. With this in mind [...]
A Brief History of Skips
We all know and use skips, but they haven’t always been available for easy waste management. Skips help people save money, time and energy when clearing out their homes or working on a construction site. So where did skips come from? The creation of the skip While there are several theories [...]
How to Embrace Minimalism in Your Home
If you’ve ever had to move house, you may be able to admit that you’ve probably collected way too much stuff over the years. It’s no surprise that a big trend in interior design is minimalism - a lifestyle change that helps reduce the amount of clutter in your home, to [...]
Why Hire a Roll on Roll Off Skip?
When you have large amounts of waste to dispose of that won’t all fit into a skip, you may be wondering what your next option is. Roll on roll off skips are large waste containers used to dispose of high volumes of waste. Individuals and businesses can both make use of [...]
What You Need to Know About Skip Hire Regulations and Permits
Skip hire is more than just calling a company and asking for a skip to be delivered. You should be aware of the relevant regulations, licences and permits that may affect you. However, you can speak to your skip hire company and they will be able to answer any questions you [...]
Autumn Home And Garden Clear Out Guide
Autumn is here again and it’s hardly surprising that many of us are keen to have a good old clear out. And, although it’s quite often referred to as a ‘spring clean’ the same principles can be applied to any time of the year. Once we get to autumn, lots of [...]
Your Guide to Tip by the Tonne Services
Both businesses and individuals have a responsibility to do their bit for the environment and recycle as much as possible, but it isn’t always easy to organise. If you run a large company, it’s likely that you’ll be generating a lot of waste and it can be difficult to know how [...]
4 Situations Where You Should Hire a Skip
Skip can be a very convenient and cost-effective way of removing your waste and because they come in a range of sizes, you can pick the right skip to meet your requirements. Below are four situations where you should consider hiring a skip! Driveway Renovations A common use for skips is [...]
Skip Hire Rules and Regulations
Skip hire is a convenient and effective way to dispose of waste; whether you’re moving house, clearing out the garden or planning a construction project. Skip hire is relatively straight forward but there are some important rules and regulations to be aware of. Failure to follow the rules can damage the [...]
Six Top Tips for Clearing an Estate
It’s hard enough to lose someone, but when it comes to clearing out their estate, it can be particularly challenging. You may have years of collected items to go through and often, quite a few memories, too. It may be helpful to enlist the help of others as you go through [...]