Let's Declutter Closet #2 Together!

We're back with another decluttering the closet video! I do apologize for the slightly longer run time. It has been chopped down from it's original 30 minutes. But I just couldn't cut any more.
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[@ihatehandles111]

You without a doubt could have made this 10-20 minutes longer. We love to see the process. You're doing great!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

I’ll try out a longer video on the tool closet. I think it deserves it. :)

[@bluejay5531]

yes I agree, it is helpful for those of us who are challenged with decluttering to see your process, as thoughts and as action steps.

[@cinderellafan362436]

I agree! Longer video to see the entire process is very helpful. Also it was nice to hear the title’s & authors of the books you recommended. I would also be interested in seeing a more in depth declutter of the tools - the reasons you let go of one item vs keeping another. Very interesting to see the thought processes. Please do not be embarrassed by any of this process, you are helping us all by sharing your journey. Thank you for sharing. Blessings! 😊

[@akontarini]

Maybe part 1, short and part 2 with all the details? Just maybe

[@cathtaylor2771]

​@TheNewRetiredMe that would be great, so sometimes I leave a video playing while I clean or do dinner .

[@dsg3213]

Cast iron pans are gold at Goodwill!

[@sharonross4535]

I love cast iron skillets. They are valuable. You can still buy them. They are healthy cookware.

[@cinderellafan362436]

I agree! Cast iron is gold! Donate.

[@cindystuder9090]

Yes! All of ours are from the thrift store and we've reseasoned them.

[@barbarastepp7077]

Don't be embarrassed! I would bet MOST people have these kinds of boxes. Your kids should really appreciate you taking care of this NOW! We viewers appreciate you showing us that we're not the only ones with messes and for your ideas and encouragement.

[@akontarini]

😊😊😊

[@bluemoon6567]

Another interesting video. As I watched, I wondered what your vision was. Do you have an office space or reading area with a bookshelf where you can keep those books? Will one storage space be for actual storage (e.g., Christmas stuff), and another will become a workroom for your tools? I enjoy these videos because they tell the story of a newly retired man sorting through his past to try to find the path to his future. I especially enjoy your moments of insight and candor.

[@Rozeta1954]

Keep the cast iron skillet! They are wonderful.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

I have one. I don’t need two. :)

[@joanndaprile9076]

@@TheNewRetiredMeThen you can donate it and someone who doesn't have one, or any skillet can finally have one. Please don't just throw out things that may be out of style but are perfectly good. There are many people who need those things especially in today's times. Money is so tight for many.

[@hatchling88]

Donating items that can be used by others is preferable to discarding, don't you think? Old iron skillets are sought after.

[@daniellem5175]

I cover my decorated Christmas tree with heavy duty black trash bags, works great! Cast iron pan put in the Goodwill pile! No worries about the video being over 10 min, we'll watch regardless!😊

[@brittaschormann4554]

Tim, with your sense of humor, you always make my day 😃

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Thanks! That’s high praise!

[@LaLadybug2011]

Came back to say-you are doing so great! I on the other hand....NOT so great! LoL. The kitchen items you labeled "trash" are not trash. Donate, donate, donate! There are people who have nothing, absolutely nothing and are starting their life needing everything to set up a home. And that color green has been popular for the last year. And lots of us don't care what the latest Instagram cool color is-we love what we love.❤️ Would like to ask you to please consider finding another thrift store to donate to. Google what the CEO of Goodwill makes and you will be disgusted. People donate to his company, he turns around and sells it - sometimes for more money than it cost retail, and the employees make pennies. I stopped donating there many years ago and switched to faith based thrift stores in my community that use the money made for their mission projects. I also donate and shop at thrifts that employ people that are starting their life over. Their prices are all low, much much lower selling prices than Goodwill. Just my two cents and realize this could be something that other folks don't know about.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Excellent job of sorting and letting go. The 2 boxes you said were trash, misc. dishes, etc; those items could go to Goodwill or a thrift store instead of a landfill. Someone may collect or want the items.

[@sundoesshine8583]

Worked for GW, we're used to sorting what is good and bad. For ex the orange shoes have come back around and would sell.

[@LeslieY66]

Agree, most all of the items stated as being trash could still be used by others. No need to have them go to a landfill when people out there can still use them.

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

It’s nice sharing decluttering with other people! Doncha think? It makes it a little less daunting. Decluttering, for some strange reason, makes me feel lonely. Watch someone else do it while I do it makes feel like a shared experience.

[@perspectivematters9205]

Me too. An astute observation!

[@ggebhard1]

I get depressed thinking of so many items from good times, in my past, being thrown away.

[@mariaperez-i9n]

I have being decluttering for 3 years. Once I believe I had finished, I found some more. The first part of my life gathering things and the last part undoing the gathering.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

It’s never done. :)

[@akontarini]

😊

[@HumbleVoyager]

One of the hardest things to do when I first started the process of decluttering, was identifying trash. Once I got started I was ashamed to realize it was mostly trash! The big question: Why was I keeping trash? I may need analysis to find out! Thanks for the video.

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

Anything cast iron, donate! Definitely! It’s eternally useful to someone. 😊

[@akontarini]

agree!

[@catherinehillier9155]

You’re fast once you start!!!!! Good for you ….. learned there really isn’t a need to pick through everything in the box once you get the gist of what’s inside - just made a decision and move onto the next. Thank you

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

The bi-fold doors and any other building tools can be donated to Habitat for Humanity if you have a store in your area. Goodwill will take the kitchen stuff too even if dirty, please donate rather than throw those away.

[@denisecarter5117]

Boy I would give the dishes to thrift store. Hate for good stuff to.go to the dump.

[@akontarini]

🙃 maybe they were not good enough?

[@sharonzotoff3975]

Love a good clearing out the "crap" video. It's kinda fun to see what other people hold onto...and for how long! lol!

[@kathrynpatterson7255]

You're inspiring me. I'm working my way through the sun porch of my home, which had become a de facto storage and junk area. I can see carpet now!

[@afdraftsrmandy3176]

It must feel so good to clear all that stuff out. I'm glad you kept your mom's tree.

[@lindalorton4334]

I love the longer video with Decluttering so don't apologize. Personally, if I take the time to watch a video, I want to watch a 20 to 30 min video. I bet if you took a poll I wouldn't be alone. By the way, I am retired. Great job in your storage room.

[@Kiki-wi7px]

MANY of Us would prefer a "2" hr. Video on This ! ! !

[@lindalorton4334]

@@Kiki-wi7px I agree! I really prefer the longer video too!

[@anxylum]

Yep! Definitely agree. 😊

[@SewManyThings]

Me too!😃

[@cinderellafan362436]

I prefer a longer video as well. Thank you!😊

[@thegoose8545]

I’m guessing the shelves were 1 metre wide x 15 shelves. Excellent clearing of the cxxx! Also love the cardboard box decluttering. Get rid of it. The cardboard would stink if kept! I didn’t know you were in England at some point. I’m in the south east. Would love to see a possessions video/clothing/hygiene. Once it’s done, it’s done. Keep up the videos sir. Very cool and interesting

[@Jen.O]

Wait a minute! When you say something goes into the "trash" pile, you really mean "thrift store", right? Because I'd hate to see those re-useables go into your local land fill even if you do think no one would like them, someone will. As a veteran of many thrift store drops, I want to suggest you look into the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore--they can take those bi-fold doors, tools and other garage type stuff off your hands. One more tip, find a nice charity thrift store that funds something you feel worthwhile--I'm sure there's several local shops waiting for the spoils from your next declutter event.

[@juliemix3373]

Tim, I so appreciate you going through everything and sharing your thought process about each item. I'm glad you finally got all those things decluttered from your space. Cheers

[@suewilkinsonmorrobayca6590]

I can relate to your bins full of useless stuff! You have inspired me to start the process of going through my many bins and getting rid of, hopefully, all of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@vazlet]

"Barbie movie"😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 You are hilarious! And your daughter's pink/ruby platforms are back in style. They'd make a statement! Great video -Lety from Chicago

[@charleneh8374]

Thankful that you didn’t RENT a storage unit! This is an inspiration!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Unfortunately, I did for YEARS. 🤦‍♂️

[@almamartinez3377]

I know a lady who rented a storage unit for 20 years until she realized she did not need the stuff and gave it away.

[@sharonross4535]

You should reconsider the cast iron pan and keep it. You could cook outside with that if nothing else or see if the girls or a relative is interested in it. Good video. Shalom and God Bless you.

[@debnelson3979]

Well done! Now, I'm off to declutter something. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@margaretdavidson935]

That was too close to home, probably for a lot us. I know you aren't going to use that lovely cast iron fry pan but someone else probably would. But....minor detail. The rest of the stuff you trashed would go in my trash heap as well. Can't wait to see how you handle the tools. I worked for quite a number of years in the tool crib of a large nuclear power complex here in Canada and was able to put that knowledge to use when I retired and had to straighten out the tools that my Dad had accumulated before he passed. Phew, job done! Label, label, label. Just saying.

[@robinwalker299]

That was awesome, you got rid of a lot of stuff!! This is very motivating thanks!!

[@patcavasin5947]

I'll take the cast iron skillet...lol! We all have too much stuff. I've been clearing out stuff, little by little. My sons will thank me some day.

[@rgvtexas8391]

I have 1 or 2 of those cast iron husband tamers Tim. They last much longer than the husbands did. Also I'm very jealous of all that pegboard space you have. My sewing room is miniscule and I have a little bit of pegboard squares to hang stuff on. I, too am decluttering.

[@josephdaly2015]

Well done on all you got rid of. The space is opening up nicely. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍💪💐🙏

[@conniebueter9052]

Going through our 3000 sq ft house little by little. Selling some, donating some, gifting family some!

[@janelleespinosa6247]

It's so true, we collect so much stuff as we go, its unbelievable how often we should actually declutter!

[@eg1197]

I donate all my books to Goodwill, Humane Society thrift shop, or Library. For home goods, it goes to Habitat for Humanity..old lighting fixture/cover, tiles etc Those shoes should be donated, ideas for 1960's costumes party. I hate trashing thing, because it could be someone treasures.

[@hatchling88]

Our library accepts book donations and they are then resold as a fundraiser.

[@Yeshuareigns1234]

The sorting saga continues! My daughter and I thought we were almost done. But then there comes the more detailed sorting. And the boxes we moved to the garage, to decide to sell or donate… or do we want to keep anything? Decisions, decisions! It’s getting so easy though. We are loving the peace of essentialism. Keep going people! We can do this! And these videos are such an encouragement. Thank you again, Tim, for helping show us the way.

[@nancybudka3282]

Yes! Essentialism.

[@karenrouth2056]

Who else screamed ‘Nooooo!’ When he said the box with the lovely cast iron skillet was for the trash pile😳🙈🤣

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Everyone. LOL

[@kzZnAT0r]

​@TheNewReticorrect! 😂😂😂redMe

[@bagobeans]

I did!! 😁

[@akontarini]

😬 me...

[@kzZnAT0r]

😅😅😅

[@peggyparsons5003]

"Out of sight, out of mind is no longer good enough"

[@junemorling2470]

Love your videos longer the better you've helped me a lot thank you Xx

[@Franciso-so1bg]

You are making great progress. Keep it up. I was able to get in my little back shed today and moved a few things around and carried out quite a bit of stuff to get rid of. When I was done, there was quite a bit of extra room available. Slow and steady gets the job done.

[@LynsAlteredArts]

One thing that may make it easier than loading up your car and going to the Goodwill or Habitat or the dump or multiple places. It depends on where you live though. I live on a fairly busy corner in a large suburban area and I put stuff down at the end of my driveway with a big free sign. Usually it’s gone within 45 minutes. I’ve almost never had anything left over, very rarely.

[@abundantlyinspired]

I say well done!! 🎉🎉Everything bit of unnecessary that we remove from our lives is less that clutters our minds. 😊 Such a freeing feeling to let it go.

[@Kiki-wi7px]

W-I-S-H the Video would've been at LEAST "1-2" Hrs. ! ! "De-Cluttering," "Purging" as well as "Organizing" are FUN to Me.🙂 Watching 👀 Other's Do It is too. I'm in the Backround . . . "Trying" to Help.😃 We are in our " 70's." You Only NEED So Much STUFF ! ! People should "Count" Each and Every Item just In "1" Room. You'd Be AMAZED. It Seem's that "Intension's" are Really Actual "Dillusion's" sometime's. Ex: Exercise Equipment. We have "4" Exercise Machine's and a Big Ole' Tanning-Bed in an Extra Room. All They have Really Been are " Dust-Collector's." Most People Have a Walker, Crutches or a Wheel-Chair . . . Just In Case. Many are In Need and Can't Get Them. To Me, They are Like an " Omen." Christmas STUFF . . . If People Have Kid's, it is Really Much More Understandable to Have More. The Question that I've Alway's Pondered Upon is, WHY Don't People "Celebrate" (So to Speak) Each and Every Day of LIFE that They Are Given, By just Being H🙂PPY, JOYFUL and ENTHUSIASTIC. (Thanking GOD For It Is a Given.) Then there are Those Dreaded but Necessary (Or NOT) T-o-o-l-'s . . . OMG ! ! A Tough One When we're NOT In "Agreement" with a Spouse or Significant Other.😬 Truly, It Is S-O-O F-R-E-E-I-N-G to NOT HAVE All the CRAP. (STUFF)

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

I’ll do a longer video on the next round. Thank you!

[@almamartinez3377]

Please take this as a complement you are very funny as you explain the declutter process

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Thanks!

[@BellaDonna.58]

Enjoyed watching your sorting process. So easy to just let the sleeping pile lie.

[@heatherburch7697]

Please consider donating all clothes an any unbroken item you find. As a person who makes a living as an on-line reseller, you discarded items I would happily purchase. Not “old”, vintage!😅

[@dawnbrown4882]

Noooo! Not trash, donate. I LOVED the green dish (not to mention the cast iron pan) I would absolutely buy that at a resale shop 😢 Now I'm sad.

[@karenc6582]

I had a room of similar boxes and things to declutter the past few months. I was amazed at how much was just trash and how it was taking up valuable storage space for years. Thankfully I've got rid of most of it now, as my mom passed away in May and now I have all her things to deal with. And I didn't need to put her things in storage, as I have room to deal with it. It just seems never to end, this decluttering process. So it's very helpful to see videos like this, to know one is not alone in this often overwhelming process, so thank you!

[@lydzphens]

Mr. Tim, I envy you're getting it done! I had 3 storage units of items. Household as well as leftover items when I used to sell at flea markets. Plus the garage. I have closed up two units but still have one that is full and in a state we no longer live in. But on a positive note, I have gone through it the summers when I visit family, and have consolidated it, and it is now in a smaller unit. But with retirement in a few years, it gives much stress knowing it's there and needs to be dealt with. But I am happy to have already relieved myself of two units!

[@janicesaylor373]

Time to refresh your Christmas Tree for your new phase of life. So when you go back in to vacuum the broken ornaments strip the tree donate to goodwill. Online shop for a change in color in time for it to go back up in Dec. Show in your holiday video. We are hooked so we will be here. Hey keep the wheelchair you never know ...feet, knee or your mom may need. In my early 50s I found myself in one for 5 weeks having foot surgery.

[@mc5366]

You're Making excellent progress Tim! Closets are good hiding spots for out of sight out of mind stuff. 😁

[@kimberlyb1180]

I wouldn't have thrown out the cast iron frying pan. You could have sold that on ebay.

[@terryruiz7417]

I've been slowly but surely, going through my husband's and my home, sorting, donating, pitching! After 56 years of marriage, 44 of them in this house...oh. my! But, our lives have changed, and decluttering must be done. The hard part, my dad passed away in late 2021, and I am simultaneously going through my parents' home, my Mom, 96, and still living there. Things are going slowly, to say the least! You'll feel so good when you're done. I know I will!

[@jerryduty901]

OMG cast iron is all I ever use. To me that was the most valuable thing I saw in all your stuff.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

I have a cast iron I use. I don’t need to clutter my space with another. 😂

[@jerryduty901]

@@TheNewRetiredMe great thinking I thought you just didn’t use cast iron.👍🏻

[@hatchling88]

But please, if you find any more cast iron, donate it, don't trash it.

[@Theresa-jq3dw]

Great video. If you don’t host Christmas and don’t love the Christmas tree you could get rid of it, just a thought.

[@Mari-Yamame]

I didn't decorate for Christmas last year, didn't miss it at all. I also quit giving gifts, my grown kids appreciate the money instead.

[@nancybudka3282]

Lash is King in our family too. @@Mari-Yamame

[@nancybudka3282]

Kash…dang spellcheck

[@livancarr5321]

A lot of the things you are trashing are collectible to a lot of people, you should take it to Goodwill instead of filling the garbage.

[@PhilThach]

Great job, Tim! I think when I get serious about de-cluttering, there will be one of those huge dumpsters that they drop off empty and pick up full parked in my front yard for two or three weeks. That and I'll be working Saturdays during our subdivision's occasional community yardsales.

[@claudiagutierrez7218]

Why throw away dishes and especially the cast iron skillet. Donate to Goodwill.

[@debbiequilter]

Great progress with your decluttering. I’m a procrastinator also. I have a broken pilates machine to deal with. I could fix it but it just takes up so much room. Longer video would be great. I can’t wait to see what you do with your treadmill. Lol 😂

[@KristinaGreenwood]

I personally enjoy seeing before and after photos/clips and the whole process, even if parts of the video are sped up. I mean if you're just standing there trying to decide what to do with an item for 5+ minutes, of course that can be cut. I think if viewers don't want to watch a long video, they can always watch part of it and come back to it later. You can always stretch one session of filming into multiple videos too. Post the shorter 10 minute version and the extended 60 minute version too.

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Hi, I know about deccluttering, it's a lot of work. Some people take years and years depending on how much stuff they have. Tools deccluttering is a very daunting task. However, you have a workbench. Do yourself a favor. Do this for 15 minutes at a time and when you want to go further, then do so. 15 minutes is nothing compared to a whole day or a whole week. Yes, it will take longer but you will not get frustrated doing everything in one day. You can also video every 15 minutes if you want to and then edit out what you want to show. Just a suggestion.

[@JoH-z6v]

I have a house full of clutter. I think I don't get round to clearing my clutter because I feel bad about it. Watching you today has made me feel better and I will now have another go at sorting some of it out.

[@hatchling88]

It hurt me to see you discard some of that kitchen stuff. Goodwill and other thrift shops are looking for donations of Tupperware and iron skillets. They can often be refreshed and cleaned, so sell well. Iron fry pans can be cleaned up with some elbow grease. I saw a vid on You Tube on how to restore crusty old iron fry pans. The transformation was amazing! Like new! Yes they needed some elbow grease. I just bought a couple nice sturdy used Tupperware storage containers at Goodwill for bargain prices, saving myself a lot of money. I now have the bug proof storage I needed for in my pantry. I'm all for decluttering !! but keep in mind what others might like or need to buy when shopping at thrift stores and donate. Ask at the stores what sells, if in doubt. Now, I have to go drop off my own recently decluttered items. I'll stop at the Pet charity thrift store first. They get 1st dibs.

[@akontarini]

and all linens go to animal shelters!

[@karenricketson2496]

You kept stating "going to trash", why the landfill for some it? The stuffed animals, dishes, silverware & Tupperware could all go to goodwill and live another life in some else's home. 😢

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Everything in that box was moldy. Not really something I want to give away.

[@thegoose8545]

Like also how you’ve shrunk the book collection. Nice editing with the music too. Bin the Spare crockery. Keep the tools in one place. Then go through your tools/screws etc and get rid of duplicates.

[@brendabroschard5781]

You put a box for trash that could go to Goodwill. Let them sort through it. I can just imagine those stuffed animals cleaned and donated to children in a hospital or a shelter. I can understand you wanting to declutter but if I didn't save a few of my old 'fat' clothes I would have had to go buy some bigger clothes for after my surgery and I'm about saving money also. I like to declutter but I'm not just going to toss things out. Besides I don't see where you have a clutter problem to begin with. Newly retired means you don't know what to do with yourself. Volunteer at a hospital or part time job before you drive yourself crazy.

[@akontarini]

only that no one is going to clean, repair or do anything with them :( sometimes we can nor rescue everything

[@Mari-Yamame]

I wouldn't of minded a 30 min video.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

:)

[@deb5710]

Dude! The metal shelves are about $50-$60 dollars @ Lowes I would keep those no matter what!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

The shelves definitely stayed. :)

[@nancybudka3282]

Tim, you sure triggered a lot of people with that cast iron skillet! You had better steel yourself for the tool declutter. Remember to always say donate. Seems to keep the peace. 😉

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

LOL. Point taken!

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

Your family will later thankyou for cleaning out your “ stuff”. I’m currently helping one of my daughter’s go through stuff at her house. In June her husband suddenly passed away. He had started sorting through his mom’s household stuff. My daughter is about finished with distributing things to her husband’s family. He had so many tools. A male family member will organize and sort them all out and decide what to keep and what to sell. As seasons change in the journey of life we need different things to function. So many people hang on to things thinking they’ll need something again when in reality they won’t.

[@cindyweeks]

Oh you should see my basement yours is clean compared to mine I can’t get my husband to through out a thing makes me nuts and I want to get rid of so much and he hinders that. Thank for another great video and hey good tips and declutter process takes time so I can watch for 30 mins no problem so far I’ve learned alot from your journey to declutter 😊

[@hatchling88]

Boy, do I relate to that. Mine just won't go through things to help purge. It's partly laziness, partly "I might need it one day" or nostalgia. What he doesn't realize is I purge some of his stuff all the time and he never misses it. There are categories that I can't purge however, which are numerous and a problem.

[@Donna-y6s2s]

I loved watching but I would have given all the stuff you threw away to a thrift store. 😢 There are some people who could have really used that stuff....

[@akontarini]

I struggle with this issue as well. how do we know when something can be re used? when the charity shops spend so much money in disposing the unwanted items do we support the shop or the dumpster company? it gets tricky...

[@simply.clutterfree]

Good for you for ASKING what your kids want and not just showing up at their door with random items. Lots of parents are guilty of not wanting to make the tough decisions (or would rather someone else declutters it) and passing that on to their kids. 😢

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

There was a time I thought I knew what they wanted. That time as long since passed.

[@Somewhereintime22]

This is just what I needed to kick off my second day of closet cleaning. First day (part of one closet) I got rid of three large trash bags of stuff. It’s like going on a (so far successful) closet diet. I feel lighter!

[@akontarini]

closet diet! that's just brilliant! will use that phrase!

[@marcellemayer4772]

Good video. The longer the better.

[@Kiki-wi7px]

Y-E-S ! ! !

[@akontarini]

😊😊😊

[@darlenebergantzel1534]

Love watching your videos. I get what you mean by keeping crap and wondering why. When I did the full decluttering, I came across stuff I didn’t even remember I had piled up in the garage and the junk room - an entire 10’ x 10’ (3 meter x 3 meter) bedroom. I applaud and encourage you for continuing on your decluttering journey.

[@carollane7938]

Don't be ashamed of your discarded stuff. We watch you for encouragement.😅

[@datwistyman]

I've only just found one of your videos today's and I'm looking forward to watching these videos. I do have 3 car's and heaps of crap around the house. I don't think I will part with my car's because I use them all often and I enjoy them. So I think that because I enjoy them it's not bad to have them Lol I hope you can help me part with the crap I never use ❤ I think I should get rid of the crap I don't need but enjoy the things I like like my car's.😊

[@judypeterson803]

Font approval! 😄 Also, I should mention that I am impressed with your choice of cardboard boxes to store "crap" in for 20 years: McDonald's French fry boxes! I've worked at McDonald's for over 42 years so I'm taking that as confirmation I should be following you and another reason I'm enjoying watching your videos! I'm sure you think it's incidental, but it's a connection of some sort! Nice job decluttering; very quick decision-making. Very inspiring, thanks.

[@simply.clutterfree]

For holiday decorations - I purge before and after the season now. When I get things out... there's usually a few decorations I don't love anymore that can be donated. And at the end of the season - there's inevitably a few things I never used or put out and I donate those too.

[@hatchling88]

Yes, those are the best times to declutter Christmas stuff, before and after. Before, its the things that don't seem to want to be displayed this year... and after, it's the things that just didn't work well and I don't want to store, or they don't look great any more. Which reminds me... I REALLY need to go through the Halloween box in the attic before October.

[@simply.clutterfree]

@@hatchling88 You've nailed it! ❤️

[@rw7806]

I am not sure why 10 minutes is your goal. Most cleaning/decluttering videos are much longer and actually showing all the details that are skipped in an hgtv style show is the whole point of youtube. I mostly watch 30 minute plus videos. 10 mins is just like reading the cliff notes, to use a teacher analogy. 😂🎉. Keep up the good work and show us all the steps, we love that stuff.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

10 minutes was a channel goal. I realize it’s not possible with this type content. My next closet declutter will be however long it takes. :)

[@wandaray7332]

I've got to say Tim, I was relieved to find out that "the shoe" from your thumbnail was not/is not yours😅 Also, I wouldn't mind longer videos, kept at or under 30 minutes. You are doing great with the decluttering. Will we ever get to meet your Mother? May God Bless you & keep you healthy & safe!!

[@peggybaggenstoss3817]

In summer of 2020 I couldn’t go anywhere due to lockdown so in July I put all the Christmas decorations in the den floor. I sorted through it all, gave the children their things they’d made or had as children. I then decorated two trees and put them in Christmas tree bags I’d bought at the Dollar Store. I boxed up what I wanted then everything else was sold or given away. About a year later I relocated and was thankful I had done that. Last year I decided to keep the trees out on display so I’ve covered them with long plastic bags from the dry cleaners. I feel so much lighter after downsizing and letting go of things that no longer served me. Keep the videos coming.

[@LumiereR-b8o]

You know you're a hoarder when you watch other people evaluate their "stuff" and you don't want them to throw it away but want to tell them "someone would buy that on eBay, or donate it" The funky shoes, the jeans, the green plate, etc. 😉 Freedom for you!!

[@LaLadybug2011]

Why are you thinking it has to only be 10 minutes? 20 is a sweet spot for me personally-LOVE long decluttering videos-they are so inspiring.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

It was just a personal decision before I ever started the channel. It may morph over time. :)

[@pinkroses135]

I have stuff in the basement I don't know why it's there too. My mom would tuck things away for later when that season or season of life was done and I started doing the same. Really most of that type of stuff needs to be dealt with on the spot instead of saved or procrastinated on. Just like containers being a waste of money most of the time. You live and learn. You get all the tools you need out and set up you could really get working on whatever you're aiming for

[@greatfinds7576]

Great video! You're the man! Just a suggestion: the melon colored shoes are worth a Google lens search. They may have some value if your daughter wants to do a little research.

[@profbeth]

Maybe instead of trash (for books and cookware) they can all go to Goodwill? Might be if use to someone... Love the idea of ' a long obedience in the same direction':-)

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

Hi Tim, it is the best feeling decluttering one's home, especially concentrating on all the storage areas. I have probably now removed around 80% of clutter from my home, and it brings me a lot of joy seeing my home now clutter free. Every item in my house has a home, and I am no longer buying new stuff to replace what has gone. Tim, I enjoy watching your decluttering journey, but decluttering tools... well...! 🙃 If you download it, I will watch... LOL! Keep up the good work, and don't stop now as decluttering is addictive!

[@kaymojil7669]

We love to see it!

[@marymaryquitecontrary]

Good job! If you have a technical school in your area, they would probably be thrilled to have your tools and supplies. That might be the "carrot" that helps you part with those things freely and easily.

[@idawehrling8101]

Just because you don't use it doesn't mean no one would use it! The iron skillet, for example, might be cherished by a cook who found it at a thrift store. I'm disappointed by your lack of consideration for the needs of others.

[@simply.clutterfree]

I made a rule for myself that I passed on any book that I wasn't going to re-read. Then I realized I don't actually re-read books much - so now I have a handful of favourites and that's it. 📚

[@akontarini]

cool! we also keep art books and reference books at this time! finally...

[@simply.clutterfree]

@@akontarini ☺️☺️☺️

[@edieparastatides9403]

Cast iron pan? At least give it to Goodwill instead of trashing it.

[@daisydukes8252]

I love your daughter’s red ( pink?) shoes! They look Y2K vintage to me.

[@anitasimmons3599]

My son has given me the best gift, by hanging a 8×8 foot pegboard on the garage wall and helping organize it. He has helped hall stuff out the door too.. I have been doing a similar process. I only have one parent left and cleaning out her appartment after she is gone will be so easy because she has always purged her belongings every time she moved. I am determined that my children won't have to dig through a mountain of junk when I am gone. Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Your video has given me motivation to keep decluttering.

[@T.T.M.60]

Watching you declutter made me decide to go declutter some kitchen items I know I don’t need.,so thank you!

[@akontarini]

just keep going...doing wonderfully well

[@scientificexplorergirl3374]

I retire this coming February and am so looking forward to sorting through everything. We inherited my husband's parents home and we have many generations of accumulated "stuff" and am tired of our house being a warehouse (especially the basement)! I enjoy seeing your process.