Decluttering, Organizing and Cleaning Out My Junk Closet | JUNK CLOSET DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE

[@TheCarlaProject]

My apartment is really starting to come together guys! Follow me on the gram for more bts: instagram.com/thecarlaprojectla/

[@ange222fr]

Thanks for the video! Not sure if that's something you'd like to do but I would personally love to see a video with all these small jobs you mentioned you still have to do: fixing the handle, the box, sell the instruments, erase the laptop data, etc. A compilation of productive things.

[@TheCarlaProject]

great idea and YES!! Will shoot an errands day and will help me get all those little things done! thanks frederique!!

[@donnamaco1]

@@TheCarlaProject I would very much appreciate data erasure. Cleaning the computer! Carla, you are such a lovely, elegant person.

[@crazycroney]

Pro organizer here. Great job on the closet. One thing I would recommend is to put the toilet paper and paper towels down low and the canned goods at eye level. It will be easier to see what you have and not have to squat or bend down to hunt.

[@TheCarlaProject]

oh that is actually a good idea. I rarely eat canned food but good to have for at least emergency stash.

[@lisaparker3751]

Thank you Carla for showing it's okay to be overwhelmed and then push through! Keep up the videos, they are inspiring!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!

[@TheMudcrabsDen]

Great end result! Seems like you've gotten through almost your entire living space now. After you have had the time to live in your new tidy space, could it be an idea to do follow-up videos for each room/area and see what has worked and what needs another decluttering?

[@TheCarlaProject]

Love that idea! I'll definitely do that. I'm already seeing more I can let go of. But getting closet to the finish line :)

[@kiraboslet4777]

I love how realistic you were in this, I can’t Tell You how many times I’m like yes! I’m motivated then you take all Your stuff out and then it’s like wellllpp now I’m overwhelmed…

[@TheCarlaProject]

hahah exactly!💕

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

This is inspiring to really go through my closet. I have so many clothes I don’t need anymore. I’m 52 now and I’ve had some of these clothes since I was 41 lol

[@emmy8526]

So impressed with how you went from overwhelm to getting it done! Inspiring (:

[@TheCarlaProject]

aw thank you emmy!!!

[@jenk2174]

You really glowed after cleaning out your closet! I am so bad at building stuff, too. Kudos to you for getting that done. It looks so great. So satisfying when you rolled your washing machine in there. You’ve inspired me yet again. Thx TCP!

[@TheCarlaProject]

YAY! thanks Jen!!

[@orainey890]

I am inspired also

[@Smittenhamster]

Everyone has a junk closet and you're an absolute hero for tackling it. Our junk closet is our basement and that's my winter project

[@TheCarlaProject]

oh that is going to be so satisfying to take care of!!!

[@citlalliyepez5379]

We just throw all of our “junk” (we don’t really have junk ._.) in the garage it just needs to be organized well

[@librarylady6mena368]

Re watching some of your original decluttering videos, Carla. Reinforces just how far you have come, OMG. So motivating, you keep it so real.

[@ehart2422]

Thank you for being real. It is so comforting that you show your struggles, and thought and solution processes. It takes the shame away. I have hooks on the back of most of my doors. Takes care of coats, purses, in between clothes, laundry items that get hung up vs. the dryer, etc.

[@Tricia-xo6fq]

I really enjoy your Decluttering style. I also appreciate how you not only explain the process before you start but what you are getting rid of why and how. Thanks again for another super motivational video!

[@TheCarlaProject]

I'm so glad! Thanks Patricia!!❤️❤️

[@Tricia-xo6fq]

Carla: “ Do you keep fancy bags of things that you buy?” Me: “Yes Carla, it’s called hoarding.” 😂😂😂

[@TheCarlaProject]

😂😂

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

I used to. I've been slowly decluttering things like this over the last 5 years. Most recently I found a bag from Victoria's Secret and I'm like, "was I really planning on using that to give someone a birthday gift?!" 😆

[@jeanmorrison9509]

I have taken those bags and decorated them with washi tape, cards, decoupage cut outs, etc.

[@historianlaura]

I recently got rid of a Longchamp carrier bag too so I am relived I am not the only one to hold on to those bags. When you rolled your washer into the closet it was so satisfying. Here’s to your next project 🍸

[@TheCarlaProject]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one. Also my longchamp bag has held up so amazingly well!!

[@kelmel54]

You make the best declutter/organizing videos ever! And you crack me up too! Please keep it up.

[@marionbauer4566]

When it comes to the books in your closet, you can stack them on floating shelves over your TV. That would look nice and you would open up more space in the closet. Just an idea ... : )

[@TheCarlaProject]

I have this eyesore of a wall heater (that doesn't work)...Otherwise love the floating shelves look!!

[@sinaain]

Yeah, I would store the books in the living room. I think there are many possible solutions from floating shelves somewhere to one of those book tower shelvings things etc. That would give more space in the closet for the ugly stuff and in my opinion books add coziness to a living room.

[@EsterHorbach-it9tb]

Yeah, books in a closet....feel so sorry for them. Either read ' em over and over again, then I' d put them on shelves in the living room or sleeping room, or after only reading them once give away. Have to admit switched from reading printed books to Kindle.

[@JenniferLynnLife]

Love how honest and raw you are! Thanks for another great video!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Aw thanks for watching Jennifer!!❤️

[@lindalacey9671]

Yes I keep my fancy bags😂 sometimes use them as gift bags. My sisters know by now the bag doesn’t match the gift😂

[@Jen-jo5qu]

The door shelf turned out so great. Love watching your videos! They inspire me. :)

[@TheCarlaProject]

Glad you like them! Thanks Jen!!❤️

[@Julie-n9b]

Love your decluttering & organization content! The closet looks terrific! That door organizer is perfect.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@nancyhannon9728]

Looks great!! Hoping your washing machine can come out easily with the door organizer there.

[@daCubanaqt]

You are so good Carla. I would’ve kept those old shelves at the back of the closet in case. I’m saying this as I have about 15 shelves sitting in my basement from our kitchen cabinets since we replaced them with drawers. I’m going to put them on craigslist free today!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Great idea!!🥳💖

[@gabriellabodai5943]

OMG like i am hearing myself when i am in the full power of cleaning and reorganizing, until i hit a problem and keep saying YOU CAN DO IT. You are doing a great job tho.

[@jessicayoung8530]

I definitely keep fancy bags!!! I use them Incase I need to take something somewhere. Or as a gift bag.. I even used one to keep my underwear in on top of a small dresser while I was trying to decide on my bedroom suite and while I was waiting on the 12 weeks it took for it to come in.. The bag looked nice sitting out🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TheCarlaProject]

I say keep whatever makes you happy 😊

[@joshenyou360]

Carla, you worked SO hard on that closet! You''re lucky to be so tall. Great job Carla.

[@TheCarlaProject]

aw thanks love!!💕

[@bremartin590]

I love that you said that you're slowly decluttering in your intro....sometimes I feel like i see no progress 😔.....but its a process!

[@TheCarlaProject]

it is a process and every little bit really does help!!

[@amyk3020]

Carla love your content and your baby is adorable. Keep doing what you do, as an organizer myself we have to take a day or two to declutter our own spaces. I can't stand messes!!!

[@molee8863]

I never knew there was such a thing as a portable washing machine till your channel. I wish I knew about it years ago. I have two of the Closetmaid storage racks in my home. They are total game changers. Great job on decluttering & organizing. Having seen your most recent videos, I must say you've come a long way. 😊

[@EsterHorbach-it9tb]

Yeah, I only know the tiny chinese one, with the size of a basket (also foldable like s basket). Well, in Germany we don't have build-in closets. If we had those, I'd probably use of these portable washing machines too. Cute.

[@dianecatplans3207]

You are inspiring me to fix my clutter issue. Thanks for the videos - you are beautiful and relatable.

[@sitsngigglesful]

OMG! I am bugging your videos as I do a house clean, because I am avoiding working on my kitchen makeover, lol. You said early this video that it had stagnant energy and needed to be cleaned- and also that's why houses get haunted because its dead energy just sitting there. While I might like the ghosts (my childhood home that my parents built, I am the second owner), THIS is sooooo true. Like my brothers and sisters cleaned out a lot of stuff from this house after Mt dad passed, bit also left a lot of stuff. And frankly I've kinda filled it back up to cocoon my grief/depression/myself from life! It too me 7 yrs to decide.to makeover the kitchen and it needed it 17 yrs ago (my parents were alive then). I cried taking screws out of cabinet hinges for goodness sake! Lol. But i just heard you say this and it hit me, this house if filled with stagnant energy that I am trying to overcome! Wow! I needed that!

[@carynmeyer118]

It looks so much neater! I love that over the door thing! I've stopped hanging on to bags, but because of pandemic shopping, I've started holding on to shipping boxes. WHY WHYYYYY!!!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Omg thank you for that confession!!! I get it!!

[@Serena.Hope.Eternal]

Hi Caryn, I use the shipping boxes for my donations. It's wonderful using a box that I can use to donate the whole thing in one fell swoop! 🥰

[@hayjay1130]

Listening and part watching while I’m decluttering my paperwork x gosh it feels good x love the organisation unit x I would definitely keep items for a back up... I’m a mini prepper and it’s the time to have items stalled just in case of power loss etc...

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you sonia!! totally needed to have some items on backup and yes the organization feels SO good!!

[@wendybeattie6935]

I just started following you and am watching all your old videos - you are cracking me up with the “it’s going to be ok”

[@lindalacey9671]

Video instructions so much easier to understand agree!

[@salscycleshop3416]

I love how tall that closet is, alot of useable space 😊

[@bex438]

It looks really great now Carla and so much more user friendly 😊 Samson is such a cute boy too 🐶❤

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you! 😊He really is!!

[@Heather-zm9vg]

Love the longer videos. My favorite KZbinr!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheCarlaProject]

Yay! Thank you!

[@katietatey]

I hate when I start a decluttering project which makes a giant mess, and then I can't finish it that day. It's like it haunts my sleep. But for something like this you really do have to empty the closet first. The "during" phase where it looks like the house exploded is so stressful to me. :)

[@leisure057blank3]

I love that you spelled treats!

[@TheCarlaProject]

😂💕

[@numbertwochannel5011]

My closet needs some work this almost makes it seem like its gonna be fun! Gonna put me on some Foo Fighters and Delta Parole and then I will try my best. Thanks for the inspiring video!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Yessss!! Saw foo fighters at the forum a decade ago such a fun show!!💕💕

[@amvien]

You did such a great job!

[@TheCarlaProject]

thanks amy!!

[@donnajones9006]

Totally impressed with your closet! You did a bang up job!

[@TheCarlaProject]

thank you donna!!

[@sueo7834]

Question! Just wondered if you managed to get you washing machine out past the new door shelving? It looked like you might have had difficulty width wise xx

[@ralphperez1524]

Great job and so inspiring! I would have put the paper towels toward the bottom of the rack and the smaller can food items a little farther up. Nice that the shelf is adjustable to the way you want it.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

I'm so glad I subscribed! Everything about your life that you share is so familiar to me. It helps me as an artist to know there is hope that I won't lose everything, but I will be able to move through this.

[@eratopavlidi7930]

I loved what you said about the ghost energy in the house.!!! You're absolutely right with that metaphor and I totally relate to it. 😊👍 Love from Greece 🇬🇷💖

[@TheCarlaProject]

YES!! So glad you can relate! ❤️ to you in Greece!!

[@PrincessSaskia84]

Hi Carla- I totally relate with you on this. I treat my junk closet as the boogeyman’s room and I am terrified of it😳😳

[@TheCarlaProject]

I totally understand!!! A good clean out some sage and wiping rubbing alcohol on the handles.

[@lisaolson1345]

It's like your own container store, awesome

[@TheCarlaProject]

YES!!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

I also keep bags. Sometimes I go through and ditch some. But I definitely still have plenty. But the cute ones that are kinda common like Starbucks ( back in the day ) I would send home leftovers in them. I used to use them to bring my work to lunch in when I worked. I remember I worked at Dillard's in the summer in high school and would get cute bags from the makeup ladies :) I love that Samson has his own shelf.. I cracked up when I thought it was low enough that he might help himself to some extras 😃

[@TheCarlaProject]

HAHAHA he would love it if that were possible. Ya know I never even heard of Dillards until this past year! I saw an influencer on instagram mention where she got her boots and went to buy them on Dillards online. It sounds like our Bloomingdales (department store where I worked at right after high school :)

[@wendyeskelin8765]

@@TheCarlaProject Growing up in Iowa we never had a big store like Dillard's so it was pretty exciting going there in the summers. I loved that store and would get all my clothes there before coming back home for school, since I liked to have unique clothes. Living in WA state now we have Macy's and Nordstrom's. But of course they never quite live up to the times when we were teenagers and were obsessed with clothes. I've only been to Bloomingdales once in Chicago. We've never lived by one, but I liked it.

[@emmy8526]

After a particularly fun trip, I had a lovely collection of bags... fanned them out on the bed and took a photo. Brings backs the great memories while only taking up a sliver of digital space.

[@AwesomeShelbiNicole]

I used to keep all the fancy bags and gift bags and even grocery bags. I would use the nice clothing store/gift bags for gifts, but I've stopped collecting them now. I still keep grocery bags when I get them cuz I use them as trash bags for smaller trash cans and when I clean my cat box.

[@donnat4650]

This was a super satisfying declutter motivation! I enjoyed it 🧼🧺🧽🧺

[@TheCarlaProject]

Yay thank you!!

[@danoyse8233]

If you have room to replace the damaged shelf you’ll have options to space things so you can see them easier. Maybe when you’ve sold the musical instrument.

[@shayc.2562]

Thank you for giving me the inspiration to get rid of this clutter!

[@21cormorants]

I have that exact same Ladurée bag, no joke 😂 I can’t part with it!!

[@claudih-offtrack]

Wow, you really had a tough time getting started this time, huh? 😅 Glad you got into the groove eventually ❤

[@fabiolagiordani8376]

My front closet is a whole ass mess 😂 I needed this reminder to clean it 😉

[@TheCarlaProject]

lol get it girl!! makes the whole house tidier

[@junemccartan8066]

Carla you did a brilliant job it was a massive use of a small space well done

[@dianech]

Your videos are encouraging, but I have a long way to go! The hall closet looked great when you finished, very organized. It is hard for me to let go of things, I rationalize keeping but getting better at donating!

[@TheCarlaProject]

Even if you just do one donate box a week you're gonna get there. It's definitely a process but so worth it!:)

[@MyFutureIsBlessed]

Some of the gift bags, u can cut to fit into a frame and still keep the brand or logo and print but as art ❤

[@MsJakobsen]

Amazing ❤ It seems to me that your books and games take up quite a lot of space in your closet. How about a decorative hanging bookcase in your livingroom maybe with doors if you don't want the books visable?

[@TheCarlaProject]

That's a great idea!

[@myxochi]

Well done Carla. This is so realistic.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you wendy! I'm super happy with it :)

[@sophiabright8371]

This was so fun to watch. You are just so funny & real. I enjoy your process - it ain't pretty but you get that job done. Relatable: 10/10. ❤

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you so much!!

[@gladysanderson1351]

Turned out awesome! Full organization and so neat!

[@marciapickens7444]

Fudgecycle is my word! I haven't heard anyone else use it. That's too funny.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Hahahah all the time!!

[@ambertarver1364]

This looks amazing!! Also love that you spelled T-r-e-a-t-s cause honestly… if you know, you know. I also appreciated it since my pups are laying next to me. 🤣 lol

[@TheCarlaProject]

🤣🤣 too funny

[@swiinka]

Well done on the closet! Looks so nice and neat. Kinda sad to see the books in there rather than out in the open, but I understand it's not everyone's cup of decor tea :D Now you can move around your kitchen easier, which is amazing. Re: the door knob, that hole looks pretty bad, you may need to have it fixed with wood filler. A bit more time consuming, but it'd last you longer than glueing it on. Alternatively, you may try a cabinet door knob? Now that you have a proper power drill there's more options! Have a great week!

[@TheCarlaProject]

I miss having a proper bookcase for storing books but I definitely have several out on my nightstand constantly 😍 oh and good call about the wood filler!! will see what I can work out :) have a great week too!

[@miekehartjekringloop372]

Came here because of TSD 😉 Love your content; you are good at what you do and with a lovely and funny spirit! Lots of love from the Netherlands/Holland 😉👋🏼

[@crisditescu6846]

I am pretty new on your channel, I discovered you from not so much time, maybe a week... but I like all your videos and your way to be. I just keep thinking that you should go all over the world in diffrent countries and help people, your followers, to live better in decluttered homes... and of course videos for us. I remember you was in Paris to help a friend, was so nice of you and I enjoyed video.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Welcome aboard! That would be my dream!! To do this all over...thanks for watching❤️

[@crisditescu6846]

@TheCarlaProject would be so cool ! Where can I send a private message? I want tell you where I saw this kind of thing and I am not sure if it is ok to write here in comments.

[@augustineschaefer5522]

That’s one hell of a hard working storage unit! This linen, utility closet is ideal

[@TheCarlaProject]

It really is!!💕

[@PiedaTerra]

New subscriber here! You totally inspired me to de-clutter! Thank you for sharing! I appreciate you! You had me worried that the closet organizer had the better of you! The way you edit ur vids really keep us on the edge of our seats! Love you. Love ur sweet doggie too! May God bless you and ur family. In Jesus name. 🙏🏼 Amen. 21:13

[@Tinamar65]

I use the fancy bags for bringing my lunch to work, for housing my socks, for collecting the glass and paper recycling and the less fancy bags.

[@TheCarlaProject]

oh good idea for carrying your lunch to work!!

[@ClassicPlusStyle]

Great job! Always hard getting started but the result is alway so worth it!

[@TheCarlaProject]

It really is! Thanks Tysha!

[@f.l.7289]

I use paperbags for organizing my dresser. It's breathable an nice for storing socks, bras and so on. Helps to get keep your little things in order.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@peachettte]

I have not stopped thinking about it since the last video, and am soooo happy to see you got a vacuum cleaner! Yay Carla!! ❤️ Where did the living room carpet go?

[@TheCarlaProject]

oh that's my friends vacuum cleaner!! she let me borrow it hahha. It was a shark vacuum and was amazing..I used it to vacuum the rug in living room and rolled it up to do some vacuuming underneath.

[@piggylipscomb8018]

Thank you for creating this type of content. I really appreciate and enjoy your channel.

[@TheCarlaProject]

I appreciate that!p

[@candicemay]

I use the clear over the door shoe pocket organizers for organizing cleaners, toiletries & even in the kitchen for snacks & spices…they go over the door so they don’t take up space & they’re out of sight when the doors closed

[@TheCarlaProject]

great idea candice!💕

[@glendajorde9062]

LOL. loved the self talk motivation talk

[@renfairegoddess]

Love the transformation. I'm surprised you would get rid of the wood shelf and the fridge shelf. I'm presuming those are the landlord's. I can definitely see not using them, but keeping them for the next tenant.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you! The damaged shelf would be replaced for a new tenant and the fridge is mine :)

[@renfairegoddess]

@@TheCarlaProject awesome! I inherited my Dad's house, and can't wait to replace his fridge.

[@lannieglass7535]

yes I keep bags fancy

[@marithdekloe]

Love this video i wish i had a hall closet like that for storage😁

[@Gloria-rj5vv]

Very nice job, love the door shelf unit a hit. You keep much of the things and also put the washer in, look how neat look now. Congrats, just keep doing your videos I love it and you encourage us to try new things.

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thanks so much!

[@aliciab77]

The door shelf is a game changer

[@TheCarlaProject]

GAME. CHANGER!!

[@CynthiaVegas]

You can tape, glue or staple old greeting cards or magazine pictures on your old shopping bags to decorate and put gift in.

[@jackiesandberg122]

You did a great job reorganising your closet, it looks fantastic. Im another building challenged person, I prefer to watch a video rather than read instructions which never make sense. Im a mess trying to build Ikea items

[@TheCarlaProject]

IKEA furniture is the hardest 😂

[@elizabeththeobald2581]

I even keep my Bath & Body Works paper bags. Never know when you'll use them.

[@focusedontruth4862]

Very satisfying 😎

[@TheCarlaProject]

Thank you 😊

[@JazzyBabe56]

I used powdered laundry soap in my toilet to clean it....its abrasive and works quite well....good job!

[@TheCarlaProject]

smart!!

[@sandydrifka3755]

Looks great! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@TheCarlaProject]

thanks for watching sandy!💕

[@par11]

Looks great! Can’t do Tide either-gross 🤢. Fragrance free laundry detergent is great. Check out Earth Breeze laundry sheets. Literally the size of a file envelope! No more water based laundry soap and frees up so much space! Even the cardboard packaging is recyclable! ❤

[@CorinneCrimson]

As usual you look like a radiant goddess even when you're cleaning on your hands and knees and busting ghosts!

[@Trashio777]

We think so alike with decluttering! My boyfriend says it's all trash...I consider it wasteful to throw it all away, so I donate/sell or give to fam or friends 😄 also electronic stuff I get rid of- I'm the same way.... Gotta remove hard drives first etc. And find out where to take things like that

[@pamschonfarber1041]

I'm in a 3 story house, OMG what a chore ahead of me after 30yrs

[@TheCarlaProject]

WOW you can do it though. one room or corner at a time :)

[@rebeccacartier153]

Michael’s craft store has these wooden crates for like ten dollars.. I use them to store my books and games. That way when I move I won’t need to get boxes for them, they’ll already be in the crates.

[@TheCarlaProject]

so smart!

[@katietatey]

OMG you had me rolling when you said you couldn't stand the scent of that Aveeno thing and then sniffed it anyway. hahahaha! Why do we do that? :)

[@Carlyon100]

The good thing and bad thing about doing a decluttering, organizing and cleaning out is that everything is on you.

[@TheCarlaProject]

truth!!

[@terrykraft7241]

Good job!

[@isabellerininger6249]

I literally keep fancy bags…. And “good boxes” 🤦🏼‍♀️😆🤷🏼‍♀️ I do!

[@MsIlovemusic07]

I can’t believe all of that fit in that little closet.

[@kmb3100]

As a migraine sufferer, I too have issues with Tide detergent. Heavily perfumed anything can be a trigger for me. Great video.

[@TheCarlaProject]

exactly!! I just can't be around anything synthetic or super fragranced!

[@rh7968]

Try dropps pods

[@kmb3100]

@@rh7968 never heard of it. I use an eco friendly plant based detergent called Ecos. My boyfriend says it smells like nothing, lol. But it's mild enough for me to use with no problems. I will look up dropps. Thanks for the tip.