Mystery trunk found! What's inside! Pressure is on! dumpster day Part 3

I continue to search this formerly hoarded property for treasures. We get to work cleaning the trash, and continue to make surprising discoveries!

[@vzeimen]

I'm thinking my adult children should be writing Alex a note of thanks because each time I see these videos it makes me clean out a closet or drawer. My home is not too cluttered but thanks to Alex, it's even less so these days.

[@tml3982]

I do the same thing!

[@lynnewibberley5986]

Always makes me glad I’m not a keeper.. I have a few special things but I’m very minimalist 😊

[@diamondhair11]

I actually started doing the same...... I have given away and donated probably 25 boxes of things.....and they were good things. I have a habit of collecting things, then keep them new in the boxes, bags, then find them in a closet a year later. Also clothes....I love clothes..

[@sand3882]

I used to do that everytime I watched an episode of Hoarders.

[@Jennifermcintyre]

@@sand3882 same here!! Hoarders can be a mind blowing thing to view!! My own Dad has hoarding tendencies and it’s scary!!

[@bethcorey6022]

That cute little trunk looks like it contains love letters ❤

[@soulie1971]

My first taught too 😍

[@ornleifs]

Yes it definitely wasn't "Paperwork".

[@aprilfool8329]

I was thinking the same thing and the stamps looked old. Those would probably sell if they haven't already been thrown away.

[@jodihepler6202]

I was thinking the same kind of thing, maybe during a war.

[@paulabarnes3351]

Very collectible ❤

[@helenesmith7745]

My Mom inherited a house from her Aunt. It was packed. We discovered a closet behind a ton of "stuff" piled high. There was a late 1800 jardinierre full of wheat pennies!

[@janeysiegrist5061]

So...is this going to be refered to as the Beanie Baby house? 😊 Also have to wonder how many people's lives Alex has changed with these hoarder homes series. How many people have changed how they consume and save after watching Alex and crew do these clean outs

[@patpeters6331]

Or the Cabbage Patch House 😊

[@shelleynobleart]

Hugely true! I know my eyes are fully opened wide to what's here and what's not needed. I vote for the Ballerina Beanie Baby Bungalow!

[@Pytchblend]

On an earlier video someone suggested Ironing Board House.

[@susanlimle5368]

How many people have benefited from his generosity and sharing of items he can't use or want!

[@TravelingNana]

The Doll House

[@katieallen3927]

It wouldn't be a Curiosity Inc house cleanout if you didn't find a hidden closet or room.

[@judithvigorito4548]

Absolutely!

[@dalebuckley6073]

Tru

[@helentaylor4911]

I discovered a KZbin channel called A Hoarders Heart. She has been making videos for around 4 years. She is a hoarder who is overcoming her hoarding habit, she explains all about her emotions and reasons for hoarding. She really explains all her feelings, I have binge watched her videos her story is really interesting.

[@annalindfors1587]

I love her channel! It answers Alex’s question regarding just buying stuff and leave it in the bags, why someone might do that.

[@shinyshinythings]

Oh that sounds really interesting! I sometimes watch the show Hoarders, but you never really get the POV of the people themselves, just the helpers and psychologists. Thanks.

[@emilydavis7536]

She is a lovely person, and very thoughtful about both WHY the hoard happens, and how to address the root issues and the...stuff...as well!

[@bonnielucas1941]

That's so great because most people don't understand the why of keeping stuff that seems to be of no value. I'll check that out! Thanks! 💕

[@magickmoi1261]

Helen. I found her. Will check out her channel. She sounds interesting!

[@amywright2243]

You must be so proud of Josh... he's learned your "talent" for puns! 😆♥️

[@Objective-Observer]

Yes, the dad jokes were hilarious!

[@peachy221]

I lol'd at Josh saying "I'm surprised you didnt beat me to that joke... it was SUPER lame"

[@diamondhair11]

I would look through every single thing. My mom had alzheimers. When we looked through her house after she passed, we found money everywhere. When you showed some bags and said, " it's moldy", I thought to myself that you'd better check them. We found money, diamond rings in among moldy papers.

[@xIIIQueenOfSwordsIIIx]

When my grandad died he had gold and diamond rings hidden in clothing pockets in the wardrobes.

[@lanachristiansen2782]

Alex, through all of your home series, you show so much respect for the former owner, despite the condition of their homes. The Potters home, the Musicians home . Beautiful , loving, talented, gifted human beings . Maybe this will be the ballerinas home. The hidden doors you open, hold so much more than just stuff . Blessings to you and your family.

[@beab5850]

Where im from those old broken aluminum lawn chairs that went in the dumpster are in high demand. So funny.

[@marleymemphis8596]

My favourite find so far is the red trunk with the old letters wrapped beautifully with ribbons. I bet they were love letters. Someone treasured them the way they were stored in there like that. I imagine a family member would love to read them, I know I would! ❤

[@Rebecca.Robbins]

This series has come at such a nice time. Spring. The series PLUS my natural instinct to clean out stuff in the spring has me sorting closets and dressers! Thanks!

[@ToriLynnH]

Come over! Inspire me!

[@retroredo9850]

I know! Me too! I also watch Magic Cleaning. Not sure of the title but he semi dehoards or rather stops a hoard in its tracks while he cleans! I just cleaned my bedroom top to bottom and have some bags to sort through! Just the boxes for cell phones and such. I tend not to buy so I dont have to face this. Already gave anything important to my kids. Most of it. Top is high. We have a story and a half and 8 trusses. We bought an extension handle and disposable swiffers. Just too hard to get ladders out to get the spider webs etc. 25 feet above our head and 64 foot long skylight! We are old now. My hubby can do it. I cant hold all the weight of the handle and not break something. But I clean the below well!

[@debbiedoesslots2560]

I'm inspired too.

[@nancyparis9975]

A very entertaining 42 minutes!! The squeaky gloves and Josh’s jokes made me chuckle! 😂 All your videos are great but these whole house clear outs are fascinating. Stay safe with the masks and gloves. 😊

[@emilysullivan4031]

I do have to laugh at the fact that your two boys have variations of your hair style, while your daughter has her mom's hair style! It's so cute.

[@buckeyedav1]

That wrapping paper is so cool I truly wish we had patterns like that today. Anna In Ohio

[@sdclams117]

Hardest working man on KZbin. Thanks for the videos, always entertaining.

[@pathartsock9161]

That was so ironic when you showed that phone book and immediately looked for your name or a family members name. When I was a kid, as soon as the phone books arrived at the house we would look for our names and to see if we could find any friends names. Back then your address and phone number were listed. I think it is great that your whole family and an occasional friend help you with these cleanouts . Thank-You again for including us in your adventures of a cleanout.

[@Ragnar8504]

In Europe you still have that but fewer and fewer people are actually listed. Landline phones are listed automatically, for a mobile you've got to apply to have it listed and very few people, especially my age and younger, actually do that. In the early 90s Vienna had a four-volume phone directory (three of them White Pages, one Yellow Pages). Then they made the print smaller and the paper even thinner and reduced the White Pages to two volumes in the late 90s. Nowadays they're one, much thinner volume.

[@mavahuth5044]

You know what is funny is everytime we stayed at a hotel. My husband would look up our last name in the phone book. To see if anyone had the same last name as us.

[@palucas]

As the video progresses I'm always checking how much time is left on the video. Ohhh, only 20 minutes left!! And then when it ends I'm sad because I want it to keep going. Can't wait until the next one! It's so interesting but sad at the same time that this lady had all these collections and things that she never looked at in many years. Instead of all of it going to the dumps, Alex is savings some of her things for others to enjoy. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Cate7451]

Maybe she just enjoyed knowing that she had it. It is so nice that others can treasure thesethings and 🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@littleone7404]

Love seeing Josh & that you have included him in the clean out. Got a good Laugh at the van joke. Look forward to next episode.

[@guylainepetrin830]

Love to see Josh and hear all his dad jokes.

[@swearenginlawanda]

Love the table in the kitchen.. I'm a 50s furniture fan

[@mmedley2998]

SHRINER FEZ- the Shriners always want those back to add to their honor rolls if there isn't family left who wants them. They're very appreciative when folks find them and let them know. Great series, Alex- thanks for sharing with us!

[@kathytappero7179]

Josh on par with the “dad jokes!”😅😂

[@Jennifermcintyre]

I hope you know that random vhs recorded tv shows people used to do are now collected too! Vintage commercials.. old hard to find shows.. there’s a demand and someone will eat it up! Keep the old VHS tapes out of the landfills!! 😉😊

[@sask.watcher473]

I think, in a long life, we tend to hold on to memories, attached to the things ! My mom use to do a rapid clean when someone called and said they were coming over. Bags and bags tossed into a closed room !

[@TurkeyCreekGal]

I'm in love with your green Ford pickup!! I'm 57 years young and from the time I was 12-13 years old my dad started buying Ford pickups like yours and most of them are parked in a row, out behind our barn. My Dad is 86, and still says "Yall leave my pickups alone & stay out of them! I'm going to fix them up and drive them someday or use the parts off of them to put on my pickup when it breaks down." He actually does take parts off of them and put on his old Ford that he still drives from the 90's. The moral of my story is don't bother things that aren't yours, even if is old & especially if it's your Dad's, because it's valuable to him or the person who owns it. The value might be just a memory, but those are the most valuable things & when they're gone, you can never get them back.😢 I love your channel, watching you treasure hunt and how respectful you are of the things you buy

[@lorettalouvros207]

Loved seeing Josh there and spouting Dad jokes no less!! 😂. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us Alex Not bad hey? Two full dumpsters in one day!!

[@DebraJean196]

It was funny when he cracked the first dad joke and it went right over Alex’s head! Alex better step up his game, Josh has him 2-0!

[@grettagirl2884]

"I'll take you, Josh, back to the woodshed" 😂!

[@lorettalouvros207]

I sure hope you saved the bedding set on the bed in the basement! It was so pretty

[@clairedesrosiers7398]

I dont think so.. mice been all over.. but I would check bit my self for sure( any and all bedding, towels.. etc) this is fully washable

[@lorettalouvros207]

@@clairedesrosiers7398 anything can be washed. The bacteria from our own bodies is no better or worse than mice

[@organizersrus]

Your kids are seriously awesome!!

[@johnscannell4189]

Oh boy, blame it on the rubber glove! Only you, Alex, can make clearing out a house entertaining.

[@alanbirkner1958]

I take a box to Goodwill each week. I'm 73, if I can't use it and my kids don't want it, it's gone. Tina,Al's wife

[@mommamimaashouse9511]

I grew up in Collingwood, home of Blue Mountain Pottery…I’ve seen a ton of it, lol. Every house I was ever in had it throughout. I have 2 pieces. 😉 Visitors to our town still look for it and it sells fairly quick on marketplace.

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

Love this video & look forward to each & every one!

[@elianagriffiths7648]

Thanks Alex and family, I truly enjoy your show.

[@giselawilliams1877]

Blue mountain pottery is still very desirable, especially that duck🥰

[@MoonRaven777]

The beanie babies and the cabbage patch dolls are taking over!!🤣So freaky!! I was wondering where the helping hands were…and there they all were!!🤜🏼🤛🏼😁 I still hope you’ll find some more treasures!!🙏🏻🥰

[@dirtroaddee3192]

Look at Josh coming in strong with the dad jokes! 😂

[@aksez2u]

This is reminding me very much of going through my folks' house (which I'm still in the middle of). My mom had a hoarding problem AND a shopping addiction, which is why half the stuff was brand new. Luckily, she kept her things in a slightly more organized fashion but unluckily that doesn't stop the mice.

[@apcolleen]

I had to start hiding things in my trunk and I got permission to throw away things at work which helped a lot when my father died because I had already started cleaning years before

[@aksez2u]

@@apcolleen Yes, that having to be "sneaky" is tough. My mom was very possessive and paranoid about her things so the only time we were able to really clean anything out before she died was when she was in the hospital. There's still A LOT to go through 🫤

[@rhondakennedy819]

The children are growing up before our eyes. The skirt is beautiful. Be kind to one another. Stay safe. Love to all

[@Rotten_Ralph]

I love the doll trunk, that’s delightful!

[@mikmaqwings4820]

all I could do was laugh through out at his gloves!! LMFAO!

[@marjorielane230]

The "Julia Collection" refers to Julia Childs. She wore those silky loud colored tops on one of her later tv shows.

[@berthagreen1620]

I think Josh has been hanging around Alex to long , he’s getting his sense of humour. 😂. Boy , I sure hope you start finding valuables soon. What a mess , but fun for us. Wish I could help.

[@elainewarren7968]

Add to your tool list: power washer! It’s a great way to wash your outdoor walls, steps and hard surfaces outside. Get one where you can add soap. Love the blue door ❣️

[@l.m.o.8948]

Stephen is such a delightful proper young man. Nice to see them alll. 🇨🇦

[@marciajohnson6767]

So glad you had help! Also good to wear gloves and a mask! Major job! You definitely do work hard

[@gerdcelinejensen8294]

Lol, I love that you are self entertaining yourself! 🤭🤭🤭😁😁😂😂🤪 And then this would be the ballerina's house Series! 🤗

[@roowyrm9576]

Alex, please use medical grade masks rather than cloth ones, or industrial grade masks with replaceable dust filters. They are so much more effective, especially for someone who is allergic, or asthmatic. Don't get rid of the Cabbage Patch tags and certificates. Match them with the correct doll if you can, makes the doll more valuable. Vintage, branded, cosmetics can be collectors items.

[@DocNo27]

A lot of the factories that the paper masks were made in are turning out to be horrific - you might be breathing in worse crap with the mask than without! EDIT: And to be clear, I'm advocating for no mask - but a proper respirator!

[@jasondrummond9451]

Definitely wear good masks. Consider it an investment in your future health. As you plan to do a lot of this kind of thing in the future, the cumulative load of dust and mould spores and mouse turd viruses will damage your lungs - and you don't get them back. (Yes - I"m nagging!)

[@jeno264]

The mould!! 😨😨😨😨

[@upmayo9741]

Alex does what he does, people have been nagging him for years - masks, go pro, etc. Alex does as Alex does! 😂

[@jasondrummond9451]

@@upmayo9741 Yeah .... i just keep hoping it penetrates. He has excellent reasons for refraining from using a go-pro, and yeah, he does need to remove a mask when talking - but when working and stirring dust and mould and mouse droppings into his breathing gas - well, there isn't a single damn GOOD reason for not wearing an EFFECTIVE (aka N95 at least) mask.

[@sylviahoffman9440]

When I got my first apartment when I was 18, I was so excited to see my name and phone number in the phone book. I wish I had that book now. I haven't seen a phone book in nearly 15 years.

[@bethpeelar3435]

Make sure you check for old stamps on the letters in the little trunk.

[@edwinanixon5726]

Those envelopes could easily have money in them. So when you say its only bills there could be money in them to pay those bills. I'm sure I didn't need to say this, you know, but it makes me cringe when you say, its only papers, lol have fun !!! 🐸🐹🐀🐁🐶🐱

[@lizbrown9645]

Those could be love letters in that trunk .❤

[@carlajeanfedder3965]

Great video of your family and Josh helping you, Alexander. 😊

[@Katiedid1975]

Alex, those aren't garbage bags, they're flimsy suitcases. I hope you're not just glancing inside and pitching them.were none of the huge area rugs salvageable? Makes me cry.😢

[@ppurgett]

He said alot of mold and mouse droppings with some of those things in the basement

[@terramarini6880]

The rugs were just carpeting offcuts and likely moldy judging by the floors down there. Lots of decent/useful stuff ruined by mice and neglect. Hoarding like this is a symptom of a deeper problem, usually traumatic loss. That compounded by a shopping addiction is nightmare fuel. This particular addiction was to the act of acquisition not the item itself. Which is why it is then tossed in a room, bag and all.

[@lundiedyer9760]

That trunk and old photo album look like a genealogists dream. I hope someone in the family will be interested. There are places that take old identified photos and digitize them for people to find.

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

May I ask what kind of places? I have lots of photos from late 1800’s to early 1900’s and I have no idea who they are. Thanks.

[@noreanhill9613]

You have a wonderful work ethic and are a grand example to your kids and others. You also seem to care about these people.. a heart of gold.

[@magic8ball1982]

Fun fact: If you have any clothing or bedding that isn't donatable, as long as it's made from natural fibers (cotton, wool, silk, leather, etc.), you can compost it. The same is true of paper and cardboard.

[@baguilar3686]

Sorry, I may be commenting on the wrong video(I streamed a few to my tv last night), but I don’t think the water damage and asbestos make for a tear down unless abatement is required for sale. In many cases, when lead paint or asbestos building elements are intact, they can be safely covered. A bigger issue is what may be behind the walls- aged wiring that’s not up to code. This actually looks like a fine house, and I’m jealous of all the space. It looks so modestly sized upstairs, then huge downstairs. Almost bigger than uptop since it’s not carved into so many rooms? I would love this house.

[@missmelisa1823]

I was thinking the same! It looks like a really cool house! 💗

[@marilynmaker5942]

Hoarding and a shopping addiction = great finds for Alex & Co! Many decades of stuff there. Keep going safely 🥰

[@milesmusic33]

I showed my wife the closet reveal, she said her aunt had the plaid outfit and that it was called the Maple Leaf Tartan.

[@rhy1216]

My heart! That cabinet full of vintage Christmas would be like Disneyland for me! 😍

[@donnaboyd5404]

Those carpets sell, put them in a auction you throwing away money, look at them some older ones are worth a lot.

[@urbanurchin5930]

.....mouse infested and mildewed from being wet.....it would be disgusting to save that kind of stuff....

[@TeresaMom1]

That old wrapping paper is worth some money to the right person I bet. Those old sewing patterns are worth money too. Cleaning all that down to the bed & floors is just kind of sad. There is years & years of memories, etc in that house and now most of it is just thrown out and forgot about. I just can't get over the fact that the family allowed that to get so bad.

[@patrickmoir4068]

Loving this content. Great job guys.

[@SEDGE2024]

I love seeing how excited the kids are when they see the task ahead of them.

[@lisagrafton2529]

I can't believe you're trashing the white metal headboard. People are repurposing them into benches, garden gates, and some cool art. I wonder if Josh had any use for it??

[@VHFonFire]

This home reminds me so much of my Grandmothers house, the style of the house plus the items inside. I did not have an opportunity to help clean out her home after she passed. This particular cleanout is surprisingly cathartic for me ❤

[@amskazetoame]

When you said “40 years ago” my brain went ah yes the 50s. And then you said 70s or 80s and I had to stop and think. Dear lord I am getting old! 47 this year. Love these house clean outs the most. So many interesting finds! I’m still obsessing over the whole ring of skeleton keys tho. That’s something I collect. And original, non replicas are hard to come by in their natural patina.

[@daveschofield9448]

Awesome Alex! But no bye for now 😂 All good but you can see I watch right till the end lol Looking forward to more shows!

[@katwitanruna]

When my youngest aunt bought out mom and my other aunt’s part of their parents house she kept their old phone number so the family will always be reachable.

[@LadyDiVintage1953]

Those woven lawn chairs are very collectible. I saw a yellow one in the dumpster. 😢

[@The_Smith]

I don't know, Josh's face looked like it would be normal in my world . . .

[@JoshuaAlexander138]

Hahaha. Word

[@swearenginlawanda]

Sure Alex.....it's the gloves. 😂hahaha

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Wow, I never ever thought what you do is glamorous😳 You have to go thru a lot of crap, no offense, before you can even find something salvageable.👍👍. I could never do all that stuff you do. You are a special kind of person, Alex. Very kind, generous and all that goes with it. Thank the Lord for you.🥰

[@jwall6006]

Please wear a medical grade masks and eye protection.What you are breathing and is going into your eyes could be best described as toxic. You have excess moisture causing mold spores, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide, and radon. That’s the really bad stuff. Decomposing dead skin cells from humans and mice. Decomposing feces from bugs and mice, some of which could cause deadly viruses (Hantavirus comes to mind here). Worn or damaged linoleum can still cause asbestos fibers in the air as items are moved. Be there for your grandchildren and great grand children.

[@quinco7777]

I love the clean out videos. But I can't help worrying about the toll it takes on you. As young or old as you are.😊

[@louisep4805]

People buy Christmas and birthday gifts in sales and forget they have them I think Alex. I think I had that exact denim dress 😄

[@billytuter1148]

My mom used to have that exact hair dryer. It had a hose that connected to a shower cap. I remember her using it on us. Even has a little slot on the front under the dial to dry your nails! Wow! What memories!

[@Ceelle2]

Who wants to start a fund to get this man a tripod!? LOL. He really needs two hands on these digs.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

Anyone can do what he does with two hands. It takes a real pro to do it with one. Taking a drink...

[@giclat1098]

Yes your glove 😒😉. Suuuure! 🤔😳. The dolls you are finding is a hoard. I'm afraid I'm like that with Pyrex, quilting fabric and sewing stuff. Don't need it but wannit! Now I'm in my 70s I am dehoarding (Swedish death cleaning) and it's a bitch!

[@debbielance3892]

I'm a crafter in a efficiency apartment I have totes in my pantry, the linden closet and in my entertainment cabinet and under my work bench. Feel sorry for my Son when my time comes.

[@sandrakohaya6242]

Haha Toot Toot!! Sure it is your gloves, Alexander! You are so fun to watch... Love the videos!

[@TermaMary]

Watching while creating Junk Journals. Drooling over the old letters and envelopes. I love ephemera.

[@margarettallett762]

Last minute big find 😂🎉

[@northernerinnc3179]

I think the child's trunk wasn't just "paperwork", but love letters. They are tied up with ribbons.

[@frankiecarrel9794]

It is so nice that your family is willing to help you with The house clean out.

[@joeynessily]

Concerned for your health Alex. Get some 3M disposable respirators. Asbestos and rodents dust… not to be messed with!

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Your children are life savers with their help. It’s wonderful that they help you and it’s great training for them to learn the ethics of hard work🥰👍

[@lisastankiewicz1926]

Looked like love letters in the trunk. I would t put ribbon around bills or old Paperwork

[@talk2kev]

Do you guys have metal scrapers, those old lawn chairs are aluminum and that bed headboard. If we set anything metal on the curb they will take it. That would save room in the dumpster. If you have a bunch of metal you can call a they will haul it away, they will gladly load it. Just a thought. Enjoy the channel

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

"Scrappers." That said, the bin company does the sorting at their end.

[@heatheroakley2982]

My mom, who is 92, had the exact same Sunbeam hair dryer! I love seeing you excavate these houses!

[@cherishtoday1549]

Alex, you are always loopy, LOL! An entertaining loopy though.

[@TXMEDRGR]

I hope the ladies from Swish in Edmonton get some of the vintage clothes. Alex introduced me to their KZbin channel.

[@RONDAWILLIAMSON]

To buy something, bring it home, and toss it into a pile = the mental illness of Hoarding. It's not about needing the item. It's about the adventure of shopping, the dopamine rush it gives, and the letdown afterward. Then, off again to get another item. Once again, it's about the dopamine rush.

[@AuntieBrennie]

So exciting to see diamonds in the rough. At the 13:15 time stamp… The Christmas Tin is probably empty… but AYK it can fit $100 bills nicely. In fact, it looks just like the one my Father had his $100 bills in. I know it feels light weight but always good to open it up just in case.

[@talfacprez]

There is a disorder called "Shop-A-Holic". I knew someone that went into counseling for it. When things got stressful they would shop to relieve stress, then wondered why they were broke all the time.

[@Vault57]

Those appear to be "vintage" Bic pens 32:09 that fell out of that bag. They predate the vented pen cap where they added an airhole. Years ago over Thanksgiving 34:18 my brother's pet hamster Clem was placed in another room so his mischievous nocturnal noise making wouldn't keep visiting family members awake. My brother set Clem's cage next to...Mom's favorite emerald green table cloth. The next morning we found Clem managed to pull almost the entire cloth through the bars of his cage and proceeded to chew a hamster burrow through the middle of the balled up tablecloth. I am so glad Clem wasn't my hamster!

[@cherifew3485]

Be careful when throwing paperwork away people put paper money and bonds in with the papers! Also there are times valuable postage stamps are in plain white envelopes.

[@cathyprouty7569]

When I get home I will be throwing and cleaning. I don't want my kids to deal with my hoard, books.

[@myaccount227]

I'm doing it now so good stuff won't be tossed. Can't make $ the postal rates are so high!😅

[@lynnecoleman1135]

Amazing you can even dig through all that