The People Behind Empty the Nest
A Twin Cities family business, helping people through the part of moving that nobody looks forward to.
Where we started
Empty the Nest began with a simple question: after you move or transition, what happens to all the things you can’t take with you? The furniture the kids don’t want. Everything left behind after downsizing. Someone has to deal with all of it, and for most families that’s the part nobody is ready for.
What we set out to do
The hard part was never the lifting. It was taking the overwhelming job of emptying a home and making it simple and comfortable, respectful and responsible. That’s still the whole idea.
We treat your belongings with respect
We provide wall-to-wall home cleanouts that minimize waste and maximize reuse. Our team goes through the home with you — you take what you want, we take care of the rest. If we come across something during the cleanout that looks like it might matter to you, we’ll set it aside and let you know.
Nothing good goes to waste
Items in good condition are sold for reuse in our Golden Valley thrift store, which brings down the cost of your cleanout. What we can’t sell is donated to local charities and food shelves, and anything left over is responsibly and securely recycled.
Most of our work comes from referrals
We’d rather earn the next job than chase it. When a family has a good experience with us, they tend to tell the next family who needs help — and that is how most of our clients find us. We take care of emptying your nest so you can feel confident moving on and moving ahead.
Our Owners
Joe
Hope
We’re in the News
Being a long-time staple of the Twin Cities community, every once in a while someone decides to write or record another story about our little corner of town. We keep them all in one place.
Need Help Emptying a Home?
When you call, we respond — quickly and respectfully. Wall-to-wall, we take most of it.