March in the Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia is often a mix of clouds, wind, sun and some last-gasp snow squalls. It’s hard to count on many nice days in a row, making it the perfect time to finish any interior projects — including home upgrades — before the longer days and warmer temperatures are here to stay.

These projects and — if you just have to get outside — cleaning up the yard, outbuildings and the garage beg for having a place to put any and all unwanted items. A BlueBox dumpster is that place if you never want to see the mess again. Once you are done loading it up, a BlueBox Rental driver will haul away the box and the mess, taking it to the local landfill.

If you need ideas for projects or want to connect with local contractors, there are several home shows over the next couple of weeks.

Two local home shows for project ideas and vendor connections

March is the month for home show events around the Tri-state area.

The March 13th and 14th weekend features the Franklin County Home Builders Show at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church. The building is located at 24 Kauffman Road E (along Route 11S) in Chambersburg, PA. The Friday hours are 4 pm to 8 pm. On Saturday, attendees can meet with vendors, and enjoy food trucks, from 8 am until 4 pm.

The next weekend — Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd — guests ill be heading to the Frederick Home Expo at the Frederick Fairgrounds (797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD). Saturday’s hours are 9 am to 4 pm. On Sunday, the gates open at 10 am and close at 4 pm.

March is for Women’s History and good nutrition awarness

March is the official month to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history. Below are some of the lesser-known names from the history books and how their achievements ultimately changed lives for the better.

• Barbara Bodichon (1827–1891): She authored a groundbreaking pamphlet on the legal status of women, sparking the campaign that eventually allowed married women to own and control their own property.
• Claudette Colvin (b. 1939): At age 15, she refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, nine months before Rosa Parks. She later became a key plaintiff in the court case that ended bus segregation in the city.
• Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000): Beyond her Hollywood fame, she was an ingenious inventor who developed technology that became the foundation for modern wireless communication (such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth).
• Henrietta Lacks (1920–1951): Her cancer cells, taken without consent, became the “HeLa” cell line—an immortal line essential to medical breakthroughs like the polio vaccine and cancer research.
• Susan La Flesche Picotte (1865–1915): In 1889, she became the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.

Margaret Hamilton’s story

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins walked on the moon in 1969, but that may not have happened if Margaret Hamilton had not helped get them there. She led the Software Engineering Division of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory. Her work there was vital in developing the Apollo spacecraft’s guidance and navigation system, a vital aspect to the mission’s success.

“I remember thinking, ‘Oh my God, it worked!'” – Margaret Hamilton, software engineer

Order your BlueBox dumpster

Contact the Hagerstown, MD office by clicking here to order your dumpster for a home project mess or to clean out unwanted junk. You can also call the office staff at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839. The BlueBox Rental staff members deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle. This area includes Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Williamsport, Greencastle and Falling Waters.

They offer six different size dumpsters, with different price points, so you have the right one for the right job. Click here to see the dumpster options available through BlueBox.

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Tax season is here. And, if you can believe the words of the current administration, refunds should be larger for many individuals and families.

It’s also the time of year that many homeowners think about doing home upgrades. The combination of a tax refund, soon-to-be-here warmer temperatures and breaking free of cabin fever, send people to the local home improvement store or home show (detail below). Many times it’s tackling a remodeling project. Updating bathrooms and kitchens are usually top priorities. Just about any kind of home project will create a mess. A BlueBox Rental dumpster is the perfect place to put that mess and then have it hauled away to the local landfill.

Don’t make the mistake of starting the demolition work, only to realize you’re creating a second project…the eventual clean up that could already be contained. A BlueBox dumpster can be parked steps from the job site. Once the demolition begins, old cabinets, toilets, flooring, sinks, vanities, etc….can be dealt with immediately.

If you need a rental dumpster for a home project or to clean out a storage space that is overflowing, contact us by clicking here. You can call our Hagerstown, MD office at 301.333.9500 or text us at 240.219.5839.

Why use your tax refund on a BlueBox Rental dumpster?

CLIENT REVIEW: “I had a great experience with BlueBox dumpster. The roll off was placed exactly where i instructed and they placed wood blocks to protect my driveway. Their customer service was great and the gentleman that picked up the roll off was very courteous. I highly recommend BlueBox dumpster company. — Bruce K.

Read more BlueBox Rental dumpster reviews here.

BlueBox’s complete dumpster package includes up to a week on the job site and 2,000 pounds of waste. Click on this link to view the six different size dumpsters and to get an online estimate.

Project ideas at the 2026 HBA Home Show in Hagerstown, MD

The very popular HBA Home Show takes place Saturday, March 7th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday the 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is just $2 for adults and free for children 12 and younger. As in years past, the event will be held at Hagerstown Community College’s Athletic Recreational Community Center (ARCC). That address is 11400 Robinwood Drive in Hagerstown, MD.

Driving directions to the 2026 Home Show

From Pennsylvania: Follow Interstate 81 South. Take Exit 6A to Route 40 East and proceed through the downtown area of Hagerstown passing through the city square and onto Dual Highway. Turn left onto Mount Aetna Road next to Pizza Hut. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Robinwood Drive. After the second traffic light, follow the roundabout onto the HCC campus.

From West Virginia: Follow Interstate 81 North. Take Exit 4 to Interstate 70 East. Take Exit 32B to Hagerstown turning right at the first traffic light onto Edgewood Drive. Pass through three traffic lights and then follow the roundabout onto the HCC campus.

From Frederick, Maryland and points East: Follow Interstate 70 West. Take Exit 32B to Hagerstown turning right at the first traffic light onto Edgewood Drive. Pass through three traffic lights and then follow the roundabout onto the HCC campus.

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There are only 11 months left in 2026, which seems like a lot of time, unless you have a lot of projects on your to-do list. If you’re not waiting for the weather to break and are moving forward, the BlueBox Rental staff are ready to deliver a dumpster to your home or business job site. Contact the Hagerstown, MD office by clicking here to order your roll off for a home project mess or to clean out unwanted junk. You can also call the office staff at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839.

February is also a month of celebrations.

February is Black History Month

The United States of America has been built over the last 250 years by many people from many backgrounds. February is the month to recognize Black Americans, many of whom overcame to achieve and become part of the fabric of U.S. History. Many people know names like Frederick Douglas, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barack Obama and their contributions. Below are names of others who made their mark with vision, passion and hard work.

• Major Taylor (1878–1932): The first Black American world-champion cyclist, dominating in the late 1890s.
• Alice Coachman (1923–2014): The first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, as she competed in the 1948 London Games.
• Jane Bolin (1908–2007): The first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School and the first to serve as a judge (1939) in the U.S.
• Robert Abbott (1870–1940): Founded The Chicago Defender, which became the most influential Black newspaper in the U.S., driving the Great Migration.
• Sarah Goode (1855–1905): One of the first Black women to receive a U.S. patent (1885) for her invention of the folding cabinet bed.
• Dr. Charles Drew (1904–1950): Physician and researcher who revolutionized plasma storage, organizing the first large-scale blood banks. 
• Patricia Bath (1942–2019): First Black female doctor to receive a medical patent (1988) for a laser cataract treatment device.
• Eunice Hunton Carter (1899–1970): A pioneering prosecutor in New York, helping break up organized crime syndicates in the 1930s.

Wisdom for the heart during National Heart Month

• Be smoke-free. Click on this link to learn how to quit smoking.
• Manage your blood cholesterol. Click here to learn how to manage you cholesterol.
• Manage your blood pressure. This link to the Mayo Clinic can help with blood pressure issues.
• Manage diabetes, and get tested for it if not diagnosed with it. Read more here about this disease that impacts 10 percent of the country.
• Be physically active. Try these six low-impact cardio exercises.
• Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Get moving and then click here for tips to control your appetite.
• Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods. Click here for 20 foods that can save your heart.
• Look after your mental health. Here are nine suggestions to help your mental health.

Valentines Day gift ideas for 2026

Flowers and jewelry for her? Power tools and ties for him? Candy for the kids? These are all good gifts, but maybe looking for something different for 2026’s most romantic holiday. One of the great things about the advent of AI is being able to ask it, “What are the best Valentines Day gifts for 2026” and get answers found here.

If this list does not give you any acceptable ideas, think about a day of just doing things and spending time together as a couple or family. In today’s busy atmosphere, unplugging and creating memories together — especially since February 14th is on a Saturday in 2026 — may be the best gift for everyone in your household.

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Winter Storm Fern recently slammed the greater Hagerstown, MD area with snow and ice. And it will likely be an active season more of the same. Be careful and be prepared (see the tips below). AND, if you do have storm damage, such as downed trees, consider BlueBox Rental for a dumpster to help in cleaning up the mess. Storm damage can be overwhelming, but once it’s safe to move about, the cold-weather work begins.

Their staff will deliver a residential-size dumpster to your driveway or yard. When you’re done filling it, we’ll remove it. Cleaning up is always the goal. Most people only think about the energy and hard work that goes into gathering up the debris. The BlueBox dumpster rentals staff want to make sure you only have to touch the mess one time. This is especially important when working outside in extreme cold temperatures.

Contact BlueBox for your dumpster

The BlueBox Rental staff members deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle. This area includes Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Williamsport, Greencastle and Falling Waters.

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. They offer six different size dumpsters, with different price points, so you have the right one for the right job. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839.

Tips for preparing for and weathering a winter storm

Here are a few tips that can help before, during and after the winter storm.

BEFORE THE STORM
❄️1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns.
❄️2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.
❄️3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.
❄️4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.
❄️5. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails.
❄️6. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.

WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION
❄️7. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.
❄️8. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.
❄️9. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots.
❄️10. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels.
❄️11. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.
❄️12. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing.

FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP
❄️13. Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups.
❄️14. Have manual can opener available.
❄️15. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.
❄️16. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.”
❄️17. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.

HEAT AND HOME SAFETY
❄️18. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.
❄️19. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood.
❄️20. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes.
❄️21. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
❄️22. Use battery lanterns and flashlights instead of candles.

VEHICLE AND TRAVEL
❄️23. Plan to avoid driving once freezing rain begins.
❄️24. Park away from large tree limbs when possible.
❄️25. Assume flights and travel may be disrupted for days.

POWER OUTAGE PLAN
❄️26. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage. Use surge protectors.
❄️27. Keep one battery radio or weather app for updates.
❄️28. Use surge protectors for TVs and computers.
❄️29. Know where warming centers may be in your area.
❄️30. Keep refrigerator closed to preserve cold air.

PETS
❄️31. Bring all pets indoors with extra food and water.
❄️32. Keep leashes and carriers accessible in case of evacuation.

MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS
❄️33. Keep a written list of medications and dosages.
❄️34. Store a small first-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds.
❄️35. Identify a place with power you could relocate to if needed.

DURING THE STORM
❄️1. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.
❄️2. Assume downed lines are live and dangerous.
❄️3. Use only safe indoor heating methods and have working carbon monoxide detector.
❄️4. Check on neighbors, especially elderly, by phone/text if possible.
❄️5. Report outages to utility companies rather than 911 unless it’s an emergency.

AFTER THE STORM
❄️1. Walk carefully — ice may refreeze overnight.
❄️2. Check pipes for leaks as temperatures rise.
❄️3. Throw out refrigerated food if above 40°F for more than 4 hours.
❄️4. Avoid DIY electrical repairs around downed lines.
❄️5. Be patient—restoring power after ice can take several days.

REALITIES ABOUT ICE EVENTS
❄️A quarter inch of ice can bring scattered outages.
❄️Half an inch can cripple travel and power for days.

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You just completed 2025 and 2026 is here. Now is the time to make plans and execute those plans into habits that will lead to lasting change. Do you want to lose weight, go back to school, get a new job or move into a new home this year? These are all great resolutions, but are just letters on a list until the dedication and hard work make them a reality.

“Build a routine. Do it no matter what. When you really can’t, don’t quit or beat yourself up, just do it the next day. Show up over and over.” These are words of icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, who knows something about setting goals, grinding and achieving success.

The professionals at BlueBox Rentals dumpster company in Hagerstown, MD wish you the best in your pursuit of your 2026 goals. If those goals include making a mess with a home improvement project, cleaning out a storage unit or cleaning up a property, the BlueBox staff wants to help you achieve success.

Need help making your 2026 resolutions?

Some people want a new start to the new year, but don’t know where to begin. Most resolutions fall into one of seven categories. Those categories are family, career, spiritual, financial, social, physical and intellectual. Online surveys reveal the priorities for the masses in the U.S. this coming year. Those include:

• Eat healthier
• Exercise more
• Better sleep habits
• Saving more money
• Spend more time with family and friends
• Learning a new skill

If you’re in need of other ideas to add to your list, click on this link for 65 ideas to choose from to improve yourself in 2026.

Some experts say 88 percent of resolutions fail between two weeks and two months. However, there are ways to help ensure success. Those ways include setting small, specific goals and tracking them, even using loved ones for encouragement. Here are some details to focus on to make lasting changes:

• Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals.
• Break down bigger goals into smaller steps.
• Track your progress.
• Find accountability partners to walk alongside you.
• Reward yourself for victories in the journey.
• Start small and be realistic about making progress.
• Stay positive, even during setbacks, to keep moving towards your goal.

Read this hopeline.com article for more detailed advice about keeping your resolutions throughout 2026.

Inspirational quotes about the new year

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

“You do not find the happy life. You make it.” – Benjamin Franklin

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King

Contact BlueBox for your dumpster rental in 2026

BlueBox dumpster customer testimonial

“Friendly customer service. Fast and easy to reserve dumpster and quick delivery. Reasonably priced. Dropped dumpster off on Thursday morning and picked up on Monday after verifying we were ready for pick up. Followed up after pick up. Great company to do business with if you need to rent a dumpster!” – Michelle M.

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“We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas…” It’s not just a familiar refrain from a popular Christmas song, because the BlueBox Rental dumpster staff really do wish you a merry Christmas and a great start to 2026!

Along with the holiday wishes, the BlueBox staff says “thank you” to all of the 2025 dumpster rental clients, who were the highlights of the past year. The team members look forward to serving you again in the future. They also hope the new year is a great one for all, and that peace will be the main theme in all Tri-state-area communities.

And while you’re waiting for Santa and the new year to arrive, enjoy reading some interesting Christmas information.

Christmas trivia

1. How many ghosts show up in A Christmas Carol?

2. Which country did eggnog come from?

3. What do people traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?

4. How many gifts in total were given in The Twelve Days of Christmas song?

5. What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

6. What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?

NOTE: The answers are listed below.

Christmas gift ideas for the 2025 holiday

Still looking for that gift for the the difficult people to buy for on your list? The top Christmas gifts for 2025 include a new Amazon Echo Show for a smart home upgrade, a custom sports item for the fan, or a SodaStream Terra for drink lovers. Other popular options are STEM kits for kids, cozy apparel like UGG socks, and personalized gifts. Money, clothing, gift cards, and electronics are also highly desired, according to Statista, a leading global data and business intelligence platform.

Famous Christmas quotes from the theater

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” ― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

“At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe.”― Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express

“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” — Clarence the angel, It’s a Wonderful Life

The BlueBox Rental staff members deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle. This area includes Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Williamsport, Greencastle and Falling Waters.

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. They offer six different size dumpsters, with different price points, so you have the right one for the right job. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839.

Christmas trivia answers

1. Four
2. England
3. Angel
4. 364
5. Coca-Cola
6. Jingle Bells

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Have you been planning a home improvement project? If so, winter is a great time to start and finish it while waiting for spring weather. Now you may not want to start until Santa is back at the North Pole and focused on next year’s toy-making season. However, you can get started by scheduling you BlueBox Rental dumpster for the job site! This is a great way to put a starting “deadline” in place.

The forecasters are predicting a long winter of frigid temperatures in the Tri-state area, making it the perfect time to work and upgrade areas of your home. Soon the Christmas decorations will be away and there will be plenty of time to make a mess and have the house back in order before it’s time for outdoor activities. While you’re putting the project materials list together, plan for the mess that comes with most home improvement projects.

BlueBox Rental makes it easy to get rid of this mess before it even becomes a mess. The important thing to do is contact BlueBox‘s Hagerstown, MD-office before you start the project. They’ll deliver a rental dumpster right to your home or business. Click here to see the company’s service area.

This time of year is also perfect for projects that will make your home energy-efficient, because who wants to pay more than they need to for oil, gas and/or electricity. The cold nights are here, but even colder ones are on the way. Many home improvement projects — such as replacement windows, replacement exterior doors, insulation upgrades, etc… — can help cut those bills down, while adding value to your home. The old building materials go into the roll off and then the BlueBox Rental driver takes it away. The project isn’t easy, but the clean up will be when you order a dumpster.

The BlueBox Rental staff recommends Mt. Tabor Builders in Clear Spring, MD if you need help with a major building project.

Why BlueBox for a dumpster for your big mess?

“Friendly customer service. Fast and easy to reserve dumpster and quick delivery. Reasonably priced. Dropped dumpster off on Thursday morning and picked up on Monday after verifying we were ready for pick up. Followed up after pick up. Great company to do business with if you need to rent a dumpster!”  – Michelle M.

“This company is awesome! We sincerely appreciate your business and rest assured, we always prioritize your company whenever we have projects in your area.” — Mark D.

“I had a great experience with BlueBox Dumpster. The roll off (dumpster) was placed exactly where I instructed them and they placed wood blocks to protect my driveway. Their customer service was great and the gentleman that picked up the roll off was very courteous. I highly recommend Blue Box Dumpster.”  – Bruce K.

Read more BlueBox Rental dumpster reviews here.

Contact BlueBox for Your rental dumpster delivery

Contact the Hagerstown, MD office staff by clicking here to reserve your rental dumpster for a home project or to clean out junk from a room or storage area. You can also call the office staff at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839. Most of the BlueBox dumpsters start around $300. The company has six different models to meet the needs of your project.

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The BlueBox Rental staff members hope you’ll take some time to reflect on all your blessings this Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays. If you have good health, be grateful. If you have a home, be grateful. If you have friends, children, faith, a job, a pet, etc…, be grateful. It’s a great way to go into the gift giving season, being grateful for all you have before receiving something to unwrap.

“This is my second season utilizing BlueBox Rental for my agricultural business. The service is always prompt, the scheduling is done quickly, the dumpsters arrive on time, and they’ve always worked out a solution if I needed more time or another dumpster. 10/10 would recommend and will continue to be a returning customer.” – LeeAnn H.

BlueBox dumpster services

The BlueBox Rental staff members deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle. This area includes Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Williamsport, Greencastle and Falling Waters.

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. They offer six different size dumpsters, with different price points, so you have the right one for the right job. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839.

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Thanksgiving comes at the end of every November. This November is no different as plans are being made for the celebration on Thursday the 27th. Most take a moment on that day to say what they are thankful for in life. The experts think the regular daily practice of gratitude is key to happiness and recovering from many low points. Research shows the brain is physically altered by acknowledging the good things in life.

“When you practice gratitude, your brain releases dopamine and serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitters that contribute to happiness and satisfaction,” says Jessica Maurer of the Mental Wellbeing Association.

So, starting this mindset weeks prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, is the perfect way to have a good holiday season. This could positively impact the nearly 40 percent of people who say stress and depression are worse during this season. If you’re one of those people, we encourage you to focus on these quotes to help put yourself in the right frame of mind.

“For my part, I am almost contented just now, and very thankful. Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.” — Charlotte Brontë

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie

“Everything we do should be a result of our gratitude for what God has done for us.” — Lauryn Hill

“Being grateful does not mean that everything is necessarily good. It just means that you can accept it as a gift.” — Roy T. Bennett

The BlueBox Rental staff members in Hagerstown, MD also encourage you to call on them for helping with any messes AND to take an energy inventory now. A clean job site and saving money on utility bills will also lift your spirits.

November is also Energy Awareness Month

November is the month to make sure your home is ready for the holidays and make sure energy costs are in check for winter.

It’s time to take an “energy inventory” around your home and in your life. Using energy wisely makes sense for the planet and for your monthly budget. Turning out lights in unoccupied rooms. Keeping the thermostat at a comfortable temperature. Even closing down vents and closing doors to unoccupied rooms are great starts to saving some dollars. Also, make sure rooms with pipes have enough heat, because you don’t want to pay an expensive repair bill.

Another easy upgrade is replacing traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs. Larger home upgrades like energy-saving appliances — including a new furnace — along with new windows can pay for themselves in a few years. Here is a great article on the top 21 things to do to save energy around the house.

Contact the BlueBox’s Hagerstown office to rent a dumpster

Contact the BlueBox Rental office in Hagerstown, MD for your rental dumpster. You can connect by clicking here, calling them at 301.333.9500 or texting a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver to most places in the Tri-state area. They have six different dumpsters for your specific need. You can see those on this page.

“This is my second season utilizing BlueBox Rental for my agricultural business. The service is always prompt, the scheduling is done quickly, the dumpsters arrive on time, and they’ve always worked out a solution if I needed more time or another dumpster. 10/10 would recommend and will continue to be a returning customer.” – LeeAnn H.

BlueBox Rental is proud to deliver rental dumpsters in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In Maryland they deliver within the greater Washington County area and to parts of Frederick County. In Pennsylvania, they serve Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg and the small towns in between. They also deliver and pick up rental dumpsters in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, including Inwood, Falling Waters and Martinsburg.

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There are lots of answers to that question. Snakes, spiders, public speaking and failure are top items that scare the average person. Here’s another one you can add to the list. Jumping into a end-of-year home improvement project that creates a big mess without ordering a rental dumpster. That’s not the scariest part of the story. The horrifying part is when the main character realizes, just as the project is finished, that the mess now has to be cleaned up and moved. A dumpster in place during the project means the mess is NEVER a second thought.

Contact the BlueBox Rental office in Hagerstown, MD for your rental dumpster. You can connect by clicking here, calling them at 301.333.9500 or texting a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver to most places in the Tri-state area. They have six different dumpsters for your specific need. You can view the company’s six dumpster options on this page.

Expand your October and Halloween knowledge with some interesting information below. AND, don’t forget to “change your clock, change your batteries,” when Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday November 2nd. This means to replace your smoke detector batteries when you turn your clocks BACK on that date at 2 a.m.

October Facts

• The name October comes from the Latin “octō”, meaning “eight”, because in the Roman calendar October was the eight month of the year. January and February were added to the beginning of the year after the Julian calendar reform.
• Famous people born in October include Angela Lansbury, Bill Gates, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Julie Andrews, Hugh Jackman, Alfred Nobel, Anne Rice, Arthur Miller, Auguste Lumière, Friedrich Nietzsche, Christopher Columbus and John Keats.
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                   Opal Gem Stone

  According to folklore, if the deer have a gray coat in October, you should expect a hard winter. Other natural signs include thick onion skins and corn husks, tall ant hills or early bird migrations.

• The birthstones for October are the tourmaline and the opal. Tourmalines display a wide spectrum of colors, such as yellow, pink, blue, red, green, black or brown. Opals exhibit different colors (green, white, yellow, blue, pink etc.) depending on the conditions under which they were created.
• The traditional flower of the month of October is the Calendula, symbolizing comfort, healing, protection and grace.

Halloween Trivia

• The name Halloween comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” or the night before “All Hallows” day (All Saints Day). In old English, “hallow” means “to sanctify.”
• The fastest pumpkin carving, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, took only 16.47 seconds. Stephen Clarke of New York holds this record, carving his jack-o’-lantern in a October 2013 contest.
• Princesses and superheroes rank as the most popular costumes.
• Candy corn was originally named “chicken feed.”

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