i am 36 years old and i have saved every book i have owned since i was a child. i have a small library of books and it is my pride and joy. some were expensive and some i bought at yard sales for 10 cents. my books range from the old conan the barbarian books to little house on the prairie to civil war to the french revelation to danielle steele. my kids now read these books and even add their own books to the shelves. i wouldnt give up my old books for anything. when i go into someones house for the first time the first thing i look for is the book shelf to see what they read and what their interests are. you can learn more about a person by what they read then whats in their medicine cabinet. reading the comments i was happy to see that there are still people who value books.
I was extremely grateful and relieved when I found out my parents saved our favorite childhood book. I don't know about my siblings, but I will forever cherish that fairy book with poems. I smiled when I read your comment. I hope your children cherish them as much.: )
If you collect books, that's a collection that you treasure -- no need to declutter it. BUT if you look closely, as I have to my little library, you may discover random books that give you no pang of regret if you take them to Good Will. Then, your "greatest hits" shine even brighter.
I watched the video as I was sceptical that you could fit 40 tips into less than 12 minutes. But you managed it and gave some really good tips, too. Well done.
It is suggested to make your bed last, as this allows your bed to cool down and dry out. Also having some sun on the bed as well will help kill any light sensitive bacteria and reduce any potential of bed bugs or others.
I always put an extra shower curtain rod inside the tub wall as high as the curtain, can hang towels, tub mat or wet clothes on a hanger. Out of sight behind curtain
Awww come on people, a positive attitude is so much nicer. We are all different and you should be thanking the person for taking the trouble to give us this information. You just use what helps you. It is soooo nice to see a nice thank you, and some appreciation. So....Thank you for all the tips, much appreciated.
Really like the rule of 5. I will try that. And turning the hangers around in the closet and also the question about would I buy that today.? This video was really helpful. Thanks so much. I lived 27 years with a hoarder of stuff. One day when he was out of town on business I rented a dumpster and had it positioned in our driveway directly under a second floor window. (we have a 6 bedroom house). Two friends and I filled it up in one week just from the junk in the attic... and he never noticed the stuff was gone. The hoarder and I are divorced but living with one is a challenge. Your show is an inspiration.
Putting the set of bed linen into one of the matching pillow cases - I cannot believe I've never thought of this before. If I take nothing else from that video that is a winning tip.
Some good ideas here. I don't like to lend my things because I have to remember to get them back. (3 things I never lend, my man, money and books.) People get amnesia, forgetting they got the item from you. However if a situation arises and you have to lend a book, a tool, garment, or other item, take a picture of the person holding the item in your house on your phone, then when they "forget" they borrowed, you can gently remind them with a proof picture. It works every time. All the best!
Love all of the suggestions except the baskets on the stairs ....maybe the one clutter basket in the hallway ..where people can retrieve their stuff....thanks for many useful tips
Lovely Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for decluttering your home without the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got great success with it.
I don't have a junk drawer....I have a vintage plastic mint green cookie jar/canister that is a darling accent piece, that I use instead.....hides the odds and ends, looks cute AND frees up a drawer!
I have a lidded ceramic pot, circumference about 14" which is the junk place: stray playing cards, twist-ties, reciepts (some ancient). It sits on the stove (no fire hazard) and actually comes up with interesting things sometimes.
I've been putting my sheet and doona sets in the matching pillowcase for years and it really does tidy up your linen closet and you never have to hunt to find matching linen. As to getting rid of books though?... I just can't, and ,honestly, don't want to do it. It's monsterous!
Book burning will be upon us. Hold on to all your books. Look at Amazon. Won’t sell certain books because they tell the truth. Their Kindle is akin to burning.
Putting books on top of the fridge will make them mouldy and damp. Also, do not put wood in your food cupboard (the organization of spices idea) as it will encourage paper mites and flour mites.
Actually, I have thinned out some of my college text books. I had over 10 math books, dozens of outdated journals, and so many children's books they took up half a wall. I do not have children and passed the books on to children who would enjoy them and donated the text books to a school.
TypesALot Use your expansive imagination and picture cleaning supplies in place of the gardening gear. Got it? 👍🏻 It's still a good idea, even though the stock photo they used wasn't a logical choice.
Love it! I'm so blessed for having so much Love and Appreciation in my life, that for me giving to a love one a book that I already have the privilege of enriche my life from is one of many ways to feel joyful...the value I get from it...is the experience I already had...tks for the great work!!!☕🍓☕🍓
My favorite organizing tool comes from the garden department! A whole roll of 'hook n loop' in green for tieing up plants is great for cords, rolls of wrapping paper and tons of things you want to corral.
At the age of 79, I moved to Queretaro, Mexico on 11-2-2021, because the USA was too dangerous and expensive. I always gave away all my life, and I still do, but it was so freeing to have everything removed from my apartment, and giving my kitchen and bath preps to my super nice friends. It is $800 per month less expensive living in Mexico, and my rent includes a furnished apartment, all utilities, WiFi, and maid service. My apartment is in a 24/7 secured gated community, and I have groceries delivered to my home, as I did in the USA. I have a beautiful view of the city, and the people are so kind and respectful.
I work at a public library so I want to offer some practical advice. Before taking books to a library call the library to find out if they accept used books in great shape (not moldy or musty) to put in their collections or add to their used book sales. Please don't give libraries old sets of encyclopedias that they will have to dispose of. Old encyclopedias do not have current information for patrons. Call the library first. Save time, gasoline and an aching back.
@@laineygann7713 That's stupid. You can't read a digital copy and walk. A, you can't SEE it in the sun, B, Hard on your eyes, C, You'll drop your phone. Who cares if you drop a paperback?
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 It may be stupid to you, but it's a fact. They got rid of 75% of books. So,they still have books, just won't accept yours!
I keep a nice copper pail (smallish...size of easter pail) on coffee table and put remotes in them so we can ACCESS them from the couch. I think that's better than walking to the TV to detach them--pail matches our decor. I don't know about the cereal box letter sorter...and others whereby you have to buy materials and spend a day crafting. Sheesh...you can get beautiful wooden or acrylic type organizers in any size and different compartments for like...$10! I much rather buy cheap acrylic ones that you can see through without spending a day crafting and have to make another in a few months because it tore or got wet!. There's even a famous crafter on youtube.com who raves her BEST organizers are from the dollar store. Save your money and visit the dollar store...all manner, color and fashion of baskets to fit your lifestyle. There are way easier ways to tackle clutter...but by all means, it needs to be done or you end up just shuffling your past and are unable to move forward. You want good space saving tips? VISIT AN RV BLOGGER who lives in one full time with kids. They are experts on displacing "stuff" and getting items that do double and triple duty...as their space is prime concern for comfort.
Dolores Neilson I think the velcroed remote idea is supposed to be for when you're not watching tv....you stick them "wherever" but when you are going to sit down to watch a show, you grab them on the way to the couch....it eliminates the "where did the remote go?" problem.
The baskets up the stairs are DANGEROUS! NEVER put anything on stairs - In case of fire or loss of power in the night they become death-causers! Even one misstep can bring a person crashing down! Or interfere with rescuers who need to go upstairs to help someone! As an Internationally Certified Architectural and Interior Designer I could be sued for suggesting such a thing in even a residential structure (and commercial safety codes are very much more strict) STAIRS are not intended for storage!
gottaseeit1 I never thought of this angle! Don't have stairs so not my problem. But good idea. Also keep a light on that lights stairs - I know, probably not a help to firemen, but would be a help for anyone living there on an average night.
gottaseeit1 I tought the same I imagined me rolling downstairs kus one of those baskets went into my way or one of my kids kus they are always running.
Nice Video! Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you considered - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (do a google search)? It is a good one of a kind product for decluttering your home minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my old buddy Taylor at very last got cool success with it.
Maybe u should learn how to criticize someone b4 trying it again unless I don’t care that u come off like some righteous ass...as an Internationally Certified AssKick’r and Revenge Engineer, I can tell ya that ur name is on a list somewhere, a list of people that need a good ass kick’n but will hopefully change their techniques of criticisms for the better b4 that ever happens. Lighten up, buddy, and try to treat people a little nicer cause u can still get ur point across (good points too, like this one u posted) without the nastiness.
I used to defrost my freezer in the winter but this year due to appliance failure--had to do it at the beginning of summer! I must say defrosting when it was warm was faster and easier for me. I just filled coolers and placed them indoors. Now I do prefer if my fridge is going to die for it to be winter! LOL It was very hard living out of a cooler for 3 weeks while waiting for a fridge part this summer!!
That was kind of snotty. I live in Arizona. There’s never a good time to put anything outside, ever. Plus I like to clean out my fridge once a month. It takes a fraction of the time that way.
I too clung to old books thinking I would never declutter. Until, I had to move out of state and they cost a fortune to ship. Now, a kindle and about 10 books which I plan to donate remain.
You want to learn how to save space and put things away. Join the Navy. I guarantee you'll pack a seabag, find double uses for stuff and fold and roll clothes in ways you thought were not possible.
Fred Heigl Maybe clutter free out to sea but the Navy has a bad habit of issuing countless different uniforms/gear for all kinds of occasions then every couple years discontinuing everything & rolling out new versions, taking up more space than all your civis combined.
I thought the same thing - no way would I do that. I've had cords overheat and scorch in the past and that's just literally adding fuel to a potential fire.
There are strips of thin plastic with a lock which are sold specifically manage cords. Rubber bands rot really soon. I don't know their names but places like Best Buy would have them
To those complaining about the book thing: Gotta admit I still have a lot of books, more than 5 book cases, but I got rid of plenty, and from time to time I get rid of more. Also I am a commuter on train, so I now mostly buy online, (and download from libraries). Sooo much easier to carry an electronic pad than lug around books! A wise woman once said to me before I made the electronic transition; "When the printing press made reading available to the masses, trust me there were many elite whining that the slaves did such nice scroll work!" Sometimes change is good.
thank you, some useful tips in there. I echo with some commentators here that books may not be clutter for some, in that case, we need to manage our space well to store them all - so your other tips are very handy!
I love my books too, but old textbooks should be donated I agree. Old children’s books sometimes go out of print, they are memories of my past, I enjoy reading them to my grandkids and they enjoy a book vs/ a tablet to read on.
Every time I've done one of these hare-brained declutter things, I've ended up with deep regrets about giving away something I actually needed. No more following someone else's rules for me. From now on, I decide what I want to keep or throw out. Hard and fast rules are just an invitation to overdoing and regret. Make your OWN rules!
Serai3 I agree in principal. We can make our own minds up about what we need. But I think that is what it is saying. Just giving some ideas how to go about it. There were some hints that were either done to death or I already knew or could work out for myself. But one or two were new ideas to me and one in particular I am going to do.
When I choose things to de-clutter, I put the object in a special closet, then after a month or so I decide whether I really want to get rid of what's in the closet. Holding items out of site for a while gives me a chance to reconsider whether something needs to go or stay.
@@sylviariggs4180 See, that wouldn't work for me. I've had insane regrets about something I got rid of YEARS ago. The thing for me is to stop thinking I HAVE to get rid of things. I don't. Nobody does, unless you're moving to a smaller space without any storage. This idea that things would be "better" if I get rid of that thing over there or that I "need" the money I could get for that thing over there - those ideas are what make the process an inevitable path to regret. Nobody HAS to declutter. People should only do it if it's something they really WANT to do.
@Zoot Rollo Why? Because YOU think so? See, that's what I'm saying. The only person who decides whether "decluttering" is necessary should be the person who OWNS the clutter. Nobody else's opinions should enter into it - yes, even in the case of people with too much stuff. "Too much" is YOUR opinion, and since it's not your house, your opinion isn't actually relevant.
Who in their right mind would keep medication under the sink?, that's dangerous if there are small children in the home, that stuff should be up high in a medicine cabinet!.
Just get off all that shit. 98% is NOT necessary. Make the doctor get you off all that dangerous crap. A few exceptions: high blood presssure until you move around and change your diet. Bipolar/schizo meds. And diabetes is NOT necessary. They should get sued for medical malpractice for NOT bothering to TELL YOU that diet will cure you within a month or so!
Those baskets make me think of all the baskets I've thrown out of my house when my sister and I did a spring cleaning kind of thing. There were about 15.
I'm wary about baskets! I love them, so they become clutter filled with clutter. I have a few and make sure I don't buy every one I like. With a glass bowl inside for water, they make nice flower pots in summer.
If you have the kind of television that allows you to velcro remotes to them then buy a new television. Or better still buy a universal remote. Much better idea.
Linen Gray I don't want to get up and get the remote each time I need it. I keep mine in a pretty container by the sofa along with the aircon/ heater remote.
"He's the one who comforts us in all our trouble so that we can comfort other people who are in every kind of trouble. We offer the same comfort that we ourselves received from God." - 2 Corinthians 1:4
Lisa Herrling : It's also a good idea to take into account when donating books whether they are in good condition, if they're reference books whether the information is dated, if the place is already flooded with a certain books, ( how many copies of fifty shades of Grey does a community need? )
I got a funny one. I bring books to donate to the free library in my town, only one problem.....it's only as big as a shoe box and already full. If it was gonna be made that small.....why even bother?
I have to say, I often love the comments more than I love the video's lol! How long does it take these people to make this stuff up and actually think they are good idea's? and of course the next video will have 10 of the same and again the next. Come on youtubers, if you want to make it then give us something we don't already know and not the same dribble as all the rest!
Great vid! Something that has helped me in the closet & life- It takes some time, but I organize my clothes in outfits from largest to smallest (it does help that I'm not a fashionista), then I know the next week's clothes are smaller. So, if I don't want to wear the same things over & over, I had better exercise! And it makes it so much easier to get rid of clothes (no Does it fit, do I still like it? It's in stages!)
flyinspirals Well, I know I'm not the only one with multiple sizes of clothes. I shared this before & others appreciated it. Clearly it's not an issue for you, but I hope it helps someone
roadrunner:: I'LL SAY. you should see all the different sizes i own. once, i listened to the so-called EXPERTs, & threw all my big clothes away when i lost a ton of weight {those dolts say that it keeps you from getting heavy again}. then, i gained the weight back when i quit starving myself, & had to buy all new clothes. 😡
relentlessmadman first it has to want to be decluttered. I think that would be a No...but I agree the junk on here is amazing. It has only been going for such a short time, imagine in 50 years!
Fand Htwoohs LOL! Waaay back years ago, when I wasn't well and my Dad thought he come down and "declutter" and start packing for me he mentioned something about THROWING OUT books! I let out a scream. My son said "Way to go, Grampa." I cried "Ya can't throw out books, Poopsie!" (in mah best Southern accent, even though we're Canadian) "that's... that's sacrilegious!" "Well, just don't expect me to carry any downstairs, ya goof." My father just wasn't much of a reader.
I tried to sell my old college textbooks, but I had waited too long and since they have come out with new editions every semester, no one wanted to buy my textbooks....And I would feel like a murderer if I throw them in the trash! Now I'm stuck with these textbooks that no one wants:( All the other books I own I will NEVER get rid of.
Am I the only one who totally did not understand the chart for #9? I even paused the video and tried to read it. Let me preface this my saying for the most part, I enjoyed this video and really like some of the tips. However, I think a few of them are very bad ideas. Some of them may even be dangerous. Numbers 10 & 19 both seem like a fire hazard to me. #25. I keep my cleaning supplies in the room where I am actually going to use them. For example, the tub/toilet cleaner stay in the bathroom, the oven/counter cleaner stay in the kitchen. Yes, I have multiple bottles of windex, but it saves lots of time. Plus, since it is easier to just grab the bottle, it helps me to be a bit more motivated to clean the bathroom mirror or the front of my stove since I don't have to run into the next room to grab the supplies I need to clean. To me, this is just common sense. Why would I keep all of my supplies in just one place? #26. If you are going to hang your towels on hooks, you need at least 2 hooks per towel. This way the towel can dry properly. A wet towel means bacteria and mild are going to grow much more quickly-leading to musty smelling towels, etc. #36. DO NOT keep medicine in the bathroom! The heat and moisture will destroy it! Don't the packages all say something like, "Store in a cool, DRY place"?
She said "if you don't have a smart phone" and this was uploaded in 2017 hahahahaha. Even the residents in the retirement home I work in have smart phones
#32 We have 4 seasons where live, temps from below 0 to over 100 at times. Of course I haven't worn items in 3 months. I would need to go with a year on that, at least.
I don't know what everyone is whining about, I really found most of these ideas to be very helpful and intend on utilizing then A.S.A.P.! Thanks so much for all the awesome tips and tricks.
Getting rid of my books was the best thing I ever did LOL having them all in an electronic version means I can carry them all in my purse and have tons of extra space! I'm not a person who needs every visitor to see my books on a shelf.
Why do some people think people who have books on shelves are trying to "show them off"? That says more about the visiting company than the owner of the books!
She's holding more money than anyone would get from selling old textbooks, you wouldn't even get that much right after the semester from the place you bought it from! lol
I thought I read "40 Indigenous Way To De-Clutter Your Entire Life". And I thought "Wait! Indigenous people have traditional ways to keep their bush lives uncluttered too? What possible problems would they have had? Kids bringing sticks into the camp area? I gotta see this!!!"
Your organization ideas were awesome!! My books are used as references references and I paid over $300.00, for most of them! They are too good to let go! I will never donate my books!
Jill Peters Hey Jill; we've given books to a "small" town library on the west side of Mich. where our cousin lives. They REALLY appreciate bumping up their book totals & how cool is it to know that in that farming area people can get books; not just the internet. Makes me feel GREAT!!!✌💜
More akin to a literary panoplist. I don't think of them as clutter, however. They take up space, yes, but there is no disorganization and they bring me no stress at all.
this is a big house with big closets!!!!! i live in new york city!!! make your bed for use and not nap is a good idea!!!!! and lots of ideas i can use that don't cost a fortune. . . thanks :}
I don't even have a bottle of aspirin in the house, so I don't store medicine. Period. I guess I'll leave that to the pharmaceutical experts with the cartons of pills and other assorted drugs.
Or use a large lazy susan for all your spices & keep them in your oven if limited space...keep a note that they are in there so you don’t turn on the oven before taking them out.
i am 36 years old and i have saved every book i have owned since i was a child. i have a small library of books and it is my pride and joy. some were expensive and some i bought at yard sales for 10 cents. my books range from the old conan the barbarian books to little house on the prairie to civil war to the french revelation to danielle steele. my kids now read these books and even add their own books to the shelves. i wouldnt give up my old books for anything.
when i go into someones house for the first time the first thing i look for is the book shelf to see what they read and what their interests are. you can learn more about a person by what they read then whats in their medicine cabinet. reading the comments i was happy to see that there are still people who value books.
I was extremely grateful and relieved when I found out my parents saved our favorite childhood book. I don't know about my siblings, but I will forever cherish that fairy book with poems. I smiled when I read your comment. I hope your children cherish them as much.: )
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Militant bookworms are disgusting. Who needs paperweight when we have ebooks.
If you collect books, that's a collection that you treasure -- no need to declutter it. BUT if you look closely, as I have to my little library, you may discover random books that give you no pang of regret if you take them to Good Will. Then, your "greatest hits" shine even brighter.
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I watched the video as I was sceptical that you could fit 40 tips into less than 12 minutes. But you managed it and gave some really good tips, too. Well done.
It is suggested to make your bed last, as this allows your bed to cool down and dry out. Also having some sun on the bed as well will help kill any light sensitive bacteria and reduce any potential of bed bugs or others.
Thanks, great tips.
Yes a lot of health experts and doctors recommend this.
Absolutely!
I always turn back the covers when I get up and then after I've gotten ready for the day, i make the bed.
Yep air that bed
From Germany, that's so true! We let the bed breath for hygiene reasons.
I always put an extra shower curtain rod inside the tub wall as high as the curtain, can hang towels, tub mat or wet clothes on a hanger. Out of sight behind curtain
A lot of great ideas! Thank you!! I like the three tiered cake pan idea. The mail one is a good idea too. That's my main problem. Paper clutter!!!
Awww come on people, a positive attitude is so much nicer. We are all different and you should be thanking the person for taking the trouble to give us this information. You just use what helps you. It is soooo nice to see a nice thank you, and some appreciation. So....Thank you for all the tips, much appreciated.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!I'm waiting for ad to stop.
You are so right. It is just information. If you don't read about both sides you can't make a real disision for yourself.
Good grief. This is not a public service announcement. It's a commercial channel with a lot of overlap/repetition
Really like the rule of 5. I will try that. And turning the hangers around in the closet and also the question about would I buy that today.? This video was really helpful. Thanks so much. I lived 27 years with a hoarder of stuff. One day when he was out of town on business I rented a dumpster and had it positioned in our driveway directly under a second floor window. (we have a 6 bedroom house). Two friends and I filled it up in one week just from the junk in the attic... and he never noticed the stuff was gone. The hoarder and I are divorced but living with one is a challenge. Your show is an inspiration.
Putting the set of bed linen into one of the matching pillow cases - I cannot believe I've never thought of this before. If I take nothing else from that video that is a winning tip.
Some good ideas here. I don't like to lend my things because I have to remember to get them back. (3 things I never lend, my man, money and books.) People get amnesia, forgetting they got the item from you.
However if a situation arises and you have to lend a book, a tool, garment, or other item, take a picture of the person holding the item in your house on your phone, then when they "forget" they borrowed, you can gently remind them with a proof picture. It works every time.
All the best!
Love all of the suggestions except the baskets on the stairs ....maybe the one clutter basket in the hallway ..where people can retrieve their stuff....thanks for many useful tips
1:57 One reason you make the bed first: So you aren't tempted to climb into the bed and nap while you are supposedly cleaning. I feel owned.
Lovely Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you researched - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for decluttering your home without the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got great success with it.
I feel like they know me too well. LOL
I don't have a junk drawer....I have a vintage plastic mint green cookie jar/canister that is a darling accent piece, that I use instead.....hides the odds and ends, looks cute AND frees up a drawer!
I have a lidded ceramic pot, circumference about 14" which is the junk place: stray playing cards, twist-ties, reciepts (some ancient). It sits on the stove (no fire hazard) and actually comes up with interesting things sometimes.
I love the mix of ideas and Instructables all in one video! Thank you! Keep them coming! X
I've been putting my sheet and doona sets in the matching pillowcase for years and it really does tidy up your linen closet and you never have to hunt to find matching linen.
As to getting rid of books though?... I just can't, and ,honestly, don't want to do it. It's monsterous!
Everyone is up in arms about decluttering valuable things. If it is a chewing gum wrapper that means the world to you, then you keep it!
Book burning will be upon us. Hold on to all your books. Look at Amazon. Won’t sell certain books because they tell the truth. Their Kindle is akin to burning.
Amen to opening mail by the recycle bin. Don't keep that extra paper in your home to deal with later.
Putting books on top of the fridge will make them mouldy and damp.
Also, do not put wood in your food cupboard (the organization of spices idea) as it will encourage paper mites and flour mites.
Fridge needs air flow...
And dusty af.
Audio books work.
Actually, I have thinned out some of my college text books. I had over 10 math books, dozens of outdated journals, and so many children's books they took up half a wall. I do not have children and passed the books on to children who would enjoy them and donated the text books to a school.
Text books are a scam. Might as well burn them because they fool with the info every 6 months to screw you into buying another edition.
Tip #25 - mobile bucket caddy? Who uses pliers, gardening gloves and a garden shovel to clean their house?
TypesALot
Use your expansive imagination and picture cleaning supplies in place of the gardening gear.
Got it? 👍🏻
It's still a good idea, even though the stock photo they used wasn't a logical choice.
Love it! I'm so blessed for having so much Love and Appreciation in my life, that for me giving to a love one a book that I already have the privilege of enriche my life from is one of many ways to feel joyful...the value I get from it...is the experience I already had...tks for the great work!!!☕🍓☕🍓
Love your ideas. And I really mean it. I have tried several and they do work. Thanks for sharing. You really have made my life, more manageable.
Don't put chargers and power strips in drawers etc. there's not enough ventilation even with a gap at the back
Hello!
My favorite organizing tool comes from the garden department! A whole roll of 'hook n loop' in green for tieing up plants is great for cords, rolls of wrapping paper and tons of things you want to corral.
I'm actually using the wooden shelves made from 2 x 4s. They work great.
I got seven new things out of this, very worth the 11 minutes I spent watching it.
At the age of 79, I moved to Queretaro, Mexico on 11-2-2021, because the USA was too dangerous and expensive. I always gave away all my life, and I still do, but it was so freeing to have everything removed from my apartment, and giving my kitchen and bath preps to my super nice friends.
It is $800 per month less expensive living in Mexico, and my rent includes a furnished apartment, all utilities, WiFi, and maid service. My apartment is in a 24/7 secured gated community, and I have groceries delivered to my home, as I did in the USA. I have a beautiful view of the city, and the people are so kind and respectful.
I work at a public library so I want to offer some practical advice. Before taking books to a library call the library to find out if they accept used books in great shape (not moldy or musty) to put in their collections or add to their used book sales. Please don't give libraries old sets of encyclopedias that they will have to dispose of. Old encyclopedias do not have current information for patrons. Call the library first. Save time, gasoline and an aching back.
Our library has been converting to digital for several years. They DO NOT accept books in any condition.
@@laineygann7713 That's stupid. You can't read a digital copy and walk. A, you can't SEE it in the sun, B, Hard on your eyes, C, You'll drop your phone. Who cares if you drop a paperback?
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 It may be stupid to you, but it's a fact. They got rid of 75% of books. So,they still have books, just won't accept yours!
I keep a nice copper pail (smallish...size of easter pail) on coffee table and put remotes in them so we can ACCESS them from the couch. I think that's better than walking to the TV to detach them--pail matches our decor.
I don't know about the cereal box letter sorter...and others whereby you have to buy materials and spend a day crafting. Sheesh...you can get beautiful wooden or acrylic type organizers in any size and different compartments for like...$10! I much rather buy cheap acrylic ones that you can see through without spending a day crafting and have to make another in a few months because it tore or got wet!. There's even a famous crafter on youtube.com who raves her BEST organizers are from the dollar store. Save your money and visit the dollar store...all manner, color and fashion of baskets to fit your lifestyle.
There are way easier ways to tackle clutter...but by all means, it needs to be done or you end up just shuffling your past and are unable to move forward.
You want good space saving tips? VISIT AN RV BLOGGER who lives in one full time with kids. They are experts on displacing "stuff" and getting items that do double and triple duty...as their space is prime concern for comfort.
Dolores Neilson I think the velcroed remote idea is supposed to be for when you're not watching tv....you stick them "wherever" but when you are going to sit down to watch a show, you grab them on the way to the couch....it eliminates the "where did the remote go?" problem.
I like the bungee cord zoo idea.
Some of those ideas were outrageously creative! Awesome!
The baskets up the stairs are DANGEROUS! NEVER put anything on stairs - In case of fire or loss of power in the night they become death-causers! Even one misstep can bring a person crashing down! Or interfere with rescuers who need to go upstairs to help someone! As an Internationally Certified Architectural and Interior Designer I could be sued for suggesting such a thing in even a residential structure (and commercial safety codes are very much more strict) STAIRS are not intended for storage!
gottaseeit1 I never thought of this angle! Don't have stairs so not my problem. But good idea. Also keep a light on that lights stairs - I know, probably not a help to firemen, but would be a help for anyone living there on an average night.
gottaseeit1 I tought the same I imagined me rolling downstairs kus one of those baskets went into my way or one of my kids kus they are always running.
Let alone @3:00am I would hear my cat (RIP) hitting and rolling them down the stairs as he plays with them! I agree Nothing on the stairs!
Nice Video! Excuse me for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you considered - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (do a google search)? It is a good one of a kind product for decluttering your home minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my old buddy Taylor at very last got cool success with it.
Maybe u should learn how to criticize someone b4 trying it again unless I don’t care that u come off like some righteous ass...as an Internationally Certified AssKick’r and Revenge Engineer, I can tell ya that ur name is on a list somewhere, a list of people that need a good ass kick’n but will hopefully change their techniques of criticisms for the better b4 that ever happens. Lighten up, buddy, and try to treat people a little nicer cause u can still get ur point across (good points too, like this one u posted) without the nastiness.
Honestly? Clean refrigerator on a hot day? I usually do it in winter, because I can store my stuff on the cold balcony.
My Kleine Yes! It makes so much sense to do that when it snows.
I used to defrost my freezer in the winter but this year due to appliance failure--had to do it at the beginning of summer! I must say defrosting when it was warm was faster and easier for me. I just filled coolers and placed them indoors. Now I do prefer if my fridge is going to die for it to be winter! LOL It was very hard living out of a cooler for 3 weeks while waiting for a fridge part this summer!!
You're privileged. We get it.
You clean your fridge once a year??? 😱😱
That was kind of snotty.
I live in Arizona. There’s never a good time to put anything outside, ever. Plus I like to clean out my fridge once a month. It takes a fraction of the time that way.
That old tv would be the first thing I'll get rid of lol.
I too clung to old books thinking I would never declutter. Until, I had to move out of state and they cost a fortune to ship. Now, a kindle and about 10 books which I plan to donate remain.
Velcro the remotes to the side of your tv. :D I'll travel back to 1987 and will do that there. :D
You want to learn how to save space and put things away. Join the Navy. I guarantee you'll pack a seabag, find double uses for stuff and fold and roll clothes in ways you thought were not possible.
Fred Heigl Maybe clutter free out to sea but the Navy has a bad habit of issuing countless different uniforms/gear for all kinds of occasions then every couple years discontinuing everything & rolling out new versions, taking up more space than all your civis combined.
Fred Heigl And at the same time, you'll be responsible for the death on someone or someones. That should keep your mind busy.
Oh No Navy needs to look good don't forget ;-)
Make a video
Oh No +to make $ for the those holding contracts.
Great tips, I just think it needs a new heading, this is more about organizing than decluttering.
NO WAY I would use socks to corral cords. That's too flammable.
I thought the same thing - no way would I do that. I've had cords overheat and scorch in the past and that's just literally adding fuel to a potential fire.
The socks are to be used for STORING cords, not using them!
I use strong rubber bands and velcro ties.
There are strips of thin plastic with a lock which are sold specifically manage cords. Rubber bands rot really soon. I don't know their names but places like Best Buy would have them
How to break purse handles faster, hanging them. I never hang my purses up. 😂
Why not buy real leather? Lasts for years.
To those complaining about the book thing: Gotta admit I still have a lot of books, more than 5 book cases, but I
got rid of plenty, and from time to time I get rid of more. Also I am a
commuter on train, so I now mostly buy online, (and download from
libraries). Sooo much easier to carry an electronic pad than lug around
books! A wise woman once said to me before I made the electronic
transition; "When the printing press made reading available to the
masses, trust me there were many elite whining that the slaves did such
nice scroll work!" Sometimes change is good.
Modern TVs don't have "sides"!
thank you, some useful tips in there. I echo with some commentators here that books may not be clutter for some, in that case, we need to manage our space well to store them all - so your other tips are very handy!
#25 - if you need a shovel and shears to clean a room you need to move or do more than just de-clutter LOL
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LOL I was wondering if I was the only who noticed that.
If I got rid of five things in every room I would have nothing left lol
~~~~~~~~ lucky you ~~~~~~~
Fight theIllusion no not good lung disease lost everything have nothing
Then why are; you watching a decluttering video?
if you "got rid of 5 things . . you'd have nothing left" ?? THEN WHY are you even watching THIS Video ??!
If I got rid of 5 things......HaHaHa. No one would notice.
The saying is "COULDN'T care less" - the entire point of it is that you don't care and could not care less than you currently do
yes, but you're intelligent. people who say things like that are clueless.🐑
greeting cards from scraps
cauliflower power
Gap? Solid in the back
LOL KILLIN ME
Want to know how I de-clutter? I throw that shit away.
i love youtube ... i love my books as well, they look beautiful in my study ...
Delusional hoarder.
I love my books too, but old textbooks should be donated I agree. Old children’s books sometimes go out of print, they are memories of my past, I enjoy reading them to my grandkids and they enjoy a book vs/ a tablet to read on.
Every time I've done one of these hare-brained declutter things, I've ended up with deep regrets about giving away something I actually needed. No more following someone else's rules for me. From now on, I decide what I want to keep or throw out. Hard and fast rules are just an invitation to overdoing and regret. Make your OWN rules!
use the information you learn in life around what works for you, we all learn something before we innovate
Serai3 I agree in principal. We can make our own minds up about what we need. But I think that is what it is saying. Just giving some ideas how to go about it. There were some hints that were either done to death or I already knew or could work out for myself. But one or two were new ideas to me and one in particular I am going to do.
When I choose things to de-clutter, I put the object in a special closet, then after a month or so I decide whether I really want to get rid of what's in the closet. Holding items out of site for a while gives me a chance to reconsider whether something needs to go or stay.
@@sylviariggs4180 See, that wouldn't work for me. I've had insane regrets about something I got rid of YEARS ago. The thing for me is to stop thinking I HAVE to get rid of things. I don't. Nobody does, unless you're moving to a smaller space without any storage. This idea that things would be "better" if I get rid of that thing over there or that I "need" the money I could get for that thing over there - those ideas are what make the process an inevitable path to regret. Nobody HAS to declutter. People should only do it if it's something they really WANT to do.
@Zoot Rollo Why? Because YOU think so? See, that's what I'm saying. The only person who decides whether "decluttering" is necessary should be the person who OWNS the clutter. Nobody else's opinions should enter into it - yes, even in the case of people with too much stuff. "Too much" is YOUR opinion, and since it's not your house, your opinion isn't actually relevant.
Who in their right mind would keep medication under the sink?, that's dangerous if there are small children in the home, that stuff should be up high in a medicine cabinet!.
medicine cabinets are too obvious. Put the meds at the very bottom of a drawer in your bedroom in a non-transparent sack.
Not in the bathroom at all., too damp....
Emma
"Who in their right mind"? LOL
My home never has children in it, so is it alright with you if I keep my meds in an easily accessible location?
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@@jaytee2642 If you HAVE a kid over or someone's dog, then you'll forget they're there. Right?
Just get off all that shit. 98% is NOT necessary. Make the doctor get you off all that dangerous crap.
A few exceptions: high blood presssure until you move around and change your diet. Bipolar/schizo meds.
And diabetes is NOT necessary. They should get sued for medical malpractice for NOT bothering to TELL YOU that diet will cure you within a month or so!
Velcroing a remote to the side of the tv completely defeats the purpose of a remote......
Hang when not in use. Great for kids or a mom.
tv's are flatscreen now
Those baskets make me think of all the baskets I've thrown out of my house when my sister and I did a spring cleaning kind of thing. There were about 15.
I'm wary about baskets! I love them, so they become clutter filled with clutter. I have a few and make sure I don't buy every one I like. With a glass bowl inside for water, they make nice flower pots in summer.
Velcro your remotes to the side of your tv. Try that with a flat screen tv. GET RID OF OLD BOOKS. Are you kidding me. Since when are books clutter?
Preach.
Trust me they can be clutter.
Then organize them.
If you have the kind of television that allows you to velcro remotes to them then buy a new television. Or better still buy a universal remote. Much better idea.
Linen Gray I don't want to get up and get the remote each time I need it. I keep mine in a pretty container
by the sofa along with the aircon/ heater remote.
25 How do you clean your house with garden tools?
LOL
Gee that sock looks GREAT
"He's the one who comforts us in all our trouble so that we can comfort other people who are in every kind of trouble. We offer the same comfort that we ourselves received from God." - 2 Corinthians 1:4
Great tips..didn't know so many people were crazy about books though
Another way to get rid of books you have already read and don't want to keep any longer: Donate them to a Free Little Library in your community!
Lisa Herrling : It's also a good idea to take into account when donating books whether they are in good condition, if they're reference books whether the information is dated, if the place is already flooded with a certain books, ( how many copies of fifty shades of Grey does a community need? )
I got a funny one. I bring books to donate to the free library in my town, only one problem.....it's only as big as a shoe box and already full.
If it was gonna be made that small.....why even bother?
I donate mine to our outdoor park library, I also find some good book's to read..so a win win..No clutter
Lisa Herrling Best idea.
For grandma’s house.
I have to say, I often love the comments more than I love the video's lol! How long does it take these people to make this stuff up and actually think they are good idea's? and of course the next video will have 10 of the same and again the next. Come on youtubers, if you want to make it then give us something we don't already know and not the same dribble as all the rest!
Great vid! Something that has helped me in the closet & life- It takes some time, but I organize my clothes in outfits from largest to smallest (it does help that I'm not a fashionista), then I know the next week's clothes are smaller. So, if I don't want to wear the same things over & over, I had better exercise! And it makes it so much easier to get rid of clothes (no Does it fit, do I still like it? It's in stages!)
Da Roadrunner All my clothes are the same size.
flyinspirals Well, I know I'm not the only one with multiple sizes of clothes. I shared this before & others appreciated it. Clearly it's not an issue for you, but I hope it helps someone
roadrunner:: I'LL SAY. you should see all the different sizes i own. once, i listened to the so-called EXPERTs, & threw all my big clothes away when i lost a ton of weight {those dolts say that it keeps you from getting heavy again}. then, i gained the weight back when i quit starving myself, & had to buy all new clothes. 😡
I often wonder after clicking on a video and watching the first minutes if there is a way to declutter You -tube!!!
relentlessmadman first it has to want to be decluttered. I think that would be a No...but I agree the junk on here is amazing. It has only been going for such a short time, imagine in 50 years!
Yeah - like I'm really going to limit my closet to 40 hangers!! NOT!
It's only going to get worse my dear.
You can subscribe to stuff you like. If you don't like it, the drop down menu has a not interested choice.
relentlessmadman OMG!Yes!So Right! There really is someone that does the same thing! LOL!
Very useful ideas, simple and straight-forward.
Get rid of old books? What kind of monster does that?
That was my reaction to that hint too!
Fand Htwoohs LOL! Waaay back years ago, when I wasn't well and my Dad thought he come down and "declutter" and start packing for me he mentioned something about THROWING OUT books! I let out a scream. My son said "Way to go, Grampa." I cried "Ya can't throw out books, Poopsie!" (in mah best Southern accent, even though we're Canadian) "that's... that's sacrilegious!" "Well, just don't expect me to carry any downstairs, ya goof."
My father just wasn't much of a reader.
Lol
Fand Htwoohs hey Fand, I'm right there with you!! The only time i will "give up" books is to enrich someone else!!✌💜
I tried to sell my old college textbooks, but I had waited too long and since they have come out with new editions every semester, no one wanted to buy my textbooks....And I would feel like a murderer if I throw them in the trash! Now I'm stuck with these textbooks that no one wants:( All the other books I own I will NEVER get rid of.
That was nice If we can remeber to leave an area better or just a little bit better that we found it. Even if we just remove one thing
There are some GREAT ideas here!!! Thank you!!!
OMG THEY JAILED THE ANIMALS!!! Those poor, innocent, stuffed creatures never did anything to you! Oh the inhumanity!
Love it ,😂😂😂😂
Towels dry more easily on a rail than a hook; therefor more hygienic.
I recently got a good idea. Put towels in dryer,then hang them on a hook..
I was thinking the same thing.
Waste of electricity (and thus money). Hanging on a rail/bar is free and less work.
Hooks also get towels and clothes out of shape. Plus they fall more easily.
@@laineygann7713 we don't have a drier. LOTS of folks don't have driers
no, my books!!!
Am I the only one who totally did not understand the chart for #9? I even paused the video and tried to read it.
Let me preface this my saying for the most part, I enjoyed this video and really like some of the tips. However, I think a few of them are very bad ideas. Some of them may even be dangerous.
Numbers 10 & 19 both seem like a fire hazard to me.
#25. I keep my cleaning supplies in the room where I am actually going to use them. For example, the tub/toilet cleaner stay in the bathroom, the oven/counter cleaner stay in the kitchen. Yes, I have multiple bottles of windex, but it saves lots of time. Plus, since it is easier to just grab the bottle, it helps me to be a bit more motivated to clean the bathroom mirror or the front of my stove since I don't have to run into the next room to grab the supplies I need to clean. To me, this is just common sense. Why would I keep all of my supplies in just one place?
#26. If you are going to hang your towels on hooks, you need at least 2 hooks per towel. This way the towel can dry properly. A wet towel means bacteria and mild are going to grow much more quickly-leading to musty smelling towels, etc.
#36. DO NOT keep medicine in the bathroom! The heat and moisture will destroy it! Don't the packages all say something like, "Store in a cool, DRY place"?
Thank you! I about had a coronary when I saw the medicines under the sink.
Like the pillowcase idea.
lots of good ideas - ty!
Nothing new here if I hear that hanger turning trick one more time I'm going to scream
She said "if you don't have a smart phone" and this was uploaded in 2017 hahahahaha. Even the residents in the retirement home I work in have smart phones
Plenty of people do not have or cannot afford a smart phone. It's 2020 and my mom still has a flip phone, and my grandma only has a land line
#32 We have 4 seasons where live, temps from below 0 to over 100 at times. Of course I haven't worn items in 3 months. I would need to go with a year on that, at least.
Good ideas thanks .
I don't know what everyone is whining about, I really found most of these ideas to be very helpful and intend on utilizing then A.S.A.P.! Thanks so much for all the awesome tips and tricks.
Getting rid of my books was the best thing I ever did LOL having them all in an electronic version means I can carry them all in my purse and have tons of extra space! I'm not a person who needs every visitor to see my books on a shelf.
Why do some people think people who have books on shelves are trying to "show them off"? That says more about the visiting company than the owner of the books!
She's holding more money than anyone would get from selling old textbooks, you wouldn't even get that much right after the semester from the place you bought it from! lol
Yes. Total scam. We should sue.
Htf can books be HALF the cost of my tuition???
Loved the ideas and picked some I'm going to do. I have my list in my planner already. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
I thought I read "40 Indigenous Way To De-Clutter Your Entire Life".
And I thought "Wait! Indigenous people have traditional ways to keep their bush lives uncluttered too? What possible problems would they have had? Kids bringing sticks into the camp area? I gotta see this!!!"
leighatkins22 me too.
because they de-cluttered their books first . . . and tossed their Dictionary ! Lol
Indigenous way to De-Clutter.... Throw it out behind the Tipi or into the creek or lake.
I did too!
LOL!
nice ideas...
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Scarlets simple 1 step method to declutter your house: If you haven't looked for it, used it or needed it in 16 months...get rid of it. Tada!
awesome ideas--- Have any more ideas??? sure need it
Your organization ideas were awesome!! My books are used as references references and I paid over $300.00, for most of them! They are too good to let go! I will never donate my books!
could NOT care less!!!!!!! YOU CAN'T SAY YOU JUST COULD CARE LESS THAT MEANS THAT YOU CARE AT LEAST A LITTLE!!!!
emilie: 🙌 thank-you {that drives me nuts}!!
that power cord in the drawer.. isn't that some what of a fire hazard?
video: "24 how to get rid of books"
me: "nooooope" skips that one
It got a jaw drop, eye roll, and "Savages!" from me.
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I feel the same way, but I rarely have given a book to the library where I can still visit it from time to time. :)
Jill Peters Hey Jill; we've given books to a "small" town library on the west side of Mich. where our cousin lives. They REALLY appreciate bumping up their book totals & how cool is it to know that in that farming area people can get books; not just the internet. Makes me feel GREAT!!!✌💜
Get rid of old books? That is some kind of crazy right there.
Every kind of crazy. It speaks volumes (no pun intended) on where society places knowledge on the priority list.
Are you a reader? Books are my biggest clutter.
More akin to a literary panoplist. I don't think of them as clutter, however. They take up space, yes, but there is no disorganization and they bring me no stress at all.
Fand Htwoohs Yesssss... If anything, seeing all the books is actually relaxing to me! They're like little accomplishments displayed on shelves :)
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The narration was straight out of the 80s!!!! I had to check my calendar!
Designating places in which to keep things is not de-cluttering - it's organizing. If you owned less you'd have less to put away or organize.
this is a big house with big closets!!!!! i live in new york city!!! make your bed for use and not nap is a good idea!!!!! and lots of ideas i can use that don't cost a fortune. . . thanks :}
LIBERRY?? It's LIBRARY! Good tips, but I could NOT work with anyone who says LIBERRY!
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing
Good tips. Some I won't use but others I will. Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR DIY IDEAS! ROSE
You're not supposed to store medicines in the bathroom, but other than that, good idea.
Where should you keep them? In the bedroom closet?
In the bedroom. Don't have a bureau. Why don't you Google why you don't store them in yhe bathroom instead of being a smartass.
I don't even have a bottle of aspirin in the house, so I don't store medicine. Period. I guess I'll leave that to the pharmaceutical experts with the cartons of pills and other assorted drugs.
Glad you don't need medicines. However, you will one day.
Julia : She may need them. You can't know that she will need them.
Who still has a TV that dang big enough to Velcro a remote to the side of it?
You lost me at the first word: "Girls!" Because, you know, men don't have cluttered closets at all, right?
Melynda Andrews Of course, they Do! But who cleans up after them?
Honestly my fiancee has more clothes than me xD
Whatever kind of cereal could that have been in those yellow boxes? Lol
Thank you for great ideas!
Or use a large lazy susan for all your spices & keep them in your oven if limited space...keep a note that they are in there so you don’t turn on the oven before taking them out.
Very efficient presentation. Thanks for not being gabby.....I only have so much time..... Good luck!!
I like the flow chart for the clothe brilliant thanks
Thanks for your comment I agree flow chart is a cleaver idea