Hoarders ❤️ Declutter & Organize the Basement Part 4 | Clutter Free 2023

[@kaymariefrancis]

🎉 There is a market for 80's and 90's items. You could probably sell them and replace the anxiety with the thoughts of using that money for growing your channel even more. This helps me move forward 🎉

[@ajenkinson3443]

I don’t know how full your garage is but it would be a good idea to start storing your yard sale things in the garage so they are out the basement and upstairs already so it’s easier to get them out on yard sale day

[@jenwalmsely]

I believe the garage needs to be decluttered and reorganized but a lot of the items are hubbies and I don’t think that he’s on the same speed or has the same time as Mrs Heart ❤

[@orlyjj]

I think garage is pretty full and too cold now for her to declutter it. Probably mostly Hubby's stuff anyway.

[@suzanneroelofse5970]

There are older garage declutter videos on this channel. There's no space for more stuff. It's on the smaller side.

[@robyn-mareepenny2926]

Ms Heart, your progress over the years is AMAZING, you are rocking these basement declutters and I am mindblown by how much you are letting go of each up load. This is truly beautiful to watch. You are already a champion in my eyes. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@orlyjj]

If you ever have a busy week and can't film a long video you can do a "get rid of 5 large things". An old TV, an old stationary bike that doesn't get used, bulky shelves, old sowing machine... quick and yet VERY satisfying video.

[@ahoardersheart]

Brilliant my Friend!!! I needed you like week before because I had to work 6 days this week 😵‍💫 Last week I was creating videos & editing 12 hours each day!! When I cover vacation again in April, I’ll keep this right in my pocket and dedicate it to you 🦄🌟💗🙏🏼🐱

[@rosiehoy4736]

I give you a little cheer every time you say "so we can let that go"

[@mamed944]

Amazing slow and steady work. I join Ms Pepper in celebrating your every step!

[@brightsparrowhawk]

I love that uou’re at the point now where you can begin to organize your previous organization 😂 That’s so exciting!

[@alanbirkner1958]

Look how much you've accomplished over the years. By talking and sharing your small steps with us, it's been miraculous. Tina, Al's wife

[@julieparham462]

You amaze me each week with your progress! So exciting to see the basement opening up so much. You are definitely on track for your goal for the basement this year ❤️ Keep working those strong decluttering muscles!

[@hugabearboo]

Super impressed by the progress in the basement! Watching it got me starting to think what I could do to give myself enough dopamine to work on my own basement. One thought I had was putting your childhood nativity in the Christmas Cave and displaying it at Christmas.

[@christineshultz7615]

You are so close to a fully macro sorted basement. So much progress this year. Ms pepper has been an amazing cheer leader for you!

[@faithdenis6746]

I can’t believe you said “easy easy tossy tossy” with such confidence!

[@KristiBranstetter]

Great job! You have come a long way!

[@jeno264]

Wow!! That IS SO MUCH PROGRESS!! Looks so good!!! 💖💖

[@dailywithdils]

The thing is, even if you do keep the lamp, it is absolutely fine! You e decluttered so much already and it’s ok if you need a little longer to declutter the really sentimental stuff 🖤

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so so much 🙏🏼 That means so much to me 🦄🌟💜🙏🏼

[@dailywithdils]

@@ahoardersheart as it holds a lot of happy memories you could even display it in your crafty corner? 🖤

[@damson6981]

The lamp is absolutely adorable and I would struggle to get rid of it too!

[@lisafinlayson9853]

Such great progress over the years for you! Regarding the plastic bags (I live in NJ, too, and have two cats) we use potato chip/snack and cereal box liner bags for emptying the litter box. They are already going in to the trash, so why not fill them with more trash. The grocery bags are recyclable, while the chip/snack bags and most cereal liner bags are not. Just a thought. The grocery bags are definitely useful for the yard sale and for putting out stuff when I freecycle.

[@emilysullivan4031]

We also save our empty kitty litter/cat food bags to use as a trash bag in my husband's work room or for when we have something that might tear a regular garbage bag.

[@AlleenLoveHope]

@@emilysullivan4031 Same here! well, with dog food bags but same concept. They work fantastically for garage/shed trash items

[@lorriewittig9066]

Whoo Hoooo! I remember when that was all covered! You teach and set an example at the same time! I never thought of that; that there is no "cure" for hoarding.

[@Kel_Rod]

Looking forward to the boys organisation and their donations for the Yard sales! They can use Saint Patrick Mask to celebrate Saint Patricks day! Say Hi to them from Ireland!

[@ahoardersheart]

Hello Beautiful Ireland 💚🇮🇪🧡 What a wonderful idea, thank you for sharing 🍀

[@MsArtistwannabe]

What a contrast to a few years ago. Awesome!

[@caramoonlynn]

Toys are the next thing on my declutter list. I would like to reduce them by half. We shall see. When Carter moves out in August, I'm going to turn his room into the toy room. Yay! It will be the toy/Cara homework/ sewing room.

[@firesong100100]

Omg the MLP fabric! So cute!

[@theverbind]

Wow!! It's so open and great looking. You have inspired me to declutter a bit! Thank you!!!

[@eileda]

I've been watching your videos for so long and I'm just so proud of you for doing all this declutter! All this freed space must feels so liberating and it looks amazing! Can't wait for the big konmari for the craft supplies! Keep going!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!! Thank you so so much 🦄🌟💜🙏🏼 I’m getting excited about the crafts too!! It will feel like Christmas because I forget what I have 😅😂

[@qara1493]

I wish I could come and hold your hand and help you!!! I spent 3 years decluttering my very large house and I can finally say that it is done!!! You seem to "shuffle" clutter a lot. You got rid of some, but looking into your clear bins, there is no way you cant get rid of half that stuff!! I know you're trying, but trust me, you will so much better if you are a little relentless!!!!

[@LindsayDroke]

That lamp would be cute for when you have grandkids.

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany and hi miss heart and miow pepper. Good job. Love to see you declutter. Be safe

[@omzohir5008]

Hello friend, i think you should move the yardsale bins from the basement to avoid this mess again , and for the empty bins don't close them ,so you don't forget that theyre empty You really need to organize the craft area Good job

[@francinehogsett3065]

You should be so proud of yourself ….your doing great 😊❤️

[@barbarap6851]

What an ENORMOUS difference from when you first started!!! Great job!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my friend, your message means everything to my heart ❤️🙏🏼🦄💜🌟

[@adricaro]

You have gotten so far! You are such an inspiration, and your videos are one of the highlights of my week. Keep on going, you are doing amazing things.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my sweet friend!! That means so much to me ☺️❤️🙏🏼🦄

[@ajenkinson3443]

I would love an updated basement tour video!

[@ForsakenSoul101]

Purging doom boxes can be emotionally draining … I’m currently purging doom boxes dating back to 2007 when my mom passed of cancer

[@frrusc1]

maybe time to buy shelves......😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@ajenkinson3443]

Yes I would love to see shelves all round the edge of the basement and boxes sorted into areas I.e sentimental, yard sale, off season clothing.

[@jenwalmsely]

Suggestions ❤ coming from a place of love. ⚫️ Seperate the sentimental and yard sale completely by having them on opposite walls. Technically since you made room in the Christmas cave you could technically use the extra space to store sentimental until you are ready to declutter them. Maybe it gives you a year to process the emotions? And a timeline to work forward. ⚫️ The less bins you have the less items to be kept? Might help the children also. ⚫️ I can’t wait to see the boys work on their play room :) Some taller bookshelves might be great, can help separate the room a little for them and they are getting taller. Also a TV stand to get the TV and video games off the floor in case of any water issues + functional storage. Use more length of the room and it’ll make the room feel bigger… 😊 Good video ❤

[@amystewart9228]

Loved it… I love that you gave us so many videos!!

[@crystalturner8274]

Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed your video! How long did you work in there? I have been watching you, A Slob Comes Clean, Clutter Bug, and Minimalist Mom over the past year and have made so much progress decluttering! The two big messy areas left are the attic and garage. I appreciate how you are giving yourself grace to move forward at your own pace, allowing yourself to keep certain things while strengthening your decluttering muscles and letting go of others! Not every accomplishment is achieved in 4 hours or over a weekend! Thank you for the humble and "real" approach!

[@vruth23]

Wow. When they go through the toys It will be so clear and clean, that is amazing. Great Job!!! You have room for shelves and even a work space or gaming area!!

[@judenebaer9997]

I love your story. There is another lady doing the same she's going through her home as well. CLEAN HOUSE SIMPLE MAMA here on KZbin 😊

[@rosedelory3548]

Love your vids! Wish they were longer! 😘

[@judenebaer9997]

Nice job! Can't wait to see boys do play room and see all your crafts

[@IceCreamHoldingFee]

I can't wait to finally see your basement organized into zones like craft area, workout area, kids play area, storage area etc. You're worked so hard to get this far! Well done! I believe in you! 💜

[@isabellerininger6249]

I’m excited for when you get to the Halloween stuff! I have a lot of that too. Can you give us a tour of the storage unit and attic?🥰 you’re doing a great job!

[@Jazzatic2011]

Actually you might be able to unscrew the lights broken dome off and then list it for free on a buy and sell. Many people might redecorate and use new covers anyways.

[@CopingwithGrattitude]

True, you can pick up new glass covers for hanging lights quite easily. Could even upgrade them.

[@Tayzerfun]

It looks fantastic!!! My jaw literally dropped during the final shots! Beautifully done!!!

[@beck1365]

Wow!!!

[@Peanut11111]

Pepper keep your human going

[@firesong100100]

Thank you for this video.

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

I can almost feel how stressed you were when you used to put tubs with paper and candy etc in storage instead of taking time to toss/recycle it. You have come so far and I'm so proud of you! The basement looks awesome. In the futurue, maybe you can have yard sale/operation Christmas child etc (things that are temporary) under the stairs so you don't haave to put it with everything else, but I don't remember how much space you have there... However...it's so cool that you have so much space in the basement! Lots of love!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my friend, I just love reading your encouraging messages 🦄🌟💜🙏🏼

[@azazurahabdullah5995]

You actually excel at planning things out. Why don't you draw out your basement and start designating your specific areas so that you may have a clearer and concise plan. I betcha you gonna do awesome

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you for saying that, it means everything to me because I didn’t think I was a good planner!! I definitely feel more confident now 🦄💜💗🙏🏼🌟

[@josephdaly2015]

Absolutely brilliant as always. You will have the storage unit empty as quick as the basement, well done 🙇‍♀️ I love how much Miss Pepper helps you every time 🐈 Oh another yard sale, I can’t wait. Looking forward to seeing you go through the bins too. Keep up the fantastic work. Have a great weekend. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐈🦄

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you my dearest friend!!! Miss Pepper is definitely my little support kitty 🐱❤️ I hope you have a wonderful & healthy weekend too!!

[@alanbirkner1958]

December 2023: I store plastic bags by flattening them and then rolling them. I use them as wastebasket liners and cat litter disposal. I keep two small makeup bagsful (about 35). Tina, Al's wife

[@Thedesertcouple]

A couple ideas and thoughts on the lamp. Personally, it would be hard for me to get rid of too. From one mama to another. I would try to find a way to keep it. Put it on a little side table or toy shelf in the basement near a play area for the boys. Keep it in a container for memory sake. If it means that much to you it’s absolutely okay to keep it. If later on you decide you can part with it I would take a couple pictures of it and make a sentimental photos album on your phone to go back and look at the items when you want to remember them. I love coming back to your videos every week. ❤ keep up the good work! You’re amazing.

[@nadinewilliamson1037]

I couldn't click on this video fast enough. You are inspiring.

[@ahoardersheart]

You are so so sweet!!! Thank you so so much 🦄💗🌟💜🙏🏼

[@silver_csmith]

Wow look at all that space you are clearing out!!! Great job!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰❤️

[@cherienewlove5666]

So good! Pepper...yay!!! So cute 😍 You have encouraged me to get back into my two wardrobes. Blessings Ms Heart from NZ

[@LittleDreamerThing]

Omg! The free space towards the playing-area looks SOOOOO good!! I am so happy for you to be able to fill this new free air with children laughter and happy plays

[@brg2743]

Keep the lamp. Perfect desk lamp, or in an enclosed porch. Other stuff can go first.

[@KatherineElectrique]

Another week of amazing progress! Bring on spring 🌼

[@KlingonPrincess]

Great job! I'm loving the progress, slow and steady! You are rocking it!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my dear friend 🦄🌟💜🙏🏼

[@pinkroses135]

That corner looks much better 🥳

[@leeyonder2135]

I'd love to see a revisit to the boys' play area.

[@fizashahzad2699]

I am so proud of you! This is amazing progress.

[@egr3071]

Love the basement videos!!

[@marinard6293]

They are my favorite!

[@pamelaperkinsbrown2770]

I'm so proud of you Mrs Hart keep up the good you are doing a fabulous job

[@teresaclaiborn4426]

Before you do the craft kno mari, remember you have craft things in the laundry room. Maybe another declutter round in laundry and shed areas for the yard sale?

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss!!! What a great memory you have!!! I was thinking I have to combo Laundry Room Declutter with Crafts around the same time!! You’re so awesome 💗💗💗

[@croccatcher]

You've done wonderful, I did more in my office/craft room got rind of another load feels so good

[@mamed944]

I want to thank you for these videos. I am so happy to have found you. I have two friends with hoarding disorder and I struggled so to understand it -- I guess I am the opposite in that the crowded full spaces are what make me feel anxious -- so I was having such a time trying to be there for them. Now I can follow their thought processes some and it's just wonderful. I would love to recommend your channel to them but I don't think they identify as hoarders so I am not sure if that would be helpful to them at this point in their journey. Interested in your thoughts on that. Take care

[@sevasxtra08]

I'm having a classic ADHD moment. On my television is clutterbug Cas HGTV show hot mess and I'm watching your video on my phone 😂 my kids love watching the "declutter" show!

[@charishurt1768]

Fantastic job beautiful lady congratulations so very proud of you maybe do craft before yard sale should be some good sellers 💜🦄

[@caro1141]

Can t wait for spring and the craft supplies declutter!!!! Magnifique !!!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞👍👍👍👍😁

[@alisonodonnell7005]

Omg my ears perked up when I heard you say yard sale! I love those videos!

[@sharjo52]

Some of the really ,in good shape baby things , ❤you love ,you can save for future grandkids?! Time flies by fast,very fast.. Even if your future daughters in laws may not like the baby stuff from your sons,you can use it in your home for a place for grandchildren!! BUT only keep very special items for grandkids ❤ Maybe thinking about future grand babies will help you get rid of some of your childhood things,that are not that good enough WHEN it TIME,maybe after the other things in your basement is organized… JUST A THOUGHT 👶👶

[@lucystrider728]

Just found out some storage areas charge more for units you keep a long time than if you move into a different unit and close the old one. Hassle, but you can save a lot by changing units-and you might realize you are paying to store stuff you could part with instead. You see what you've got in there. You might be able to downsize your number or size of storage units, and save even more. This wonderful lady has great info on tackling emotional decisions about parting with stuff.

[@monaleencabaron3694]

This is looking amazing! How exciting this year is going to be. I think this is definitely the year you can finish the basement ❤️

[@shereemorgan1430]

You should keep the hangers for your next yard sale. Hung up clothing always sells better. Great video!

[@ahoardersheart]

Yesss!! That is a great idea! Everyone always wants the hanger (and I give it to them!! Lol)

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Loving all the organized bins! ☺️

[@tiffanytempleton2201]

You could use the lamp from the nursery in your craft area? That way you are able to use it and it will make the area more special. Well don’t on another great video ❤

[@ahoardersheart]

That’s a wonderful idea 🦄🌟💜💗🌸🐱 Thank you for sharing my sweet friend!!!

[@tiffanytempleton2201]

@@ahoardersheart your welcome 🤗

[@nancycosgrove4005]

You are doing great!

[@ThomasEverAfter]

Yay!! So excited for this!

[@beverlyschroeder5573]

Incredible. I am seeing progress. You have helped me deal with my emotional items. Thank you

[@micheledalley-jackson9791]

You've done such a wonderful job! I know it's not easy. So, keep doing what you're doing. Can't wait to see your next video.

[@BarbaraThorndyke]

I know privacy is a valid concern for hubby and the boys but could we see before/after piles when they do their declutter decisions? Sorry if this has been asked/addressed before.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, absolutely!!! My youngest son very much wants to be on camera and I’m slowly transitioning him onto camera. I’m still praying about it but he’s starting his own series in March cleaning up his room 💙💙💙

[@danixoxo8637]

Peppers face after you were talking about kitty litter cleanup. @7:33

[@tiffanyserviss7758]

I have that same nativity set!

[@rebeccajordan4491]

BRAVO!!! It must feel fantastic to be able to see and directly access the play area!! Really well done.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much my friend 🦄🌟💜❤️🙏🏼💗

[@AshNEricplus4more]

That My little pony fabric! I have a quilt that is big enough for a toddler size bed made out of that fabric. Both my girls have used and LOVED it but I had it made for my oldest when we was around 2 and she will be 17 in about 6 weeks. ❤️

[@melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663]

This nursery lamp is so adorable. Don't you want to maybe ask your boys if they may want it for their own children?

[@jaynenewell3566]

How wonderful does that look- well done-you’re doing brilliantly and just imagine when you’re all done with the garage sale how much more space you’ll create 😊 love from Southampton, England x

[@christianpraisedance]

It might help to Fold the plastic bags neatly and it will take up less space and maybe in a smaller container or just a big plastic bag. Awesome job for all the hard work and tidying the bed room. Keep going and you are such an inspiration for many 🥳🎊👏

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh that’s a great idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing 🦄💗🌟💜🙏🏼

[@AlleenLoveHope]

@@ahoardersheart I reuse plastic food containers (specifically the kind Rice Select comes in but i dont see why things like mayo jars wouldnt work) for this purpose. I cram a bunch in each one and have one going at a time. It takes up far less space bc they're being compacted but takes less spoons/time than folding. Maybe that'd work for you or someone else who happens to see this :)

[@joannevenz5045]

I suspect that when the basement is sorted and you begin to go through all the tubs in their categories eg craft, sentimental etc and see how much there is that you will declutter so much more when you see it all and also in the years to come as you go through it again and again.

[@ahoardersheart]

You are definitely right!! There are things that I couldn’t let go of 2 years ago that I can let go of now 🦄💜🙏🏼🌟

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Made such a difference!

[@ahoardersheart]

Right! I was so pleasantly surprised too 🙏🏼🦄🌟💜🐱

[@suicydeblonde]

Another job well done! It was so quick. Maybe you could compare the basement of 3yrs ago to now in a future video. It's soooooooo much better!

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss!! That is a fabulous idea my friend 🦄🌟💜🙏🏼

[@sockbunbunp2764]

Good for you, your progress is amazing! Your emotional and nervous system healing is so encouraging to watch. Aloha from Kauai 🐳🌺

[@ahoardersheart]

Aloha beautiful Kauai 🌸 ohhhh visiting your area is so high on my bucket list!!!!!

[@WildKraftyAotearoa]

Your videos are always encouraging and motivating Mel, thank you!

[@lynnemcdougall-ryan3003]

I have relatives who are dealing with the same disorder. I love them but I'm not sentimental at all so I often don't understand and become frustrated. You are so blessed to have a supportive family, especially your husband. You're doing great! Keep going!

[@001-x1b]

Shopping bags are a plague I can't help myself. Even here in Germany where eco bags got introduced ages ago instead of bringing them with me I either get a new one (preferably one with a different print) or I try to surpress my horder tendencies and just go shopping with a wheeled trolley since all the shops are in walking distance anyway.

[@kimposey2063]

Awesome job! Totally okay to hold on to the nursery lamp. I still have my daughter’s and she’s 25. You’re doing great.💗

[@susanmunoz7688]

Wow! Great job 👍🥰

[@tarastime-lifestylebudgetb6740]

That looks amazing I have been binge watching your videos and it’s starting to spark my motivation to start decluttering and cleaning thank you for your honesty big hugs to you and the family

[@Turtle4Cats]

Wow, that's a lot of open space that you've created!