Hoarders ❤️ DeClutter the Hoarded Basement Part 14 | Clutter Free Motivation

[@alanbirkner1958]

July 2024. This shows what you can do if you keep working toward your goals. Tina, Al's wife

[@Saaaaarah]

MS. Heart, do you think after your get this play section cleared up you could do a comparison video to how the basement looked when you first started? Your progress has been so amazing!

[@Mar10la]

I was just about to comment that I would love an overview of the basement every couple of videos, because just looking at the floor and a small section doesn't really put it in perspective for me. It would really show the progress I think, and it would be nice to see it get more clear and organised as a whole :)

[@plaisirdelanglais]

Yes or like a reaction video watching one the old episodes.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yesss!! I think that’s a great idea!!! I will definitely do that, thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@stoudthouse46]

I think it would be really cool if you put a collective video together of all of your Tossy Tossy’s for 2021 and from your basement once you’re finally completed it to show everyone and prove to yourself how well you’re doing. So proud of you

[@goldfishsnake]

make sure you label toy bins as "toys-need to sort" so you don't forget that you still need to declutter them :)

[@ahoardersheart]

Absolutely, you are so so right!!! Thank you so much my dearest friend 🙏🏻🦄🌟💜

[@keelienne]

Next step might be to really use the plastic boxes for stacking, not only containing. Please only fill them so the lid still fits, and put the rest in the next box - you have enough free ones by now 😃 I know how much you love your pink christmastree, but it doesn’t belong in this corner anymore but under the staircase 😉 Label the boxes with Toys- to be sorted, and stack them all in the corner next to the shelve. Between the windows collect all your empty organizational stuff, including the little plastic drawer thingies for toys. And in the next corner, the one far in the right, stack everything for yardsales, church tables and so on.. you already started organizing like that, please take that in again! In the Long run, everything you don’t want to keep like yardsale stuff, should be stored in the garage. Hubby doesn’t need all of the space, and this way you can get it out easily. In that corner you can than start to sort your crafty things, set up shelves and tables for you and your boys.. I can imagine that so well, and already feel how happy all of you guys will be with a usable basement 💜

[@plaisirdelanglais]

I stopped to comment that I am proud of you letting that pink car go. There were at least two times in the past you told that story with so much emotion and now you are so comfortable as you know you will still keep the memory.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! Thank you so much for remembering that story ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Yes, I was attached to it but when I held it this time, the attachment was less and I felt good letting go 💞

[@leahfischer5264]

It may be beneficial to use outdoor rugs and furniture to decorate the basement since it it is prone to moisture and heaven forbid any more moisture!

[@labsareperfect]

It would be great if you started doing a bin every couple of weeks that way people looking for discounted toys for themselves or Christmas they can shop early and plus that will be less overwhelming for your boys and avoid decision fatigue.

[@kbal1451]

Great idea! Now really is the time to put things up for people preparing for this Christmas!

[@vibekefloe589]

What a fantastic idea. Two thumbs up 👏🏻

[@ahoardersheart]

I hope we do the bins by the end of October bc that is exactly what I would love to do!!! But I see what you’re saying!!! I could record the boys doing a weekly bin to not overwhelm them!!! Thank you so so much for your awesome advice!!! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@rebeccan4763]

A lot of this stuff is from the phase where you bought the boys lots of cheap crappy tiny items and way too much candy. This should be a reminder that they don't want/use the Dollar store stocking fillers, and candy for every occasion. Another great video though!! Getting through it all!!

[@daniellej5778]

Hi Mrs heart. Im a newer subscriber but ive taken to time to go watch all your videos. They have helped me tremendously with decluttering my house. I was on my way to being a hoarder and i have decluttered so much through you, and Erica Lucas, as inspiration.

[@ahoardersheart]

That is absolutely amazing and I am so incredibly proud of you!!!! I will continue to cheer you on your journey!! I know Erica Lucas is proud of you too 💞💞💞

[@pinkbubblesnake]

I'm in the same boat so will check out Erica Lucas. I've not been watching for long a few weeks to a month and it's awesome seeing the progress she's made. Also she's just so comforting. I really appreciate her videos.

[@lakbaydiva]

Had to pause the video to say...idea for the turtle your son made: glue a magnet on the back and put it on the fridge or dishwasher. Already 👍the video. Back to the video now! 💖

[@Msmmmason2]

I don't know if you will ever realize the great help and positive impact you have had by sharing your journey. You have encouraged and inspired me. Doubtless there are others as well, who take strength from your message and example. God bless you - I think that you are ministering to so many of us who are just not quite sure what to do, or how to do it. You are a true guiding star. KZbin is not full of authentic people, but I feel so grateful to have your channel. Keep up your wonderful work!!!!

[@sylviad5186]

I love how you continually grow on your journey of letting go of things and teaching your sons and your viewers! A + 💯👏👏👏👍🥰 You rock! 💪🌟

[@courtnez]

Silly as it may sound, but I'm so proud of you. You have made leaps and bounds in your recovery...and your house. What an inspiration you are.

[@o0Theresa0o]

I hope that you get some professionals in there to deep clean the mold and seal everything. You don't want the kids to be playing in a moldy space.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

She did solve most of the mold issue by getting gutters installed on the side that was getting the water, but I had my moldy area decontaminated and I feel so much peace of mind knowing it's truly safe. I would pay someone to come in, too.

[@Cali_Flowers]

One of your top before & after comparisons!! 📸 🧡💖 It must feel wonderful finding those huge empty bins from your previous decluttering! How far you’ve come!!

[@absurdistsloth]

this is so amazing to watch right when i get overwhelmed in my own decluttering!! i tried to organise tonight so my partner could have more space in their office, but sorting through my old things re-traumatises me easily. i get so much strength from your strength and vulnerability, so thank you

[@ursulahansen7478]

Thank you so much 💓. You have helped me see things, especially paper clutter, in a new light and getting rid of easier.

[@savannahbanks]

Great work! I was hanging out to hear from you! 🐨🦘🦘🦘❤️

[@emilywoods4869]

I used to watch Saturday morning cartoons, now I watch Saturday morning decluttering videos. Great work!

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany, hi miss heart, Tyler can have the playroom in the basement, wooohoooo..... Looks great when you tossy tossy....... You rock it. Be safe🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

[@CB-jh1pt]

This progress is insane, Miss Heart! Congrats on your upcoming TV appearance, too! With the play area soon to be a thing, it would be awesome to have a “container” / a designated shelf (think Dana K. White!) where their toys have to fit comfortably into and BE in before the boys come back upstairs maybe, so that it’s not spilling over into your own declutteing progress? Visual clutter might be distracting, which would be a shame as currently the progress is inspiring you to keep chipping away! I’m sure the boys will want to help keep the new spaces tidy as their mommy has been doing such a good job in the basement, too! 🌟 It’s coming along so so well, I’m cheering you on so loudly I hope that you can hear from across the pond 🇬🇧 🦄 ✨

[@REO19981]

Thank you for showing your honest reality and emphasizing recycling! I'm not a holder but so much I can relate to.

[@emmcguire94]

I’d love to see an episode where you declutter large items - eg furniture. I think going through them all at once will make a HUGE difference in the basement and be motivatibg

[@tothandrea9621]

Looks amazing! I think the boys will be able to use the basement by xmas :)

[@Madiannereid]

I am early enough to thank you directly: I have mild-moderate OCD (yes diagnosed before anyone asks) and while I have never quite become a hoarder (I think I caught it and became an aspiring minimalist early enough), finding your videos really helped the idea click for me that I overthink decluttering for this reason, and it’s been so validating and inspiring, so thank you!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so so much for sharing this with me!!! I have mild-moderate OCD too (diagnosed too associated with the hoarding!) I love that you went towards a more minimalistic lifestyle!! Overthinking definitely plays a huge role in that decision making process that is so crucial for Decluttering!!

[@TheCaitling]

Wow!! It looks so good!! Can't wait for the day when you are decluttering organizational bins because they are just no longer needed :D

[@lenarobins2480]

Massive difference from b4 and after! I got overwhelmed looking at your before but you made amazing progress! So proud of you!

[@jaminxc143]

Every episode fills my heart and I look forward to your videos every week!! 🥰

[@kashmirapathare1307]

Hello Ms Heart can you show us how the basement looks like now you have made so much progress it would be fun to have a mid point progress on the basement

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes! I can totally do that! Maybe I’ll do it right after the play area section is complete! I’m so determined to have that done for Tyler before Christmas!

[@kashmirapathare1307]

@@ahoardersheart Looking forward to it ❤️

[@tngirlz4622]

Bravo Ms Heart! 👏🥳🌈🦄💜💙 Amazing progress! I know it represents a lot of hard work.

[@kodiekahle484]

I have never clicked so fast. Love your videos

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! You are the sweetest!! Thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@jenniferr-f3157]

Your decisions about decluttering are lightning-fast now - I don’t know if you see the difference, but it’s incredible! Maybe that’s why the tossy-tossy piles are so huge! Great, great job in this video! Will you be labeling the 2 green bins that you finished today (containing small empty containers & toys for the boys to process); in case it’s a while before you get around to using them again? I adore these basement videos - especially the before and after parts you do at the end, the difference is always so impressive!!! Amazing work, Ms. Heart!!!

[@kendrasullivan7407]

I almost didn't recognize the basement! It must like its a completey different house by now! 🤩❤

[@AmandaBaias]

Your progress is amazing. You are such a good role model. Congratulations on your success. Keep going and keep inspiring!

[@alanbirkner1958]

November 2023. I just tossed more items in the recycling. Now, a pile of books and magazines is going to the library for their sale. I get rid of at least 25 items every day. Tina, Al's wife

[@TonyRed549]

I have really enjoyed watching your progress over the months. And I appreciate that you made it ok to go a bit at a time, or hang on to things temporarily. It's OK to go slow. Thank you 😊💓 I feel like I have to do it all at once. But it doesn't work because then I get confused and anxious and then I leave it because my emotions are too high.

[@gapeach51170]

You have come so far! This video was impressive! You say you aren't organizing yet, but you ARE! You decluttered and organized in this video! Bravo!!!

[@alanbirkner1958]

Think how great it is for the earth that you stopped buying junk toys and candy. Tina

[@familycarr398]

Good job! Make sure you label the container of containers snd the box of toys so it is evident at a glance that you already sorted those! :)

[@karinachiarelli5228]

You look gorgeous in the picture in your outro!!!!! Super proud of how unapologetic you sound when you let go of things 💕

[@thebeachyfarmhouse6410]

Big pile and Good u food to empty bins to keep what u keept in!😍💕

[@Anna81Louise]

You are doing so well in your decluttering journey. Awesome. ☺

[@micheledalley-jackson9791]

Ms Heart, I can hear in your voice just how far you have come. It's amazing, you go girl! It's inspirational!

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

Great job! You are doing so major hard work and big decisions!

[@alanbirkner1958]

November 2024. I've never hoarded. I took out 2 bags of garbage and a bag of recycling. Then I found more stuff to give away: a box for Goodwill and a bag for the local seniors program. Then, someone asked me for ugly scrapbook papers. There are always more items to remove. Tina, Al's wife

[@alanbirkner1958]

Your small, clear bins are the largest containers I have. One for beads, one for sewing, one for fabric, one for yarn. Set smaller limits. Tina, Al's wife

[@janehickenbottom9200]

Congratulations on the glitter car!!!

[@bigdaddywaller]

Huge Mrs. Heart follower here 🙂 looking at your space, one hoarder to another, I think the play area would be best in the front of the basement near the stairs. No goat trails, it’s easily accessible and you can store all your things in that back out of the way. Just my thoughts! I hope you and your family are doing well!

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes, I think it would be good up front too! This might be a temporary play area until the basement is completely decluttered!!!

[@holographiccat4829]

You look stunning in that photo at the end. Nice work!! You are so on track for a fun play room!!

[@danazzimmerman5534]

You are doing fantastic!! I have really seen the change in your decision process! You’ve got this girl❤️

[@MrInvaderGirr]

I’ve been looking forward to this video all week! I love watching your progress! Can’t wait to see what your winter play land will look like!

[@hmms5256]

If there are any cards that are super sentimental you could make a scrapbook with them; my dad's mother did that even with invitations to special events.

[@carlygibbs6695]

Great job! That tossy tossy pile was HUGE!!! 🤩

[@keelienne]

Wow, you have come such a long way! Next step might be to really use the plastic boxes for stacking, not only containing. Please only fill them so the lid still fits, and put the rest in the next box - you have enough free ones by now 😃 I know how much you love your pink christmastree, but it doesn’t belong in this corner anymore but under the staircase 😉 Label the boxes with Toys- to be sorted, and stack them all in the corner next to the shelve. Between the windows collect all your empty organizational stuff, including the little plastic drawer thingies for toys. And in the next corner, the one far in the right, stack everything for yardsales, church tables and so on.. you already started organizing like that, please take that in again! In the Long run, everything you don’t want to keep like yardsale stuff, should be stored in the garage. Hubby doesn’t need all of the space, and this way you can get it out easily. In that corner you can than start to sort your crafty things, set up shelves and tables for you and your boys.. I can imagine that so well, and already feel how happy all of you guys will be with a usable basement 💜

[@minimalzebra]

Proud of you ❤️

[@lucyrademakers4188]

U r the best ♥️

[@kimberlywatts3402]

Amazing! Still progressing! It truly helps others when you share with us! Thank you!

[@Raxx777]

Whoo Hooo- great job !!!

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

i see the playspace comming. good job. big hug ellen

[@porcelina956]

Good job saving things for your kids to go through. Another big tossy tossy pile. Do you have little free libraries? in your neighborhood. You could take books to them.

[@lauradavison4044]

Well done again. So glad you are letting your kids help make decisions about their belongings, it will help them not to hoard. X

[@francinehogsett3065]

Great job 😊❤️

[@cynicallyyours61]

Great job

[@judyfarmer2962]

I love watching these kinds of videos.

[@jeannebowes2898]

Such a good time of year to give and share with others! You have so much for other children to love. Go for some of the large items to clear that future space!

[@pinkbubblesnake]

Omg when I saw you get out that big green bin my brain was going "please climb in it please climb in it please climb in it" idk why my brain immediately goes to "I could get in that"

[@sageashley]

You're making such amazing progress in the basement. So very happy for you and your fam ❤️❤️❤️❤️ great work!! Love you lots, from Oregon! 😊😊❤️

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Wow! Youve done a good job! It looks great!!

[@louisemarieschenk7683]

Wow you did such a great job! 😊👏🏻 I know you normally label the totes so i just wanted to remind you to label the ones you filled in this video! I look forward to your videos every week ❤️

[@nadiaonwezen4166]

Make sure the boys give the things (like the fortnite lama and the minecraft cube) a place if they decide to keep it. So not hoarded away in the basement but on a shelf in their room. That way they can visually see what they have and maybe after 6 months they want to get rid of it because they have too much or new stuff they like more.

[@unakeane532]

Brilliant work and well done on your massive tossy tossy pile 🦄

[@sakura2328]

I am so amazed of how far you have come on your journey. Your videos have got me through the last few years, so thanks for sharing your journey 😊x

[@cherienewlove5666]

Wow Wow Wow!!!! Love your hard work this week🥰

[@o0Theresa0o]

Some of those little items (e.g., the mini football) could go in your christmas gift boxes you do.

[@scorpio7938]

Great decluttering

[@echostar2007]

Hey just wanted to say. You’re doing a great job

[@amandacampbell1979]

You are just so amazing! You inspire so many people to declutter. I have a problem holding on to cards. I keep them all.

[@lipbalmqueen]

Great declutter as always

[@jacquienatale2160]

Awesome job!!!

[@3llenzinha]

Don't forget to label the bins you are creating whem you put things inside it.

[@carypolakowski4817]

Wow! It is so inspiring to see your progress! I love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@findingaway5512]

I am finally starting to get stuff out of my basement. So I don't consider myself a hoarder I do have hoarder tendencies..... And come from a long line of packrat so I would say that pack rat would be appropriate and the fact that I by nature I'm not a very organized person I also have ADHD. Anyhow I had the last basement of my house cleared out pretty good at one time and things were pretty simplified in my actual living areas too but we had moved for years ago and I wanted to keep the rest of my house simplified so I let probably 80% of the kids stuff in boxes in the basement and any kind of decor or anything that I didn't absolutely need out packed up with the problem was birthdays and holidays happened and we soon got to a level of clutter and those things never got brought up or went through like I had previously intended to do Also I was pregnant and very sick and then had a baby and have been very busy! My very energetic wild child just turned four and the kids were home all last year so I haven't had any time to think but now they're back at school I'm finally starting to get in a groove and I really want to tackle my basement also. I've been working a little bit at a time just bagging up some actual garbage and getting it out and I cleared a whole corner of my basement just by doing that I even cut up a carpet that had got ruined when the basement had flooded and that's all set to go out for the garbage either a little bit of time or all at once I'm not sure if I want to make the garbage men angry. 😉 Thanks for showing how little bits can get a lot of accomplished today I went through a huge box of papers and I was able to get rid of probably about 75% of the kids papers and 50 percent of the other things only keeping things that I deemed important or was too emotional too tackle at that moment I just did a quick easy decisions I'm sure that if I do another sweep later on I'd be able to let go of even more. But I at least know that all that obvious trash is out of there and I can relocate the other things too specific bins so I know it was gone through at least once. I found out my dog's birthday is on the 11th. 🤣 One of the papers was in there and I never knew what day her birthday was considered because she was adopted so that's what the adoption papers said so that was a good positive and I found something that had been missing for 4 years and I didn't know that it was in a box marked bills And I even got to look at some of the kids stories from kindergarten and second grade years. Downside was there that I also uncovered my missing computer which the box had gotten wet during the flood. Hopefully we still will be able to recover the pictures that are on it because they are very important to me. Bummer part for sure.

[@peanut6265]

Your getting things going.Keep up the great WORK!!!!

[@ritavasnanigurbani6063]

This pile was amazing!! I guess your boys can get rid of more stuff

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes! I want them to make decisions too!! I’m getting rid of easy things that need to go but it’s important for them to learn bc hoarding disorder is hereditary. I want them to have decision making strategies down as kids ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@saltandpepper9389]

Thank you so much for the video again, I just love these, they are a great inspiration ❤️ One thing I was wondering, how to learn to control the incoming stuff?! As Christmas and other holidays gets closer, I feel like I’ve got my “shopping pants” on all the time and I’m filling in the spaces again 😓

[@debsmith7460]

Your progress is so inspiring!

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Yes! You go girl! :)

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much love ❤️🙏🏻

[@sageashley]

Ahh can't wait to watch this!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@catharinabra]

Amazing progress 🥳🥳🌟🌟

[@MikeyDonna]

If the boys haven’t missed or asked for any of these toys I would think it’s ok to let them go with asking them. Mommy’s authority. Donna

[@janee9533]

I agree it's more time consuming to have the boys decide what to keep or toss. For me teaching children organizing and cleaning skills is huge. If they haven't missed it they probably won't use it -

[@kathleensmith79]

I am convinced that every one has what I call hangers that procreate....especially if they are left alone in the dark (lol)

[@charishurt1768]

Another great job congratulations 👏 💖 🥳❤🦄

[@eSusan12]

Nice job!

[@wendymackenzie3937]

Can you use those wicker baskets to fit your photos in.

[@MarthaC6001]

Fantastic job!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@texadianstitcher]

Thought, the basement looks to be another "landing zone hotspot". How can you start breaking the cycle of putting things down there to forget about? It looks a lot more "intentional" than drop your work bag by the front door as you run to sports; you need to choose to go down the stairs to place things down there. How many old boxes/envelopes from Christmas shopping online did you discover this year from last year? More candy, even after 2 years worth of realizations of how much candy actually enters to not be eaten? Rome wasn't built in a day, you are figuring things out for making new habits (like how you didn't realize how long certain morning tasks actually take), but if you turn the basement into functional space, it cannot have packaging just dumped & linger for months on end. Old candy might attract bugs or rodents too.

[@Genauish]

A lot of the stuff she’s going through right now was moved down there when they cleaned out the toy room to turn into Tyler’s room and probably when they got new flooring. I don’t think she had any intentions of leaving it down there unsorted for so long. I believe she even said she wanted to address it but they had to quickly move everything out to make space for his new bed. I agree with what you’re saying though. It’s important to be intentional about what you’re bringing into a space and your home!

[@summerbaby4600]

Way to go!❤️🥳❤️ OMG! Were you on TV? 🤩 Is there any way for us to see clips of that??? 😊

[@170Paty]

Olá Mrs Heart, boa noite! TD bem? Eu gostaria muito de ver um panorama de todo seu porão, para ver seu progresso. Acredito que se colocasse algumas estantes, com os containers já organizados, faria com que esse progresso fosse mais visível. Admiro sua persistência e perseverança. Deus abençoe sempre 🙏 um abraço do Brasil.

[@JillsBudgeting]

Can you do a panaramic video of your basement now????

[@3llenzinha]

Maybe it is not a good idea to make a playroom while the basement isnt even half declutered. It will only bring more clutter in there. Maybe if you could limite his space with so curtains, some kind of wall, dunno. Does anyone have more ideas?

[@texadianstitcher]

I think the basement is at least 50-60% cleared out. But things I think get shuffled around a fair bit right now. Once she has everything gone through in a rough pass, she plans to do more in depth konmari declutters on similar items, that might help reduce the bulk too. Once the boys start going through the toys to "build" their play room, a bunch of bins may get freed up too. And miss heart remember, you do NOT need to keep every bin. If you end up with 20 extra bins, pass on 18 bins. Having all the extra bins might encourage you to hang onto things you don't necessarily need to. And you can always buy new bins if needed.

[@becca377]

I was thinking this too, wondering if it will be still dangerous, dusty and potentially has mold from where water was coming in. It’s such a lovely idea, and such a nice motivator but I just wonder if it needs to wait until the basement is further along for safety?

[@3llenzinha]

@@becca377 I couldnt agree more. If the deadline is christmas, she and her family could do an intensive decluttering week, or weekends, but again, her mental health is the most important thing here. And again, a playroom is a room with all the toys and games, what will happen with the rest of the toys around the house? The outdoor toys, the toys in The bedroom, the books, the legos? It is for both kids? Will be their responsability to clean, tidy and declutter? It needs to be thought through, you dont need to always say yes to your children. Give him an alternativa just as good.

[@courtneyboud4611]

I wholeheartedly agree. I think a lot of the stuff is going behind the camera where we aren't seeing it. The before and after is impressive, but where is all the stuff that's "keep" going? Another comment mentioned not having the playroom in the back, and instead put it in the front, and I think that's an awesome idea.

[@3llenzinha]

@@texadianstitcher I think its more like 15/20% cleared out. Practicaly all of the walls have stuff.

[@darcyrobb3692]

You say the bsmnt is musty & have had water damage has the water damage been remedied? I take when your done decluttering bsmnt you'll paint & give the bsmnt a very good clean' that'll be a good good feeling. Keep up the great decluttering, you've got this😉🙂💕🇨🇦

[@sharjo52]

Basement is now free from water, one past video she showed that it has been fixed.