Hoarders ❤️ Extreme Basement DeClutter Part 6 | Best Hoarder to Minimalist Tips

[@denisemarie6131]

This woman understands. Listen to the heart. Recondition the mind. Moving forward feeling safe❤

[@jeno264]

It's okay if hubby doesn't want to video his declutter, you can always just put a before and after picture in one of your other videos. 💖💖💖 You are going so well! The difference is unbelievable!!

[@jeno264]

PS, how sweet is Pepper!! 😍

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you for sharing that ❤️ He’s most likely going to read your comment and say, “YEP, that’s exactly what I want to do!!” Lol

[@crybebebunny]

If he is not OK, with that, or not ready for his declutering journey; We should all be able to understand that too. He gave you the time you needed.

[@robynnjasper3843]

Perhaps move everything away from the walls, then tape up signs with your categories (Christmas, gift wrap, husband sentimental, your sentimental, crafts, garage sale) in various sections along your walks. Then move those bins to those areas. Then as you work from middle to out, you can put what you have sorted in the proper section. Once you have gone through all the stuff in the middle, it means you have sorted everything at least once. Then you can work on your craft area.

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh wow that’s wonderful advice!!! I can envision that for sure!! Thank you so much for sharing that with us!!

[@angeladawson8424]

Yes I like your idea. Seeing there is a lot of floor space now. It is putting like items together as retail stores do. Linen dept ,shoe dept ect. Christmas dept.

[@j.soderstrom8164]

From somebody who’s the opposite of a hoarder it’s incredibly educational to listen to you mentally working through your thoughts of decluttering and keeping, setting aside for later or talking about your reasons for making your decisions! I hope you give yourself lots of love and hugs for all the tough work you put in and know that what you are doing is incredible brave! My small tip of the day is for you to remove any labels on storage bins that were placed by the store, your tags on them are fine but the storage labels tend to keep things looking cluttered even though they’re stored in neatly stacked boxes.

[@serenaschnepper6438]

You said at the beginning of the video, "in middle school, my stuff saved me", and that's why it was hard emotionally to see the hoard disappearing. I'd just like to say, the stuff didn't save you. You saved yourself. The stuff was just one tool in your toolbox, and you've replaced it with so many better ones. Your progress is amazing! 💖

[@viviancadette2789]

Thank you for being so transparent.

[@lisaschreiber2893]

I have to say your journey is one of the most motivating things on youtube, well done.❤️

[@denver1865]

I love your wisdom.

[@marinard6293]

We don't have to see your husband or his progress at all. We are here for you and your progress! Respect to his privacy.

[@ahoardersheart]

I am going to respect his privacy for sure, I just wanted to open a conversation with him to see what he would like to do 🙏🏻❤️

[@marinard6293]

@@ahoardersheart 🥰❤️👍

[@croccatcher]

Another fantastic job

[@elizabethbrundagemediajour150]

Pepper is a great Decluttering Manager. I have to go slow in my decluttering of items that I have accumulated over the last 25 years. I have so many items to declutter and I find items that should go with other items...trying to organize the item's. I get the urge to declutter one day and begin to declutter and a day later I feel sad about having to lose a lot of items. Ms Heart I applaud your efforts to go slow in your declutter of items. Thanks so much for showing your patience to us in your videos when decluttering .

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I want to thank you for sharing your heart with us, I think you are doing amazing in your Decluttering Journey too 💕 Honor your emotions as you DeClutter, there’s no wrong way, just your way that feels right in your heart 🦄🌟💜

[@elizabethbrundagemediajour150]

Thanks for your support.Your kind words mean a lot to me.

[@joanneverreau2546]

Oh my gosh! Your doing such an amazing job, you are so in tune with your emotions and it’s regards to hoarding. You are areal inspiration to me. Thank you for your honesty💕. Pepper is too sweet🙏🏻❤️

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so much my beautiful friend!!! Your encouraging message makes my heart so happy!! Thank you ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@kellyharris4639]

Thank- you again!

[@hmbowron]

I can see some of the tendencies I have in what you're explaining you felt or thought. Everytime I watch a video I'm sitting here cheering you on from Canada. I'm hoping I can continue on with my journey soon. I hit a few roadblocks but your videos are helping me work through the roadblocks.

[@loisbolton1800]

When a new video of yours comes in, I get that physical panic feeling - even though it’s _you_ decluttering! Then after a day or so I calm down, and I can watch it, and I get to watch your method once again, and share a bit in the pleasure you get from clearing another section. I am hoping this will soon help give me the wherewithal to make a start on my own small section (paper!!!) & feel proud of my own progress & healing. 💞

[@ahoardersheart]

I’m my heart, I know you this is best for you 💕💕 By watching the videos, it gives you a chance to see that it was okay after a Decluttering session. We are rewiring our brains to recognize that Decluttering is good, not setting off panic attacks. You can also envision yourself Decluttering your paper pile too!!! Play that reel in your head that you let go of the papers and you felt great about!!! The more we play those mental reels that Decluttering is okay, it becomes less scary and we take the action in real life. I will always cheer you on, I know the strength is within you!! Oxoxo 🦄💜🙏🏻🌟

[@christineshultz7615]

I think having pepper has really helped you as well. Now making the house safe for your roaming friend is a new priority. Certainly she also distracts you from feeling down because she is so social and wants snuggles.

[@silver_csmith]

Try to think of it that you are still surrounded by all your stuff….your craft stuff and keepsakes and things you will use….it’s just that it’s all the things you love and cherish💗….you are just getting rid of the garbage and clutter that is keeping you from being able to enjoy the stuff you DO want. 🥰 You are doing such an amazing job!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️ Keep it up!!

[@Raxx777]

another great vid- don't think of this as just decluttering but REDISCOVERING things you forgot you had or where they were at. Maybe when you feel stressed go to your wall of bins and open a few and visually reassure yourself that you've kept all the important things.

[@ahoardersheart]

That’s a wonderful idea!!! Thank you for sharing that with me 🦄💜🌟

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Awesome job

[@fianorian]

I am enjoying these vids as an insight to hoarding. I am not a 'hoarder', but I can feel faint echoes of your thinking in myself. Being surrounded by belongings can make us feel safe.

[@shegoeslightly]

I find it really interesting, seeing you go for the untouched piles. I think getting out of your comfort zone is great and I think as you declutter, once youve been through EVERYTHING once, it will be easier and less to sort through, next big declutter. The boxes and recycling is gone, the items are sorted. It's nice seeing everything fall into place :)

[@imlistening1949]

Every time you come across Christmas decor have been wanting to mention what I did with my Christmas hoard. I put the year on the label when I used those decorations. Began to notice there were boxes I hadn't touch in a couple of years. Knew it was time to declutter that particular box. This method has helped me, gradually doing the same with other major holiday boxes.

[@daniellej5778]

Thats an awesome idea. Im going to do that with mine this year

[@imlistening1949]

@@daniellej5778 - also use a touch method, moved ugh, looking for pots and pans kept coming across the lids! Was fed up with looking in the same boxes. If I opened a wrong box bam month/yr went on top of the box. This has really sped up my decluttering. Listing the contends just wasn't working cuz of reusing bins and boxes.

[@imlistening1949]

@rowan orre - Most definitely, donation box is always being use.

[@MarthaC6001]

Wow great job sweetie 💜

[@lesmess.]

When you do a yard sale, I’m looking forward to seeing the before and after of all the merchandise!

[@angelharmon2465]

So proud of u Ur an inspiration ❤️

[@elkeschoolmann5043]

It was such a good idea to start in an area, where you haven't been before 💚 good job

[@helloalps]

Awesome progress!!! I can see the basement becoming a great multipurpose space for the whole family to use and fill with memories rather than things ❤

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss!! That is the dream! That is the goal 🦄💜🌟🙏🏻 Thank you so much for your kind words!!

[@MsArtistwannabe]

So much progress going on in your basement. It’s going to be even more amazing when the garage sale items are gone. You’re adding usable square footage to your home with all your efforts. How nice it is to have your little cheerleader with you.

[@Sleepover137]

When you say "I'll declutter it eventually " it always makes me wonder whether that is actually the end goal. Cause you don't have to declutter everything, you just gotta reduce the stuff you have to the things you need and love. And if that includes a stained puma jacket, well, so be it. As long as it holds value for you, it is worth keeping.

[@Warrrkotka]

You always have an attic ;P Jokes aside I remember when you would check and touch everything inside that box and now you were able just look at it casually and don't stress so much about it (also don't loose so much energy on it). That just shows you came a long way. I'm so happy for you.

[@whit7862]

I'm having a lot of anxiety today and just watching your video is soothing me, thank you!!

[@Tayzerfun]

Ok, just starting the video but your dress is absolutely adorable on you!! So cheerful and lovely!!

[@kmccoypta]

Cute dress!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much 🦄🌟🙏🏻💜

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

Would it help you to consider that your stash is curated and organised as opposed to shrinking? You still have an abundance and you can actually access thing when you need them. When you get down to the very end there's no reason you couldn't keep 2x 10 boxes stashed inside each other, half a box of mailers and half a box of neatly folded plastic bags. You still have enough stuff AND enough to share in every category you had before. It's just organised and accessible now.

[@lisabullock5864]

I was thinking the same thing. I feel it's easier to let go of some of the sideline items to be able to see and locate the star players

[@sheila3922]

Hi

[@savannahbanks]

Oh baby, do I know what you mean! Hoarder galore, here! You explain the emotion of it so very well! So brave! ❤️❤️❤️🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘

[@shaylee9413]

I get so excited when I see a new video! I was just watching some older videos catching up! You are doing great and making so much progress!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much 🦄💜🌟🙏🏻 That means a lot to me!!!

[@Andonapansonkey]

Less is more. This is so cliché but so true. It seems like the more you declutter the more we find out about you, your personality and your memories. Through all of that stuff we know that you will immediately declutter the boxes but put away the christmas stuff and the pony stuff. Thanks to your videos we had the chance to get to know you! I think that grouping stuff to decide at a later stage is so wise right now. You don’t know how many of sentimental items you got right now. Of course everything you think of throwing will make you uncomfortable. You still don’t know how to feel about them yet. But now you know what is the feeling you have when you see an empty box. It takes time to identify the feeling and the need to hold on to it. Maybe when you go through your photos you’ll see that you wore that sweatshirt so many times that you will feel safe to let it go because those memories are reachable and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your efforts! I love Fridays more thanks to you^^ I also love that Pepper came into your life. You have now such a different, confident and glowing energy when she’s around you💜🐈‍⬛

[@cindypavao822]

I like the way you talk through your emotions, it’s logical and at the same time calming. You’re preparing yourself little by little for when the time comes to fully use your basement. Keep it at your own pace, no rush. Also, you always are so positive and full of joy!

[@RadCenter]

I think the key to convincing your husband to follow your lead is to sketch up a plan for a new "man cave" that could be created in the basement once it's totally decluttered. Each family member could have their own space in the basement-your husband the man cave, your son the play area, and you the craft space.

[@autumn5311]

Oh my goodness that picture of Pepper at the end 😍😍😍

[@lesleywalsh4517]

Pepper clearly adores you. He seems to understand that he’s being filmed too. Keep up the good work, you deserve to be happy. I’ve told my friends here in London about your amazing videos and how far you’ve come with your hoarding attachment.

[@rosemarytea3878]

I thought Pepper is she? Correct if I'm wrong

[@elizabethbrundagemediajour150]

Pepper is female.

[@hollydrummond8883]

Girl you’ve still got the attic to go through! Going through the basement once is not the end of your journey. You also have several big konmari declutters/ organizations. So I promise you will still find things that make you feel safe. Even if you get rid of nothing from here on out just knowing WHERE everything is will give you peace of mind. Think of your sentimental bins. Think of filling another one or even getting a whole shelf to display all your childhood treasures.

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany, hi miss heart, meow pepper.... So nice to see the empty place.... You are in good progress......you Rock it.... Be safe

[@ahoardersheart]

Hello my sweet beautiful friend!!! How are you my love 🇩🇪❤️

[@melanietrester]

@@ahoardersheart hi, better thx you...... we got covid,...

[@nicolem6044]

Another suggestion for your hubby since he’s private and camera shy is to record his process without getting his face! Similar to how you record the declutters with your children. If he does not want to speak on camera I think you would do a lovely job of doing the voice over to explain why he decluttered or kept certain items! Best of both worlds 🥰

[@brendasparks6234]

I’m so proud of you and happy for you. And you hit the nail on the head when you said our emotions are attached to different areas. I have an eating disorder that I’ve had for about 50years.And it’s a day by day struggle. But I know with God help , grace and strength I continue to progress. Step-by-step ,little by little. But please know you don’t have to be surrounded by stuff. you are surrounded by love. God loves you and so do all of us. Thanks for sharing

[@jannismclellan9810]

I think it was 2nd June your 4th anniversary yesterday ,l had made a note to follow this brand new channel , and I’ve never missed you since , how nervous you were, and how you always answered all of us personally,, look at you now in all your glorious confidence pure fabulousness as always love from Blackpool 🇬🇧 U.K.

[@ritavasnanigurbani6063]

A new Pepper friendly opened section in your basement!! Very good episode!! Keep it up, girl!!

[@TheOnlyLila]

One thing that has really helped me personally is to vow not to buy so much junk thereby having more $ in the bank and that causes me to feel like I have the means to replace things if I need to. For me buying/hoarding equaled money issues.

[@katelynshipman4575]

Your dress is STINKING ADORABLE and SO FLATTERING🥰😍❤️!!

[@RaeC5280]

I just found your channel a few days ago and I have been binging your videos. I just want to say you are such an incredible, strong person! Your sunny personality literally makes me feel like we're friends even though we never met. Best wishes to you! ❤️🦄🌈

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! Thank you so so much!! I truly love your encouraging message!! I feel the same, like we’re a big family who encourages each other every week!!

[@angeladawson8424]

She has come along way in the last few years. In the beginning her face was hidden behind sunglasses and her cell phone. This is my favorite hoarding Channel on you tube. Been watching her for a few years now. I just love her work.

[@alicialacroix]

Still going strong! You're such an inspiration. And the way you share the reality of your feelings helps normalize them - I hope you know how much of a positive impact you're having on the world 💗 also, I LOVE Pepper and I REALLY hope you keep including her on all your videos. She's icing on the cake!

[@lynnielu7852]

Love the basement declutter! What progress. I also love kitty sleeping at the end of your video.

[@augustineschaefer5522]

You used to have to go through every item of every container. Now you can see the value of what boxes of old paper are to you. To you, without touching everything, they’re all outta there! Growth

[@Tayzerfun]

Pepper's face in the after, "can you believe THIS progress!!"

[@barbarap6851]

You are doing such a fantastic job! I like how you are explaining your thought/emotional process as you are going through items. You are really helping others as you continue on your journey. Keep up your great work!

[@zoeb3634]

I love you doing the new part of the basement it's exciting 😃 BTW your dress is beautiful and looks so good on you 🥰

[@charishurt1768]

once again great job beautiful lady 🎊💜🦄

[@gohelio]

Decluttering is such a blessing because it allows us to take what we no longer need and pass it on to people who do need it. Proud of you! Every time I watch a video it energizes me to keep working on my own home!

[@manyhats3846]

Hi Melanie! Your dress looks cute on you! Yes paper clutter is definitely too many decisions! Sometimes sentimental, other times scary for fear you need it for reference or proof or something! I love when you said you recognize trash more now. I also got to that very important stage. Great purge pile! I understand 100% about going at it slow. I got to thinking, that your process reminds me of a striptease, slowly ridding! Your purge is a tease, because it is slow and I am anxious to see the finished scene! Lol! I will just have to wait!☺

[@erinj9642]

More progress. Love to see it. My garage is like your basement. Little bits at a time. Plus I can always edit the closets and cupboards and drawers even more. It's a lifelong journey. ❤

[@ahoardersheart]

Absolutely!!! I am cheering you on as you continue on your journey too 🧡🙏🏻

[@WildKraftyAotearoa]

Your doing a fabulous job Mel! Thank you for sharing! 🐱FantAstic intro's Pepper darling. 🌺🌺🌺

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Awesome work, it must be rewarding to find some treasures and be able to reach the AC if you wil need it. I bet hubby will be thrilled to declutter off camera inte there is more floor space and you qre sure that all his tubs are in the same spot. You can just take a before and after picture of his tubs/shelf, you don't even have to show his tossy pile id it feels to private for him. I bet he will do that and then you can help him declutter the garage as well, THAT will be truly rewarding for him, since he is so crafty and handy. Wow, you are both so talented! Lots of love!

[@kaymyers4766]

Great job 👍 👏

[@beverlyschroeder5573]

Awesomeness yet again. Great job.

[@amara560]

Love a good basement declutter! You are taking such amazing steps to expand your living space and utilize your home to the fullest💪

[@joannevenz5045]

Great work 👍❤️

[@joyindrelie6715]

I love the basement series! Thanks for this! ❤️

[@keelienne]

Yay, you were doing great! 💜 And you are not yet getting rid of your hoard, everything of value you have kept so far! The things you let go of were things that kept you from seeing your real treasures, and some of this clutter was even becoming a hazard to you and your children - some by being moldy, and some could injure them if they tripped over them. All of your important possessions are being selected and stored well in bins and boxes, so you can find them more easily. If your anxiety tells you that you are loosing your security blanket, just walk over and open the box with your dalmatians, or your college clothes, or even your boys baby things. You were reading this and knew immediately where these boxes are? THAT is why you are doing all of this work! Because you don’t have to dig through mailers and cardboard boxes and hope to find a little pony to soothe your panic, but you can calmly walk to the basement and open a tub with memorabilia before full panic mode even started. I am so very proud of you and your journey, Miss M!❤️‍🩹

[@keelienne]

Ps: if you really need a hoarded space, you still have the attic above the garage left 😉

[@cherienewlove5666]

Great work, so so proud. You are right to take it easy on you as you declutter the last of your things. Wise words...so helpful especially to those of us that are wanting to learn more about this....you are filled with so much Grace and care....we really do need to love ourselves and see us through Gods eyes...beautifully and wonderfully made🥰🥰🥰 Peppar...awww love you cutie pie....🐈🐈🐈

[@jenniferr-f3157]

I think it’s great that you’re able to heal in your hoarding and remind yourself that claiming your space is a safe thing to do. Rationally, also, you can remind yourself that you haven’t sacrificed your things; you have kept many treasures from childhood and maybe when you’re feeling like you’re at a loss, you could go over to one of your bins where you have some real treasures of nostalgia and remind yourself that you have plenty.

[@neelamgundapur9120]

WE ARE ALL TOGETHER IN THIS JOURNEY.

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

You are doing an awesome job!

[@rhonda8231]

Just wanted to tell you that your dress is so adorable. It looks amazing on you. Great nails as well!

[@josephdaly2015]

Oh Miss Heart ❤️ you say we motivate you, you’ve no idea how much you’ve motivated me and so many others too. You talk about this positive community and you’re so right I think we all motivate and encourage each other. You give wonderful encouraging help and advice too. I can’t believe how quickly the pace is opening up. I love when you get an easy tossy tossy with an empty box. I can understand the feeling of exposure when you get the basement done but you always go through areas again. You have some areas already designated and it just proves how easy it is to take stuff there e.g. Christmas 🎄 Love that Pepper checks out each new area too 🐈 Hope all your recycling gets collected this week. Thanks for always keeping it real. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏💪👍🙏💐🐈❤️🦄

[@brg2743]

Great progress

[@johannathorisdottir2456]

Hey pepper that´s some nice decluttering at your basement. It´s not easy but it´s gonna feel and be so much more space and you are going to love the feeling when the things start to be removed from your home. Good job getting rid of things...

[@abreathofairwitherin6173]

Awesome job. What beautiful floor space you are opening up. It seems like you are motivated by having goals like when your son wanted his playspace. Maybe your family could use your creativity and draw out your dream basement. Then you could use what you have and save up project by project to maximize the space.

[@TheImperfectReader]

Because of my husband's job we have 2 trash cans and 2 recycling cans. Thankful on the decluttering journey. By the way do you break down your boxes?

[@elizabethpaul989]

You are doing so well. Way to go.

[@hs2617]

You did amazing well done my lovely sending you lots of ❤

[@amma7244]

You did great on really old stuff! That’s fabulous! One step at a time you are doing so well!

[@fabienneroure9995]

When I started my decluttering journey 3 years ago, I also did it little by little and this is how * was successful as well! You're doing amazing and God bless🍀💛🌷🌼

[@MA-rk7dr]

❤️❤️❤️ So proud of you!

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Great job! Especially considering that you hit some sentimental items this week.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much 🦄💜🌟🙏🏻 Your words mean so much to my heart ❤️❤️

[@audreylandon2934]

Another great job.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Super great progress!

[@francinehogsett3065]

Great job 😊❤️

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

That was the smallest fastest most justified churn I've ever seen

[@bgholmq]

But what is your orange nail polish type/shade?!! It is gorgeous on you!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!! Thank you so much!!! They are nail stickers from Lovely Hello!! I forget the name but they had different fluorescent colors!! I got these last year but my girlfriend recently bought the bright pink, orange and yellow set!

[@eileenlester4342]

Another excellent successful decluttering job!!!! 💜🦄💜

[@scorpio7938]

You are doing a great job decluttering it's alot of work you have done

[@joaniekleiner3624]

You amaze me :)

[@cerridwenrowan]

So proud of you sticking to your recovery. I really appreciate your sharing of your story🤣

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

you did great good job and you are save big hug Ellen

[@Ann-vr1qr]

You are doing such a great job! I always appreciate your experiences explained. It makes me understand hoarding much better. Thank you for being willing to share.

[@shannamoreno8642]

Great job

[@lizdrummond4086]

Love your videos. You are doing so well in the basement. PS love the colour on your nails, so summery 😊

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much!! 🧡🙏🏻🦄🌟

[@JP-lv8fx]

You should read a book Swedish death cleaning - you will get a new perspective to your hoarding .

[@kimmcgee8876]

So proud of you!!!

[@kelmonte2209]

That is such a cute dress on you 😀