Getting Things Done || Home Edition || Episode 16 ||

[@carmenrosas4281]

Dear Sophia , be proud of your accomplishments!!!! This girl has been with you years since you had your basement wall to wall of books and I have seen all the great changes and process you have done in your life and home. Give your self a pat in the back darling. I know I’m proud of you and you are a great inspiration, heck even my husband watches your videos, much love God bless, Carmen

[@juststoppingby390]

I really enjoy the task of the day maintainable idea. With fibro it's so much more realistic for me and a steady progress through the home which makes me feel I'm still able to accomplish things myself

[@juststoppingby390]

You are such a great steward of your home. You always make it a warm fun loving family home plus you take time to give the actual home loving care. I don't mind signs of family between cleans either. It's life and loved ones leaving Thier mark

[@Kellyoutlander]

“ Fall”. That made me lol , ty

[@billiewallace6591]

Your honesty is refreshing. It is reassuring to know you are imperfect and let's me accept my imperfections too. Our homes are where we live and sometimes they are messy. Yes, I have spiders 😅. Every year in October we are overrun. No big deal!

[@amandarose79]

We just had to replace our seal on our back door from our kitty as well, looked worse than that and it was up for at least 5 years😮! I am right there with you on struggling to keep up, it's enough at the end of a long work day to check in/spend time with the kids and hubby and then want to just relax for a few. You, my lady, are an inspiration in getting things done even when you have zero time! You're an amazing person, Sophia and us diehard MGC fans will never shame you for the normal dirt, wear and tear in your house.❤

[@angelar5145]

I am much more motivated to take care of these types of tasks in the Fall than in the Spring. I don't know why. We live in a 'fixer-upper' home and sometimes I am overwhelmed by all that needs to be painted, repaired, spruced, replaced. Your method of doing one small task at a time is so helpful to me. Slowly but surely I am taking care of my to-dos. Thank you, Sophia! 💕

[@PinkSheep2005]

❤ Just want to say, at dusk (here in Florida), I paused your video to: spruce up the porch sweeping & our mats, new lightbulb and will finish cleaning tomorrow, thanks for the get up & go inspiration 😅🎉🎉

[@lauramitchell6725]

At 15:09, when you talked about how your guests will notice the condition of your back door,it made me think of a “hint from Heloise” from decades ago. She said that your dinner guests are not going to know that the guest room is a hoarded mess if you close the door,but if they help with the dinner cleanup,they will notice the gloppy soap pump,scummy sink drain cups,gross plastic sink drainer and board and smelly sponge and cloth! So concentrate on that!😅🤣😂

[@AZHITW]

That's what I notice, I'm the how can you clean dishes in a dirty sink with a smelly washcloth.

[@riograndelily8344]

Sophia, I just love your cozy home.

[@kathyhegert4152]

I clean my entry from the garage 2 times a year, at most. I do my front door every quarter, because it gets filthy from the yard blowe and I mean filthy. I'm really enjoying this series.

[@aileenreynolds5604]

Oh Sophia, I can literally watch you doing anything and be entertained! I laughed through this whole video. I only have one door in my home, a slider, so it is easy to see when it is dirty, but I cannot remember the last time I cleaned my many windows, which is why I have sheer curtains to cover them!☺Well done on the door project! You are such an inspiration!

[@aileenreynolds5604]

LOVE that you decorate for yourself! I came to that realization two Christmases ago when I ended up doing everything myself and pared WAY back, only putting up what brought ME joy. No one else even noticed the change!

[@janetstauffer5057]

Your right some of us have the same things to do. My cat Sam took some of my backdoor seel off too. I will learn from you to replace it. We get snow in Kentucky too.

[@Crochetlady3-l1o]

Hi Sophia! Love these types of videos! In the process of selling our condo and moving into a single family home. So exciting. Will be watching and using many of your tips I'm sure. We too decorate for ourselves! Hello from SC!🌍🏝😎😍

[@judydunker3312]

You are so so busy! Look at all the jobs you do plus full time mother!!! Don’t listen to anyone who says you should be doing anything better!! You’re already there!!!!

[@donnawiseman9311]

Yes!! I’m glad you are back on this series!! I love it!! I have to clean our back door probably 3 times a year. It’s white and gets so dirty! I really need to clean it more often, but as you say…when I can!!

[@KILO-uv2wi]

Check into the “ Ruggable” mats ( or another similar brand, cuz they’re pricey) for the back door. That’s what I use and it helps keep down the tracked in dirt and doesn’t get caught under the door. Yep, I find a spider in my home a few times a week. If they’re small I leave them alone, if they’re big enough to eat my face, they get captured and put outside 😅

[@susanhutchinson5305]

I found a huge cobweb above my shower . My shower I use everyday! 😂 I clean my front door twice a year. It’s my only door.

[@vicki1120]

I live in the country in North Carolina. I'm surrounded by woods and fields. I have giant wolf spiders that have hundreds of babies on their back that will follow you in the door when coming in from outside. Not only do I have spiders, I have snakes. I was taking my little Yorkie outside on a leash last night and a small copperhead was waiting at the bottom of my steps. I had a war with that snake and it was all done with one foot on the front half of the snake and a 6 inch flashlight in one hand while still holding onto the leash with the other. I have an idea that it was the offspring of the giant snake as big around as my forearm that I saw slither under the gas tank in my backyard. I'm so looking forward to cold weather so I won't be afraid to go outside.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Yikes. I d be at war too. Glad you and the pooch are okay

[@AZHITW]

I live in Arizona, land of dust storms, so I clean my doors regularly and it never fails the day after I clean the doors, we have another dust storm. I'm retired so I have time to clean, but my brain likes category cleaning; I do glass day, door day, toilet day, hard floor day, carpet day, you get the idea. I want to get through it as fast as possible so one cleaning product and one (or two) microfiber cloth(s) and I just clean everything that is made from the same material. I'm also old as dirt, so I set a timer for 15 minutes and I go as fast as I can until the timer goes off and then I take a break. It may take 3 or 4 sessions, but I get it done. The yard isn't broken up I mow, edge, and clean the patio and front walkway, and usually the garage floor in one session because I only want to drag out all the equipment once a week.

[@rachelvidal1053]

Tucson, Arizonan here too! I category clean also, so I don't have to get the tools/cleaners out more than once for each task.

[@AZHITW]

@@rachelvidal1053 Are you like me with only a few items (3 usually a lamp and 2 decorations) on any flat surface? When I dust furniture and/or counters, I'm only willing to move three items because any more than that is a pain especially in our dusty climate.

[@Cpdot]

Get the door stop that fits on the hinge to keep it from making a hole in the wall.

[@nancylanderson8012]

Your door looks so inviting. It's like a big Welcome Home when you arrive. Thanks for your inspiring videos.

[@bethstratton3391]

Great job, Sophia. Your door wreath looks really nice. I find weather strip door seal is always a pain to taken off and replace, but the satisfaction when it’s done makes it so worthwhile. However, I have to be honest and acknowledge I don’t replace it very often.

[@debralawler-nt9si]

You are not alone in this area of your home. Its crazy how we tend to ignore the darn door but hey it gets attention when needed

[@laurenbaptiste1200]

Hi. I been watching you for a long time. Love your content. While you were busy cleaning, I was admiring your nails. Gorgeous

[@Patricia.R.]

I am always glad to see YOUR real life cleaning To-Do videos. You think of everything. I like that. We just replaced weather stripping in 2021... were still good.😉 could us a cleaning. I will be getting my list done as soon as I am able to get up and do. October 5 marks one month of face down recovery for detached retina. In one of your videos, I think or maybe IG I encouraged you to keep getting those eye check ups. Our sight is so important. You and Paige are keeping me entertained while l am recovering. 😂 #feelinglazy

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Family & Selfcare over housework! There is only so much time & energy in the day! My to do/fix it list is long! In my head not on paper………. Yet! What’s that saying? not sure how it goes but something about when you die do you want people saying oh she always had a clean house or oh she spent so much time with us and loved and did things that with us etc

[@sherimcgill5139]

I need to do this…like really bad. Thank you for the motivation!

[@isabellerininger6249]

It’s hard to keep up with everything… it’s like “death by a thousand mosquito bites”😆 trying to keep up with every tiny task. Great video and thanks for normalizing real life!👍 I haven’t ever cleaned any of our doors.. we moved in 4 years ago! 😆

[@juliebrooke6099]

Your before and afters are always worth the wait.

[@silver_csmith]

And that’s why I love your channel! Thanks for keeping it real!! 👏🏻🥰

[@joyshannon8370]

You look terrific. Hope you are feeling as good as you look. You really seem to have lots of energy. So proud of you. ❤

[@nancypeteja6560]

Another great job Sophia! Mission accomplished. Scratch another one off your list. People that criticize you for how your home looks must have PERFECT ones...Lol! You encourage more people than you know. Thanks! Happy October!🤍💛🧡🍁🍂🎃🌻

[@jillneer7305]

Ugh, maintenance is never ending when you own a home!

[@Olivegarden04]

I just became a 100% housewife. I find doing housework is truly daunting. I keep looking at things and wish someone would do for me. Everyday i feel like crying 😂🤣

[@mylouisianahome9751]

I just moved to Texas. I have found if I leave the tiny spider webs, they catch the gnats 😊

[@loiscampbell3510]

Oh, that's funny! 🤣

[@christinemacleod2145]

Great job on the back door Sophia… one suggestion… the door hinges could use a spray of WD40/Machine Oil to quiet the squeak.. 😊

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Looks great. I clean my door a few times a year. We have a lot of spiders and on a busy street so lots of dust. Lots of coastal influence here in the night and makes the dust stick to everything.

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

You did an amazing job! Love the wreath on the back door! ☺️

[@Jake92574]

I live in the boonies and have spiders/webs that a haunted house would be envious of. eek. One on the security cameras last night kept sending me help messages. You are not alone. And you didn't scream. I would have screamed loudly and scared the spider to death. I love curtains but I despise how dusty they get. I have a list of things that needs done. I really hate that list. The joys of being a homeowner.

[@loiscampbell3510]

I had an alert on my Ring doorbell camera at 2:30 am the other morning. When I checked....holding my breath...it was a spider. LOL!

[@JacquelineLP]

I clean our doors at least 3 times a year front door, back door(main entry) garage door, both sunroom doors(2 to be exact) we have lots of exterior doors they all are cleaned 3 times a year spring summer and fall.

[@donmetz11]

💐 Sophia!!! YOU ARE THE ONE WORKING YOUR TAIL OFF AND WE ARE THE ONES SITTING ON OUR TAILS WATCHING!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂👍👏🤗🌸🩷

[@tiahill832]

Looks great, thanks for sharing! Have a great week!❤😘😊

[@debbieredhill]

Perhaps you could try a vinyl mat. They're very flat and probably won't stop the door opening and closing properly. At least you would have to take so much care of the floor every year. Save you some time and effort 😉

[@mygreatchallenge]

I am looking into the Ruggles, they are thin and washable

[@bevp123]

Sofia , my back door is in exactly the same state as yours , I prefer to enjoy living my life , rather than worrying about cleaning I did not get to.

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Watching you or listening rather while I clean my Zone 1 weekly routine (work in progress) Master Bedroom & Master Bathroom 💜👍🌴

[@annrae1597]

Get a piece of string and wrap it around the edge of the door stop to make the space it swings on a little tighter..try it wrapped once then twice etc till it still moves but is stiff...tie a knot in it....it won't last forever but it help in the meantime.

[@tonibergquist61]

Looking fresh! I’m heading out to do my door ❤

[@sandracollins7938]

Good job! My wreath is already up but didn't get to clean it first----shame on me. lol Trying to get caught up with other house stuff.😎💜🕶

[@sheilaaskew5486]

Great job! I need to do the same thing to my door.

[@CreativeHomescaping]

I zone clean and clean the both sides of doors and windows when I am in that zone. It makes it a lot work if I do it every 8 weeks or so.

[@carolb9234]

I clean my doors inside and out a few times a year. I just cleaned all of the doors inside the house last week. Those I wipe down periodically.

[@cynthiahowe]

Great job on the door and I love your nails. 🙂

[@Cinedos]

We just had new doors installed after 33 years, & the installer will come back to put magnetic door stoppers; had never heard of them!

[@reaganconserv2865]

Lol how many times do I clean my door? At least every couple weeks. My grandma always said to keep your backdoor clean& your porch tidy, it might be the only thing someone sees of your entire house. So yes in my case it's the front door & I am not as diligent as i should be.😊

[@terrylewis_]

I don't really do maintenance well, not when it comes to things like this. This is more of a seasonal chore for me - unless its really grody. I don't know, I don't think it's that bad! :) We were able to find a rug for our entryway FINALLY, but it is very thin, has a rubber edge that keeps them from curling up so the door doesn't get hindered, but it took a lot of trial & error to find the right one. A lot of returns and frustrations. lol

[@nancyojeda4844]

I do like this kind of video great job👍

[@JacquelineLP]

Home Depot sells those weather strips so does ace hardware they are fairly cheap. They have brown and white options haven't seen black yet???

[@tracymorgan2605]

❤fabulous Sophia..fabulous!❤😊

[@mygreatchallenge]

Thank you! 😊

[@monamorgan8614]

You have so much energy girl ❤ but I did too at your age lol but for almost 75 I stay busy, motivation is my issue, I live with ADHD and OCD, I’m real good at starting projects and then “squirrel” off onto a new project lol A shot of WD-40 will stop that door squeak👍🏻

[@ronnibell8075]

I clean my door a couple times a year that’s it!

[@llmobile9356]

I put a seasonal wreath on my door, so when the season changes, I change the wreath and clean the door (4 times a year).

[@melissastoltenow9683]

3 times I clean my front door, two for the back door and once a year for the garage

[@patriciaalldred1036]

I heard your door squeaking a bit when you were trying out the fit. Just a couple drops of oil will fix that.

[@denisecarter5117]

We’ve been slamming our garage door into the house which enters into our bedroom closet which we also have to slam because my husband replaced the stripping on both and we have slammed for two months. We live in a garage apartment.

[@NormalnotNormal1234]

Yep....my door looks like yours if not worse 😳. I think...I maybe...clean my doors once a year🤷and I was recently looking at my doors and windows and saying that I need to clean them.

[@Home-Hints]

1: Security Check: While You're at the Door, Don't Forget to Inspect Doorbells and Security Cameras. 2: Energy Efficiency: Consider Adding a Door Sweep for Additional Energy Savings. 3: Aesthetic Boost: A Quick Paint Touch-Up Can Enhance Your Door's Look and Longevity.

[@LeanneDickeyThibodeau]

I probably clean my front door once a year??

[@rachelvidal1053]

I remember you painting this area. When was that? At that time you changed the color too, right?

[@samwatts3378]

My ocd has me cleaning my back door once a week at least …. I will add that my husband’s office is at the end of our garden and we have pets so it gets a lot of use everyday. I will also add that I am a housewife so I am home all day to get this stuff done . I doubt if I worked outside the home full time it would happen weekly 😂

[@lauriestueart6031]

Looks good. Are you planning on oiling the door to take care of the squeaking?

[@mygreatchallenge]

How else will I know if someone is sneaking out?

[@lauriestueart6031]

@@mygreatchallenge lol 😂

[@loiscampbell3510]

Sophia!! You didn't take care of the SQUEAK of the door hinges. Either you are so used to it you don't hear it or you find it comforting. LOL!

[@mygreatchallenge]

We like squeaks it was one of the selling points. Creeking floors

[@loiscampbell3510]

My kind of gal. I miss the days of squeaky screen doors from my childhood.

[@SAMGLENNTV]

❤❤❤

[@jeankarcher2460]

Are you supposed to clean your doors? lol About once a year.

[@lailanielsen2427]

All those curtains. Let the light in. I am from Denmark, and I have no curtains in my Home. Love your channel❤

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

Before he passed last year, my husband would quietly and without fanfare do these little cleaning projects throughout our 100 year old Tudor house. I’d come home from errands and windows were clean. I’d get up to get my morning coffee and the stair railing and step’s would be dusted and polished. He was my loving and true partner in life.

[@mygreatchallenge]

He gave you the best of life. May he rest in peace.

[@loiscampbell3510]

Oh, my dear...I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm a widow too and the entire year of "firsts" without him hurt so much.

[@angelsbecca]

Door? About twice a yeat

[@usefulandwonderful1120]

Hi sophia ..i m from INDIA ❤❤like your content ..keep in touch

[@silvivargas1426]

We all have 80 things to maintenance 🤔🤔

[@kimberlymayo9951]

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