*FAST* Dollar Tree Small Space Organizing 🙌 (the TRUTH of old awkward spaces & finding motivation!)

Hey, guys! Today we are organizing my Dad's laundry room! He has been texting me about this for probably a year now, and on my last visit I decided to help him. I want to show it isn't about a WOW before and after, or brand new Dollar Tree bins, it's a mindset. And you can find it, too. (Plus there are simple tips anyone can implement).
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[@hjburns]

My favorite line is, "Repeat after me, my house is not a store, my home is not a storage unit. My house is a place where I can live, and I can live simply." Perfect!

[@faunnayoung8437]

Me too!

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Kathryn, Can you put this on a mug please?

[@kimmymichele12]

I love that line too

[@laurieanne9712]

You know how there are some people when they smile, you automatically smile, too? Kathryn, you are definitely one of those! Thanks again for the inspiration!

[@lynetteeaster2918]

I agree she makes me feel like I can just move a mountain!!! 😊❤️

[@marielyrodriguez7970]

Soooo true!May God bless you Kathryn

[@valerieherrera2205]

Smiling is contagious! Definitely always try to smile at people when I can 😊

[@debbiecrum7585]

Couldn't agree more.

[@edith7632]

Soooo true...

[@JustTrisha518]

"The more you let go, the more you have room to enjoy the space in front of you" absolutely brilliant!

[@katesanders2219]

"*mumbling excuses" That's exactly what I sound like when decluttering! 😂

[@brendatomlinson]

Loved this too!

[@rhondaroberts1591]

Same!

[@rocsiali4092]

Lol same. Add also: - exlamations of "ooh i was looking for this!" - "how did this get here?" - loud cuss words when something falls/spills - silent panic

[@Michael-ku3kd]

@@rocsiali4092 And - "Never know when I'll need that ..." (Didn't work, btw) ~K's Dad

[@rocsiali4092]

@@Michael-ku3kd yes that too! Haha or i will save it for someone who will want it/need it someday

[@pumpkinprincess1019]

I totally felt like she was speaking to me through the TV ☺️ "you don't need half the stuff in your closet" I felt that deeply ☺️

[@Michael-ku3kd]

Imagine standing right there as she tells 3.9M subscribers that about your laundry room! ;-) ~K's Dad

[@kellyconner8066]

I love so much that you show us immediately how our homes don’t need to be Pinterest-worthy to be functional. All these you tubers use fancy acrylic storage, but dollar tree can be so easy and effective too!

[@pam7825]

“You can’t organize clutter” is one of my favorite quotes of yours!! Love this way you blessed your Dad! Like the Dollar Tree bins best! 😊

[@lindawarden-burglund9603]

"You can't organize clutter"! I really have to remember that one! It is so true! What a great job you did on your Dad's laundry room. It looks clean, organized, and efficient. "A place for everything, and everything in its place". Another great quote! And a great makeover. Kathryn, you did it again! Love your channel! 💙

[@ivania321]

Katherine is the baby sister i never had. When ever I feel weak, I say You Are Enough! thank you Katherine for your joy and spreading it too

[@wendysnyder6443]

That’s one of the main reasons I watch her channel! ☺️ Love 💕 it! I can’t hear it enough! 🥰

[@kenyascott1646]

I love the faux wood finished. Looked more crisp but I can understand why the $1 tree wipe down bins are easier and better.

[@kerprice]

I like all your videos, but I love when you go to other people's homes and organize, especially when their spaces are small. More of these please!

[@TheDenisedrake]

Dad! Thanks for showing real-life de-cluttering. This was very helpful.

[@bonnerdebbie]

This reminds me of me 12 years ago trying to organize my in laws house, they fought me all the way and thanked me afterwards. Thanks for all your inspiration and videos.

[@riotarbo1762]

The Minimal Mom KZbin channel is an awesome source for learning how to declutter anything. Her tips combined with this channels organizing tips is the perfect combo.

[@camariwilliams5147]

🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 and the boys 🎃🎃🎃

[@annelouise99]

So cute that he even knows your patented close. Wish my dad was still around so I could do this for him! Cherish every minute!

[@yvonnekingYRK]

I like the broom and mop holder. I just used Command hooks in a row and hooked my broom and mop, etc. I never get tired of seeing the before and after shots!

[@natalieerib]

Your channel is one of the reasons I’ve come to love my tiny apartment. I’m definitely going to take these practices and principles I’ve learned to my future home, whenever I’m blessed with one! You really do not need a lot of money to make a space functional and beautiful.

[@lonelybutterfly5988]

The mumbling excuses.😆 That's totally me.😄 This video gave me some much needed motivation. Love all your advice and ideas. Thanks Katherine for these great videos. 🌼

[@rebeccahwalker4395]

*mumble mumble* meee toooo! 😂😳😊

[@MrsAlexisAgnew2019]

Came for Kathryn’s DT finds; stayed for her decluttering motivation!

[@t.m.button7229]

That's so nice your helping your parents.

[@Studio344]

"mumbling excuses" --- I love how you tease your dad!! :) Also, I agree that the dollar store containers were nicer.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You seriously are reading my mind. I want to organize a small space and needed help then boom you come through.

[@alisahausgaard973]

I 💜 that you take such great care of your parents by sharing your gifts of saving on costs and organizing!

[@brittanyholland7324]

It looks so much better! I also prefer the baskets from Dollar Tree. I feel like they keep their shape much, much longer.

[@pamboatwright8281]

Thank you, Katherine. Now we've gotten to meet your mom and your dad recently! I love when you include your family members!

[@debbielarabee4560]

Great ideas! I prefer the Dollar Tree bins too!

[@donnawiseman9311]

Wonderful! I agree with you. I like the $ store bins best. Great job!

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Dollar Tree for the win! Katherine, I think a lot of reason why these items pile up and people's houses that they don't know how to get rid of them. You can't pour them down the sink. You can't dump them out on the ground. You can't put them in the garbage so they go into a landfill and many recycling centers do not have appropriate places for household cleaning products. It's quite a dilemma to recycle these things responsibly. That's why it's a good thing to get organized and then only buy what you need at the time that you need it.

[@lhmccool67]

Love the two cake pans and marbles idea to make a lazy Susan!! You're so creative!

[@wordgirl6267]

@Lori McCool FYI , although she is very creative , she did not come up with this lazy Susan hack . It's been around for a long time .

[@janievillarreal7116]

I love this lady! Her cheerful demeanor makes this organizing and creativity so much fun! You ROCK girl 🙌🏻

[@dawnrobbins5877]

Dad knows he's a lucky man to have such a lovely daughter! 💞 Loved the vintage sign!

[@sharon21382]

*Aww Kathryn, you make me cry every time you tell ME “I am enough‼️😘*

[@MBMCincy63]

What an interesting little nook for the laundry! Great job Kathryn, good job Dad letting go!

[@Michael-ku3kd]

It wasn't easy! ~K's Dad

[@MBMCincy63]

@@Michael-ku3kd that's a difficult decision making progress 😁(I am avoiding so far😩)

[@MELANIEmel]

I love the way you use all these dollar tree products, I probably would have never thought of some these things !! Gosh that homemade lazy Susan, so great !!!

[@amandajewell8791]

I like the wooden faux baskets overall best

[@liap1293]

That was a great declatter. The before looks like my cleaning products area. It's time for a declutter!

[@joyceprice6749]

I have way to many cleaners and need to declutter them. Do they go out of date? Some are several years old. They get pushed to the back of the cabinet and I buy something else. Have a great day.

[@SadoniaBostonia]

I love the faux wood finish look! The cake pans and marble trick is awesome! Thank you so much for all your ideas!

[@connie6410]

Thank you, Kathryn, you are an inspiration!

[@twotwinningcavs]

Love your saying “my home is not a storage unit!”. As a reseller on eBay this is sooooooo true!!

[@debbiewilliams8107]

Awesome! I’m in the middle of Swedish Death Cleaning; love that feeling of accomplishment afterwards! Thanks for all you do! Enjoy your day!!

[@andreamorgan6579]

I love how your dad's laundry room us set up with shelves etc. You did an AMAZING job organizing

[@karrielynn]

AMAZING!!! love your videos so much ❤ I love that you are practical and budget friendly 🙌🙌

[@evabothwell5983]

Aww Karrie Lynn you watch too! You both have the best DIY ! And even love how you both put a recipe in ,coz you got everyday stuff to do too!

[@kmap0184]

It's the reason why I got hooked on her videos about 7 years ago. I always watch her videos when I need inspiration or a boost to decluter/organize. She's an amazing human being! 💜💜

[@joleneweaver7578]

Gosh I wish I could get so organized

[@bridgeteastman2560]

I know others have already shared this sentiment, but you are a joyful person! You spread joy and we definitely need more of that in this world. Thank you for sharing your happy personality and helping each of us take back the joyful aspects of life. ♥️

[@paulamorra3852]

If you are ever in Southeast Florida, please feel free to come and organize my home! You have become my favorite KZbinr! As always, awesome job! And in case nobody has told you today, you are more than enough!

[@ladytydi]

I love watching how much you love what you do. It brightens my day. I'm slowly trying to go through my 91 y.o. Mother's home. I am her caregiver (full-time) and I'm finally feeling like going through her stuff. So much to organize and declutter. I'm so happy I found you.

[@sbhgrace3]

Advice for you my friend, she has a long lifetime of stuff to go through. These things are important to her or were at one point. Take it slow, share memories, ask her to share stories about items, have fun with it, make the downsizing a fun new memory of it's own.

[@knock3x]

@@sbhgrace3 this is really brilliant advice. A great reminder to consider that even if "things" aren't important to you, they sometimes have more meaning than face value to others. Thanks ❤️

[@minaa6929]

You're the very best! I'm always so grateful for your videos and kindness! ❤️

[@ellahayes7233]

I needed to see this for motivation. My laundry room has gone wild.

[@pamelairvin3164]

I love organizing, yet I become overwhelmed when shopping for containers. New builds in planned communities often have generic wood shelves and leave much to be desired in the way of adjustable design. Would you do a vlog post (or have you done one) on maximizing generic closet designs without investing in expensive systems?

[@tammyroyal7547]

Great job Kathryn!! The space looks so much bigger & brighter!! Love the use of the vintage sign ❤️ Love the look of those Walmart bins!! Hi to Dad!! 💖☺️👍

[@Michael-ku3kd]

Hi back! ~K's Dad

[@Ddreany]

It's so nice seeing you and your dad together! I like the Dollar Tree containers too! It has inspired me to declutter some small spaces that I have been overlooking!

[@ei_maj]

02:16 this is so funny. When I help friends or family members clean/reorganize their space, I tend to remind them/ _warn them_ that the "pile" may overwhelm you momentarily. My mom and MIL both taught me the only way to properly, fully clean a space, is by making a gigantic mess first, as so. But the payoff is so worth it, no worries. Great video!!

[@jdovly]

I love love how you blessed your dad with making an organization change, by using a gentle approach and love. Great video!

[@jesseniaf.]

When I go to dollar tree I'm like ok I seen Kathryn get that, ima get it LOL 😆

[@jennifercole7649]

Just the motivation I needed to get my laundry room done!

[@canusa234]

Oooh I love the lazy Susan made with 2 cakes pans and marbles! How clever!

[@mamaj4734]

Love this! Your dad is precious ❤️ Such good tips for decluttering and organizing! Inspired for my laundry room!

[@iamshellymarie]

I am literally listening to videos as I am decluttering spaces. I generally am so good at this but often leave certain areas behind. Just listening is keeping me going. I love how you describe spaces and the positive affirmations about how you want to feel in the space. You make things easy, happy and fun

[@cw6744]

Kathryn, you are the greatest! I love your videos. They are short and filled with so much information. Carson will have his own channel soon😂. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas❤️

[@elizabethsleison6079]

Fabulous job! Loving your idea of each bin should tell a story. As I look at my laundry room I really get it. You make so much sense.

[@lisalewis5664]

No matter what I do...including going to the Dollar Tree website and searching the way you did in an older video, I cannot find a good Dollar Tree near me. I know of one pretty far away - an inconvenience - but it might be worth the trip as I cannot find any of the new 2022 organizing containers you showed in your video the other day. Maybe just the whole supply thing...I sure hope so as I really want to get organizing. Thanks, Kathryn!

[@joellaanderson2921]

Kathryn, I just love your organizing videos with all the useable ideas! I’m from NC too and with the ice and snow we got this week, I used the time to redo my wire shelved pantry and used your idea of dollar tree foam board and shelf liner to cover the racks so they are beautiful and more importantly functional (no more items falling between the wires!) Thank you for your videos - keep ‘em coming!

[@MELANIEmel]

I love decluttering it makes me feel so great letting go of things that I was not using !

[@JesusisKing222]

I struggle to just throw things away, even if it's a half used bottle of cleaner!

[@MELANIEmel]

@@JesusisKing222 that’s pretty common, my sisters are that way. I just have a problem seeing clutter, I try to give away things or throw away.

[@PamperedPetz]

How nice to do for your Dad❣️‼️👍

[@mistymcclanahan1138]

Love all your videos and doing everything on a dime and organizing a small space is totally my jam. 🥰 Hope everyone is having a blessed day. Tell your dad hello from GA 👋

[@maggiebailey6471]

I get so overwhelmed with cleaning and organizing and sometimes I just start crying when watching your videos from all you encouragement. Thank you for all your awesome tips and your kind demeanor.

[@shannonsullivan1968]

The broom and mop holder-genius! I’m heading to DT to get one (or two!).👍🏻🥰

[@elizabethsokol2545]

You won't regret it. One of myTOP DT buys EVER. LOVE THEM!!

[@jaynetrinette5523]

Thank you for being a light to the world! I love your creativity and how you so graciously instill life lessons along with organization tips!

[@audreyc11]

I love your videos so much!! They are so helpful!❤️

[@jeannecharlson9678]

Kathryn, I love all of your videos! I would love to see you “declutter/reorganize” every room of your dad’s house. He actually looks pretty tidy but it is so fun to watch you turn these spaces into organized and beautiful areas. Maybe you could do a series-a different room every month? (Can you tell that I am wishing that I could have each of my rooms in my home decluttered and organized? ☺️) However, I’d love to get ideas to see what you might do in your dad’s home!

[@traceydunlap]

Heeeere's Katheryn! Yesss! Your videos and smile are so contagious, one can't help but listen to your suggestions! You're not enough, you're much needed! Thank you, Kathryn! Sending Blessings to you and your family! WTG Dad!

[@rachaelnuchols764]

Hi Katherine's dad! Your daughter is amazing and makes everyone feel special....I so appreciate that❤

[@BlessedRoCooks]

*The space turned out great. I loved seeing the old pictures and how you used the sign.Awesome*

[@nickandkayla7910]

I absolutely love all your videos! I listen/watch your videos while I'm cleaning and you help keep me motivated to stay organized and to keep reminding myself that "I am enough!".

[@barbkandel777]

I love how you transformed his space, Kathryn! Great video! (I also liked the Dollar Tree version better)

[@sylviamacdonald7625]

Oh my goodness Kathryn, I so look forward to seeing your videos. Your smile brings warmth to my heart ❤. There are days when my job is no longer fun ( not often I work with special needs children in our schools ) but though infrequent I do re-visit your older videos lol. As always much Love & Blessings from Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤ xo

[@jeannecharlson9678]

Nova, your comment brought “warmth to my heart”! You have one of the toughest jobs ever! I have such great respect for people who work with special needs kids! Thank you for all that you do!

[@ScorpiochickNM]

Love your videos they are so uplifting and YOU make all that happen. Thank you so much Kathryn.

[@coranelson9254]

Terrific video! I love your organization ideas. The Dollar Tree organization is my favorite. I always feel better after watching your videos❤

[@mariangel3776]

Thank you so much for all your tips and tricks and all the effort you put into these videos. God bless you and your family!

[@rachelpelczar3163]

Yes, I love bins that are easy to wipe down, especially in areas that get dusty, like bathrooms & laundry rooms!

[@kimberlyfoulkrod2229]

Cool family history! I love hearing about people’s histories.

[@dyanirios1833]

Watching these makes me so happy and make me feel more comfortable within my own home 🥰Thank you so much for everything you do♥️

[@haleyanne86]

I got inspired this last year to start organizing my house and SO GLAD that I did because it feels SO GOOD to have a system in place that feels easy to work with and love knowing that everything is in it's place. ❤ I haven't looked back since! I just absolutely LOVE your organizational videos!!! Thank you for inspiring me!!!

[@brocollimommy]

Kathryn you are awesome and so sweet to your dad!

[@AllOutBible]

These videos are even more interesting to me right now. It looks like I'm finally going to be getting out of the shelter and into an apartment in the next couple weeks! I'm not sure what to do yet, and I don't have very much stuff. My main goal is to make it as easy as possible to clean. I feel grateful and overwhelmed all at the same time!

[@68maria]

You make decluttering and organizing, fun! Thanks for all of your inspiration! Much love from Oklahoma! 💜

[@EmpressSolstice]

The quality of your videos is on par with most home improvement/lifestyle tv shows. Great tips as usual

[@hollymiranda0826]

She should have her own show!! So great at what she does… & has a great personality!! 😊

[@trinascaman2315]

Treasure those day's with your Dad. I lost mine 17 years ago at the age of 57❤

[@christianadillow6208]

Oh how I wish I could invite you into my home to help me get it in order … you make it look so easy!

[@motivatedmom6806]

Always love your ideas. When it comes to the 3 tier drawers I only use them for my front door closet to keep hats and gloves in and for my daughters play kitchen toys

[@dandefinds1051]

Love the DIY turntable!!! Cake pans, marbles, done!

[@kimberlycam1172]

Love that your banter with your dad and that he is the one that you are helping. I also appreciate your dad’s shyness in being on camera. Cute.

[@giamckinnis2576]

Your whole face is a smile Katherine!! That’s why you tribe loves you!😍😄

[@dollatinerinderer3884]

I love the way it looks after. Love the wooden look bins.

[@judithjones1911]

Love seeing your dad and doing such a small space relates to me. I have nothing buy small spaces and I have used many of your suggestions. I have stopped over buying cleaning items and stuck to the ones that I know work, the Dawn Powerwash being one of them, and that has helped a lot. Thanks for all you do and your happy face shines through making me smile every time.

[@sarahjones6858]

I like the look of the Walmart storage bins, and I think it makes it look more high-end, but I also think the dollar tree ones look good, too. I agree with you on being able to keep them clean better, and also they are better for the budget.😊

[@ebeth5891]

Ok but can we talk about how adorable your dad is?! I loved the glass door video and this one with him!

[@tracyelizabeth2178]

Love this video!!! Soo inspiring hearing you talk about decluttering. I’m so attached to junk and im a married mom of 2!!!

[@a.l.9653]

I looooove those large contour bins, but 6 DS around me are sold out of them usually.

[@tonycotta6602]

My dear you are a great daughter there should be more of you in the world.

[@RachelRiner]

Ok thank you for that motivating intro about decluttering (my home is not a store.. it’s a place where I can live my LIFE!) as opposed to just showing cute bins to buy 👍