A friend once told me that you spend the first half of your life obtaining things and the second half getting rid of it all. That sure seems true for me. I’m constantly asking myself if a particular item brings me joy or is weighing me down. I declutter every week and still it will take me years to get it all gone.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

So true, Katie.

@leahrogers5769

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Been doing a clean sweep of all belongings, biggest purge of my life. Purged 75% of each area I have covered so far. It has been exhausting work but it is so worth it. When we move we will be thankful we did this. Surprisingly letting go isn't hard, but deciding what to keep is. I have been mentally preparing for a while before I physically began, so I find the process exciting. Good luck. Don't be too hard on yourself.

@jtidema

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a true statement... never head that one!

@crochetingaroundnewzealand

4 ай бұрын

Lol so true 😂

Find it fascinating seeing what people see as treasure what makes us all different and unique

@jennah94

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. For me, most of the stuff seen on the video would have been trash and I found myself thinking many times "Who needs all of that?" But all of us are different and unique indeed

@Dana-fn5zt

2 жыл бұрын

I agree but also, after I watch a video I find myself purging a drawer…..

@Jen39x

2 жыл бұрын

Well said take used planners for instance. I keep mine and can’t imagine throwing them out. I suppose someday someone will or if I’m old and head to a rest home room?

@ber1779

2 жыл бұрын

I have stuff from my childhood (I’m in college and live at home) but I know when I’m ready to move out/get married I’ll be dumping a lot of that stuff. I want my husband to only deal with my passport, and a carry on. Why do I need to bring my old toys and books, and photo albums? As of now, even my pet stuff I can recreate quickly and cheaply from the dollar store. I have a rabbit so the litter box, and cleaning dustpan I get from dollar tree, and the rest are consumables I can buy when needed (hay, litter). Me, my rabbit in a carrier, and a carry on of clothes and I’m good. Health documents, and any printed information I will be digitizing so no paper needed and boom I’m done.

@SamStrumpetify

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I also want to know the significance behind the elefants

Damnnn girl that was a lot of work!! Storage closet is like the most difficult area because of all the variety. Amazing you two did that all in a day. Excited to see this whole series unfold!!

@moongirl8807

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carla, didn't expect to see you here😳

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

So much stuff all in one narrow area! Can't wait for the rest of the episodes. This closet looks so good at the end.

When possible, the best time to declutter holiday stuff is during that holiday. Last year when I decorated, I was able to see what I used, truly enjoyed, and had space for and everything else I was able to either donate or send to relatives who had a closer connection to the item than I did.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! That's what I told her too. We didn't have time to go through each Xmas item for this series (I gave her the option, but that would mean that we wouldn't be able to get to other spaces and she chose to move forward). At Xmas time she's going to take stock of it all and curate what she keeps even more.

@TheMeganExperience

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpaceMakerMethod Yesss!!! I have to say you are 1000% my favorite decluttering KZreadr.

First of all, I am loving Izzy meowing in the background. It sounds SO SWEET. I think it is so kind of you to do this for them. They have a lot of things but I’m sure as you keep going they may start to declutter a bit more. I know that was how it was for me. Things I never dreamed of getting rid of are gone now. It’s a slow process that starts to get a little easier over time. It’s killing me that I have to wait until next week for the next episode! PS please don’t mute Izzy’s meows🥰

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

I love this Kim. It takes time. Thanks for sharing your experiences and for loving Izzy 💛

This is the first time I've been so overwhelmed by all the stuff that I had to take a break from viewing. I can't imagine how you do it and can't wait to see it all done! (I think it's the claustrophobic storage room). p.s. Happy to hear those fervent meows in the background!

@denisecarter5117

2 жыл бұрын

I felt exactly the same. I would get so frustrated. You handle it with a great attitude unless you go off and yell into a pillow.

@kristywhited8857

2 жыл бұрын

I knew I couldn't be the only person feeling that way. It was so upsetting for me to watch all this stuff being moved around and reorganized. It didn't feel like decluttering. It felt like a demonstration of excess and deep psychological issues that make people cling to stuff. This is obviously a young people problem. Minions and Storm Trooper costumes? I'm nearly 60 and at this point in my life I have completely different priorities.

@fleurdelucy434

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristywhited8857 or perhaps these are people who have been through a natural disaster and they’re holding on to what they can because it gives them comfort. Have you experienced a hurricane…one that destroys your house, neighborhood, and entire sense of community? Please give these people some grace, they don’t need judgment piled on top of what they’ve already been through.

@Kelly-li4lh

2 жыл бұрын

@@denisecarter5117 bnnn

@laurenweiss2375

Жыл бұрын

@@kristywhited8857 People of all ages like to collect various things :)

the figurines wrapped up in magazines drew my attention, you should wrap them up in white because with a little bit of humidity the colours from the newspapers will transfer onto the figurines and stain them

Also people need to stop being so judgey in the comments..this person has opened up their house, and its THEIR house, so be respectful. Comments like "Omg this makes me so anxious" are rude af

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Who would want to volunteer their space again for TSD if they're going to get bashed. They already asked for help because it was causing anxiety for them, we don't need people reminding them of this.

I know it seems like a huge amount of Christmas decor, but when they move into a house they’re going to feel like they have nothing! Lol. Still it’s hard to store things for a future that hasn’t happened. And losing so much stuff in a hurricane makes it harder to let go of the things you still have. Thankfully, April honors that even when she doesn’t know where it’s all going to go in the moment!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

OMG I remember moving from our over stuffed studio to a 3 bedroom and it felt SOOOO empty!

It’s really brave of your subscriber to submit her home to public scrutiny, and very lovely of you to gently help them sort things out , it’s emotionally and physically exhausting to declutter after such huge upheavals xx

I loved hearing her sweet kitty’s meows in your voiceovers. So cute!! Storage areas are always the hardest to declutter, but they are the usually the best place to start. It’s so nice of you to help them out like this. Love this!! Great job!!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, they are the key to making the interior of your home calm.

I hold on to cards too. The other day I came across an old Christmas card from my late grandmother. It gave me a few moments to embrace her memory.

@pama.6410

2 жыл бұрын

If you do any paper crafts, the art and the design make great fodder for decoupage, new cards. etc.

Catching up on your content all in one big go - which is sad for missing it as it goes up - but also like a wonderful present to enjoy and be incredibly motivated by. Thank you! I think the natural, perhaps only, way of decluttering, is to try to bring like together. How can you know what you want to keep, if you don't know what you have in total? Drag out everything, make a massive mess, sort like with like, and begin the keep and declutter!

Decluttering is overwhelming work. Love seeing the process it inspires me to keep plugging away at mine.

I'm in the middle of my decluttering journey. I have parted with SO many things but still have work to do. Too much storage space encourages keeping too much stuff. The word "stuff" should be a clue to all of us. Think about where that word comes from. It's both a noun and a verb. At one time around 2008, I had a wake-up moment when I counted 70 pairs of pants in my walk-in closet. Yes, that number was a shock to me too. Too many pants, too many shoes, too much Christmas decor, too many dishes, too much of everything led to to realize I was trying to fill some void in my life with STUFF and that I needed to change my thinking.

The first day of decluttering is always the hardest, but we made some serious progress the second day: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKqc0K2dYNfNptI.html

@pama.6410

2 жыл бұрын

Are you thinking "elf on the shelf"? Have seen that type of Santa, but only as a plush toy.

I completely agree with you that it takes multiple passes to finally be mostly done decluttering. We decluttered our whole apartment and it took a long time, with several passes. We're finally done and just trying to maintain and watch what we bring in.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Once you get into the groove of things it gets easier, but there's so much resistance in the beginning.

@gwenellison5386

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpaceMakerMethod Agreed. I went through certain categories of my stuff and got rid of half. Then I looked and realized i still had way too much and got rid of half again. Someone somewhere said "If you have too much stuff it'll look messy even when organized" and that has helped me to see when I'm being unreasonable and let go some more.

I heard several times in the video that it takes people a few passes before being able to let some things go, and this was just the first pass, so we can give these people a break. Also, she mentioned there were piles for donations that had already been taken upstairs, and there was a big pile of stuff for the trash (as an apartment dweller I can testify that you can't just dump stuff). Having said all that, one thing I want to point out is that you can't store water in plastic forever, or even between Miami hurricanes. There are collapsible 5 gallon jugs you can buy on Amazon that would be much better for their needs - I've been thinking about getting them myself, because at the very least it saves you having to go buy water at the store with everyone and their brother the day before the hurricane hits.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

love what you said! And yes, I needed to ask her on the water (which we'll remove later) but she was in a work meeting and wasn't there when I was going through it all. Had no idea about the collapsible 5 gallons, what a great idea!

@ds7675

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if bottled water lasted a long time or not. I’d suspect it’s best to just buy some before each hurricane season. The idea of larger bottles is a better idea as well.

@jodybogdanovich4333

Жыл бұрын

@@SpaceMakerMethod Yes, those collapsible water jugs are great for camping, too. My now ex- and I would pack one on the Harley with our other camping gear. Once we got to the campsite and set uo camp, if there was no water source there, we'd ride into the nearest town to fill up our water container and I'd hold it between the 2 of us on the ride back. Great memories!

Appreciate the kitty sound cameo

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

🤣 Had to leave her in this time.

This is so interesting! I relate more to this couple than any other participant. I also have tons of trinkets and toy type things, figurines. And they bring so much joy. This would not overwhelm me as much as other episodes. I would be excited to make a minion category, etc haha. Also my cat tried to have a conversation with Izzy, in the same tone and everything

This was me, a few years ago. Several passes later, and I think I have lost over 50% of my stuff.

Love this series. People usually don’t want to throw things away until they are older. I’m 68 yrs old and I’m trying to declutter but I love to scrapbook so it is hard to declutter that room.

@laurenweiss2375

Жыл бұрын

No need to declutter stuff you like and use! Scrapbooking is a hobby with lots of accessories though. My mom and I do it

Love this series!! You are doing such an amazing job helping people!! You are so understanding and kind, maybe too kind? What I will never understand is storing so much stuff, especially like books and collectibles and not displaying it, whats the point then in having it then? When it's just in a box and only sees light maybe once a year or even less? And the fact that there are four of the same figurine? I will never get it hahah, but I guess thats how it is, people are different.

@ellion2676

2 жыл бұрын

They probably don’t have room to display it currently but will be looking for a house with space to display it since April mentioned that a house was in their plans.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. And they’re extra room was turned into an office for two people and they have about 3 monitors each for their work, so the extra space they have is now gone. But they are hoping to buy a bigger house soon.

This is so satisfying to watch. I love to help others to declutter. So exited what you did with her Home 😊hugs from germany👋

The work you do looks so stressful, it's amazing the effort you put in to help people! 💜 Hope they can part with some of the stuff. Good luck

The Meows 😺😆 . Stickers! Loved scratch and sniffs. Fun stuff

I went through hurricane Katrina while living in Louisiana and then moved to SW Florida and was living in the city that Irma made landfall in…I can empathize with your homeowner. It takes a lot to process and go through your household and can be made more difficult when you spent time in survival mode not knowing if your house is going to be standing the next day. Great job ladies, looking forward to the rest of the series.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. And she was explaining the aftermath of it all and how there was a waitlist for contractors because of all the damage in the area. So much stress.

You can see they went through trauma. I wish them quick heeling and better future ❤

I finally got my 75 year old husband to sort through his books and photos. He donated piles of paperback books and tossed 2 boxes of old snapshots. Tina, Al's wife

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

I bet that felt good!

This will a great series! At least....she started with a good sized storage room and great shelf units, that's a plus. Getting all like stuff together is a good hurdle to have completed. Next week will be good, love a good bathroom organize/declutter.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the optimistic attitude! Starting is always the hardest part. Can't wait for next week.

Thanks for this! They are so brave to start and ask for help on this decluttering journey. Let’s keep the positivity rolling 💪🏽🎉

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Let's do it! This week's video was MCUH more positive!

Love your videos! You inspire me. I'm a Scorpio too girl!

I'm anxious to see what's going to happen with all the stuff in the condo because there is no room in that storage space for anything more. The subscriber IMO will have to be more willing to let things go 😊

@kristywhited8857

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. In my own comment, I described how my thinking needed to change in order to dig my way out from under all the STUFF I thought was important. I don't decorate for Christmas anymore. Does that make me a sad, lonely grinch or scrooge? Nope. I just found different ways to enjoy the season. A local historic hotel displays numerous decorated trees as part of an annual charity fundraiser. Hot cocoa, my cousins, and a trip to view those trees is very special to me. Our local historic neighborhood decorates for Christmas inside and out and also raises funds to preserve the historic district. These tours start with a Christmas Tea. If it happens to be snowing that day, even better. Christmas concerts, and walking or driving tours to view the decorations others put up? It's all I need. Sorry for the long-winded reply. I felt compelled to say change your view, change your thinking, but don't stop enjoying life. There are just different ways to do it. Hope this observations helps anyone who might be reading.

@katieallen3927

2 жыл бұрын

I went from a tall floor Christmas tree to a smaller table type tree and pared the ornaments down by 75%. I also went through my holiday home decor and got rid of 95% of it. I’m not yet ready to let go of all of it.

@denwanai

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristywhited8857 - I used to have boxes and boxes of xmas decor, but I realized that I actually didn't like decorating and taking it down. Kids are grown and out of the house, so during the pandemic I didn't decorate at all and didn't miss it, enjoyed the lack of clutter - so I donated most of it and just kept a few family items.

@jodybogdanovich4333

Жыл бұрын

@@kristywhited8857 You helped me! I used to always decorate my house for all the holidays, until depression and anxiety hit me in 1994. I wasn't diagnosed until 2009 and have been in counseling and other therapy and have taken antidepressant medication ever since. Over the years, sometimes I felt like decorating, but usually not. Now I'm 67 with debilitating pain and fatigue but keep thinking this will be the year I decorate. Who the heck am I kidding! My daughters are grown with their own holiday decorations and aren't interested in the 2 nativity scenes or Christmas village, etc., in my collection. Time to put them on Buy Nothing or take to Goodwill! Free up space in my garage and stop feeling like I should put decorations out. I might keep one small nativity scene and a squishy Santa pillow . . . but nothing overwhelming for me.

Love it! Can’t wait for the next episode! ❤️

Excellent job, as always! I appreciate your commentary on the process; you were so patient with your client too. Looking forward to the rest of this series!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cheryl! Can't wait for more!

So satisfying! I love a good storage area redo. 👍

I can really understand keeping the planners; you just never know what's important data might be in there. I always have that task of transferring all the important bits and pieces from one planner to the updated one - and have been known to put that off for....well, never mind how long 😉

I’m about to see a new client after a 3 year break from my business. 🤞 I think watching you helped to fan the flames and get me back at it. Thank you for sharing with us!! You are so charming and positive.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I love that! I hope it goes well!

I smile every time Izzy meows. I love that you help folks who are truly struggling with their home and belongings. The gift of your time, talent and experience is truly life-changing. I’m looking forward to meeting the cat this coming g Sunday; I have two sixteen year old cats so it’ll be interesting to see behaviours and energy levels.

Yea I'm in shock how much she is holding onto.. Holding onto the past and the illusion of future life. So so much . Prayers for her journey of detachment and higher. This make me want to get thru my 5 box or so in storage and dwindle it down more asap

Can’t believe all those shoes 👞 Great episode Love the closet getting organised Well done April Australia 🇦🇺 🦘🦘🦘😻😻😻🌭🌭🌭🥤🥤🥤🍉🍉🍉🍦🍦🍦

Great series. Like your process. Take care.

I have a larger version of the squishy Santa. It serves as a soft kid-sized pillow on the sofa over the holidays. My grandkids love it. I've had it for about 20 years.

I tidy homes for a living, bit like u but i stay local. I always put things into like minded piles before decluttering. It helps u get perspective next to similar stuff and helps u know easier if u want something or not... eliminates needing more than one pass!

So fun to watch! Love how you edit these☺

This is a LOT of stuff. They seem comfortable owning more than they can accommodate because they intend to buy a home. I am thinking they need shelves all along their condo walls - near ceilings to hold books, on walls to hold the collectibles. This situation is what makes me love cellars and garages. Everything seems to have value. Can't wait to see how you attack this. May be dealing with slight hoarder tendencies here...

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

THey had all of this up in their extra room, but with the pandemic that extra space became two home offices. I think with their new renos they don't want to put holes in the walls now if they're planning to sell soon. But we will get it all contained as we go!

I need that book list for sure. Yes your outfit is adorable.

And so we begin! Will The Suitcase Designer defy all odds and be able to do everything in one short week?? It will take us weeks to find out! And I'm here for it!!!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

I hope we can!!!

Omg can’t wait for the next episode! This is so satisfying! I’m so jealous that they have a storage room! I wish every apartment had one…. Although I suppose it does mean its easy to keep more stuff than needed if you can’t see it. I love the process of decluttering, it’s so satisfying, I like to have a podcast on while I’m doing it …. I think just knowing that as long as you keep going it will get better is what keeps me motivated.

@moongirl8807

2 жыл бұрын

Oh you don't wish for more storage, when I started my minimalism journey I thought the same but in the end it's like you said: if you have that space and aren't a hard-core minimalist yet or just a normal person, you will fill that space with stuff. It's just how it is. It's the same reason why minimalists tell you to get rid of flat surface bc they will collect clutter.

@Kate.West.

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, but I think it’s more that I’d quite like a space on ground level that got things like my diy tools, and paint, my push scooter, shopping trolly etc…. Stuff that I use on ground level (we don’t have an elevator) or only once or twice a year so don’t need regular access to. I’m at the point in my flat where I have empty shelves in cupboards etc because I’ve decluttered to just the stuff I need, but it would just be really nice to not have the jars of touch up paint and rollers etc in the same cupboard as my towels 🤣. It’s not that I want more stuff, I think it’s that I’d like to be able to have more designated areas. But that really is a luxury!

Real life!

You are so amazing wow. I know it's difficult to get rid of memories. When I left home I had about 4 big boxes of them, now, I've gotten it down to a small square trunk (even did a video last year I believe) I try to go through it once a year because they are my memories. What are my kids going to do with it all when I'm gone? Which reminds me, I'm due for another clear out 🤣 the only thing I have stored are suitcases I never use and Christmas. I dont decorate for anything else, that creates too much clutter. I mean what if I have to go to a retirement home? I wont have room for anything. If it cannot be used or displayed, it's gotta go. More people in my opinion need that kind of philosophy. We are a major must have demographic in the western world which in my opinion, is a huge reason why we live paycheck to paycheck. Enough rambles, I'm just so touched you would do this massive job for someone who's been hit by too many disasters. You should wear a Cape. 🤗😍😘💖💖💖💖💖💖

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

💛

Wonderful 👍🏻 The closet is amazing !!

I am absolutely overwhelmed after watching this. If you ever would consider coming to Phoenix Arizona please consider helping me. My bedroom is hard to sleep in... and it is so cluttered I just need a calm easy space To rest in.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

I would! Just send an email with the requirements listed in the description box!

I'm always amazed with how much stuff we have. Glad this family has you to help them process all their items.

So excited for this series!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

As I’m watching this I’m mentally thinking about the declutter I have promised myself I would have done by end of business today. 😩

I definitely feel for this couple as they certainly have been through a lot over the last several years. All that disruption makes decisions tough and clutter can simply be a pile of postponed decisions. When you know you are moving those decisions are difficult as well. However my advice would be unload as much as you can short of family heirlooms. Why drag your past into your future? Been there done that and wish I could redo with what I know now.

Great declutter, have similar home (2 bed one bath and typical Swedish apartment with basement storage) if you like to visit the land of H&M, IKEA, meatballs with lingon Berry jam... 🤣

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Feel free to send in your space using hte email in the description! I'd love to visit Sweden!

@y03y133

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I want my home to be on film. Thanks! I'm still going through "need, love it, forgotten" pile. As you mentioned in your videos, the space don't fit my needs anymore, might have to do major changes (plumbing, electrical).

People do realize when they ask you to come that they have to declutter not just organize, don’t they?

@moongirl8807

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, let's hope it gets better with the next episodes. The first time declutter is always the scariest for people that are very attached to their stuff but you need to change something bc it's gonna get even worse if you still think that a bunch of stuff is your source of happiness.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

@@moongirl8807 I think people just need a little warm up. The first day is shocking but as each day goes on I find they get rid of more.

@moongirl8807

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpaceMakerMethod oh I absolutely get it. But I also see how there are different types. My dad can't let go of anything even if his life depended on it, but when I'm in a mood I throw everything away. Anyway, I'm so glad you can support them and hopefully the results are working for them. I'm exited for the next episodes!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Some will never let go and if we force them to do something they don’t want… it has a way of back firing. 🙃😜😘 can’t wait for all the other episodes!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't ask them to declutter beforehand, I actually asked them to wait.

Ready for a new series!!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

yay!

Love this video, thank you for sharing 💖

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I now organise and declutter in this way and it works for me.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

love that!

Love your decluttering series. I intend to retire in about 6 years so I'm already getting rid of paper related to work.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Your're so smart to start planning for that now!

Those bracelets look great on you!

This is cool. Enjoyed watching

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! Ep 2 is going to be awesome!

Hi! Just to let you know that the Miami Declutter schedule in the description has july dates for them 😉 So far so good, i'm very excited for this new series! Much love from Canada

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

haha oops. Thanks for the heads up, just updated them with what I think are the right months now 😵‍💫

Thanks for sharing!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Glad to know I'm not the only person to save old books of Mad Libs :)

I’m seeing some people throwing around the word hoarders here and there. These people have been through a natural disaster and a change in their work situation requiring them to make two offices where there were none. We haven’t even seen their full apartment. While they may have more stuff than some viewers are comfortable with, how about giving them some grace? It’s a very vulnerable feeling to open your home to the internet and invite these types of opinions. Calling someone a hoarder based on a storage unit is not just premature at this point of the declutter, it’s unkind.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

I changed the title later :) and I understand what Ellion is saying and appreciate it. It's asking a lot of someone to share something with the public that they aren't proud of. This is only one area of the project, and I'm confident that everyone will have a change of opinions as the series progresses. I have also made a note of things to clarify about this episode next week.

@taraa3456

2 жыл бұрын

This is also nowhere near the level of actual hoarding, which I have seen at very serious levels in a family member. It is a real illness that destroys lives and can even kill people and the word is overused too casually imho.

@ellion2676

2 жыл бұрын

@@taraa3456 I agree. it is classified as a mental disorder that is closely tied to OCD and various forms of clinical depression.

@ellion2676

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpaceMakerMethod I have faith in you! You're very good at helping people organize their belongings even when they might not have enough room for all of it in their current situation. I know viewers love to see those dramatic transformations that go from completely overwhelming to near empty, but most people are happiest somewhere in between. Looking forward to seeing the improvements you make!

Interrupting cat 🐈 is hilarious. Love it. Great video. When I get back from pet sitting in 9 days I have to carry on building our new flat pack wardrobe. The starter panel that everything else connects to doesn't have the right holes for the dowels so we have to start again and wait for my dad to drill some holes as it won't connect to the top and bottom panel otherwise. I had to take it apart and change it as the instructions meant I used the wrong starting panel as that seemed right until I turned it round to fix the other bits to it. I hoped to get that done and out of the way before my pet sitting booking. I was doing well until I found out the manufacturer didn't put dowel holes in the right one. I wanted to sort through my clothes and get them out of the case and holdalls.

@SpaceMakerMethod

Жыл бұрын

That's so frustrating, especially being the most essential piece of the system. I bet you'll feel awesome once it's all put together!

I have a box with my last 20 years of yearly planners... they are almost like diaries. I am not sure why I am keeping them. HUM? This is making me so rethink why I have kept some of the things I have kept.

When are you coming to the UK? Joking aside, I love your videos. They are keeping me sane and helping me declutter.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Send me an email! I'm looking for a few EU jobs!

Luv it

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for more episodes!

I'm excited for next Sunday's video too. I was surprised how well this first round went! Lots of "treasurers" for sure. LKMH

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

I wish I were as good as you when it comes to getting into the right headspace when doing a declutter. I feel like I’m one of those people who get frustrated when I can’t get it done in one pass. I’m curious, have you always been this way April, or was it a learned practice over time?

Why do they ask for help decluttering when they don't want to part with anything?

@Sophie-kn3gh

2 жыл бұрын

For lots of reasons it can be very hard to let go of items even if you want to be more simplified 💕

@toddylu6869

2 жыл бұрын

After loosing most of our belongings in Hurricane Katrina… your mind takes a survival mode approach. First is family, shelter and food. Then there is taking everything you associate with home out to a curb… looking around and everyone is doing the same. No longer do you have your community, buildings, streets, local landmarks. So no real physical home with no familiar physical surroundings. When I came back from evacuation, I could not really tell where we were because there were no lights, no street signs, weird traffic with national guard. It was a disaster. You can’t imagine unless you have experienced it. She is having a hard time actually decluttering because she had lost so much in a rather short amount of time. The emotion of that makes you just stall, preserve life and limb ( you know what I mean)… and regroup…. About that time you are hit again… regroup…They are trying now while it is quiet give her a chance to look through everything and think.

@johannavonthun8133

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation. These are understandable reasons.

I think the Santa Clause came on a box of Whitman chocolates.

Laptops crashing in finals... Mine crashed in my 3D AutoCAD final and I lost most of my work. Lessons learned. Back up, back up, back up!

This makes me want to declutter 😅

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

do it!!

Hope you had some Cuban food while you were in Miami. Yum!

That's a storage tetris closet! 😂

I might not be understanding exactly their situation. Is this the same condo/house they had to evacuate? Did they evacuate with all of this that we are seeing? I'm just a little confused. Love your decluttering series! You are such a patient person which makes you good at your job!

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

When they had to remove things in a hurry for water damage, as much as possible was shoved into any empty space they could find which is why so much stuff is in this closet.

That’s the way I feel. I don’t know what to do with it.

Notice the lights flickering around the 22 minute mark when you said "just some stuff"...

@SpaceMakerMethod

Жыл бұрын

😜

I remember those wings! My sister had a pair 20 years ago! I thought they were so pretty but I wasn't allowed to wear or get wings...

@SpaceMakerMethod

Жыл бұрын

😝

Put your ac filters into your a/c closet.

It’s really overwhelming to see all these boxes of unrelated items. Maybe the flood they experienced triggered some sort of hoarding response. Glad they are getting sorted!

@SpaceMakerMethod

Жыл бұрын

It def caused a lot of chaos for them. In the most recent episode we were able to sort through a bunch of these and get them started on a road to living with less.

Her storage unit and apartment look like my house would look like if I couldn’t control my husband just a bit. I have asked him to keep his bits of paper and just crap confined to his office and garage. I have decluttered my own things and getting ready to make another pass. I’m of the mindset that I don’t need to see a birthday card from 8 years ago to remember the day. I still have the memory. Hope that makes sense

@katieallen3927

2 жыл бұрын

Take a digital picture of the card before putting it in recycle. Takes up no space and you still have the visual.

@sandymyers1182

2 жыл бұрын

@@katieallen3927 thanks for the suggestion. Honestly, I don’t even need that.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

It can be SOOO challenging when your spouse doesn't see eye to eye with you on these thinsgs.

My issue is finding a way to quickly get rid of trash items .. trash comes once a week and the volume I can get rid of is limited 😞

You will want new things for future house. But also not each house has a personality or theme. The reason I say this is I'm on my 4th home and I have 1-2 things left from the beginning.

I would LOVE to be able to sponser you to come out to Australia and Help my mum with her sewing room and kitchen. She needs a waaaaay better storage system than the one she has. It's kind of working, but not really.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Would love to go back to Australia and it isn't out of the question. Send me an email with the info in the description box and I'll see if it's something we can look into.

@SamStrumpetify

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpaceMakerMethod Oh my word!! I thought it was just a pipe dream! I am so excited even if it's not possible at the moment :)

It really is amazing how a couple of big life shifts can derail your entire house.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

For sure 💛

the "storage room" is like the size of a NYC bedroom

Oh wow, what trauma to lead to all this, looming over them always, what a blessing you are

Is it reorganizing or decluttering?

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

sometimes you have to reorganize the clutter so get to the decluttering (which we will get to in the upcoming episodes)

Is she decluttering or moving stuff around?

I'll take the converse shoes you don't want and reuse them

Can someone give me insight on this OCD thought process I have? Ok I get to the point of "ok I don't want this any longer"....then "what the heck do I do with it?!" Help please?

I love watching you. I feel like I want to help.

@SpaceMakerMethod

2 жыл бұрын

OMG that would be awesome!

Hello! Carla sent me to your channel. Subscribing now!!!

@SpaceMakerMethod

Жыл бұрын

Love Carla! And thank hyou!