Hi Cass! From a retired realtor my suggestion is to write a list of all your wants and needs. Needs are non-negotiations but the wants are different you; will never find all your wants without building. So what to do? Write a list of everything into two categories. When going into a house check off the lists. The one that checks all you non-negotiables and most of your wants is the winner! The only caveat is “the feeling” this happens within seconds of walking in. If that isn’t there it’s a pass. Good luck!!!

@PuzS

Жыл бұрын

Great advice!

@artzncrafts9237

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I kinda did the same thing. It took me sadly to say almost a year to find a house that checked all the non negationable. Then, I walked around to see my vision of the other spaces. Honestly I am still struggling on making it a "Bee" home cause it was an empty slate literally even main closet they took down clothes bar and had laid closet doors in another room...they were in house but no attachment to put closet doors back on for example. Which as you know, this was ok cause I shouldn't have them on anyway. The main thing that I love love about this home is I can stand in my livingroom, wake up look out the window or have a meal in the kitchen and I have the most relaxing view of peace and nature. So when my mind is racing and I am confused about what to do, I have to remind myself or... set a timer to look out to take time to try to focus. Today's tips were so helpful. I know I will watch this video again. Cas, you are ahead of us. You know your families style, and you know yourself better than you think you do. Start to see the entry way like you did today. Then you can bring pictures with you of furniture you are definitely going to move with and review the space while looking at your pictures. You will find the one when it's right. I moved almost 4000 miles back home to hopefully be in the home that I stay in the rest of my life, and I know that Rome wasn't built in a day. But I have something now I didn't have when I bought my 1st house the understanding that I am a Bee, so I can work at setting up systems. However, I struggle sometimes cause I have a TBI. This is why your videos are so helpful to me. Sorry, I ramble, and spell check is my friend. Don't give up, and don't bend on the necessities. 😊

@Pinkfong2

Жыл бұрын

Don’t settle. Write down what you must have and what you want. Visualize. Think on it, pray and it will come. But chill first.

@flyushkifly

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the reinforcement of logic!!!

@Laurtew

Жыл бұрын

I second this. We had things that we could not give on, like we had 4 kids and two parents, so there had to be two bathrooms. This was not up for debate. I'm a baker for a living, a kitchen that's big enough to work in was a must. We really wanted non carpeted floors, but I was willing to give on that and then pull up the carpet and put down a floor I liked. Could I do the work myself figured in. I can paint and I could install a floor. I cannot build extra rooms or take walls out, so that would require paying someone In the end, two years of looking and we actually found the house that's perfect for us. I knew it when I walked in. We painted and I scraped popcorn ceilings and now I'm slowly doing things like repainting the kitchen cupboards and reflooring an office, but the house feels like home and we love it.

10 years ago I soooo wanted to move, but my husband convinced me that there is “no better mousetrap” out there. In the same way that you can adjust to only having one instead of two spatulas, you can adjust to ANY house. Now, 10 years later, we own the house in which we live and I am so grateful that we didn’t “start over” years ago with a new mortgage. It’s ok to stay where you are.

@adelevercueil9172

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. I felt the same about our house. My husband lived in the house since 2006.. we got married in 2011.. It never felt like it was "my home." 😢 Wanted to buy a new place and move, but that would not be for the best. Years later, I'm so grateful that we didn't move. Our house is still "small," but we make it work for our family. And we own the place, not paying some ridiculous amount on the home loans each month! (From South Africa)

@Patti-1962

Жыл бұрын

We did exactly the same thing, many years ago. When it was "time" for us to move to a bigger house, we looked at many houses, but they were so expensive. We kept our smaller house, and now we are about to retire in it! Even with five grandchildren, we make it work. When the family comes to stay, we put an air conditioner in the garage and lay a large carpet down to make a play room for the kids. We need it to be a garage for most of the year, and this is the most inexpensive way to create an extra play room!

@rockymntain

Жыл бұрын

@@Patti-1962 Plus a small house keeps the kids from wanting to move back in ; ).

@S3renity81

Жыл бұрын

​@@rockymntain 😂

@sherielowe4256

Жыл бұрын

Same here, we are still in our starter home...so now it's our downsized home. No mortgage is the best.

This is one of the most realistic and inexpensive way to clean your home video I have seen in a long time. Thank you.

@ig1480

Жыл бұрын

Ive got the same feeling! 😍

@deeelight70

Жыл бұрын

Inexpensive? $25 hampers, $20 baskets, trays, a command center, a Roomba? I don’t know what income bracket or reality y’all are living in, but I don’t have that kind of disposable income to throw around for the sake of being lazy. Put hooks on the wall? As a tenant, I’ll get kicked out. I don’t care what my house looks like during the day - I’m at work, the kids are at school and when I get home, the kids are making a mess of things. I clean on weekends. You know - actual cleaning.

@andreao8535

Жыл бұрын

​@@deeelight70 then this video is not for you. And that's okay.

@MsLisa1951

Жыл бұрын

​@@deeelight70I know how u feel. It adds up, but I have a solution. Dollar Tree is a treasure. You'd be surprise at stuff u can find 4 a dollar or more. I turn my empty Swifter container into a makeup caddy. All my clips & brushes in another, my teeth cleaning stuff in another. Easy to put away out of sight. Reuse stuff that comes in large boxes & put gift wrap around it. It looks pretty. As for clothes everytime I buy 1 top, dress, pants I donate 1 of each that I dont wear anymore. I bought a rumba when on sale. Always just before or after Xmas. They need to get rid of inventory before New Year. Cyber Monday is 5 days now. So go for it.

@rhonda410

10 ай бұрын

@@deeelight70 Actual cleaning is very commendable, of course, yet, many simple storage containers and trays are right at the dollar store. Command hooks will come off easy too, so good for tenants.

I appreciate how ADHD friendly this is. Also the kitchen counter tip is exactly what I needed; the counters have been bugging me FOREVER

@lin-nayaloverofbeagles

Ай бұрын

yes, except for the putting appliances and such away. If it is out of sight, as Inattentive ADHD it's out of mind and I forget I have it and rebuy it.... ugh.

Don’t lower your expectations. Find contentment where you are while you wait for the perfect house.

Cas shares the best tips. Agree?!

@tamarawyrick6569

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! ❤

@cherieiduke1723

Жыл бұрын

Real tips. Not just throw it away. Have one dish for each family member.

@PuzS

Жыл бұрын

💯 a million x over

@tamaratorres6368

Жыл бұрын

@Mrs. Alma Trumble, totally agree!

@juliemoore6957

Жыл бұрын

Do NOT buy a house until you walk in , and feel that "this is home" in your soul! We ended up in smaller home than I wanted, but it screamed "Home!!" to us. Is it perfect? No. But with paint, love, and TLC, it's my home sweet home, and I love it. Years later, we now have room to spare. My husband and I each have our own office, plus a guest room! The kids grew up so fast! Another thing: the more bathrooms you have, the more you have to clean! Stop comparing every house to HGTV! That is not reality!

"Cosplay a minimalist"! 🤣 That fractured me. Thank you for being so real and relatable!!!! 😁

I call my Quarantine Bin my “Trial Separation Bin”! 😂

Do NOT buy a house that has things in it that will bug you forever. Do not settle, the right house will come, in the meantime, you have a beautiful home that works.

@greenwillow5404

Жыл бұрын

Great advice! Agree completely.

@debbyjo123

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! You will know when you find the right house… be patient!!!

@pcatMe

Жыл бұрын

Good advice the bug you things are often too expensive to change or impossible to change

@MV-qh4sr

Жыл бұрын

What's meant to be will find you

@jonovitzki8667

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! Totally agree ❤

WAIT until you find the house that says ‘home’ to you. Also remember, as hard as it is to consider, your daughters are going to be out on their own in a very few years so you won’t need the space you think you need now. 💝

@shirleygermain5707

Жыл бұрын

So true.

@BrendaJones492

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@ellachallas

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@marciabutler987

Жыл бұрын

My first thought!

@mamat1213

Жыл бұрын

You never know in these times… 😢 we’ve accepted that my oldest will prob stay home thru college

Retired real estate business owner here. Wish every home seller could see this video. One big thing that causes a potential buyer to hesitate during a showing, is a dirty or cluttered home. Excellent ideas. Great video.

@mffmoniz2948

2 ай бұрын

Yes! One house I saw had other problems but I remember it still because it was so dusty. In one room there was enough dust on top of the heater to plant something. It had a thick black layer. In a room where someone obviously lived. I was scared of imagining how much dust I'd have to clean myself if we bought that. The house we did buy was tidy and clean. It was obvious how we could live in it. And when we moved in, some light dusting and a vacuum, ready. Clean and tidy. Doesn't have to be a deep clean but show some clean surfaces if you want to sell your house.

I used to help struggling adult college students. In my workshop I showed the Command Center. I'd challenge them to pick one thing from the workshop to try--then call, email or drop-in and tell me about it. 100% chose the Command Center--I showed an example using a free funeral home calendar, and old dish pan, etc, to make it real world. ( I also showed beautiful ones). All of them happily shared their pictures--magazine files made from Cheerios boxes, a dish pan, a hand made calendar in one--it was all there, but guess what? IT WORKED. They solved one problem and went on to solve more and graduate. Keep preaching the Command Center--please!!!!

Having moved often due to work, my experience has always been that when I find the right house, even if it's not perfect, I just KNOW as soon as I step in the front door. And I always ask the Lord for direction. Thanks for all you do!

@hollie611

Жыл бұрын

God bless you

@ladykathrynperry9094

Жыл бұрын

Great advice!!!🙏🏻

@annamariekorte7259

15 күн бұрын

Always pray for the lords direction when house hunting

Don't buy a house just to settle. You might be in it longer than you think. The home you have is comfy and you know where all the cracks are! Buying someone elses can be a surprise. I'll never have what I wanted, but where I am is warm and safe. Updates are exciting and we are not in debt. Just my thoughts!

@stefflcus

Жыл бұрын

Agree! I'm looking for a house (ahhhh, save meeee!) in a lower price range, and it's kind of a circus. Looked at one the other day that looked cute, but it had issues and was far too small, even for me as a single person. So after I thought about it, trying so hard to see how to make it work just so I could finally have a house, I told my agent I wasn't going to pursue it. And she said something REALLY IMPORTANT to me: "I'm proud of you for not settling." Like... whoa! She's right, but I never would have said it to myself. I thought I was being picky and ungrateful. But I would have been unhappy every single day the entire time I lived there.

@Rebecca-creates

Жыл бұрын

Good for you ! You will be happy every morning instead of regretful.

Okay, I like you! You get right to the point! You provide solutions fast! Some other organizers talk too much. SHOW ME! Thank you so much!

Nice suggestions. A few years ago, I had already organised my house the way you suggested. Another tip is to buy furniture where you can put things. Avoid "open" furniture and prefer closeable bookcases or similar that avoid spending time cleaning up the dust.

@JamieM470

Жыл бұрын

SO true, and I wish I knew that many years ago lol.

@cathycoryell2351

Жыл бұрын

Drawers are very effective

@nereidatabora5438

Жыл бұрын

That's what I do. Don't like open space

@dollsizedpistol1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, agree! I learned this the hard way -- I have an open book case that drives me bonkers. It's not practical at all.

@nancyhoskins197

Жыл бұрын

Having bookcases with bottom cupboards is a great solution for so any things. One thing i would add, open baskets with magazines, blankets and toys still looks cluttered. Tuck them in the book cases. Or buy or make boxes with lids, get baskets with tops. Stackable paper files works for the magazines.

Hate to be the one to say this but your kids are going to grow up and be out of the house before you know it and you will not need all the extra space. Then your going to want to size down so stay where you are and save your money . Everything is so expensive right now maybe just do some updates at your house. Besides this is where your kids have grown up this is where their memories are , so focus on what you love about this house.

@sunsetatshabooms4558

Жыл бұрын

this

@poppyseed389

Жыл бұрын

Yes this absolutely

@marciabutler987

Жыл бұрын

So true!

@christinaorourke8913

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing! We've been in our house 28 yrs, 2 daughters. The teenage years were hard with 1 bathroom. My Mom said soon enough it will be more than enough. She was right!

@RhondaFry-zl7ze

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!!!

My mom always used to say "A neat house looks like a clean house"! Wise woman ❤

@theresabrown1272

Жыл бұрын

I’m much more of a cleaner than a tidier.. but I’m the first to say Tidy looks clean

@pjackson2064

11 ай бұрын

👍 to your Mom! My Mom was a ferocious cleaner. I believe, I was responsible for her grey hair, because I am an "artist". Nothing bad about artists, but my imagination is constantly on full charge and it rarely involves a cleaning supply. Except to make something out of them for the Barbie house I built for my grandkid . I took my Mom in after an accident left her disabled and the first few months worlds were crashing. Until she realized, that taking good care of her was more important than the flecks of dust not being removed within minutes.

You are awesome! We have taken 23 pickup trucks full, FULL! Decluttering helps me! My husband is learning. I so appreciate what you do!

“Cosplaying as a minimalist” 😂 I can relate 😂😂😂 I got so much out of this and did it as I was organizing and it ALREADY looks nicer!! I’m cant wait to implement these around the house. THANK YOU 🙏🏼 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

Since I discovered your channel, I have completely decluttered my WHOLE house and NOW, it really does look clean all the time!

@Clutterbug

Жыл бұрын

WOOHOO!!!!

@christykelley8179

11 ай бұрын

Holy Hell ! So it actually can be done!!??? I’m adhd and drift from one room to the next, never finishing any one thing, ever. There is hope then LOL ❤😅

@AutisMinasClearingClutter

10 ай бұрын

@@christykelley8179there is definitely hope, always❤

Cas, If your needs are for more home space and not more land, look at the home you already own and how you can improve it to more fit your needs. You will be creating something that perfectly fits your needs and not gaining the large morgage needed to purchase a new home that needs tweacking anyway. Love your videos and thanks for all your hard work.

@simonegodwin7449

Жыл бұрын

My problem is we merged hones when I got married and we now don't technically have to right sized house for us :-( with no real way of moving

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

@@simonegodwin7449 Cas addressed that exact issue in Season 2 of Hot Mess House (can't remember the episode number off the top of my head).

@donzelleendres9109

Жыл бұрын

If the other houses have more things that will drive you crazy stay put. Put whatever money you were going to put into down payment on other house into yours. If your jobs have access to borrow from your 401k and pay yourself back with future pay checks do that. You pay no interest. Best of luck.

@sandrareford6556

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

You're the best, Cass! All the other "minimalist mothers", "declutter queens" and "home organizers" (is that like a "community organizer"?) don't hold a candle to you! Your videos are inspiring, the tips totally do-able and easy to understand, remember and implement. Haven't come so far as to get a rumba. Don't like strange "beings" in my house -- unless it wants to pay rent or marry me, but I might change out the corded vacuum cleaner for a cordless. The new dogs is SOOOOO cute! God bless! (P.S. Don't buy any house that doesn't speak to your heart! Don't. The right house will come along. Do this trick to free up the mind -- look at things totally and deliberately outside the box -- things too expensive, outside the area, different styles! Some will say this is a dangerous strategy. I disagree. It frees up the mind and the expectattions. A friend went to look at a house that he knew was too small and too far away. It turned out the children of an elderly couple were fighting about the inheritance of the large gorgeous house across the street and the owner sold it to my friend at a fire-sale price just to annoy his nasty children. My friend is now good friend with the fomer owner. And you never know -- the owner of the slightly too expensive house might like your dog or you or your children, or be the first love of your long, lost aunt. Who knows? That "other" neighborhood might have hidden gems or help you rethink. If every house in an expensive neighborhood has a pool but yours doesn't, it will be cheaper. Go to "undersirable" or "off the radar" neighborhoods, "non-neighborhoods" (not due to crime, of course, but say not "in" neighborhoods -- just for contrast and for clarifying what you definately don't want). It's an exercise -- a mental exercise. Keep looking, keep looking, keep looking. The right house will "speak" to you! Also, "declutter" your expectations -- that doesn't mean settle for less or buying too expensive, but you might have an expectation or two in your mind that in reality turn out to be not as important as you thought. Identify it and put it in "quarantine". Or, maybe that "unnecessary" swimming pool is more important than something else. You never know. You'll be fine!)

@jocelynevaillancourt7573

11 ай бұрын

Best video I have seen up to now with great ideas!!! 😊

The house we bought was definitely not my dream house, but it didn't take long for it to feel like home. There were also little things I wanted, but didn't absolutely need when we were looking for a house, like a fireplace. This house didn't have one, but we installed an electric fireplace for a fraction of the price, and it still delights me.

Finally a sweet person with solutions for real actual life!

House: We also we’re feeling we needed a tad bit more house when our kids were early teens. We looked and stopped. Life. By the time we looked again. Kids were part time home due to college away. Now? Still here and it’s perfect. Looking at retirement. Equity will pay for our down size home in a warmer location. Won’t lie, looking back space was tight. But, we made it through.

@rebeccapickett9692

Жыл бұрын

Agree. If your kids are teens, don't buy a larger house for "today". By the time you blink 10 times, they'll be out of your house and into their own houses - and you'll be looking to downsize.

@gracie2375

9 ай бұрын

That’s encouraging because I’m dreading giving up my dream granite counters kitchen with my chef stove to retire to a much smaller place with an ordinary kitchen like college days- super discouraging 😢

Love, love love my Roomba, I call it Robert and it's my best helper. Saves, so much time, energy and is programmed to work every day but Sunday. Am 95 and feel forever. You are so spot on, enjoy your vivacity! 😘

Home suggestion: What if you bought a home that was a less expensive but actual fixer and did a sponsored series called "Cas's Dream Home Renovation"? You have 3/4 million subscribers already. People love renovation stories! You are a great story teller and lots of people would absolutely tune in to find out - what's happening with the house this week? And it all builds to the Big Reveal, when you get to show all of the Before and Afters. The viewers are happy, you likely have a bunch of new subscribers, the sponsors are thrilled because more people are buying their products and services, and you get your dream home! And hey, your friend Melissa from Clean My Space probably has an idea or two I'd start by asking her what she'd do differently... 🏡😍

@cenavisch8888

6 ай бұрын

Cool idea!!! 😃😃😃

After viewing dozens of houses over a couple of years, we ALMOST settled for an okay house and then backed out. I was so fed up with waiting that I was convinced we'd have to build to get what we wanted (which would've been crazy expensive!), but then it happened! We walked into an open house and knew we'd found the house for us, and 8 years later I'm still so thankful to be here. Keep yourself open to possibilities and the right solution will come! Maybe make a new vision board?! ❤

@rachelverbracken8751

11 ай бұрын

Your reply helped me!! Thank you!!! Going to make a vision board for a house!

@chereehort5396

11 ай бұрын

I’m a Realtor. My daughter looked for two years and found the house that she absolutely loves. It has doubled in price since 2017. Your house is out there! When the time is right it will happen… just don’t give up!

I’ve been following you for over a year and this is my favorite video by far. You took all of the tricks to keeping a tidy house and put them in one video. I have stumbled upon each of these tips on my own over my lifetime but you’ve put them all together in one place. This will help so many. Thanks for what you do!

Oh my gosh using a bin to get ready in the morning you just solved my worst clutter problem. I don’t know why I can’t put stuff away in the bathroom. It drives my husband crazy and I have been trying for years. I’ve tried all sorts of other organizing methods in drawer, organizers everything and the minute you talked about the Caddy. I know this will particularly work for me. I actually have a perfect caddy that I love from Amazon. We’re all the compartments are adjustable and I use that for all my manicure stuff so I’m going to buy another one for the bathroom. The reason I love it is as my needs change I don’t have to buy a different caddy because I just couldn’t re-organize the one I have by moving the compartments around and I add magnets to the inside of a couple of them so I put my manicure scissors and nail clippers right there. They’re always accessible so I’m going to do the same thing with my bathroom one and put some magnets on it and I can keep my tweezers right there always handy.

"swoosh it so it looks like you vacuumed it" 😂 💕 When I was little, my Mum sometimes sprayed furniture polish round before guests came to make it at least smell like she'd dusted 😂😂

@Clutterbug

Жыл бұрын

😂

A: Don’t settle, wait for the one, or make your own home better. I just moved and it’s a ton of work to move all your stuff. Yes, it helped with decluttering motivation as well. B: find ways to make your home better within your budget. If you love this house still to a degree, stay and just do what you can do to make it work for you and your family!

I absolutely love that you are so real. Not the best cleaner, maybe a little lazy. That is SO me but I am learning from you so many little things I can do to be better and make it look better. Thank you, Cas. Really, thank you.

You are truly blessed. I have never had a house. We were military and moved often. I have had 3 brand new mobile homes but I would have loved a house. Never had a garage, basement or attic. I too am blessed. Same husband for 62 years.

I love cleaning! I just can’t when there’s too much clutter in the way! 😂 Thank you for this awesome video!

Wait a little longer for the house you want, or buy a piece of land and build what you want. That's what we ended up doing because we couldn't find the perfect house, so we built it. Your videos are wonderful and help messy me out so much! Thank you!

Honestly when it comes to buying a different home, the same principles of minimalism and life really apply. Don’t buy or keep something if you absolutely do not love it. Let’s face it, a house is one of the biggest objects you will own in your life, get one that is loveable ❤️ like penny ❤️🐶

I agree with these! The hard part is getting the entire household on board.

OMG! That tall basket is PERRRRFECT for all the incoming mail!

When we moved into our current home, we definitely did some settling, because it checked the most important boxes. Eight years later, we have chipped away at making the improvements we needed to make it closer to “dream house” status. So I guess it really comes down to: do you want something that checks the most number of boxes, or the most prioritized boxes.

Classic Cass: 15:59 Quarantine method of clutter-clearing to "cosplay as a minimalist." ; - D Thanks as always for life-changing tips delivered with positivity and humor! 😄👏❤

@Clutterbug

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I love the idea of the quarantine box. I think that would be a perfect one for my craft stuff that I feel like I will do but haven't got to yet :) I also think it's great for other things that I am not sure I should get rid of :)

Thank you so much for all this great advice. While I was looking for a carry all basket in my closet, I was able to declutter the whole closet and group like things together. Funny how we go to do one thing, and it starts the ball rolling for so many other things. 😊

My parents looked for a slightly bigger house for years, mostly they just wanted a garage (not a possibility at current house) because of snow. The thing was that our house backed out onto a beautiful and protected green space behind our house. We also had amazing neighbours. It turned out it was impossible for other houses to compete, as much as my parents tried. Looking at other houses made us look at our current house and make a list of all the things that we loved- non-negotiables. They had a seasonal sunroom built on the back added a second bathroom in the basement…etc. They have now been in that house since 1974. The house has felt bigger and smaller over the years depending on residency numbers and season, though there was always a way to squeeze in guests. Do not settle! Keep looking and the right house might come along at the right time, or you may end up fitting into your current house as circumstances change and creativity inspires. At least you don’t need to do any major decluttering and organizing 😉

@wildcrocus

Жыл бұрын

The mess will always expand to fit the container it is given if you don't have the habit of decluttering. It might take more time to build up, but it will happen.

@maleidi

Жыл бұрын

​​@@wildcrocus i can see why they didn't move. I too apreciate a green space for leisure. And with nice neighbors your life is wonderfull and socially cluter free. No garage would surpass that!

You are awesome. Awesome tips and as always, love your happy way. 😊 My kids are now 23 and 25 and getting ready to move out. It goes fast. Now we are looking to downsize. With that said, if you love your location and can’t find anything that you love, I would stay because in the blink of an eye you won’t need the space 😢

@lisbetsoda4874

Жыл бұрын

The irony about stages of life and needs: When we are younger and strapped for money, we need all the space. Later when you get more breathing space financially, you don't need the larger home anymore.

Thank youuu! I needed this!

This is soooo helpful! Thank you so much!❤

Putting garbage cans everywhere was my first Step to a Tidy Home some 20 years ago (that journey still has no end). How messy can be an apartment, when the only garbage can is in the kitchen and it's five liters. Your little helper is such a sweetie.

I make my bed most days in my day. Today was too early a start lol However for most rooms a bed is a large portion of a bedroom if not the majority of the bedroom itself. So when you make it tidy its like having 60% of the room in order. It makes a difference

@kalenakai6808

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Admiral McRaven's make your bed speech. It starts your day with a task completed.

@jeme7339

Жыл бұрын

It seems more sanitary to OPEN the bed - fold covers back to allow sheets to air

This all makes so much sense!

Thanks for your good tips! I like the quarantine box for sure!

I've only bought one house...it's NOT perfect, but we def waited for that "feels like home" feeling. Trust your gut!

I added a hanging laundry bag in my living room because there would always be socks and kids' clothes on the floor. It's been life changing! There's even a zipper on the bottom, so it's super easy to empty when I do laundry.

I love you, Cas!! Your ideas are awesome!!

Thank you for these helpful tips.

A problem difficult to solve is living with other people even your family who do not want to even organize a little! Let alone do more! I would love ideas and a video on that! My room is not perfect but it is the tidiest room in the house!

@hannahpaul1988

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Having watched Cas (plus Laura "GYST" and Dawn "Minimal Mom") do it, it takes a few years of being the good example for the rest of the family to get on board; 5-10 years for them. Don't nag them or they'll resist it more. Trust me on that; I nagged my mum for 20years to clean up, coz she's a hoarder with asthma... Now she's seeing all the health repercussions I warned her about FOR HERSELF she is starting to get rid of stuff. "You can lead a horse to water, but can't make it drink." Save yourself the stress and heartache, and just focus on your nice clear, calm room instead 🧘‍♀️

@1Lightdancer

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Whilst it's true we can only do our own bit - having a chore chart and system really helps! I had my daughter make me a 'chores for 1' chart before I moved into my Granny Flat, and she needed to redo the family Chart for the 2 kids, 1 teen, and 2 adults still at home! The older girls (23 and 24) keep much neater homes than their rooms ever were 😂 ... their dad used to post a note on the bathroom mirror with their daily chores. While it's not perfect, and the adults pick up the slack, everyone is more aware of how much easier it is when the person before you did their bit! And that, yes, the adults have chores, too! 😂😂😂 When there hasn't been a clear system, a house meeting may be in order. Melissa Maker recommends each person share which is/ are their MIA - Most Important Area(s) - and decide how to handle those. Kitchen? Bathroom? Surfaces? One friend took photos of different areas of the kitchen, so any of her 3 kids could clean and reset it! Systems like these to corral the stuff helps me, and I love setting a timer for a given task, and seeing how much I can accomplish.

I think there’s something about having a tray tricking your brain into reading the multiple items as just one thing (which is more simple to the eye). Love all these tips Cas!

The quarantine box is genius!!! Thank you!

Love the tray and the tall thin basket idea. Plus the declutter box. Great stuff!!

We had our moment of walking in and feeling "this is home," even our realtor said it. But, it wasn't perfect. We've painted almost every room in this house. There are some things that still aren't my favorite, but we will eventually fix them. Point being, there is a middle ground where you have that moment & know it's right for you, even if it doesn't necessarily have allllllllll of the bells and whistles that a new construction or custom build might have. Hoping you guys have your "this is home" moment soon! ❤

My husband and I just went through the same thing with our house and it’s the third time we’ve looked over the years. We have ultimately decided to stay because of the neighborhood and we’ll just make it work. It’s a tough decision and I completely understand how you’re feeling. ❤

I love your livingroom-rug! And thank you for the cleaningideas!!

There were literally really helpful tips! Thanks 😊

For some reason this video hit home!! It was everything I needed to hear!! I've watched so many organization videos but this one made so much sense!!

When we went looking, after 30 years in the same house, we walked into our house and we felt a welcoming sense right away. Although it sits beside a walk way to a college, which I wasn’t wild about, the sense of warmth, if that makes sense, was what pushed us to buy it. I want to change some stuff, but that sense of warmth we felt has never gone away. This house was a good fit for us. I hadn’t felt that in any of the other houses I had gone through. Oh we could have made other houses work for us, but this house spoke to us. I know it sounds corny, but that was what both my husband and I experienced.

@The_Real_Mier

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When you’re looking for houses and you are going from viewing to viewing, you will KNOW immediately when you enter YOUR HOME! Because the right house, and ONLY the right one, will feel as if it already IS home. Just like you describe it. And yes, then you can easily reconsider some of your ‘demands’ and some indeed will feel not (that) important anymore. Glad you found yours! I myself will have to do that whole ‘parcour’ again in the coming year or so, due to a divorce (and currently in a tiny rental apartment)… but I’m not worried, because I KNOW the one that will be my home, is definitely going to be there!

Good, practical video. House shopping is always stressful. You’ll find it. Thanks!

Thank you so much!!!!! Your tips and tricks are so simple and yet so spectacular. And every idea looked absolutely beautiful. I'm gonna do one of them tonight. 🙂

Short and to the point! Like combined several of your videos into one , a summary of sort 😊

This was amazingly helpful; I’m watching it again!

This is a real gem of a video--so many practical tips! I'm bookmarking it so I can go back to it periodically for reminders & motivation. You're the best, Cas!!! I've learned so much from you & my home & state of mind are the better for it 😊

Absolutely loved this one. You rock! I just needed this video.

A big thank you for those tips today! ❤ Definitely will put them to good use!

Wow, you inspired me. It didn't feel like I needed to set aside a day or a big chunk of time. I just started and ended up cleaning part of my garage. I'm making so much progress. Thank you! Your method just works.

You are very encouraging. Your tips are wonderful.

Thank you for the video, Cas!

Cas!!! Thank you for such GREAT DOABLE tips and for your positive encouragement ❤

I love the tray idea! I’m shopping for trays for all my stuff ❤ Thanks Cass! You are so amazing

Yes! Life is messy and busy. Love the tall basket! Thanks for acknowledging this. 💖

Thank you for sharing 😊

Love this! There are some really great ideas here. My kitchen sides always feel cluttered, so I'm heading off to tackle them right now and add a box to catch the bits.

We ended up doing an addition instead of moving. Don't know if that's an option for you but we are so happy with it and have no regrets. If you love your neighborhood and aren't finding a house that feels right, look into doing an addition. I bet the Property Brothers would do one for you!!

Love this. Thank you, gotta go get some trays..

Thank you so much. Great tips

This video is freaking brilliant. As a chronic clutter-er, these tips will help so much.

Hi Cass I love watching you & getting great tips & ideas. I have been organizing for so many years. it's just keeping it in order. I'm learning everything is a process little by little & putting the plans in action. Decluttering is getting to be fun. Learning so much from you. Thank you for being so transparent. 💓

So simple and effective!!! Thank you so much!!!

Thanks Cass! By far my favorite video so far! Have a great week!!

I love the magazine holder idea. I have a bookshelf by my chair that collects books, patterns, papers, etc that just looks messy. Organizing all that stuff in magazine holders is such a great idea!!! So simple, yet so great. Your puppy is absolutely adorable too!!! Thanks for all the suggestions. I too HATE to clean.

Here is another neat freak tip. We are building a new home and when it came to picking out towel bars etc…..I completely eliminated the fence towel bars…….nope…..simple hooks for the towel using….that’s it…..miracle….no fussy with refilling and washing towels someone accident,y used….then wash only that….and now it doesn’t match the others soooo I had to wash them all and now they shrank and don’t look pretty ….ugh buy more….and more….nope!!!!!!! Towels are rolled stored grabbed and hung when needed on their hook then laundry….my baths will look m8n8mal and clean.

Discovered you by chance. I really like this video and your tips. I just moved and I already realise that I don't need more than half of my stuff. The quarantine box is a great idea! I will try it out now. Thank you!

This is the most brilliant organising video ever.! Thank you for making it and posting it!

Love the tip about the magazine holder. As soon as you said that, I jumped up and grabbed one for my desk -- perfect solution!

This is seriously the most helpful video ever. I'm going to come back to it over and over to really absorb

Yes extremely inspired thank you 🙏 😊❤

You make me feel so much better ❤️ great tips 💗

Hi, Cass! I'm so glad I found your KZread channel. I just bought a condo, and I've used your videos as inspiration for setting up organization systems, so thank you for that. :) Would you consider making a video(s) for organizing before moving and after moving? I looked for some videos like that on KZread but didn't find much, and I'd love to see something like that from you. Just an idea. :) Thanks again! And good luck on the house hunt!

So when we bought our home I settled for good enough. Now I love it! We’ve slowly redone our home. Every time we redo something I love it more ❤️ You’re the type of person to make spaces into what you want any ways. Would you be happy with something that seamed to be everything you wanted already done?

Thank u Cas. This was super motivational