My basement disaster...it's time to get cleaning!!

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@kathybohm1779 10 ай бұрын

Have you thought about having Robin put some pvc pipe from the top of your stairs to drop right into the garbage bin for your bottles. It might not work for the larger ones but might contain the smaller ones a little easier, just a thought.Thanks for sharing with us. Have a wonderful day.

@jeanettekvinlaug2772 10 ай бұрын

This is really clever. 😊

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

That would be so fun!! 😃

@lillybug103 10 ай бұрын

I also enjoy mysteries, thriller types, biographies, and self-help.

@simplyfreedom171 10 ай бұрын

Always feels good to get tidy! Would it help to have a small trashcan in your kitchen specifically for bottles and daily take what is collected down to a larger container in the basement? My daughter is an engineer and her whole job is about evaluating processes in manufacturing, but our homes can uses systems too. You are doing great! It takes time to figure what works. 😊

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

It would…wish I had more floor space though! I feel surrounded easily!! 🫣

@davettepittman525 10 ай бұрын

When it comes to deciding things like where to store your heat solutions, pass that decision to your husband . . . Delegate as many decisions as you possibly can. But definitely invest in some clear garbage bags (usually called recycle bags) to store ANYTHING that is not trash. Not only will the contents not be mistaken for true trash, and disposed of so long as your family knows that the contents in clear bags is not trash, but you also won’t have to look into the bag to know what’s inside of it.

@moniquefuselier7711 10 ай бұрын

I have been so enjoying these frequent videos from you! You could see real progress in the basement--good for you!

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad!! 💖

@Myeverydaywifelife 10 ай бұрын

Hang in there, always work in progress! Our Garage is always getting messed up as it is our workshop so to speak for projects etc. It needs constant attention. however we are making some progress with decluttering & organizing. We will continue to work on it this year too all well as home improvement projects.

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! You are so right! It's constant...

@barbarap6851 10 ай бұрын

Great job again, Karen! That Stephen King book sounds good. Enjoy your tortilla press!

@sonyahubbard3226 10 ай бұрын

Whew, the energy you’ve shared this month makes me feel like a mossy rock 🤭 and you just had covid! 💪🏼 I’d love to get you to start the Mitford series by Jan Karon. Probably the best I’ve ever read, and I’m a lifelong heavy reader.

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Well remember it’s about an hour a day on a project. Not my whole day! 🙃

@jeannebowes2898 10 ай бұрын

Brutal , dangerous cold here. Had a paper shredding party, I was surprised at how much was gleaned out since last year. Made some GF brownies for son coming in from Denver. I am planning my next week. A lot has been procrastinated. You are doing a fabulous job.

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

Be gentle with yourself dear friend!! ♥️🌹 Stay warm too!!! 🤗

@wandadavis2468 10 ай бұрын

Could you get a big round tall trash can and put a yard size plastic bag in it and place it at the end of the stairs so everyone could play basket ball and throw their cans/bottles in it:)

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

Yes, just haven't spent the money!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

@lennyburdick3192 10 ай бұрын

Maybe ask your local buy nothing group if anybody has a trash can to giveaway. Or one of those frames to put a leaf bag in. To hold your bag for cans…

@bethstratton3391 10 ай бұрын

Karen, so glad, you are working on tidying the basement again, as I know you feel frustrated when the spaces get filled with summer things brought inside for the winter. Regarding storage of your gas bottles, may I recommend you make space near to your basement door, but not right next to it (incase of fire). This is because if they did explode and set on fire, then the fire brigade can just open the door and put the tanks out really quickly without having to go around obstacles to get to them and they can also drag those that aren’t on fire outside quickly to prevent the fire spreading. The fire brigade told us during our fire safety inspection to never store them by stairs as this means any potential fire can spread to other levels of your house up the stairs and with the stair draught. Also, they said never store them in rooms near the centre of the home where they are harder to get to if anything happens and means more of the home is likely to be affected in the event they explode. Regards books, I am a big Stephen King fan. I read quite a few of them when I was a teenager. My favourites are The Shining, It, Misery, Tommy knocker’s, Delores Claiborne, The Stand and Insomnia. As for book recommendations If you like mystery and detective novels, I can highly recommend reading Ian Rankin and Patricia Cornwell novels. With regards to advice books ‘The Power Of Letting Go by John Purkiss’ and ‘Hyper Focus by Chris Bailey are both really great reads.

@emilasmith4279 10 ай бұрын

Wait-- Isn’t your gas furnace right by that door? I would avoid any chance of sparks or pilot light malfunction near the propane tanks. Seems like a disaster waiting to happen!

@bethstratton3391 10 ай бұрын

@@emilasmith4279 You are quite correct the gas can’t be stored right by the furnace, but on the opposite wall between the Refrigerator and and the outside tools. That would probably be far enough away from the furnace for any sparks not to reach the gas. It is also wise to put the gas containers in a metal box with a latch for extra protection and to prevent sparks hitting the fuel.

@emilasmith4279 10 ай бұрын

@@bethstratton3391. And away from a gas water tank with pilot light. In my days as a disaster coordinator we watched a training film of a full explosive fire ball originate from a gas can near a gas water tank caused by a lit pilot light and fumes from the gas can. I have never gotten that intense combustion out of my head. The whole garage was engulfed in nano seconds. I don’t know the layout of Karen’s basement except seeing her new furnace by the back door. Thanks!

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

Yes, furnace is by the door!

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

I need a shed! 🙃

@jennyjenkins877 10 ай бұрын

It looked like the homeschool materials in the large black tote could fit in that much smaller bin with the lid that you found and put on the tool shelf.

@carrie3206 10 ай бұрын

Came here to say the exact same thing! 😊

@jennyjenkins877 10 ай бұрын

@@carrie3206 We're on it, Carrie! I'm sure we have thousands of decluttering and organizing videos under our belts. 😆

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Yes I just need to declutter it first because I don’t need a lot of it! 😃

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

🙌

@Joy-zp5lv 10 ай бұрын

Hi Girl, the idea of a garbage bin for the bottles ist good - BUT if you still throw them down the stairs - it will change nothing. 😅 The stairs to my basement are always full of stuff I need to take down. My house is so clean and tidy but the basement .. Don´t ask. 🙃 Hugs!

@lfuentes4098 10 ай бұрын

So true. I order online and get lots of big boxes for paper products. I made a tall slim box that fit discreetly in the corner. I can even put a 13 gallon tall trash bag in it. That where all our water bottles and cans go. It’s been a clutter saver and it didn’t cost me a thing.😊

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

🤣

@Kimonwatersedge 10 ай бұрын

Very productive and motivating Karen. Thank you for sharing ! 🤓🇬🇧💐

@karenstairs8273 10 ай бұрын

Would the contents of the black bin with school items fit in the clear plastic bin with the cover that you put on the shelf empty? Even for a short time to save you space and declutter that black bin that takes up the big space. Just a suggestion

@carrie3206 10 ай бұрын

Ditto

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Yes, good suggestion. I don’t need much that is in that black box. I have a place for school files. Definitely an up and coming project!

@gail7932 10 ай бұрын

I love Brit box

@DistanceTraveled 9 ай бұрын

The returnable bags look like they would fit a normal 13 gallon trash can though. I'd just check the size because it seems like they would be a standard size. And of they are a different size then maybe take one to a store to check the laundry hampers. :)

@abundantlyinspired 10 ай бұрын

Great clean up!!! ❤❤🎉I'm always motivated by you!! Leo looked like he jumped up at the end to check the camera battery😹😹😹

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, Leo knows best! 😻

@tkka2418 10 ай бұрын

I truly love the daily videos. Thank you! Please let us know if you think Holly is worth reading. I, too, am just getting back into reading. Currently reading Radium Girls and really enjoying it. Can't wait to see Robin use the tortilla press. Blessings to you.

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I am so glad!! I will let you know about Holly! ❤️

@jenniferwright8355 10 ай бұрын

Oh, I am excited for the tortilla video! I bought a press a few years ago, and I have never used it. Yikes. I really want to use it!

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Yay! Coming hopefully this week! 😃

@geertje188 10 ай бұрын

The Cathedral from Ken Follet❤❤❤

@Myeverydaywifelife 10 ай бұрын

We got a shed recently (it will be in future video) it’s only an aluminum shed and only 8x6 but we put all The yard tools and paint and a few other things we rarely use but need. It freed up so much space in the garage. We got shed off Amazon for only $350. It attaches to side of house.

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

That's going to be awesome!! You guys are getting so much done!!😊

@jessicaquiroz7178 10 ай бұрын

We have an old stainless steel tortilla press. My husband will sometimes use it to make homemade tortillas and we have a comel to cook them on.

@sharonstratton1987 10 ай бұрын

History and historical fiction is what I love

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Oh yes! I have loved those in the past too! 😃

@sharonwengler3225 10 ай бұрын

Just wondering if a trash bag holder frame would work well for the bottles. Loving all these videos and am so a list person.

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Maybe! I def need to work it out!! 🙃

@kaycee625 10 ай бұрын

I’ll be the one applauding loudly when you get the trash can for all those empties. It upsets me to see those cans all over the floor.

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Coming soon to a video near you…😄

@kaycee625 10 ай бұрын

@@ThisMainerMomyayyyy 🎉

@Helen3webb 10 ай бұрын

Hannaford has a clynk box that the bags fit in.

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Mind blown! 🤯 Do they sell it?

@sarahbryant6391 10 ай бұрын

Lots of work on going Leo Leo the supervisor

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

Always!

@michellewanner3921 10 ай бұрын

I’m reading The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. Really good one, and could help with your health coach business I think.

@nikisims262 10 ай бұрын

Historical fiction and any classics i can get my hands on

@jeanettekvinlaug2772 10 ай бұрын

❤

@carolynoquinn4573 10 ай бұрын

Just ordered "Holly"!

@ThisMainerMom 10 ай бұрын

You will have to let me know what you think of it! 😃

@carolynoquinn4573 10 ай бұрын

@@ThisMainerMom He's my Fave! When I was 20, I stayed up all night until I finished The Dead Zone!

@MsArtistwannabe 10 ай бұрын

When I’m working on a project I have to constantly tell myself to stay focused. I’m so easily distracted it’s possible I’ll do something completely different than what I originally wanted to get done.

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

Yes, that is so me!! 😎

@michelesusanne1 10 ай бұрын

I bought a press to use to flatten flour torillas, it didn't make them big enough. Does yours say to only use for corn tortillas?

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

No, it doesn't. We hope to film it today. We have used it for corn, flour and even Chinese dumplings! We weighed the dough balls so that we would get tortillas of similar size.

@ThisMainerMom 9 ай бұрын

Hopefully I'll have it up for you tomorrow.