Decluttering a Garage - One Hour Better

It's another One Hour Better session! We set the timer and start working for an hour using my No Mess Decluttering Method. That way, at the end of an hour we've made progress, and ONLY progress.
I just have to note that my lovely volunteer wanted to work in her garage because she feels so good about the work she's already done in her house because of the Take Your House Back course! And it just happens to be open for registration right now! Go to TakeYourHouseBack.com to learn more and to register!
Want the in-depth guide to my decluttering process? Get my book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life: www.aslobcomesclean.com/book

[@krystalchristensen3555]

"you were waiting to do the 'ideal' thing"

[@NancyThecheerfulheart]

At first I thought you were crazy, who has time to walk back and forth like that. But I found myself making piles and nothing in the cluttered office room has changed. I feel it’s a bigger mess than before. I’m getting Paralysis!!! You are so right and your methods work!

[@peroxisome1]

I barely have an hour free in my workday, and I am watching this during my lunch hour. I have realised that Dana K White you tube channel is my zen place.

[@lauramaillie3745]

Love this 'One Hour Better' series! It really does help to have someone there that is not sentimental about stuff. Just asks you the right questions and helps you to move forward, and have fun at the same time.

[@obragg1]

I love these real-life, real-time episodes!

[@suefrack2958]

Before getting your books, I had tried decluttering my closet. I took everything out (like I had been told) and put it on the bed. Needless to say, I got interrupted and when it was time to go to bed, everything ended up on the floor. Since your books, my closet is decluttered and I actually enjoy it now. Woohoo!

[@CS-yy3hv]

I had a burst of energy today and decided I would work in the garage. I plugged in my phone and turned on KZbin and this video was the first one that came up. I already had my black bag and my recycle bin so I knew I was off to a great start. The pusher was the title of the video. One hour better and I felt so good. I continued for a couple more hours and then I stopped, stepped back and enjoyed THE PROGRESS. To be continued. Thank you.

[@anngodar5771]

One hour better... I tell myself five minutes better, one minute better, whatever time I have. It's a gift to my future self! Waiting for toast to pop? I wipe down a cabinet or straighten a drawer. Helps keep spaces clean.

[@tomgoheen1]

Great job! For our recycling bin I leave the lid open, letting it fall over to the side. That way nothing can be sat on top and it is easy to quickly toss the recyclables inside!

[@mrsalethajune]

"We just acted on things." Oh man! That zeroed in on my primary issue in decluttering. Thanks Dana!

[@bbydollt]

I love that you never undermine or devalidify (idk if that’s a word) people’s reasons/excuses. We are so hard on ourselves and when we let an expert come in they could totally demean and put us down for a decision we probably could have fully obviously known was stupid (if you didn’t understand the reasoning, as most don’t bother to even ask)…but you didn’t. Ok yeah maybe to most she could have thrown away the pool noodle and she even processed the situation that way but you didn’t let her or make her feel worse. No ☝🏼 if he needed it that’s ok…👍🏼 but let’s put it where he will know where it is when he looks for it. I love that! As a semi-former slightly reformed hoarder that’s the kind of support that actually helps me get better 🥰

[@mj482]

Omg, Im the type of person that takes everything out of the box or shelves and end up overwhelmed at the end only to see a mess everywhere. I also have A lot of boxes and bag full of stuff from my junk drawer that every time the junk drawer gets full I just empty it outnin a box and store the bags in my closet for when I find the perfect time to go through the stuff. Which it never happens I just don't really want to deal with the stuff. But after watching your videos, now It makes completely sense of putting the stuff where we would go looking for them right then and there. Thank you so much.

[@holly5791]

I always love the comments at the end, by your cameraman. He sounds like he has a good sense of humor...which comes in handy on a hot TX day...been there. Good video! 🙂👍

[@susanjohnson5824]

This method of decluttering is life changing - Thank you

[@melaniev4390]

"fantasy hobbies" lol!! My garage is also full of fantasy hobbies, love that phrase.

[@melissahyatt9626]

Yes!! My favorite videos are the ones where you actually help other people declutter their spaces. Great job!

[@bethreisman8869]

Dana you are just great at doing this. Motivating, fun, decisive, kind and direct....you deserve a medal 🏅. So does the mom doing the decluttering. 👍

[@suzannemiller993]

Love the "one hour better" series!

[@messybunonabudget8773]

The cord/electronics spot was a breakthrough for me. I used an empty drawer, sorted like items together, decided a max # of cords needed based on my devices, recycled any excess through e-waste program.

[@icingcake]

“Your people” have interesting stuff! And I love hearing their explanations about the history of their decision making - where it came from and where it’s going. Keep these videos coming 👍