My Hoarder House Transformation | Messy to Minimalist Home Tour

I want to take this time to see how far we came in our recovery in hoarding disorder. I started this journey in Summer 2018 not knowing what I was doing other than showing my messes and being open and honest with my emotions. After taking baby steps in Decluttering and processing my emotions consistently, we can see how much progress we have made!! You can change behaviors, patterns and habits, it just takes time!! My favorite saying is, “a journey of thousand miles starts with one step!”
#home #tour #motivation 

[@mellowwy6]

I am so proud of you! It shows how much you have recovered and healed. You are a miracle, giving hope. I'm not a hoarder, but I do struggle with binge eating and everytime I am consumed by guilt for failing, your videos put me in a better mind space. We can try and try again and with small steps, one day, we will be okay. :-) ♡

[@ahoardersheart]

Absolutely my friend!! Please know that I will always cheer you on and I will always root your rise 🌟💜🙏🏼🦄

[@A-couple]

@@ahoardersheart Mel, I am so PROUD of YOU! 🎉Yea, you did it I do hope when you are done you can help others. Blessings, love to you, your family, AND Ms. Pepper 😻🐱! I feel like you should play a classic song by Cool and the Gang, Celebrate Good Time , Come On. I hope you know of the song if not I invite you to listen to it. You should you deserve it!❤❤❤

[@mariamariscal5616]

Exactly 🙏🙏😘😘

[@pinkroses135]

❤

[@amara560]

Sending some love your way❤ I've struggled with the same thing for many years

[@susiethomas6909]

I’m so glad you decided to reveal your beautiful face a few years ago instead of remaining covered! You are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@carypolakowski4817]

The transformation of your space is, to me, a physical sign of your internal transformation. I am so proud of you and you hard work!

[@alanbirkner1958]

September 2023. I love light cabinets in a kitchen. So proud of you. Tina, Al's wife

[@Джемайма-з1д]

You deserve a world! Such an inspiration

[@jarduanaodgvods]

The transformation is amazing. But what is more amazing is that you showed the returning messes as well as the successes along the way. Showing what a truly constant process decluttering is and returning messes are not failure but part of that process.

[@alanbirkner1958]

September 2024. I have only the toaster and can opener on the counter. 4 magnets on the fridge. My houseplants and pictures on display in the living room. Tina, Al's wife

[@tashainjena]

When my favorite creators do videos like this, it's hard for me to believe I have watched them for so long... You give me hope for my house...

[@vibekefloe589]

I really hope you give yourself enough praise 😊 Not just for the amazing progress you have made but also for the fantastic community you have created with your KZbin channel ❤

[@ThaoTrades]

I have faith in my wife to get better after seeing your videos! Definitely hoping she watches this channel! Thanks for the content and you're an inspiration.

[@enriquet548]

It’s interesting you refer to yourself as an ADHD hoarder. I kind of associate to Procrastination Hoarder. This to me means I constantly have piles from continued sorting that takes me a very long time to address, and thus, I always have a hoard that is in process of flowing out but never have the ideal space because another project or pile enters the space. Stuff can sit against a wall until I have the motivation to actually take it to donate.

[@theannamueller]

the progress is ah. mah. zing.!!!!!!!!

[@vivianhudacek1556]

You are very brave to reveal your before photos, but doing so is encouraging to others! Great job!

[@joyindrelie6715]

I didn't realize your husband build those things in the kitchen! Wow!

[@deniseharrison1410]

Yep it’s amazing how much we learn from our hoarding. Learning that’s it ok to let go and we can survive without the clutter. It is a slow job because we have to rewire our brains.

[@favoritemommy74]

Congratulations! I love your honesty and warrior’s heart!

[@josephdaly2015]

Wow, seeing snippets of each of the rooms from 2018 is unreal. I forgot how dark the kitchen was. The carpet with the second one underneath in the kitchen. The transformation is a credit to you and your family. Thanks for sharing this journey and showing me and others that it really is achievable for us all. Starting from baby steps to giant leaps like you are at now. Take a bow 🙇‍♀️ Miss Heart because you truly are amazing 🤩 👏 Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🐈

[@MagdalenaAlvarez-lc8ru]

What a gift. I'm so glad you're sharing with such vulnerability.

[@alanbirkner1958]

Long-term fan here. You're an inspiration. Tina, Al's wife

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I have decluttered everything I can bare to part with and I still have too much stuff in my tiny flat. I think I have to go through everything again and try again. It's just so overwhelming and it's the though I might need it that catches me up every time.

[@heavenisaheartbeataway9575]

The pride you feel in all you have accomplished over these few years is a great catalyst for future success. The transformation of your home (and you) is inspiring and amazing. I wish you great success in future decluttering projects and in the maintenance of your lovely home. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@kimberlyfoulkrod2229]

Great job. In less than 10 Years I lost both my grandmas and my mom and dad. All before I turned 30. I always associated their things with them. I had such a hard time letting go. Took me 20 years but I have gotten rid of most of their items except for the very special ones. I had to realize that their things were not my style and they just brought chaos to my mind. My oldest daughter ( age 27 and married) is a minimalist. My youngest daughter ( age 22 and still lives with us) wants everything she has right around her for comfort. It runs in the family. My maternal grandmother was a hoarder but my mom went the other way and was a minimalist. ( I think she got tired of cleaning up after my grandma). Im kinda in between now!

[@catworld8119]

You have done a phenomenal job creating a beautiful home for your family. The progress is astounding. I applaud your effort and are continuing to keep up that effort. I have the same orange ball tower for my cats and the cardboard scratching box. Those little paper pieces get everywhere though. I bought a tall scratching post from Amazon and my two love it. It's very well made and has lasted three years. I'll put the name here. PAWZ Road 32" Cats Ultimate Scratching Post

[@nicoleb8211]

You are so inspiring and motivating! Thank you for always being so honest and vulnerable.

[@johanneberube6682]

Bravo! 🌹

[@kimberlylane6422]

Thank you for sharing your journey. You hit it on the nail how it feels and what a struggle it is to live with a hoarding illness. I feel like you are talking straight to me . Yours Videos are beautifully done with heart .

[@wirkaswirka]

I'm so proud of you. Of your courage and tenderness. It's always a pleasure to watch the progress you make day by day. I'm not a hoarder but I'm learning from you how to be more kind to myself, that I have right to do things in my own pace and that "that's ok" how you always say:) Thank you for all of that

[@eavening4149]

I'm so glad you did a retrospective video! You have made so much progress over the years, it's frankly astounding! It's no immediate transformation, but it's a stronger change because you did it over time! Way to go!

[@saraangel6696]

I have been following you since you had like 4k followers and never showed your face, i am so happy to see all the progress ❤❤❤ it’s amazing, you’re amazing!

[@idid138]

You've come a long way, baby! 🚬

[@debyates4543]

You Are AWESOME ❤ TY❣️

[@susanlouk9395]

Hi....I just discovered your channel. Wow great work! I've been diagnosed a hoarder with OCD, anxiety, depression.i just wanted to mention that A level 4 hoarder as you mentioned in your video is floor to ceiling not a space to walk. I'll see of I can find a picture of level 4.

[@alisonm2257]

Im glad ive been here for the journey! Ive been watching since the beginning

[@HaDa-Lux]

You motivate me to declutter and clean my home every week. My grandma was a hoarder and my husbands mother too. So a part of the gene is in ouer Family too. Two years ago i was very depressed and overwhelmed by the housework. I did not realized that the clutter was the problem. Now i am decluttering almost every Friday. How long takes one decluttering session you do? Greatings from Germany

[@Janneli2024]

Well it looks brilliant your doing great 👍🏻. Keep up with the good work !!

[@alisonsmith7162]

Hi dear one! It is lovely to hear the satisfaction and ability to enjoy your home, because of your years of perseverence. Your words are grace to all who hear, not just yourself!

[@Simplyluvly]

My parents are hoarders and I used to be a hoarder too until I realize it makes me sick and unhappy. I'm not really a minimalist but I just have stuffs that I really need and it makes the cleaning process easier. But my parents are still hoarders and I give up to tell them to declutter :( Maybe I have to show them your video though they don't understand English.

[@DD-xf1yd]

What a wonderful gift you've given to your children. An ordered home brings comfort to us humans... whether we realize it, or not. My Dad was a hoarder... but my Mom wasn't. When Mom was alive, there was more organization, amidst the chaos. After she died (at age 47), my Dad eventually moved a girlfriend into our home. She stayed 9 years... but then left him, for a variety of reasons. When she lived there, the home had a measure of order, amidst his disorder (hoarding)... but after she left, his home became FULL of stuff (inside, and outside, too). Me & my sisters inherited the majority of my Dad's tendencies... although we have a LITTLE bit of our Mom's organized patterns, too. We're now in our 50s, and working towards minimalist/organized lifestyles. Each of us approaches it, differently. Only our brother inherited our Mom's organized mindset. He has never been messy, at all. His home is lovely... which is a gift to his daughter (I feel). His wife struggles with hoarding (as her Mom does, too).... but overall, their home is described (by everyone who visits them), as "peaceful". THIS is what I feel you have given to your children; something they can truly appreciate.

[@dianajones1334]

You are AMAZING!!! You brought tears to my eyes as I viewed all your progress. My husband and I both tend to hoard and we have a 4 generation household of 11 persons age 73 down to 9 months. OMG it just hit me; are we hoarding our family too??? It is my dream to have just 5 of us so that I can once again have my dedicated craft room!

[@grutarg2938]

That is so cool when you were able to let go of stuff from your children's baby days in order to make room for their current bigger lives and need for space and their own rooms.

[@vazlet]

Wow Congratulations!!! You've come a long way. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 -Lety from Chicago 💞

[@caramoonlynn]

Hey friend! It has been so fun to see you grow! I can't wait until my house looks as great as yours!

[@missyholz]

Amazing transformation!! WTG!!!!!

[@brendasparks6234]

Oh amazing, so proud of you. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@croccatcher]

I will forever be grateful for the help, advice and making me feel normal, I can't get any help I live in the UK we do things differently here, but I am trying some of your ideas, I've got a friend who is like a sister who is going to help me with my shed, I've got to the point of it all doing my head in and now need help. ❤

[@ccelms6581]

Wooooooooow! Just wow! 🙌🏾❤️😭👏🏾

[@Iquey]

I love for you that this has given you so much growth and confidence in your changes! Its an insoiration to see you get here.

[@whit7862]

I think you should keep those laundry room shelves for temporary storage - stuff going in and out of your house, projects you are doing in the next month, etc. Like stuff for the boys' class parties or presents to give, returns to make. Fun to see the whole house changes!

[@mom2peaches]

Bravo on your progress!

[@marycooper5118]

I really appreciate your vulnerability and talking about how you *are changing* and not just how you've *changed,* since we're all in process. I also think it's important to show how long this process is taking you, even with so much dedication to it. Changing behaviors and emotional processes is so hard, and it's sad when people expect such drastic change of others overnight.

[@NikiLivi5]

I’m disabled and I haven’t stayed on top of things. My bedroom is the hoarding room. But the whole house just needs a going thru and getting rid of things we don’t use anymore. We have a small house too. We were 7 people in a small house we had outgrown when we moved in. We are down to 5 as 2 have flown the coop. We try and we keep it clean but I can’t find the energy to go thru the stuff. I wish I had someone that could come help me and keep me motivated. I also have adhd and when I look at it I just walk away because it seems like it’s impossible for one person. I’m not a full blown hoarder but it’s started. I used to be a supermom and did everything by myself. After I got lupus I got sicker and sicker and that’s why it got so behind. Now I’ve got a mess. I’m so happy for you! You did a great job!

[@gigglespur2016]

You can be so proud of you, your family and your changes in mindset, habbits and home❤❤❤ I'm so glad you've decided to let us be part of that all😊😊😊 Your videos encourage me to get along babysteps in life as well.

[@karenbrampton7682]

You have come a long way in such a short period of time! I am so happy for you.💐 You have learned so much from this journey and it has helped with your healing and given you strength to climb the mountain. Congratulations! Best wishes for continued success in your recovery. 🌻

[@IceCreamHoldingFee]

Well, I wouldn't call this a "messy to minimal" video, but rather "hoarded to functional". I can imagine for someone with hoarding disorder trying to derive inspiration from your video, that messy is an understatement, and minimal is an over statement, let alone the concept of minimalism could freeze someone with hoarding disorder into inactivity. I think accuracy of language, even if it doesn't necessarily boost the youtube algorithm (yes, I am aware of videos named messy to minimal being popular right now) is valuable, especially to your target audience. Just keep on keepin' it real, Ms. Heart. That's what you do best and what I love about you the most as a youtuber anyway. Just sayin'...💜 P.S. You are doing AMAZING and I can't wait to see how and when you get to that place where you no longer identify as a hoarder, because that habit is all in the past. Where you identify as a recovered hoarder who now consistently as possible maintains a functional home and provides professional support services for people coming through hoarding addiction/ disorder. I can't wait to see this next level of transformation for you. Also, I hope researchers are taking inspiration from YOU and all your videos of what works and what doesn't. 💜

[@tashafmt5200]

Way to go! 🎉 I could watch these transformation videos all day. Even though we don’t know each other I’m always rooting for you!

[@julialegrande2443]

Wow, it is a big transformation. What is left is still so much though in terms of minimalism. Most of my spaces that I can't stand anymore and I want to declutter look like your current home! But where mine is at now is a lot less than photos I have of a few years ago. It's interesting how different perspectives mean different things to different people. My current home now makes me dizzy and so does seeing all that is still left in yours, but at one time how mine is now was a big improvement. I would never have thought it was minimalist though and I'm definitely aiming to get all the way there now.

[@brg2743]

What a huge difference! Every decluttering time helps. Good job!

[@Jessica_Jones]

Wow, just wow!! 🎉 I think I started following you after you had revealed your appearance, but I insisted on starting with your earlier videos to track with you through much of the journey and hear you process things along the way.... I haven't been able to keep up consistently but have checked in from time to time and watching here I am positively blown away to see the full contrast from then to now! The bathroom attached to the laundry room especially gave me an actual physical reaction of relief and amazement and excitement since I had missed that update...incredible! ❤ I am so thrilled for you, for all of the healing you have sought and found, even and especially with how scary it was. You recognized the need for change, for yourself and for your loving family, and you were determined to make it happen, whatever it took. I can even hear the difference in your voiceover how much burden has been lifted from your beautiful heart ❤ Couldn't be any more proud of you, dear. You have shown bravery and leadership, and have brought empowerment to all of us -- thank you! 🥰🦄

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

I'd've liked a pic of how the laundry is atm. Showing that it doesn't stay fixed once you fix it, that redecluttering doesn't mean failure. But at least u mentioned it. I loved seeing the transformations

[@gailwentz8296]

Beautiful kitchen!

[@jaminxc143]

I LOVE this transformation recap! You've worked SO hard and it's so wonderful to look back and reflect on how far you've come. I'm so happy for you and so honored to be your friend!

[@michellepate5612]

Well done, friend! What a beautiful journey- thanks for sharing it!

[@paulgiro3235]

BRAVISSIMO 🏆💖🏆💖💋😘👏👏💗💓💗

[@raymondmonaghan4112]

Hi there sweetie pie hope you are well great job with your decluttering and cleaning up remember just one day at time love from Eugenie your friend xxx🏡🐺🌹💓

[@Slidapenguin]

Been following you from the beginning and I love your videos and I am so proud of you!!!!!!!

[@fabienneroure9995]

You deserve to be proud! You're a beautiful, amazing and very inspirational woman. 🌟🍀🦄

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

I suffer from anxiety and depression and also lack of motivation but watching your videos has help me realize it is possible to overcome the lack of motivation which in turn helps the other stuff. ❤❤❤

[@rachelbishop1617]

You don’t talk a huge amount about your husbands feelings about your hoarding. He must be an amazing man to let you heal in your own way and time. My ex would always make me feel bad about stuff/ the house. I was never a hoarder but once we had our first child obviously we got more things in. He couldn’t never understand that they needed / wanted toys etc and I wanted them to have lots of clothes, toys etc. Now after him being gone for 4 years I’ve decluttered so much and I’m working on my spending habits but I’m doing it for me now and not because of him . Your amazing and I love everyone of your videos. You should be so proud of yourself as I know we all are of you 💪🥰🥰 xxx

[@cathyblackhall5237]

If you look at how much stuff is his in the cellar,he seems to be a bit of a hoarder too😊

[@stefbmccoy8297]

I want to see the attic!

[@ahoardersheart]

Ahhh, the attic!! I didn’t add the attic to this video bc we never officially decluttered it!! LOL But it will definitely be its own series for sure!! I hope you are doing well my friend 💜💜

[@stefbmccoy8297]

@A Hoarder's Heart I know. I have seen every video. I look forward to the next one no matter what it's about or what your decluttering I will be watching because of your amazing spirit.

[@Homelifelearning]

Wow what a great achievement!

[@loisbolton1800]

What a beautiful video! It inspires me & gives me hope. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability, your healing, and your love & compassion. 💝

[@marysusa6985]

I've been subscribed for years and this is such a joy to see and a wonderful reminder for you and us that you have come so far. Amazing!!

[@francinehogsett3065]

Great job….you are doing fantastic….you should be so proud of yourself 😘❤️

[@Rebarockford]

I’ve been following you since 2020. You are now my favorite KZbinr and I can’t wait for your uploads. You have taught me so much. My dad is a hoarder and I used to give him such a hard time and try to throw things out. I apologized to him this week saying that I now understand him more and that I am proud of him as he is, too, beginning to work through his hoard. I’ve offered him help and that I will only follow his instructions and not defer from that. He wants my help. Thank you!

[@hakunamatata7941]

💗

[@Mandinobear]

Im shocked by this video! Not in a judgy way, but in a very relatable way! I grew up in a hoarders house, both my parents are extreme hoarders and I've learned from them to never throw stuff away and i never learned to clean/declutter/tidy. It took me a long time and a lot of tiny baby steps to change my ways but i finally can say i can keep my house clean and tidy! I'm extremely impressed by how for you've come and how awesome you did and how good you decluttered!!! I know how extremely hard and difficult it is to change your mindset and lifestyle and to declutter your house like that! You are awesome!! Keep up the good work!!

[@hakunamatata7941]

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[@marissamcneil402]

You are such an inspiration to all of us. I am very proud of you for all that you have achieved. God bless.

[@AllTheMiniThings]

I cannot tell you how proud I am of you. And just how much your channel has helped my own progress. Thank you for being so transparent and putting yourself out there to help others. The knowledge you share is incredible. I hope one day you write a book for both therapists and people needing the help because you explain things SO well.

[@sanctuaryplace]

You are such a blessing. Keep going you’re doing great

[@antoniareithmayer2532]

You are such a lovley Lady with a wonderful smile and a wonderful voice. You are brave and an inspiration. Blessings.

[@mariaperez-v6u]

Hard work and consistency. May God bless that home and those who live in it.

[@amyferguson337]

🎉WOW!🎉 Awesome

[@laurawitt4451]

You should be so proud of yourself!! You've come a long way and I love seeing the transformation!!❤

[@dianeanderson8038]

Congratulations! You have created a wonderful home for your family. You have been very brave in your journey.

[@sharonsomers5513]

You have come a long way. I never understood hoarders until I started watching your channel. Good job!

[@judyzwemke9305]

You've come a long way, baby! You are amazing & now helping others in their struggles. God bless you-

[@melissaowens4417]

I'm so glad you're being the boss of yourself and not letting the stuff win , keep up the good fight

[@dominiquewoodward8548]

Absolutely brilliant! I've enjoyed watching you from nearly the first video. I can't believe how well you persevere and maintain your results. Very inspiring xxxxx

[@kellydowney2100]

How awesome looks fantastic 😊

[@debratakagawa4764]

Sending so much love. Your progress is amazing. Remember not to get discouraged when things get messy again. They always will, but each time you tackle an area again it will get easier and easier.

[@lunanovacorvus9664]

I'm sooo proud of you. Always rooting for you from Germany 🦄💜

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

It's lovely that you can see how far you have come, it's just...wow! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@anastasia_w]

You did huge work, you should be proud of yourself! So inspirational ❤

[@mama24fb27]

Amazing transformations, inside and out!

[@joidavis5210]

You are ROCKING this! This video is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@claudiap1541]

Wow! Amazing!!! Love it

[@lisahart6668]

I love this video. I commented the other day on instagram (user name is different) about showing a photo taken from the basement steps and I'm so glad I can see the progress in this video. I couldnt quite work out where you were in recent videos when you said you were on the back wall and I now realise it's because you have cleared so much that what you were showing in the video is the huge empty space in the middle. I am so pleased to see this huge transformation. I remember the play room you couldnt even step in the room much due to the volume of items same with basement. I know it wasnt easy in the beginning but you are so much faster at making decisions, especially with letting go of things. And you have also made some money at the yard sales & helped many people with your donations. I'm so proud of you & love that you & your family are benefiting from more useable space. ❤

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

I've found your channel to be the most realistic, practical & constructive one on this subject. To reiterate what so many have already said, you are truly inspirational. Thank you & best wishes to you & your family from Scotland. 🦄🌈💐

[@alexandrahunt8895]

🦄 great to see your progress again

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my friend 🙏🏼🦄💜🌟

[@chinadoll6841]

Oh my gosh I have been following along with your decluttering. I am so very proud of you and all of your progress. You are such an inspiration to me and I am sure so many others. I am also decluttering our bedroom and every time I take boxes to Goodwill I am also proud of myself. I use to keep everything I was given as gifts regardless of the fact that it was not my taste. But after you have explained that it is ok to pass the items along to someone that might actually like and use it. I can honestly say I no longer feel that heavy guilt factor. Thank you for being so open and honest. Grace

[@elisasuarez9314]

OMG that laundry room it´s beautiful now! 😍  Congrats for all the hard work, amazing video!