Home Office Makeover: Declutter 5

[@noeliakline]

Is it crazy that I check my KZbin almost every day to find your decluttering videos...I think I'm obsessed...Thanks for inspiring me to clean up my mess. :)

[@mygreatchallenge]

Noelia Kline Don t be obsessed, LOL.

[@noeliakline]

LOL, yes, I agree. But seriously, your videos have helped me tackle my mess. Thanks! :)

[@kevinmiller4966]

Hello Sophia. To move your filing cabinet you can use either a carpet runner or any kind of small throw rug, turn it upside down, put your file cabinet on the rug and then pull it to where you want to go. This works when moving on wood floor or carpet. We've moved desks, dressers, etc. this way and works great. Hope that helps. You are another step closer to the fun stuff. Blessings! :-) The Mrs.

[@cherst1031]

Also, if the floor is carpet you can use those "moving men" discs, they work great. It's looking good!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Kevin Miller Hubby and I were able to carry it out!

[@ncylee4]

Another great video! Not boring one bit. Your kids are so great - hated hearing him talk of being bullied a bit - sounds like he knows it's about THEM not HIM. Sometimes others are intimidated by smart and interesting people and feel threatened. Your project is coming along wonderfully & you are looking FAB!!!!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

ncylee4 Thank you.

[@danalee2438]

Oh Sophia! your doing an amazing job. Oh my gosh ! you ask what your subscribers are getting anything out of this, gets me chuckling. You are the Martha Stewart for the rest of us.My husband has actually voiced that he wants to de clutter, I have a sneaking suspicion it is due to me having your vlog on when he is at home. I've tried for almost 20 years and you go thru the steps and we all including my hubby realize that yes it's a pain but it is doable if we do in in zones. I've caught him peering up from Beowulf when your cluttering and organizing vids are on.

[@jenniferv-m1056]

I loved this video (love all of your cleaning/decluttering/renovating videos). But by FAR, as a mom of 3 sons, the funniest part of the video was your interaction with Edward. *SQUIRREL!!!* I can soooo relate. Thanks for being 'real' and 'brave' and so true to yourself and your family. XOX

[@mygreatchallenge]

J VM LOL, thanks!

[@cherylynn927]

A dolly to move it? Woo hoo can't wait for paint, its always the fun part. I love Edward, such a handsome and smart little guy! LOL great video

[@SwtNini4u]

You're 2 boys reminds me of my 2 oldest boys when they were your boys age. I'm so inspired with your organization.

[@dublin1948]

Hi Sophia. I have watched all your Home Office Makeover videos. I can hardly wait until you are completely done to see the finished room. I have just subscribed to you. You are an inspiration to me and have made me motivated to start (today) on my combination bedroom/office/craftroom. I had a dedicated office/craftroom but recently had a relative stay with me for several months so moved all my "stuff" from that spare room to my bedroom. It's just been sitting there making it almost impossible for me to even move around in the bedroom. I am now going to attempt to get it in shape ... thanks to your motivation. I am renting, so don't think I'll be painting. I watch decluttering videos adnauseum, and yours is by far the best I've seen. I really love those 3D labels. Worked in an office environment for over 30 years and never seen them until now. Regarding moving heavy furniture - I am a senior and must move stuff myself. I have purchased several sets of those plastic furniture movers that you can put under each corner of whatever and just slide your furniture over the rug or lino. A couple of pieces (tv and stand) I just leave them underneath. Very, very handy and quite cheap to purchase. Your boys are very cute and charismatic.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Kate Heptonstall Good luck with the decluterring. It is a tough process, but if you tackle it in small increemnents, you will be just fine!

[@NormalnotNormal1234]

Since you are going to get rid of the rug, cut around the file cabinet but cut long enough where you can grab the rug and drag the cabinet, or go to the hardware store and get a set of Gliders, mine are octagon shape. They are made to move big heavy things on rugs or hard surfaces.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Hayde Moreno we were able to move it, all I needed was an extra pair of hands.

[@susanelliott4728]

I love watching your whole process, and your ideas and thoughts as you go along. The idea of having everything sorted and organized ready to bring back into the room is wonderful. I love the fact that you show real life, with interruptions and all. Your boys are adorable, I love all your projects.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Susan Elliott Thanks, and yep, I am not trying to pretend to be perfect. what you see is what you get!

[@RogueAPBT]

Sophia, this is probably too late now, but file cabinet drawers are REMOVABLE. Pull it out as far as it will go, then LIFT and pull, and you can pull it all the way out and set it aside. Pull both drawers, move the cabinet, reinsert the drawers once the cabinet is in place. Maybe that will help someone else if it's too late to help you. Thank you for making this series of videos. Kept me company while I worked at shredding the huge pile of papers I purged from my files this year. Great content as always! Loved the interview with Edward, btw.

[@mygreatchallenge]

RogueAPBT Scott and I were able to carry it out, so it s out of the way for now.

[@joannes728]

Sophia - you've made great progress! I've watched this series marathon style from no.1! So inspiring! I am also working on doing this room by room throughout my house! I'm filming mine too, but I won't post them until a room is done because of the lag time between segments when I am home to work on it. One suggestion - I have a colored hanging file folder in the front of each drawer and labeled it "Index File" - I have used Smead Viewables for years... Then I put my index file in the sheet protector in there. It may work better for you than laying it on top of the files, for example, if you already know where something is or goes, you'll have to move the sheet out of the way before getting to the folder. One less obstacle if it's filed in the first folder. Can't wait to see the finished room!

[@mygreatchallenge]

***** That s a good idea! Just subscribed!

[@maryanderson9069]

youre kids are so ❤️ and you are a great mum,Sofia! Love all your videos ,I learn so much about by self watching you...I got a horders mentality too....

[@juliewilliams8431]

Firstly just got to say what a lovely young man Edward is , you are doing a great job Sophia , l always look forward to the next video xx

[@mygreatchallenge]

Julie Williams Thank you Julie,

[@PastelpricelessBlogspot]

Sophia you crack me up. I have to admit that I didn't think about it till after you finished either.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Pamala Meyer LOL! Glad to know I am not the only one.

[@PastelpricelessBlogspot]

Funny thing is as soon as you said you were gonna put it in the other room, it hit me. OMG she has to move it!! Do the drawers come out all the way? lol

[@Terry8885]

Lol, loved, loved the interview with Edward. He's so well spoken too, smart kid. Those 3-D labels are nice too. That may be something I tackle later on, but want to get focused on organization of the big stuff right now. We have an old file cabinet from the forties or fifties that's built like a tank and about as heavy as one too. Can't buy them built like this any more unless you pay a fortune. For a couple of bucks I found those large plastic furniture moving disks at the dollar store--worked like a charm. Even I can move that huge thing by myself now. Can't wait to see the new paint. Great ideas, great vid--thanks again.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Terry d Thank you Terry. All I needed was an extra pair of hands so Scott and I were able to carry it out of the office.

[@duchy13]

Loved Edward's interview! ; ) Such a smart, well spoken young man. As for William, he is scrumptious! So cute! Thanks for sharing, enjoyed seeing everything streamlined and organised at the end.

[@mygreatchallenge]

duchy13 Thank you!

[@calmajavou]

Sophia you have such adorable family! I love watch your videos! Xoxo from Japan!

[@amyhowell4000]

Hi Sophia. It feels so good when paperwork is organized. Well done. Have fun at School. Loved the interview. xxx

[@mygreatchallenge]

Amy Howell Thanks Amy.

[@roismireag]

Thank you for filming this whole process, while sharing your thought process. I also have a room to go through and declutter. It helps to hear how someone else did it.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Alexa S Thanks, I am glad to be of help.

[@luella2897]

You've made amazing progress! You are going to have the office done a lot sooner than you originally thought! I actually got my file cabinet done last Fri. I had quite a bit less to file and save due to so many of our bills being done online! It is so helpful to be able to access all of that info online without having to store it all on paper! To Edward: Keep up the good work at running!! My three sons all ran in Middle and High school. They really enjoyed track and cross country and made many friends across the state! All together we, as parents, had twelve years straight of both sports! As adults, they are still able to run 5 k & half marathons for fun and exercise! Our youngest son especially has kept up the running. He was in the Air Force for nine years and now works for the Dept. of Homeland Sec. in Wash. DC. Luella

[@mygreatchallenge]

jeff RAPER Thank you Luella, I have been thinking about simply keeping the account info, address and passwords for the online accounts in those files, there really isn't any need to keep a full bill, we never look at them anyway,

[@pamadams1378]

Wow, Sophia you are amazing. This series is so inspiring to watch. Your office is going to run like a well oiled machine. Like you said, I don't keep anything in my files I can get on line, really cuts down on paper work! Can't wait to see the next installment.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Pam Adams I am hoping it stays organized, I am very good at staging things, but sucks at keeping up with it.

[@roxiescelp9354]

You are such a hoot! I love watching your videos. I actually was thinking about the heaviness of the file drawers while you were filling them, because I moved a file drawer thing like that around a room just to redecorate and know how heavy they are. Your boys are adorable as are you!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Roxie Scelp Thanks. WE were able to carry it out, all I needed was an extra pair of hands.

[@raundar2886]

Love all your videos and like you said it is part of the process you are working on. Your humor is awesome you never fail to make me smile.

[@tanyademillo8695]

Another great video! Your son is adorable and very well spoken! Thank you for sharing your life....

[@mygreatchallenge]

Tanya DeMillo Thank you.

[@SimplyCherie]

I am loving this series and your whole progress! Cleaned up my desk area yesterday - inspired by you!

[@mygreatchallenge]

livelovelatte That s a good thing, I am glad I an inspire others to declutter and simplify.

[@SarahSunshine2008]

Ok, Sophia, i just binged watched all of your office makeover videos. You are truly amazing. Keep it up girl. I have a few thoughts on some things. When you feel or think you have so much of something like the pens or the plastic covers... I recommend keeping a reasonable amount and just donating the rest to a Kindergarden or a teacher... they can actually use it and you don't have to have a whole box of pens(space) you are literally never going to use. Also, your son is awesome. Funny, very thoughtful and ambitious. I am sure he is going to go far in life! I cant wait for your next video. I hope it is going to be up soon. :D Sarah

[@mygreatchallenge]

SarahSunshine2008 Thank you Sarah.

[@debraornouski8632]

Your boys are so cute, Mine are about the same age I think 7 and 10. I also have a pile of file folders on my office floor that I keep putting off, watching you do yours gives me that push I need, Love watching the process, it will be so worth it!!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Debra Ornouski It s a long process for sure. But we are almost ready to paint! This week...yeah!

[@trinity1261]

Love watching you and your family getting organized!!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

trinity1261 Thanks, it is hard work but it will pay off in the end.

[@821Sis]

I have really enjoyed this whole series and look forward to the final process. You have given me the incentive to get started on some of my projects. Thank you. I hope you have more series like this in the future.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Sylvia Grooms Good, keep me posted on your progress

[@MarieB869]

I love you, you are real with a sense of humor!!!!

[@SmurfyKimberly]

I found your channel around Christmas time and love it! Love your energy and look forward to all your videos, I am also going room by room and decluttering all the excess we no longer need:)

[@joeNbritt]

Love this series and thanks for sharing your family!

[@Yvonneb_]

I loved this video, wasnt boring at all, it has given me more ideas and I really need to get my own filing cabinet more than ever lol xx

[@mygreatchallenge]

Yvonne B Thank you Yvonne

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

Hi Sophia, Over the last year I've switched entirely to online bill paying where I can, probably about 95%. When I get online confirmation that the bill has been paid, instead of printing a hard copy, I print/save via XPS to my Documents Folder. With all my docs in the cloud, I can even access via my iPhone when not at home. Now I just need to train my hubby. Great job, great video!!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

ShesInLosAngeles I have been thinking about doing the same thing and keeping only the account information in the file cabinet.

[@thetcbconnection]

Very important task now completed! Good for you for sticking to it, and doing those files the right way! :)

[@mygreatchallenge]

Crystal Tracey That was definitely the worst one to go through. Glad it's over!

[@DatabaseDesigns4U]

I'm kind of doing a "Declutter-a-long" in my home office with you. lol But I dont have a spare room so all my stuff is out in the hall. Ugg... I dont want to bring anything back into my room except the bare necessessities, so I'm probably going to pack up all my stuff and haul it to the shed, Goodwill, and dumpster. :) I did some decluttering in other areas of my house recently and I tell you what....it felt SO good to get rid of stuff! :)

[@StokeonTrent1961]

loving the series Sophia, thank you for sharing your home with us. X

[@mygreatchallenge]

Josie Coupe You are welcome!

[@jonathanpountney8071]

It was an enjoyable video not boring in the least. It was a task well done - an "air" high five to you. Once you have completed the office maybe set yourselves a specific time once a week to file that weeks paperwork etc - maintaining it is the key, it can soon get out of hand again - from experience!! Your boys are growing up fast, love to see them in your videos. Lorna UK

[@mygreatchallenge]

Jonathan Pountney Thank you Lorna, they do grow up fast, it s very apparent in Edward.

[@malona23]

Not boring at all! I love your videos, great job

[@mygreatchallenge]

malona23 Thanks

[@BohistaNordica]

I was so excited to see this in my inbox. I'm loving this series. Those files are way too much work for me! BUT the colors would make me crazy. I think I'd go for all black and white and alphabetize them. LOL! xojenny

[@mygreatchallenge]

***** Yep,, B&W works better for me as well.

[@pixiwoofanfromfrance]

What ? Not the most fascinating video ? I watched it until the end (with the moment when you interviewed your son with the light bulb !!! So funny !) I'm thinking about buying a file cabinet like yours because at the moment, we just have those sorts of metal boxes (one for me, one for my husband and one for the home stuff) and we have some files in the desk and some in a cupboard ! So many scattered files everywhere but I stay organized ! Just an idea for moving your file cabinet : I know you are a great builder, so perhaps you could build a board deck (I want to write "plateau à roulettes" but I'm not sure about the english translation LOL). "See" you later ! -Sophie

[@mygreatchallenge]

pixiwoofanfromfrance Scott helped move it out, it was much easier when two people carried the darn thing, for sure.

[@pennykussman7262]

You look so lean and healthy in this video . Also love your nail color!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Penny Kussman Thanks. Nail color is CoverGirl XL gel. The hot pink one.

[@ziggysue3317]

Sophia have you considered a filing system like the freedom filer system? I have set up my filing cabinet to mimic the freedom filer and it is self purging and has become a great help. Just an idea...

[@ewan2734]

Haha I doing tomorrow the same ...dragging 4 story big cabinet file to living room and filling filling and filling all day 12 years of court cases make your life changing in mini court achieves

[@sangeetamandrai4889]

Nice video I am very excited to see your new home office after painting and organizing And I really enjoys your videos Superb

[@mygreatchallenge]

***** Thank you

[@DatabaseDesigns4U]

I think I saw those Smead Folder Tabs at Sam's Club, but I live in Wichita, KS.

[@mygreatchallenge]

DatabaseDesigns4U I like them.

[@denisetaylor3332]

I wait for the next in series! Do we get it later in the uk? lol! I love the organised cabinet! You are so getting there!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Denise Taylor Coming up Tuesday night.

[@gwenbeasley2532]

Go buy some "sliders" you can find them at Wal-Mart. Moves heavy furniture like a breeze. Moved our sleeper sofa, bookcases and entertainment center by myself after having husband lift corners of the items. Fab thing to have around the house.

[@bluejay5531]

great job! and another great video! and sweet "little guy" :-)

[@masokostnimoucka26]

Hi there! I enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing :-) The 3D labels looks nice and I maybe will try make something like that DIY style. About the archive - can you extract single shelve out of it? I mean if I have to move a whole cabinet with full drawers I would just take one full drawer at the time out of it and then move remaining whole empty frame... Or if you have a hand truck or something like that, you can move the whole thing.

[@mygreatchallenge]

masokostni moucka WE were able to carry it out.

[@masokostnimoucka26]

My Great Challenge Well done! Two pair of hands are better than one, that is for sure :-)

[@scruffy281]

If you are going to keep flashing those gorgeous painted fingernails in front of us you are going have to share with us the colors!! HA!! The color you are wearing now is so pretty.....What color is it? Loved the video! Thanks for the tips... ; )

[@mygreatchallenge]

Debbie Lee LOL, it's covergirl XL Gel in A wholatta Guava.

[@maryannanderson7517]

I loved the microphone you used for your interview! Very inventive. I'm worried about Harrison Ford. Are you gonna be able to salvage that huge poster or is it going to be sacrificed in the name of progress?? I am not a big enough fan of Ford's that I went to see even one of the Raiders movies but in that poster he is downright pretty!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Maryann Anderson Well, Harrison Ford got a bit damaged when we took him down but there is no way I am sacrificing him. I used to collect movie posters when I was a kid, this one is the only one that made it across the pond into the US. I have a few ideas as to what to do with it, it might get modified but we are keeping it.

[@MzzMona]

can i suggest for your filing issues, THE FREEDOM FILER system, you could find it here on you tube where I learned about it, its a self purging system, you may wanna modify it just to accomodate your budget but it works along with and action file or tickler system, i use the action filing system then onto the freedom filer, i promise that you will love it and space accomodating because of the ability to self purge, Let me know how you like it, I do prescribe these two systems for your home office. Keep me posted.

[@redddragon2593]

Don't laugh but I have moved big pieces of furniture around using thick heavy plastic. Works well on solid floors or carpet. Lift up one end put the thick plastic down and slightly lift the other while pushing it. I've moved bookcases dressers beds you name it.

[@mygreatchallenge]

RedD Dragon We were able to carry it out, I just needed another set of hands.

[@rysaj1]

great video. Your boys are so handsome!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Michele DeRusha/Morgan Thank you!

[@donnagalvan8970]

Just take out the drawers and move that first then the cabinet... To move things you got a wagon or something with wheels, like a dolly, try that, saves on your back..

[@sharoncresenzi3016]

I move all furniture by putting rug under and sliding it, very easy! Hate to think Edward was bullied?

[@oylesinebiri9404]

You re so sweet :) cant stop to watch your videos. Keep up girl:))

[@mygreatchallenge]

oylesine biri Thank you!

[@debbietrekell2385]

Have you come to an agreement on a blue?

[@mygreatchallenge]

Debbie Trekell nope

[@colleens5014]

Your nails our beautiful.

[@MrFantella]

Love your boy's! so cute Debbie Australia,

[@mygreatchallenge]

Debbie Fantella Thank you

[@debbietrekell2385]

What a fun video, made me want to organize my files and your kids are very cute

[@mygreatchallenge]

Debbie Trekell Thank you

[@jennifercleans1652]

The Taxes are 7 years and the years you bought or sold real estate. That's what our accountant said:)

[@schoolshow94]

your children are very funny lol

[@duncandy]

I want to yell at whomever was bullying Edward! Absolutely sickens me to think someone would do that to him. :-(

[@mygreatchallenge]

duncandy Me too. Kids are so freaking cruel these days.