Final Clean out of a jam packed home! And some last minute surprises

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • After weeks of hoard work we finally have this place empty! A truck load of goods to support the homeless in our home town, some treasures to cover the expense... and closure as we finish another clear out.

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  • @mdelgado1001
    @mdelgado1001 Год назад +71

    You're so kind toward your mom and wife so nice to see. The other thing I appreciate is the pride of work you have in completing the job.

  • @sandragraves1177
    @sandragraves1177 Год назад +5

    I love that you're donating to actual charity, not corporate entities disguised as such. Kudos, and thank you for your thoughtfulness

  • @marcybrooks3425
    @marcybrooks3425 5 месяцев назад +1

    Your character is really shining through! The world could use more people like you and your family.

  • @annvanwesten2488
    @annvanwesten2488 Год назад +145

    I had the hard chore of emptying out a house of an old friend that was in his final days and found it so hard to donate and sell the life of this friend. I admire your approach to honor the owner as much as possible.

    • @kristineguetschow9134
      @kristineguetschow9134 Год назад +18

      @annvanwesten2488 - Way back when, before I first assisted in organizing and holding estate sales, I had the mindset of “this is what’s left of this man’s entire life. It’s so sad that we are cleaning, organizing and selling his life.” As the years passed and with many estate sales under my belt, I realized that I had the wrong mindset. The person who passed away had all these items during his lifetime. They meant something to him and he enjoyed them during his lifetime. They meant nothing to his heirs, and he couldn’t take them with him. All of those items could have been tossed in a dumpster and not loved and enjoyed by anyone else. The deceased would be pleased to know that the items sold at the estate sale are loved by their new owners. The items that don’t sell at the estate sale are donated to the charity of the family’s choice.

    • @annvanwesten2488
      @annvanwesten2488 Год назад +12

      @@kristineguetschow9134 Thank you so much for your words. I have struggled with this for almost a year. I know many of the things that were bought were used to help others in need. Thanks again.

  • @davemelanson3305
    @davemelanson3305 Год назад +2

    “There is a certain weight of being the person, who is the emptier of a property but we do what we can”
    Man you nailed it. Great quote

  • @ninjanana8730
    @ninjanana8730 Год назад +152

    Not sure what this man's end of life was,but it looks like he led a pretty good one when he lived.Many great things done and purchased.

    • @yblasini9935
      @yblasini9935 Год назад +4

      @@None-685 a lawyer.

    • @suseyq4559
      @suseyq4559 Год назад +5

      Appears to have been a successful one! (Money wise)

    • @Ragnar8504
      @Ragnar8504 Год назад

      Alex mentioned medical issues, might have been cancer.

  • @laurabuckles7961
    @laurabuckles7961 Год назад +93

    I think what's going to really differentiate your new streaming show from all the similar themed ones is your compassion. Caring about the lives of the people who have passed on, caring about their families, friends and neighbors who knew them, recycling and donating, even before any money is made on selling. You and your family have big hearts.

  • @theodorelueker5057
    @theodorelueker5057 Год назад +82

    Melissa is like the perfect partner. Hard working, loving, and good mother.

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Год назад +12

      And it doesn't hurt that she is so pretty too!

    • @amywright2243
      @amywright2243 Год назад +3

      I am so happy for their relationship!

    • @carolerandolph4409
      @carolerandolph4409 Год назад +3

      Literally teared up watching them at the end ❤❤

  • @pubbiehive
    @pubbiehive Год назад

    The guy that lived here seemed like he was a cool guy, rest in peace.

  • @dorothyd.6506
    @dorothyd.6506 Год назад +55

    The last 5 minutes are a beautiful acknowledgment of the loving care you share with each other. So happy for you both!

    • @SardonicALLY
      @SardonicALLY Год назад +12

      They have it all, just a great family all around. I love that they look after each other so well and mutually. This is the recipe for success!

  • @clairewright8153
    @clairewright8153 Год назад

    Love the respect that you give to the person that has passed and their family and friends

  • @marythomas5656
    @marythomas5656 Год назад +2

    I very much appreciate all the work you do to keep things out of the landfill, all you recycle, all you donate to various charities, but most of all how much you've donated to the displaced Ukranian refugees. You guys are examples of how people should take care of other humans. Keep up the fine work! Much love from Texas!❤

  • @JessicaLundgren
    @JessicaLundgren 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for taking us along on your hoarding/clean out adventures. I love watching your loving family and friends, working together and helping the community. This is about more than making an income for you guys, that is clear. It is about helping others the best you can. Alex, you have a charismatic presence, and you and Melissa are couples goals.

  • @carlosmontoya8658
    @carlosmontoya8658 Год назад

    You folks are the consummate visage of what compassion is and generates through practice to idealize the ultimate act of helping one's fellow man! Not a thought, just a natural action and reaction. God Bless!

  • @stephaniewilson222
    @stephaniewilson222 Год назад +90

    One of the things I admire most about you and Melissa is you put other peoples feelings and considerations ahead of your convenience. Making sure this woman was well taken care of was so kind and I have no doubt that’s why you guys are so successful. You deserve every bit of success you have for the kind people you are.

  • @patriciasmith7282
    @patriciasmith7282 Год назад

    If we could all live life as full as he did

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 Год назад

    I pray for rain for everyone that needs it in their area Prayers sent..💦🙏

  • @TCW-hw6iw
    @TCW-hw6iw Год назад +18

    Alex, take a good look at the closing of this segment. Look at the way Melissa is looking at you. Love, respect and pride. It doesn't get any better than that. Fortune has shined upon you. Cherish it!

  • @juliannaboldt7152
    @juliannaboldt7152 Год назад +8

    The donations to charity and others in need makes your channel stand out. ❤

  • @roowyrm9576
    @roowyrm9576 Год назад +65

    I hope that you, and all the people living in your area, stay safe from the fire.

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 Год назад +4

      He isn't red yet. I'm in the next province over, in BC, and last year when fires hit, a huge one got close so my daughter's home (she was on alert to evac so they had basically emptied out the house and up to the next road over was evac'd) that everything was red. She sent me pics taken in the middle of the day and everything, literally, everything was vivid red: houses, lawn, road, air etc..was deep red. It was scary.

    • @GrammyPat987654321
      @GrammyPat987654321 Год назад +2

      I’m also in Edmonton. We are safe from fire here - but up until yesterday blanketed in smoke!

    • @VintageLPs
      @VintageLPs Год назад +3

      I live in Montana and we’ve had heavy smoke here up until a week ago. I hope everyone is safe in Alberta. This is too early for 🔥 fire. ☹️

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 Год назад

      @@VintageLPs It's the loss of animal life that breaks my heart. People can just drive away

    • @kbal1451
      @kbal1451 Год назад

      @@hilaryc3203 I'm Australian it's when it's black that's the scariest here and hot embers are dropping from the sky. Not to mention fire tornadoes 100s metres high and atomic bomb size clouds of smoke. Pyrocumulus cloud from bushfires creates it's own weather with lightening strikes. Not fun at all. Particularly when viewed from your front door. It happened day after day in 2019 for us.

  • @pameladroy9217
    @pameladroy9217 Год назад +8

    I do appreciate that you recycle and donate as much as you can. You're good people!!!!

  • @wendee2022
    @wendee2022 Год назад +32

    Alex, you and Melissa are such quality people, your generosity to your fellow man is so heart warming and you are showing your children how to be good humans.

  • @jeanpowell7072
    @jeanpowell7072 Год назад

    I love the way your wife looks at you ! The hubby and I have been married 40 years

  • @marcybrooks3425
    @marcybrooks3425 Месяц назад

    You turned it into a happy house. Hopefully the new owners are house-friendly.

  • @adalavin8648
    @adalavin8648 Год назад +36

    I always enjoy watching the clean outs that Melissa and you do. Normally they leave me feeling somewhat sad for the people who died while you go thru their things. Seems so often like lives not fulfilled. Sometimes even a bit lonely.
    This clean not at all! This clean out has left me feeling smiling. This man has had such a full, amazing and awesome life that most of us can only dream about. The places he's been and things he's done are wonderful. He's lived his life to the fullest. Good for him. We should take him as an example. 💗

  • @Stephen_A.
    @Stephen_A. Год назад +17

    Your compassion and generosity are truly unmeasurable. 💙

  • @vanessaburckhard3081
    @vanessaburckhard3081 Год назад

    Your family is so generous when it comes to giving things to people that really need them like giving to charity. You are also very gentle with other people's stuff when you're cleaning a house out I'll respect of the former owner. Unified very loving and caring family and they're always willing to help. I love all your family and friends and really enjoy your videos❤❤❤.

  • @ViKee010
    @ViKee010 Год назад

    Melissa you should have been born in the 70’s. ✌🏻🤟🏻

  • @cathycartier484
    @cathycartier484 Год назад

    Alex , you and your family are so caring and respectful ; it's wonderful to witness it . Take care , be safe and continue to prosper . I love your channel .

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Год назад +29

    What a difference the guys from the charity made, you have done so much work. Thanks for sharing the adventure with us.

  • @margaretlynch1494
    @margaretlynch1494 Год назад

    🙋‍♀️❤ I imagine you and this gentleman (RIP) would have become great friends. .

  • @bekkaklingbeil1105
    @bekkaklingbeil1105 Год назад +1

    I like the kissing rabbits in balcony bin. They are very very cute.

  • @tamelatoggle2897
    @tamelatoggle2897 Год назад +21

    I hope the gentleman is off to his greatest journey
    With wonders and adventures he couldn't imagine !
    A life well lived are just some of the gifts he left behind
    Farewell and may your blessings follow you home .

  • @angellocke8473
    @angellocke8473 Год назад

    You and all your help, did an amazing job! 💓💝💘❤💖watching your videos, thank you for sharing and have a great night!

  • @Jeanie32
    @Jeanie32 Год назад

    You, your family and friends are just such a joy to watch.

  • @donnamariemiller9993
    @donnamariemiller9993 Год назад

    My husband loved wearing the Hockey jerseys. I still have many of ones he wore.

  • @chrys77cross
    @chrys77cross Год назад +5

    Alex, you are the definition of a cheerful giver! Your generosity and spirit of lending freely is an example to us all.

  • @kateford6771
    @kateford6771 Год назад

    God bless you and your family donating. and cleaning the condo for the lady

  • @giselawilliams1877
    @giselawilliams1877 Год назад

    That’s a great charity, to get people started with furniture, fresh off the streets🥰You are well rounded, and I can’t believe no more stow😞

  • @shirlrebert4469
    @shirlrebert4469 Год назад +1

    Well done

  • @karenoherron8863
    @karenoherron8863 Год назад +29

    You and your family are just awesome with the way you all work together on these clear outs. I know you do the majority of the work. I love the fact that you actually donate so much of the furniture and clothing. You are an incredibly kind person.

  • @cameronica
    @cameronica 4 месяца назад

    Wow, Mom is so young!

  • @berthagreen1620
    @berthagreen1620 Год назад +4

    Ah , I’m sad it’s over. He sure had an interesting life. You guys are amazing.

  • @sarahburke1576
    @sarahburke1576 Год назад +1

    The shopping cart really came in handy!

  • @lisaloy2011
    @lisaloy2011 Год назад

    The new sports clock would look great in your garage

  • @mandyedgar4663
    @mandyedgar4663 Год назад +1

    Another great series loved it.. Thankyou 🇬🇧

  • @katherinelyons7947
    @katherinelyons7947 Год назад +9

    So happy for your new streaming show. I cannot wait.

  • @nancyforeman1292
    @nancyforeman1292 Год назад

    The Canadian Rockie Train poster has been made into a puzzle. My mom made the puzzle.

  • @adamsmees4250
    @adamsmees4250 Год назад

    Concorde memorabilia sells really well, that looks like 70s Concorde so even rarer, good find.

  • @breezeyb3535
    @breezeyb3535 Год назад

    Most charities I know of won't take beds anymore. I don't see why they won't take the frames and just supply new mattresses. That bed you have there is really nice! If all else fails, post it up for free. I'm glad you found a home for that bed.

  • @Elizabeth-tb5wh
    @Elizabeth-tb5wh Год назад

    I sure hope Melissa took some of the Le Creuset home. It’s THE best cookware EVER!

  • @yblasini9935
    @yblasini9935 Год назад +19

    All done with respect for the gentleman that lived there and consideration to the lady that inherited the property. A looooooot of work but once again with the help of your family you did it. Congratulations 🥂

  • @kpdvw
    @kpdvw Год назад

    Well done Alex & Melissa and Mom !

  • @maryhall7464
    @maryhall7464 Год назад

    Once again. A great job!!!!

  • @dg6626
    @dg6626 Год назад

    Couldn't help but think about this man the whole way through each episode. At a certain point I was moved to tears. He lived a life of abundance and that was quite evident by the amazing contents of his home. It saddens me though that the person who inherited his condo didn't want the contents as she didn't need any of it, I mean I understand that, but not even a memory of him of somekind apart from the Condo, whether it was the coin collection, a Jersey, the lamps, a painting..kinda like no not interested just want to sell the place and thankyou very much kinda thing. All I can truly say is you and your family dealt with his life with such compassion and respect it kept me strong whilst watching this. You did such a great job. 👍

  • @mdeysenroth
    @mdeysenroth Год назад +3

    You may have the strongest work ethic of anyone I have ever seen. And a most supportive and helpful family as well.

  • @TNgrandee3
    @TNgrandee3 Год назад +5

    I can think of no one kinder and more respectful to handle people's belongings at the end of their lives. And as well as helping you and your family you make sure to help your community. Always a treat to watch your videos.

  • @Kahuna54
    @Kahuna54 Год назад

    I’m so glad I found your site, you and your family are so good to those you come in contact with! Many people talk big but you talk with your actions! Keep up the good work and your rewards in Heaven will be great!🙏

  • @katherineyokers8052
    @katherineyokers8052 Год назад +12

    Alex, you and your family are simply the best! You going above and beyond to help the woman with the cleaning of the condo…bravo to all of you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @lisastankiewicz1926
    @lisastankiewicz1926 Год назад +1

    Oh it just occurred to me! That poor
    Man must have passed there and they cut out the carpet. But it sure seems he lives life to the fullest!

  • @kathytappero7179
    @kathytappero7179 Год назад +7

    Delighted you have this positive relationship with the Ukrainians!

  • @carly1478
    @carly1478 Год назад +4

    Think of it as an adventurer cleaning out the adventurers condo. I bet he would have liked that. An adventure ❤

  • @ILyekkaKai
    @ILyekkaKai Год назад

    You're a top notch guy, Alex. :)
    You handled that clear out brilliantly.

  • @sarahgibbons9737
    @sarahgibbons9737 Год назад

    Just watched the whole series. Thanks so much for documenting the process yet again.

  • @larrygizinski9378
    @larrygizinski9378 Год назад +1

    Another job well done.

  • @katwitanruna
    @katwitanruna Год назад +4

    May the memories of love outweigh the grief of loss. Thank you so much for your empathy.

  • @annekabrimhall1059
    @annekabrimhall1059 Год назад +2

    Your boys grew up since the last time I watched!! What a handsome crew you’ve got!

  • @reginagibson3847
    @reginagibson3847 Год назад +2

    Its all about integrity

  • @cpma5094
    @cpma5094 Год назад

    I truly appreciate how respectful you are about clearing a home of someone who passed. You balance the ability to make money with appreciation of the person’s life.

  • @wildaltarose
    @wildaltarose Год назад

    This clean out made me think this man lived a wonderful life, however I did feel bad that his home was unkept at the end. I hope he had someone that cared about him.

  • @teestjulian
    @teestjulian Год назад

    Cleaning it thoroughly also gives you excellent references.
    Some range hoods have just filters

  • @SuperTimpanist
    @SuperTimpanist Год назад

    The niblick golf club was for getting out of steep sided bunkers. My father had an identical one passed down from his father and which I used occasionally as a teenager in the 1960s . It was old then. Just brought back good memories.

  • @nanachick05
    @nanachick05 Год назад +1

    North American football should be called “hand egg” 😂😂😂
    I think Alex that you, your Mom & Melissa are some of the kindest & most generous people on RUclips. May God bless you all.

  • @gracefarm394
    @gracefarm394 Год назад

    ❤ another adventure completed

  • @beverlystickney
    @beverlystickney Год назад

    The fires in Canada was on my Los Angeles news for several days I wasn't aware it was still going on. Everyone needs to united prayer for these fires to be diminished. Important question: my late husband Hank Stickney, owned the Las Vegas stars minor league baseball team. They were also called area 51. My husband hank also brought ice hockey to Las Vegas for over a decade. It was called Th . thunder. I would like to bid on the Las Vegas jersey if the back reads Stars .

  • @jessicap4998
    @jessicap4998 Год назад +4

    We need more people like Alex in the world.

  • @suewilkinson910
    @suewilkinson910 Год назад

    I found this series both satisfying to watch you sort it all out and more sad than most. I don't even know why. I think because he'd not cleared up his last meal and because he had so many really nice things but it had become untidy. Also, the Christmas village was a bit gut wrenching. I hope he slipped away in his sleep and didn't realise.
    Thank you for all the hard work and the compassion.

  • @judyhobday4760
    @judyhobday4760 Год назад

    The table your mom is working on is just like one I have. I had been told, maybe not true, that they are old tavern tables. I do love mine. You have such a lovely family and appreciation for them. I had to do the clean out from my parents lived in for fourty something years. Daunting for sure.

  • @carlajeanfedder3965
    @carlajeanfedder3965 Год назад

    ❤ Love You Both! ❤

  • @carolynhurnacki8866
    @carolynhurnacki8866 Год назад

    Another job well done! Thankyou for sharing

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce Год назад

    Another awesome project!!

  • @derekcarroll8852
    @derekcarroll8852 10 месяцев назад

    Good Family.

  • @crystalcalliope
    @crystalcalliope Год назад

    You and your family are such good people. I wish I had someone like you around me just for the positive vibes!❤️

  • @noreanhill9613
    @noreanhill9613 Год назад +10

    I am totally i
    Pressed with how you care for others. World needs more people like you, your family and friends.

  • @garycook2355
    @garycook2355 Год назад +11

    Another great adventure completed. I can't wait for the next one to begin. The man that lived in that condo seemed to have lived an interesting and fulfilled life, kudos to him. 🤠👍

  • @didisalyers4460
    @didisalyers4460 Год назад +1

    I love how you love each other❤

  • @myleftthumb2294
    @myleftthumb2294 Год назад

    Guarantee all the carpeting will be immediately replaced by the new owner. And probably the stove and fridge as well with a full kitchen remodel. Heck, looking at the bathroom tiles, I'd bet the entire place gets redone. But thanks for the cleaning effort as that does make a better presentation. Best wishes for the bereaved.

  • @jerryvincent4727
    @jerryvincent4727 Год назад

    We've been having hazy skies in Minnesota as your smoke drifts our way! Stay safe!

  • @TheErador
    @TheErador Год назад

    Certainly liked to support the little guys, Stoke City and Hull City (the tiger logo one) AFC...

  • @michelegrice4938
    @michelegrice4938 Год назад

    I think some of our Australian firefighters were coming over to help with the fires. Hopefully no-one is hurt and the fires become controllable.

  • @Ragnar8504
    @Ragnar8504 Год назад

    The hood was most likely a recirculating one, it runs the air through a filter and back into the room.
    This place looks big enough to turn it into a 3-bedroom taking away some of that giant lounge/dining space.

  • @dianavanderclute4322
    @dianavanderclute4322 Год назад +3

    The kind way you treated this man's belongings was like a wonderful eulogy! He is remembered by so many now. I might sell the Jimmy Buffett Hawaiian shirt with the ticket. Wow, great things stuffed everywhere ...hope you checked under the coach cushions??? Great donations and very kind of you.

  • @Adeena55
    @Adeena55 Год назад

    Another job well done. 🤗

  • @verawelshclark1050
    @verawelshclark1050 Год назад

    Awesome work Alex as usual 👏👏

  • @docfax
    @docfax Год назад

    those people that ask have never seen some of those abandoned house videos . Alot of houses up there with everything still in them. Need more Alexs

  • @vincentjansson9167
    @vincentjansson9167 Год назад +2

    You seem like a really genuinely nice guy, and it shows that when your beautiful wife looks at you, she really loves you.

  • @jeffellis9462
    @jeffellis9462 Год назад

    You guys are so kind

  • @mavahuth5044
    @mavahuth5044 Год назад +1

    The reason Alex cleans , the places he clears out. Because he always goes the extra mile. You would be amazed, how doing something little, can mean a lot.

  • @CrankyBeach
    @CrankyBeach Год назад

    I knew a moving company owner who, when giving the estimate for a move, would offer to take all the items the client planned to donate and store them in his warehouse, at no cost to the client. He then worked with various charities to furnish apartments for women fleeing domestic violence. They furnished over 100 apartments that way.

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 Год назад

    I had an African gray for 32 yrs