The more I research ADHD the more the world and my life makes sense, why do I need literally everything I own to be on display so I can clearly see it every day? Because otherwise I forget it exists and I stop using it. This was so incredibly respectful 💕

@MrZart

2 күн бұрын

This!!

Mack, I truly find it difficult to put into words how inspirational you, Jason, and Em are. This is why so many of us care for you and your family! It's fantastic to have a KZread channel that is, informative, professional, and no bullshit. Just want to thank you all for being so honest and sincere! OK, carry on. 😊❤

@wendelinharrison9571

20 күн бұрын

Truth!

@gilenasimons7081

20 күн бұрын

I wholly agree. 🇬🇧

@sharonstuebi8181

20 күн бұрын

I have had an extremely challenging 2 week. Your videos always make me giggle, a d I love how you don't judge or cross boundaries. ❤from Grandma in Peru 🇵🇪

@j.t.1215

20 күн бұрын

Agreed❤

@jenniferwinkler8575

20 күн бұрын

Nicely stated!!!

Its been 9 months since my husband passed away and I started watching your channel. I am still plugging along getting rid of stuff, thankfully we have a lot of thrift stores here and in fact one gives you points for each bag you bring in a couple weeks ago those points turned in to $7 off my purchase in their store. I used that to buy a couple t shirts to replace old ratty ones. Its hard to resist going in to the thrift stores when I donate but I have managed to resist. There are heavy duty items in my basement that belonged to husband Table Saw for one I mentioned it to my husbands boss today that I was going to hire 1 800 Junk to bring it up and get rid of it, he said "Oh No don't do that I have a guy who'll do it for free" so one more big item will soon be out of my basement. I'm 61 and not able to lift heavy items I am thankful. Decluttering is going slower than I would like but I'm getting there thanks to videos like yours that show how. Thank you. Anna In Ohio

@duanagayle

20 күн бұрын

it's not a race. it's a process. take your time, Anna.

@333yeshua

20 күн бұрын

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak ~ Isaiah 40:29 🙏🙏

@katrinkaperkins1852

20 күн бұрын

💔 keep a small toolbox for repairs around the house. Tools will bring out men wanting more tools, tools are worth a bit of money. Or worth trading for any repairs you need around the house. Barter with them if possible.

@cassieo

20 күн бұрын

Anna, I am proud of you. I just worked on decluttered my ADHD mom’s house and have taken a short break after being 80% through the first pass in the rooms. We filled a dumpster +30 bags of trash while cleaning out six rooms, and have two remaining rooms. Plus a 2.5 car garage that hasn’t been opened in ten years. It goes quicker when you can allow friends to help you. They see the burden you carry and feel called to help lighten the load a bit.

@MrGrumpyGills

20 күн бұрын

@@333yeshua Then why are there still so many weary and powerless people? God sure is stingy!

Emptying your garage onto your driveway is risky business in my area. I did that and suddenly there were 20 people asking "How much for this?" LOL. Nope, not a garage sale, just cleaning 😂 youguys are amazing ❤

@audreygervais8508

20 күн бұрын

That happened to me too. LOL Cleaning out the garage and people would stop buy wanting to buy stuff.

@americawaters4257

20 күн бұрын

​@@audreygervais8508😂 Been there. On the other side tho. I'm the one stopping to buy your stuff.😂

@gregpendrey6711

20 күн бұрын

People are rude and entitled at garage sales. On top of that they steal. 😢

@gregpendrey6711

20 күн бұрын

Nicotine sticks to the glass and metal on the door easily during the winter. The residents will want to consider making a nice environment for relaxing and recreating in the room.

@wolfe6220

20 күн бұрын

Wait... Your neighbors don't steal the stuff???? Maybe I need to consider moving.

"Beavers gunna beave, man." Wise words.

@jamiesharpe3856

20 күн бұрын

I found myself thinking “That is deep” Beavers gunna beave indeed.

I have never been a good housekeeper, and struggled for many years with my inability to keep my things in order. However, when I came out of cancer treatment two years ago my whole appartment was nearly morbidly cluttered and dirty from all those days that I had spent on the couch, feeling exhausted and tired. My sister came to the rescue and we took our time cleaning and decluttering. One room after another, we went through boxes, bags and lonely items, things that had been put away into oblivion, and even if I was often embarrassed (sp?) it was a huge relief. Since then I have been able to put to use my sister's rule of "each item into it's place and a place for every item", mostly. To keep up keeping up, I so do love watching your videos, for they are a constant funny and witty reminder that I am not a hopelessly lazy person. I have since then been able to mostly avoid buying crap and things that will just stand in the way and fill up space. In Germany, there is an expression for this, "Stehrümchen" , little things that sit on your shelves, desks and tables and simply take up space and serve no purpose whatsoever. Less clutter is a load off my shoulders... My sister has managed to be respectful and helpful at the same time, much like you and Jason are. Thank you for that.

Your grasp of someone living with ADHD is awesome. Even though many of us have learned to compensate and manage our lives effectively , there are often some areas like this where we get overwhelmed. Non-judgemental help is a godsend! It's not that we pay no attention, it's that we pay too much attention, which often turns prioritization efforts into a shambles. Thanks for your kindness❤

@maryseman7019

20 күн бұрын

Precisely!

@DVD927

20 күн бұрын

Yes! That’s just like my garage

@johnkelly9451

19 күн бұрын

Our shed too! Attic too! Can put two cars in garage, but that's it. Basement we're working on.

@debbysouthworth5606

19 күн бұрын

His wife is ADHD

The muffled yells of the moose! I'm dead!🤣

This video has everything- moose, talking boxes, funny voices! Love your compassion and understanding. I feel seen, but not disrespected. You and Jason work so well together, it’s a pleasure to watch. Garage Tetris is my favorite Tetris.

I showed this to my neurotypical husband to help explain how my neurospicy brain works. Today we cleaned and reorganized our bedroom. We used your grid pattern technique and it made it easier for me and we got done faster than the last time!! Thank you for helping me explain to my husband how I need to do this and why!

@GO-s-SIP_cONspira-TEA

Сағат бұрын

I sent my mother and my hubby one of his videos. 😊

I cannot afford to donate to the Jason Fund however myself and the Australian Moose in my lounge wish Jason the best of wishes for his upcoming bubba. He has a fabulous dad so he is going to be a fabulous dad.

As someone with AuDHD (the doom piles + emotional attachment to every object is a killer combo) this little series has been extremely helpful to me. I'm trying to downsize as an absolute packrat moving into a smaller space, and this has made me feel like I can really spin kick those piles right in the face and shoo some of my extra moose away.

@SMTRodent

20 күн бұрын

Does consolidating your wolves with the other wolves help?

@debpratt52

20 күн бұрын

I had to look up AuDHD and that might be me! LOL. I have so many emotional attachments to items from losing many family members in a short time, but I'm getting better. I'm 72 and can't leave all this stuff for my only daughter to deal with.

@FrostWhisker

19 күн бұрын

@@SMTRodent absolutely! stack the wolves on top of each other instead of side by side and you'll have so much more space for walking ;)

@FrostWhisker

19 күн бұрын

@@debpratt52 I know how that attachment can feel. It's tough to get rid of things you relate to certain people or certain memories. My friend recommended a certain method I think Marie Kondo teaches, which is to give the items you're getting rid of a funeral. Set aside some time to honor the good they've done for you or the things they mean to you, and allow you to let them go.

@sunnydoom2726

14 күн бұрын

I don't have a big enough house for all of my crap (I have literally had dreams where I find out that I secretly have a huge basement). What I have done is gotten a storage space. That way things I don't need everyday can go into the storage unit (extra chairs for when I have guests, old flatscreen TVs that still work). Things I don't need all the time but just can't part with? into the storage unit. Since it is not in my house it's is one less pile I have to look at everyday but it is there if I need it. It has been so amazing and only about $70-ish a month. If you can afford it and have one that isn't super far away it is worth it. I have ADHD.

"Shut up you stupid, talking box"! Love it!! I've been using your formula to clean for the last couple of months. I wish I could show you the before and after pictures of three rooms!! 🌷🤗✨

@gilenasimons7081

20 күн бұрын

Yes you used great humour here, but I have had boxes talk to me. 😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼🙌🏼🇬🇧

@carold7713

20 күн бұрын

Yes, I wish I could send my before and after photos to them to show the difference they are making.

@carolg.6838

20 күн бұрын

Good for all of you for making progress.

@MarianneMcVeigh-xz2yv

20 күн бұрын

I laughed my head off about that, so hilarious!! I even replayed it to listen again and laugh.

Every single house looks just like my Mom's. I swear my mental health improves watching similar spaces finally get cleaned and organized.

Such a clear concise explanation of people with ADHD and how they live. Not to mention we get to watch you two yahoos do what you do best... Moose and box wranglin. Fantastic video as always! Dakota's eye-ballin you and smilin, like, What arrrre youu doinnnn?? Too stinkin cute. Howdy from Washington 💛🖤💛

In our family, we used to say that things that some well-meaning person put away for us were "cleaned into oblivion". The things are in the house somewhere, but are no longer findable without an exhaustive search.

@edennis8578

20 күн бұрын

Remember in Ghostbusters 2 when Bill Murray comes home after Sigourney Weaver was in the apartment all day and he says, horrified, "Oh, no. She CLEANED!"

I’m learning so much from you about ADHD. I remember I went on a trip that kept me away from home 5 weeks. When I arrived home it was too a pristinely clean and tidied space. My mother had totally revamped my space. She did this thinking she was helping me. I was really upset for a long time, not because of her kindness but because in my mind I could no longer find things. I always feel like a failure because my environment is always a mess and no matter how much effort I put into keeping things neat and tidy I am never successful in maintaining that. I get bogged down by what I call “stuff” in my life. Jokingly, I tell people that I'm sure in a past life I had servants that dealt with everything.” The other aspect of my behaviours that I can relate to is never finishing anything. In a previous video I remember you mentioning that people with ADHD can start projects but commonly don’t finish them. If you give me a deadline on a project, I almost come to a stand still. Thankfully this does not occur when I have bills to pay. I am seeking therapy to help me with all of this. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support!

As a grown kid, born in 1980, I truly appreciate the educational value of Tetris, I hear you mention it as much as I say it, which validates my mindset of playing dishwasher tetris, fridge tetris, pantry tetris and rubbish bin tetris. Who needed school when all we needed was a Nintendo gameboy (to borrow off friends who weren't poor like my family) Its time my household played garage tetris before it gets out of control. Cheers mate 🤘

@JustNatasha93

20 күн бұрын

I play dishwasher Tetris all the time and always refer to it that way. I thought I was probably the only one. 😂

@alla9916

20 күн бұрын

We are a family of 6( small kids that need more dishes) and I fit all the dishes in one load and run it in the evening. Dishwasher Tetris specialist here. Haha. Also 80s kid.

I hope Jason's home repairs go smoothly with a minimum of surprises.

Mack, I REALLY appreciate your voice-overs! So funny, and very helpful to me as I learn about my husband’s relationship to his “stuff”. You’re probably saving our marriage of 36 yrs AND my sanity! You and Jason are the best! Wish we lived nearby and I’d be working alongside. ❤️ from California.

@dovie2blue

20 күн бұрын

Yes, you're not alone. I used to get frustrated with my hubby's piles and want to organize him by creating files in filing cabinets. But like Mack says, if people with ADHD can't see something, it ceases to exist. So now I just ignore the piles and clean around them. He can often find something quicker than I can!!

Have I told you about the economics of altruism? It was my absolute favourite class in college. So no, you don’t worry about any space going “back” to any place once you are done. You have received the economics of altruism. So has the person or people you are helping. And that is way more than enough. I know. I got an A. 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🇬🇧

We cleaned and organized our son’s garage for his birthday.

@breezeh1127

19 күн бұрын

What an amazing bday gift ❤❤

200% with not surprise cleaning. When I was about 11yrs old, I thought I would try to help my mum by doing the dishes and loading up the dishwasher. She freaked out, redid the entire thing and I got in trouble for cleaning. It was probably the 1st inkling I had that she was not sane. That you can handle dealing with these issues makes you worthy of so much respect. It is really hard to cope with these things on the day to day. Kudos to Jason on the door and his impending bondage. Sorry, parenthood.

A friend of mine went into my back garden and "helped" me to surprise me. She chopped bushes back that were slow growing and years later the planting hasn't recovered and I'm still feeling that my space has been violated. It's awful that I think this way, after all she was genuinely helping. Thanks for explaining this feeling more succinctly than me! Love from the UK x

It's very nice to see someone without the disorder be so understanding of the disorder! I struggle daily with clutter but am learning to section it as you said. That way it doesn't feel so overwhelming to clean and I don't get anxiety over where to begin. ♥ Family members can learn a lot from watching your videos!!

@giancarloc1985

19 күн бұрын

I love his videos. I like cleaning and keeping things tidy (though I do have many computer parts i been organizing and scaling down for the past few months), but I understand I can't impose the way I do things onto others. I like how Mack cleans in a way that respects the person. The TV show hoarders very rarely helps anyone the way Mack does.

Dakota is doing an excellent side-eye in the ending photo.😊

What’s also so great about your videos, besides everything and particularly this one, is that you are demonstrating HOW YOU DID IT to those of us who may be absolutely overwhelmed even thinking about where to begin. Your messaging throughout is always on point and very easy to follow. Ty again for all you do.

Would love to see your repairs in Jason’s house. Will you be making videos of it?

@sunnydoom2726

14 күн бұрын

Only just started watching this channel and was thinking the same thing. I would love to see how those repairs go. Plus I usually give new parents cash instead of stuff, money is always useful for new parents. You never know what is going to come up.

Looks a lot better and the door Jason cleaned, wowsers 😍 Mack's clearing the moose out of Illinois one house at a time. Good girl Dakota 🐾🐾

Jasons door cleaning was insane and well done for mentioning Barbie.

I love love love that you adapt what you do to the people in the household you're working for. Your grasp of adhd, or hoarding or depression or disability and the different needs that come with that, is amazing. And you're non-judgemental as always and all of that together plus the effort you out into your cleanings is just admirable. You are a wonder, and your kids and helpers are saints too

I loved your video today. Your narration is hilarious as well as informative without being patronising ❤.. I have not only learned so much about myself (every description makes perfect sense to me) but understand how it had affected my life . I’m definitely going to forward this to my children so that they understand me better. I was incredibly fortunate to have stumbled across your videos, I was hooked from day one and I can now see light at the end of tunnel. I was drowning with boxes 📦 and each time I looked into them ‘needed’ everything.. I could not breathe, I was berating myself every day which is exhausting 😮.. I have taken your advice and ran with it and now (after such a short time) I can see my floor. I have light coming in and yes even though I don’t want to I open my curtains every day.. I didn’t bother before. A million thanks ❤❤❤

I really hope you make a series about the home repairs. It could be the start to Jason’s KZread

Thanks for the doggo shot at the end! 🐾🥰

So glad this video came out tonight. I am going to attempt to clean my daughter garage that is like this one and I am almost positive she has ADHD. I have learned so much from you that has helped me understand my daughter. I’ve learned how to try to help her too without making it worse! Thank you Mack so blessed to have come across your videos!

I’ve never caught any upload so quick before! This is fun😅

Nice walk space! We need to do this in our garage, hubs is ADHD but he's doing better now that I understand and can help him instead of getting frustrated, thanks to your instruction.

I love watching your video's. I get inspired to go clean up my home and find areas where I need to get rid of stuff. It's hard to get started cleaning or motivated to get rid of clutter when you are overwhelmed and tired to begin with and this helps to motiviate me to do that.

I wish I had something new to say, but I don't. You might get sick of hearing how awesome you and Jason are, in spite of it being true ❤ So the algorithm can have the upvotes from all the moose you herded out of the garage plus me and deal with it. Have a great week, everybody! 😘

I just wanted to let you know how much your videos mean to me. As a person with ADHD, I’ve always struggled with motivation and cleaning. Your videos are funny, informative, motivating, and nonjudgmental. They’re the kick in the pants I need to get going without the guilt and feeling bad about myself. ❤ Please keep posting!

Congratulations Jason and wife! Wonderful news!

It's surprising how much room you can make just by tidying and sorting. Another great job from the dynamic duo! 😎👌

I have so much respect for the people whose houses appear in your videos. Not only are they asking for help, but they've almost certainly been through hell with those sassy moose in their homes.

Proud to be a met of your cult with the talking moose and boxes.

WOW! I'm impressed! Great job! Congratulations on the new expecting child/grandchild and hopefully the funds will help him out to repair the house!

Well done Mr. Fistknuckle and Jason, well done! Those garage moose are at least psrtially responsible for that garage situation. Yup, caught out, they are

Damn, that mosquito net had a revenge plan when you put it into place, but you just ignored the flip kick like it was air. Hero! Also (can't point it out enough), thank you for always respecting whatever the reasons are for the house-humans' clutter, and for explaining the connections in these videos. I'm more than sure this knowledge helps everyone who wants to start doing something about their own stuff, or who want to help others, and with truly best intentions.

I CAN'T WAIT FOR BABY JASON

@adriannenash9852

20 күн бұрын

She's a girl!

@duanagayle

20 күн бұрын

baby Jasonette! lol

@wolfe6220

20 күн бұрын

​@@duanagayleJasonetta!

@user-wv8ee6ot2b

20 күн бұрын

I love your commentary throughout your videos. The humor is hilarious, and the educational side is so helpful to understand the various situations people are living with. The respect you show is commendable. A lot of individuals are quick to judge but not you. Great job organizing the garage. The couple has another clear exit point in case of an emergency. God bless. Have a fantastic day!

@maryellenquinn5267

20 күн бұрын

I understand the extra clothes, paint cans, furniture, golf clubs, crafting supplies, electronics, even the identical vacuums, but not the boxes and garbage! I thought you pronounced ROOF perfectly! I guess we in the Midwest don’t always put those OO together! Great job for these lucky people!

How heartwarming to witness your support of Barbie, et al. I will subscribe and watch….after I’m done with this one lol. 💪🏼👏🏼🇬🇧

The cash versus baby shower thing is a good idea. Everybody loves buying baby stuff but fixing the floor where the baby will live and before you know it crawling is of paramount importance. I believe in all instances giving cash in lieu of something the parents can’t use. Good job on the garage, there is a large path. The best you can expect when you can’t throw anything away.

@johnkelly9451

19 күн бұрын

Agree. Cash is freedom to get what's needed, even a floor repair. Everyone buys baby a million outfits and newborn items and they grow out of them in a couple of months. Same with socks and shoes... ect. Can never have enough diapers and wetwipes tho lol. Congratulations Jason and Mrs. Jason!

Happy to see you didn't put that adorable dog in a bin in the garage, He's way too cute!!! Also, I am typing this note to say "It's all your fault!!!!" Since I have little money and ALOT of time, I will be spending the next several days cleaning my house, inspired by YOU!!! (and Jason) Let me begin by clarifying that my 'house' is a 30 foot RV with little to no storage so it is bursting at the seams with WAY too much stuff. I am one of those who hate to throw things away because once I do, I will need it. But I digress and those 33 gal contractor trash bags are crying to be filled. I know it will ne difficult for me, but it must be done. Thank you for all your inspiration. I look forward to having a home I can actually move around in. Love watching your videos, keep up the great work!!!!

Loving the side eye from the dog!

I LOVE you guys. It is so refreshing to listen to people who respect others and are discerning. I enjoy watching the process as well and your sense of humour! Good on ya!

I'm a definite clutterer. I love throwing things away, but if there's a horizontal surface there will be stuff on it. These videos have helped me do a little at a time and not feel guilty for taking breaks. Your voiceovers crack me up, and I admire the heck out of what you do.

I adore post 10! He is such a sweet genuine young man.

Hi Mack Cindy here Tom's wife. I love your enthusiasm and eagerness to make life easier , if only for a while. You do make a difference

I coudn't go to bed without seeing your video. I was checking every five minutes all day long. Now i can sleep peacefully. Good night !

@marie-clairecorbeil3075

20 күн бұрын

Dakota's eyes ! ❤

Considering that you weren't allowed to throw anything away, you did a great job. At least they can walk through the garage now. 😂 Be proud of yourselves because each time you go to someone's house, you make a difference. 😊

You do amazing work and your channel gives me hope in sorting out my mom's storage after she passed away from dementia last November. As mom's full time, live-in caretaker, there was never time to sort through her storage while she was alive. I wish you were closer to where I live. Bless you for your good work!

I appreciate this video for the parts you didn’t speed up that much so we can see how thorough and diligent you are when at work. It does take time and thoughtfulness and you are so generous with both of yours. Ty. 🇬🇧

Great job, as always. And love the picture of Dakota at the end!

My husband has some similar problems, and I have my own struggles with depression and physical problems. Seeing these videos always helps me get "over" some of the "whelm", and I appreciate seeing more awareness out there.

Mack, I love this consolidation! ❤. It’s what I try to do about twice a year when my husband has done DIY in our house. Once he has finished, he dumps whatever tools, paint trays etc into plastic bags in our small garage “out of the way” then forgets about them. They then build up so I can’t walk through the garage, which is the only access into our back garden ( we live in a terraced house in the UK) and I’m always screaming “ I just want to be able to walk through the garage!!” Fortunately the “moose 🐁 loose about our hoose” in our country are much smaller than your USA “bigger is better” ones, so they take up less room in our garage, ( and they don’t talk!) but they do like to make nests in old shoes and last time, I found an old trainer (sneaker) filled with peanuts that a wee mouse had stolen from our bird table! We have a very good reason for completely clearing the garage soon, as the council is going to close the local dump soon, so this will be our final chance to get rid of stuff we have been holding onto for too long, “just in case”. Thanks Mack and family for all you do!! ❤

My cleaning angel. You got them a very good, safe path through the Garage. Job well done as usual. Jason, I'm hoping you receive a goodly some so all the repairs can happen. I just know you are going to be a great Dad because you have learned from the best.❤

This is my plan today in my dad’s garage. There are boxes that have been in there for more than 20 years. I am transferring everything to plastic tubs.

Listen, this whole video inspires me. I just moved, and my garage is a disaster area right now. To see this garage arranged nicely and a clear path from the front door to the garage door makes me want to get out there and clean mine. But seriously, that last shot of your puppers face is the best part!! Thanks for what you and Jason do!! Congrats Grandpa!! 🤠

@Lorrainecats

20 күн бұрын

Love that dog!

Hi Mack, thank for this video particularly and your channel as a whole, am a anxious universe student who also working and i never feel motivated enough to clean my room but since watching you guys not only i clean, i also DECORATE! And surprisingly, life is not all about doing the right thing but also the pretty thing (like urself) so thanks🌸

I don’t have adhd, but even so, I wouldn’t want such a surprise “gift.” God bless you again and I bet you are no longer strangers to the brave person or persons you worked with you to enhance their wellbeing. Amen. 🇬🇧

I’ve got a room in my house that is just this, craft supplies from dollar tree and clothes 😅 Maybe this is my sign to get to work on that? Y’all did awesome! I know that family appreciates y’all so much. ❤

Sage advice. I believe any cleaning or maintenance on the home is never a waste of time or effort. One mustn't believe chores to be fruitless or an exercise in futility. A chore describes 'a turn, an occasion, a movement, the return or coming around again of a time'. They are a natural part of life. We cannot let the crippling thoughts of pessimism prevent us from having a go, or making an attempt. That straighten up, clear out 'spring clean' can work wonders for your brain and body like a breath of fresh air, better than any drug or treat. Who knows what breakthroughs might occur with an individual during those few weeks of clarity?

So happy Jason will get his home fixed.

I have also started using your grid method to clean, it’s stops it becoming a mammoth task and making me feel overwhelmed, keep up the good work, and the videos 👍🏻

Subscribed to Barbies channel, she had 93k when I stopped by. That door was ridiculous! so white from just a wipe over. When we moved cupboards in my uncles bedroom you could see the paint colour difference on wall from smoking in room over the years.

My hero! You all do such great work. I have been watching you for a couple of years and you have never, ever asked for contributions. You love your children very much. You are a good man and that is why we watch you every week faithfully. See you next week. 😎

You & Jason do such a thoughtful job cleaning for others! 🎉Thank you for the difference you make in other’s lives! You inspire all of us!

All right, I like the "grid" idea... I am going to try that.

As someone with ADHD it is super helpful to hear how well you understand the struggle with getting organized. I'm pretty sure my dad also has ADHD. My mom has never understood how we both can let things sit in the same place for a long time, "looking messy"

The amount of compassion and understanding you have is so healing to hear. I'm not sure if I have ADHD, but I relate so much to the sentiments you are describing. I remember four times in my life that family members or close friends "helped" me by cleaning, and I still feel intense sadness when remembering those situations.

You just helped me clean and organize my office back into a bedroom for my kiddo. Thanks!

@MidwestMagicCleaning

20 күн бұрын

❤️❤️🫎

Thank you so much for being understanding and nonjudgmental about ADHD and how it affects many of us who have it. I have learned much from you. You are helping me on my journey to uncover and recover and my space.

Mack and Jason are the best, what a gift!

I learn so much about ADHD and Autism when watching your channel. My adult daughter living in my house has ADHD. She is a hoarder of clothes, shoes, and tools. Between everything she has a lot of mess, which takes up space in the whole house. Now I am looking forward to decluttering and playing Tetris with all her boxes. Thank you. You are doing a great job all the time. And the moose is back!

Your crazy matches our crazy. We love your family Mack. Your generosity and kindness goes above and beyond!!! I know you have a lot going on right now so it really means the world that y'all sit down or just take some time to share with members on Wednesdays. Much love to Emily and Dakota.

Thank you for your videos. They genuinely make me happy and calm my anxiety. Your commentary is top notch comedy gold!! 😂

Thanks for another great video. I have a 23 year old son who has ADHD , and I have learned a lot about this by watching your videos. I like a very neat and organized house, so it's been a compromise. I leave his room alone and occasionally will dust or vacuum in there. I have to be careful not to move anything out of its place or he gets upset. He is also on the spectrum, trying to figure out help for him. Thanks for the humor, too. Best of luck to Jason on the home repairs and, of course, the new baby ❤ from FL.

Can you show how you fix the subfloor? I have same issue and cannot afford to hire anyone to do it. Maybe it is something I can do...

My new toilet connection failed and sprayed full blast for at least 24 hours. My basement, full of my mother’s hoard (don’t ask) 😂 was totally soaked. Makes this decision a lot easier! This episode is gold! Three weeks in and with new floors AND walls, it is beginning to come together.

This is such a great piece, and so, so helpful. I know high-level hoarding has an audience, but this is more common, at least IME. All I’ve dealt with has been basically “too much stuff” and becomes overwhelming. It’s not really gross dirty, and yes the ppl really do know where things are. Mac’s description of “on top of the thing and under the block that’s next to…” is spot on. But the space no longer functions and it’s way overwhelming. Just tossing the boxes and obvious trash is huge. And dealing with broken things that were to be fixed “someday” but now rusted/unusable. And clothes/textiles that molded. Paint that solidified. Electronics outdated. But any bit of consolidation/organization helps. It may not look like much has been done, but it’s like the kid at the beach when a storm washes up thousands of starfish. He helps some back in the water, but adults tell him don’t bother, theres too many for his efforts to matter. The kids response: “well, it matters to the one I helped.” Mac and Jason did great to set these owners up for more, if/when they choose. Providing *any* organization and “breathing space” is huge. Anyone who wants to help others might also think about clear containers/bins. “Out of sight, out of mind” is a really big thing with ADHD. So are all the extra cleaning supplies. Good intentions, but follow-through is hard. Even with therapy….look! A shiny new moose! Must spin kick! But first change shoes. Oh look! Mac’s jeans! Where’s his watch? Gotta sort my jewelry. Etc.

Your videos keep me going - since I cannot be a member right now, I find myself rationing them. Even stuff I already *know* to do, your voice (voices) take it from overwhelming chore to falsetto box talk (gosh that description sounds like a whole other kinda dirty😂) My heart has been breaking because the "fruncle" I was helping had promised to see a therapist as a condition of my helping him, but he didn't. Now as Springtime gets into gear and he is inspired to plant gardens with all this space he now has, he is accusing me every day of having stolen or thrown away things I never would have, nor allowed anyone else to take (I checked every bag). But there was much out in THE YARD that was plastic decayed by sunlight into bits, or metal fencing decayed into dangerous sharp bits, boxes and bags of former seeds eaten to shreds and converted into poops, or that got full of water and turned to slime. I asked permission on what could be tossed, and only tossed things that fit that category. I have offered to replace his "organic seeds" with the organic seeds I bought, but they aren't his seeds. He accused me of stealing his pole bean posts - I offered to get him new ones, but he then informed me they were Locust trees he had grown himself for post wood because it would last 100 years. First of all, I would have recognized bare wood locust tree posts. Second of all, I don't know how he imagines I could have lifted trees - they took my woman parts, two lymph nodes and half my breast last year & I'm still not right. The guys cutting only cut and hauld the wood from the piles he approved of. Did we do our best to work when he wasn't there in order to be able to meet the Inspector's deadline so he wouldn't lose his home? You betcha - because seeing anything moved, or removed was too traumatic for him - but we followed the rules he laid out. Folks with hoarder relatives you love & want to help? Learn from my mistake! Therapy is key, and he did not follow through as he agreed to, so here we are, and I cannot take it anymore, as I have an excruciating ¼" (1 cm) iron splinter in my foot that I got from working in his yard that will need surgery one day; and two of my new tires have slow leaks from driving over sharp stuff under his leaves. It's all no skin off his nose, not to mention he only paid $700 out of the $10k in expenses that it cost to do what we did (2 professional estimates stated it would have cost over $25k to do what we did - and he didn't let us finish). On top of all that, his nastiness arrives as I'm now dealing with my late mother's house, where there is a spot in the carpet where she died and I find I can neither walk on it nor clean it and her whole hoard is just breaking me - so many choices & decisions - and now my best friend from College has just come out of remission from the incredibly rare disease that nearly killed her 20 years ago and doctors are not offering much hope. (I know there *is* hope because you don't get a voice out of the blue telling you to go get tested when you are feeling fine unless "do it now" means you got some more living to do.) I just am pulled opposite directions because I absolutely must get this house clear for a visit from an advisor this week, but I also need to drive an hour away to be with her so she's taken care of, and I actually yanked out my own hair the other day when my bank's credit card people called unexpectedly with *ANOTHER* screw up & more fees when I have been *trying* to be a good credit person & deal with this card for a year since the day of my actual surgery (got the call as I was going in) but they keep screwing with me - this time finally getting Autopay connected - but to my savings not my checking. Honestly, I now have PTSD attacks any time the phone rings and it's them. I waste so much time on the phone being assaulted by physically painful music, and the intrusion of automated voices that jar you into thinking a human has arrived - making it so I cannot focus to get anything else done. SOOOOOOO....Yes, your videos are keeping my head above water. My Mom's house looked comparatively empty (her husbands' kids emptied most of it) but there is still soooo much. The two of us cannot work fast enough to afford a dumpster, but five (5) hefties of fabric to a teen learning to design dresses today, 2 giant township garbage cans full (three contractor bags stomped in and two hefties perched sticking out of each) to the helpful refuse-collector who emptied one from my driveway, then told me to refill it and park the bin across the street: A shout out THANK YOU TO COMPASSIONATE REFUSE COLLECTORS EVERYWHERE! We sent 4 totally stuffed carloads to the Veteran's thrift before that. We now have 3 rooms empty & half the basement! I take a long drag on my MMC, turn the key, and dig in, shooshing Mooses and Elk out the way while fending of rabid mineral monsters with only a toilet brush and Lysol in the Black Bottle. "💩But I like it in this toilet bowl, MMC Fan!" "But you ain't payin' rent, ugly toilet stain!" "Oh, nooooo! Not the Black Bottle!"😱😱😱😱 "That's right -- you look like poop, so you need to flush outta here -- be gone poopyhead toiletbowl mineral stain!" F-L-U-S-HHHHHH! "Aaaaaaaaggghhhhhh!" Toilet bowl clear for inspection. So suck it! Thanks again, Mack!

Wow, what an incredible transformation! Mack, you and Jason did an amazing job organizing this garage in a way that is respectful of the homeowner's needs. It's so important when helping someone with ADHD to work within their organizational system rather than completely changing it. I love how you took the time to understand how the homeowner finds things and consolidated items into labeled bins while keeping things in similar locations. The before and after pictures show how much more functional the space is now while still honouring the homeowner's belongings. I can really see your patience and understanding shining through in how you handled this big cleaning project. Thanks for sharing such a great example of helping someone in a way that works for their unique needs!🌟🙏🏻

I really like this channel because it makes me feel at least sorta normal and not like hell. So, thank you. You also make this all look so orderly and easy, which makes me feel like I have the ability to do it myself, too. This is a really great channel, Im glad I found it!

I just want you to know that you have inspired me to get off my ass and clean my house. Because now I look at the mess and say to myself " WHAT WOULD MACK DO" so we need a shirt that says that!!!!! Because we do. Thank you for being that person that doesn't judge. Just help without judgement ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ScubaFanatic60

17 күн бұрын

I love that shirt idea!

I love that you said “Beavers are gonna Beav”! My husband has ADHD, I have ADD, but we don’t live in the Midwest. I’ve never in my life heard such amazing and understanding language coming from another human being! 😮 Wow! My friends and neighbors really aren’t allowed in our house 😬🙄 it’s definitely cluttered but we also have our hoarding issues. May Heaven bless you! ❤

As someone with ADHD I cannot stress enough how great it is to have clear stackable containers, line of sight labels, and picture labels. (I've even made room planograms before. lol I have had that sucker taped to both sides of the garage door at one point. ) I have issues with out of sight out of mind, but I also cannot stand not having open space on the floor. This has lead me to throwing stuff in closets or boxes, telling myself that I'll get to them later, and completely forgetting the mess waiting to fall on my head when I open said closet. (I won't even get into the hell that is sorting through paperwork and mail. )

You crack me up!!! Your narration reminds me of hanging out with my dad, uncles & cousins doing projects😂 best fun ever!!💝

Why do you need to call me out with my ADHD 🤣 no for realsies guys I've been watching your videos for a while now I love how much you understand and know how to help and not just take over you are awesome 💜

Great work Jason and Mack! And so nice to hear you commend Barbie too, she 's awesome! High five to you all, including baby Magic. ❤ Have a great weekend ! Laterrr!!

I have watched all of your videos...GO ME!!!! I will go back and watch them again just to hear your soothing voice....brings tranquility to an otherwise life of turmoil. You make me laugh by your humor. Talking boxes...lol. Wish I could afford your mid level to get more videos.

@margaretdellinger2872

20 күн бұрын

P.S. I can't get to your FB page via the link you provide. 😞

@innovativesolutions2428

20 күн бұрын

Awesomely soothing and motivating voice!

Our garage has a long way to go yet, but your videos are helping me find ways to deal with the madness while hopefully not being as intensely overwhelmed. I suspect it would add way too much time to your task, but I will say that using a label maker and printing labels for all 4 sides of my tubs with just the general idea of contents (baking supplies, party supplies, electronics, etc) has helped a lot. Even with clear tubs the “out of sight, out of mind” issue gets us some, so labels kind of keep it more “in sight”. Just an idea to add in for others with ADHD and other disorders that’s helped my household. Thanks for the cleaning tips, too, I’ve been using pretty much all of them! ❤

@ForbiddenChocolate

20 күн бұрын

I always label all four sides of totes and boxes, as well as the lids/tops. Since permanently damaging my back, I have to rely on my kids to fetch and carry for me. I'm thinking of labeling the shelves, too, so that things get returned to their proper place instead of getting plunked in the middle of the floor because, "I couldn't remember where it goes." 🤦‍♀️

Thank you for your videos, I came for the relaxing effect of seeing someone clean, stayed for the funny comments and I ended up with discovering things about myself. I dont know if I have a type of ADHD (it's almost impossible to get diagnosed here if you're an adult) but every time you say "out of sigh out of mind" and "don't clean people places without their consent" I see myself. I had years of conflict with my mother who's a clean freak, she would come to my place when I was at work and sort, throw away and move stuff. I was getting furious. She finally understood and stopped doing it but she's still telling me all the time "you should put this here" and when I say no she goes "well, I guess I'm stupid since my ideas are rubbish to you". I wish she could understand english better and watch your videos, maybe she'll understand I'haven't been in a rebel phase against her for 30 years, it's just even if I know it comes from love, her attitude is very bad for me. I get rash everytime she visits, mind you :D Please, if you're a type of person like my mom, don't clean or comment if someone refuses your help, we're not disrespecting you, we just can't handle it.

@ScubaFanatic60

17 күн бұрын

My Mom always used to say " You know what you should do" with regards to my house ( never mind that I'm 5'8 and she was 5'4 so liked things in lower cabinets than I did). I promised myself I would do my best to never say that to my kids. I think I've only said it once, then immediately apologized. Everyone has their own things that work for them.