Cleaning out our Storage Unit (so much got RUINED...feeling guilty)

Today we clean out our storage unit and see what we find! We haven't been in this storage space in over 5 years (and haven't missed any of it!). We didn't find much that we needed, but we did get it cleared out and organized. Now we don't have to have this cluttered storage unit hanging over our heads and can return it to my dad!
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[@TheMinimalMom]

THANK YOU for watching!! We hope you are staying well & maybe getting some projects done at home? ;) Here is our property tour video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2W8oKuPhL2loNE

[@TheAtWhatCostBlog]

The Minimal Mom we just emptied our storage unit from when we moved 3 years ago. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I was ready to rent a dumpster and just shovel it in! The crap time capsules are the worst thing!

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@TheAtWhatCostBlog crap time capsule, love it!! ❤️

[@Sunsethomestead]

Yes, we are "shiplaping" our livingroom, building builtin bookcases in our livingroom and replacing our half wall staircase with a horizontal black iron railing. Both myself & my husband are laid off during quarantine. So projects go on steroids 😂 Ohhh...and I found a parts camper to finish ours! We are so much a like!

[@cyoung6425]

Thanks for continuing your videos right now!❤

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@Sunsethomestead This is awesome!! Love it!!

[@diannemaloney5501]

This is an excellent video about NOT storing items. My mantra in the last few years has been Use It or Lose It.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes! Love this!!! ❤️

[@NA-my4pd]

This is exactly what I needed today! God, give you new strength. I lift up Minimal Mom!

[@patriciaschultz6325]

Great video! When I emptied out my storage locker, almost everything in it went to Goodwill. NEVER AGAIN will I waste money on a storage locker

[@kimberlyhughes6807]

Was it hard to part with things? How did you do it?

[@cindytaylor235]

It is cracking me up that y’all have a storage nightmare. We have all been there......minimalism is a process. 😂 Thanks for real life today. I am laughing so hard!

[@TheMinimalMom]

That makes me very happy to hear!

[@NA-my4pd]

@@TheMinimalMom 😂💖

[@Pandorash8]

I’ve just been through this myself. So much of what I had stored in the garage suffered water and pest damage. I’m so sad about the waste. Lesson learned. Use it or lose it.

[@margenek]

I love Tom's sense of humor. Don’t feel guilty for your storing all that stuff just to toss it out. We all have done the same thing. Can’t wait to see the finished stairs.

[@susanmckenna3882]

Who would have thought the Minimal Mom had a storage trailer! ☺️ Thanks for being so transparent. I would throw that comforter in the washer. You might be surprised what soap and water can do. Even if you don't want to keep it, you could donate it after it's clean.

[@nanavango9374]

Thank you for showing us that you have done what so many of us have done - stored stuff that should have been dealt with years ago. The guilt!

[@corinnestauffiger5693]

Here in Switzerland we have finished week two of five in the Corona Lock Down... think there will be more... our project (besides homeoffice and homeschooling and try not to kill each other...) is switching two rooms which have been rarely used before and at the same time keep the decluttering going... still a lot of work but looking forward to the results.

[@luvmusic540]

My storage nightmare story: a few years ago, my mother-in-law was dying from cancer and every Saturday that we visited her, she’d send keepsakes home with us. At the same time, my mother was preparing to move in with us, and when we’d visit her on Sundays, she’d send HER stuff home with us. So I was helping BOTH of them go through their stuff, which included some of THEIR mom’s stuff. It was a totally overwhelming experience. I’ve been slowly getting rid of things ever since, but it has seemed like the junk I’ve stored in my shed just keeps multiplying at night while I’m sleeping! I do expect to finish this summer. I’ve definitely scaled back my own purchasing as a result of this-I don’t want MY kids to have to deal with my things if something would happen to me. It feels good to have bare walls, and bare floor space. I would rather spend my money on experiences, and making memories, not buying “stuff”. Thanks for listening 😃

[@lyric8529]

🤗💝

[@susiemccoy7]

I feel for you about going through all the stuff in storage. But just look at what you learned & how you're teaching others. You two are so precious. I just love watching your videos...💝😊

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Susie! We greatly appreciate that!!!❤️

[@LJKeniston]

Thank you for being so REAL. This is so motivating for us to dig into the storage areas that hide clutter and delayed decisions!

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Shocked that you hadn't done this already. 😨 Lesson learned for all of us - let it go while it still has value to someone.

[@linnieh.2846]

Thank you for admitting that storing stuff is not the best Idea. Ya''ll are so Amazing!

[@aaaug]

Sheets can be washed and donated to animal shelters.

[@TheMinimalMom]

I was thinking about that, we'll do that ❤️

[@sunshine3914]

Towels, also.

[@katiesoderling3596]

Old sheets make great drop cloths and work great for covering plants during an overnight frost! My parents always kept a bin of old sheets for stuff like that.

[@sundoesshine8800]

Thanks for letting us know you're real too. Isn't it fun to just not have to even have to worry about making the decisions anymore cause is ruined though? Much like my friend who calls her crisper drawer "the rotting drawer". ☺

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes, you are right!

[@j.m.7056]

I don't use that drawer for anything but canned drinks and bottled water!

[@doitsimply6628]

I just love watching both of you discussing together. Too funny. Good job by the way.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you, we appreciate that!!! 😊❤️

[@cindyhand3008]

Finding things that have ruined is the worst and I used to do it all the time. Your videos have saved me from a lot more experiences like that. Thanks for letting us see that it’s a work in progress for everyone.💙

[@lesliecarson684]

We just finished second week of staying home. I don’t think I can declutter any more. But we are going to try. My daughters work stopped taking donations last week... so whenever this quarantine ends, she will be super busy from all of us that have been decluttering and not being able to take to Thrift store donation centers. Was actually surprised you had any items stored anywhere. You must feel good knowing those items will be donated. So many people will be looking in thrift stores after this trying time due to loss of pay. Looking forward to step project continuing. Keep healthy and stay home.

[@katrinagascho6165]

Hahaha, Tom fondly ," Adeline and I made this when she was little.." * tosses it into the junk pile*

[@chronicallydaydreaming1381]

That was the best, honestly Dawn and Tom helped me not feel guilty about letting go of those kind of things, and my kids even do it themselves now it's amazing.

[@irenemcmillan7221]

Wow thank y'all for this video, just what I needed because I'm paying $67.00 a month for a 10×10 storage unit that I have missed zero items in!

[@TheMinimalMom]

I know you aren't alone!!!! ❤️

[@barbfrank917]

I have an elderly friend, she has 3 units for 12 years, someone might need something.

[@j.m.7056]

Get on it Irene! I feel your pain.

[@MrsScott-bx8sb]

Yes! So much gets ruined in storage. I'm learning this the hard way, too.

[@donnajones9006]

We are cleaning out a house to sell. Same issues. So much damage. A good lesson nlt to save stuff. It's just stuff.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Right? Really dissappointing ☹️

[@ashleyngrim]

Loved this video. I think it's good that you all can show everyone that you are still in the process of minimizing your things as well. Love you guys!! You make my heart happy

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Ashley!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@VJWLPN1]

Loved how happy Tom was to find tools, shoes, granite, etc.! The granite is pretty but won't it be slippery if it gets snow, etc on it? Stay healthy can't wait to see the stairs all done.

[@michelekuhne9179]

I finished cleaning out the garage while “socially distancing”. It hadn’t been cleaned in years. Now, bit by bit I am raking our entire yard, every other day or whenever the snow melts off it-again. Once this is over I am NEVER staying home again!

[@ArtyAntics]

Every time I want to get rid of stuff my mum in law says to store it in her garage 🤦🏻‍♀️ anything stored outside gets damp when the seasons change and I agree with you that the guilty feeling of wastefulness sucks. We all need to learn and forgive ourselves, but I don’t want to do it again. Plus I find so much joy in being generous!

[@laceymartz4693]

You both seem like such genuinely good people, I love watching your videos and find myself smiling throughout the whole thing just listening to you both. Thanks for being here.

[@rachelhoffman286]

We’re going through storage totes. We’ve had them for 15 years. There’s six of them but they are completely full. Time to get rid of the things we don’t absolutely love and donate the rest. Thanks for continuing to capture your true selves when it comes to stuff. Stay safe and healthy.

[@alyssadiedrich5432]

I love how real you both are! You just crack me up! Thanks for sharing.

[@jeshanahram264]

It's like Monica's closet from Friends!!! My whole life is a lie!!!! I literally am so happy right now! LOL

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes!!! Right!?! 😂❤️

[@jenglenn1641]

Yay! It's the Dawn & Tom show! You guys spark Joy for me! I'm so happy you have a video today.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@AtHomeWithJill]

The minimal mom is THE BOMB!!!! She had inspired me to make my own Channel about my minimal journey!!!!!! I have been posting my decluttering videos 🥰

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you!! Will check it out ❤️

[@anitah.7906]

Hahaha Tom, "Fine, fine, fine fine!" about the throw pillows 😂

[@TheMinimalMom]

"Just don't touch my truck!" ;)

[@wendycol8354]

19,999 dollars in throw pillows would be a LOT! 😁😄

[@ScrapHappy]

So real. I appreciate the way you share this with so much authenticity. It’s super relatable.

[@jeanmcintyre4662]

I had a storage unit in college where I stored off season clothes in "sealed" tubs. Grasshoppers got into them and ate holes in all 4 of the silk/angora sweaters I had invested in. Had to throw them out. While we are at home. We are redoing my daughter's bedroom with paint and sewing curtains. I am finishing up a knit blanket.

[@ivegottabeme1]

Take heart, we’ve e all stored stuff only to have to get rid of it later. But you’ve taken that experience and are using it to inspire and motivate us. I truly need that to keep me going and appreciate it.

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Well I was shocked when this video came up about the storage unit. Makes me happy that you're like the rest of us. I have a storage area attached to my apartment. My son organized it for me but I need to get out there when the weather warms up to go through and throw stuff out. Continuing to declutter but right now stacks are piling up because all non-essential businesses are closed in my state. Tom doesn't seem very excited about getting back to the stair project. You might have to bribe him Dawn. Good luck!

[@TheMinimalMom]

We'll like to stay unpredictable! 😉 And yes, he has his eye on some truck accessories, that might help sweeten the deal!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

The Minimal Mom There you go! You have to talk his language.

[@eviewesner6231]

Thank you for sharing your secret storage unit with us! I loved this video because of the lessons. I've been watching your videos for quite awhile now. It's fun to see the change in Tom. Not too excited about minimalism, all the way to him now- sharing tips and reasons why to minimize! Love it!

[@eviewesner6231]

By the way, why not open the stair case from the other side? Or is there electrical there as well?

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@eviewesner6231 yes, equal amount of headaches there!

[@eviewesner6231]

Oh well. I know it will still look great in the end. Glad you guys (Tom) have time to finally work on it again! Best wishes!!!

[@eviewesner6231]

Thank you for answering my question, Dawn!

[@gaylebuster1079]

We have lived in our house for six years. Our garage has been a thorn in our flesh. My husband is on a roll getting it cleared out so we can park a car, use his shop tools and store only what we need. He feels great and I love it! Thanks for all of your videos...we’re making progress...PTL! 💕

[@ulrikareinman5261]

I just found your channel and I recognize this so much. Moved 3 years ago and have five rooms full of stored things. Thank you for inspiring me to get started on this project. 😀

[@Ann.CreatedToCreate]

Total Money Makeover was the book that changed our future! Right now, could not be more thankful!

[@JLYNKDV]

My hubby has just taken our toddler for a bike ride around the block as we are all getting cabin fever being at home constantly. I’m sitting here watching your videos while my 6 month old naps getting demotivated to continue the decluttering and minimalising journey in our home. Thanks for your videos they are not only entertaining but are inspiring too :) hope you’re all keeping well safe. Love from Australia :)

[@missk9544]

We are working on so many different projects! 🙈Two weeks ago I hit 1,000 items decluttered year to date. 👏🏻🤭😀My husband is staining an open shelf for in my new laundry room, we rearranged some of the rooms in the basement and now we will have a bigger homeschool room, and we are talking about making over the bathroom vanity and mirror in the children’s bathroom and painting in there. (Yay for ideas from Diana!) step by step progress. Thanks for all your great tips and tricks-I usually play videos with your tips while I’m decluttering to keep me motivated 😃

[@kateroth7154]

I loved it when Tom petted the piece of granite and said "you can go back to the Earth." He cracks me up!

[@carolblair8336]

Love the little gray desk!

[@meko3089]

Thank you for sharing and being this vulnerable. Everyone has been there.

[@photobugmom72]

I just want to say how much I appreciate the banter between you and your husband! So real! So many of his comments are things my husband has said before. I love to see that we are normal... Thank you!

[@axthelmsr]

Thanks for keeping it real! I’ve been on a minimizing journey for 2 years and I still have areas (like the trailer) that need my attention. The truth is, it is a process and it takes a while...especially when you lived as a maximalist before! 🤣

[@tete7958]

Been there, done that...had to throw out 99% of it...so sad, but a lesson of what not to do again.

[@marythomas6543]

GREAT POINT on the throw pillows, Dawn! 😂❤️

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you 😉😂

[@givengrace3162]

Oh my goodness Dawn, the conversation sounded very familiar 😆👍

[@lorstahl2388]

Thank you for being transparent.

[@BobbiGail]

Great advice! DO NOT STORE THINGS.

[@snowleopard7952]

Thank you for bringing us with during the process of maintaining a decluttered life. I especially like the drawer and cabinet tours in other videos and find them to be so helpful. It's true how stressful it can be to open a drawer or cabinet that is a mess. Mini stressors add up and on the flip side, what a joy ones home can be when orderly and clean. These videos show how to do it. Kon Mari helps me know how to fold clothes and be thankful and release possessions via Eastern philosophy, while as Americans, you and Tom are nuts and bolts, Boom! Done. What you do is very much related to the ancient art and philosophy of Feng Shui, in China for many years.

[@CalmVibesVee]

The less stuff I have the happier I feel. Motivated for more decluttering today. It gives me more energy for the things I want to focus on.

[@heatherjensen3751]

Aww I just want to hug you after watching this! Your voice gets so weary and sad, that’s exactly what happens to me when I go through old stuff! And Tom gets more and more chipper and tries to cheer you up like a sweetheart.

[@susanlester1]

Your husband is very witty! He gives me that small laugh and smile if that makes sense. I don’t laugh easy so I appreciate someone’s humor that can. Anyway, you guys are a beautiful family and I sure enjoy watching! Best to you and yours during this crazy time.

[@sierrassimplehome3175]

I love all of your videos. They have helped me simplify so much. I love seeing the two of you together. It's hilarious and so much fun! Stay safe!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much Sierra, we great appreciate that! ❤️😊

[@lindamarsden8024]

Give yourselves grace, we do what we can and it is a process for all of us. Thanks for showing this it helps us to let go, love you both

[@cbagot]

This is my kind of video! I’ve been cleaning out my storage units (sold house) and it’s so overwhelming... but looks like we all find basically the same thing. Unfortunately a lot of items just don’t like storage units. But tge good news is we have memories and more space!

[@stephanieweaver1913]

I would totally make a closet under the stairs - either for storage, or for a play/craft space :)

[@kimpatience6505]

I totally agree about storing things. It always ends up damaged or out of style. Great job on all of your projects!

[@chelseagarchar4338]

We are putting up pasture fence and corrals on our farm. Fixing up our chicken house and making it bigger for our flock increase that will happen here in about a month. Spring on the farm. Lambs, chicks, ducklings, and baby bunnies all in the next month and a half.

[@theforeverlovelyjacquelyn5756]

I think its healthy to have the range of emotions and feelings about stuff. That icky feeling is helpful to not store stuff again. You are teaching yourself to make better choices, to avoid the guilt feelings. Do you have a new niece/nephew yet?!?

[@TheMinimalMom]

Not yet, but anyway!!!! Can't wait!!!!!!!

[@theforeverlovelyjacquelyn5756]

@@TheMinimalMom same!!!

[@sweetpea3472]

The granite is SO beautiful! I'm so glad he's not getting rid of it. Lol!

[@angelasnodgrass6621]

While I watched your video. I decluttered two cabinets in my bedroom. I have donated so many books. I don’t know why I have so many books. I keep finding more and more. Wow!

[@christinekirkby-sing7398]

Watching this was just what I needed! Im in New Zealand and we've just started a 4 week lockdown. I love watching you two together. Good to have something to laugh along with!

[@robinm.2246]

I enjoy you guys! I’m getting mentally prepared to tackle the storage under my stairwell in the basement... haven’t been there in over 10 years. I stored stuff there when I downsize from a house to a town house. 😱

[@estaswanepoel6755]

This is day 6 of lockdown for us in South Africa 🇿🇦. My garage definitely need some sorting out. Thank you so much for your inspiration. Stay save and healthy. God bless.

[@rhondarobb]

I bet you will feel much more serenity and peace now that you've gotten rid of all that. Yay!!

[@judyzander3681]

Bringing back bad memories from last fall when we burned 3 truckloads from our storage unit.😫 "Store not up for yourselves treasures on earth..." yup.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Amen!!! ❤️

[@corinnestauffiger5693]

Are you in America allowed to burn your stuff? Are there any restrictions?

[@judyzander3681]

@@corinnestauffiger5693 Burning depends on where you live. We live in a rural area, miles from any town. We personally don't have any burning restrictions, but I believe most cities/towns do.

[@Romans828girl]

My husband's family home was destroyed by the tornado that came through Nashville a few weeks ago. I don't know how many times I've quoted that verse as we've picked through the rubble.

[@judyzander3681]

@@Romans828girl oh, that's terrible. I'm so sorry! 💔

[@ALi-bn6bf]

Thanks for sharing the pain and sadness felt when emptying a storage unit after too many years have gone by. I hope others will become wiser from watching your post. I’ve gone through something very similar helping a family member with their extra storage. On the bright side it inspired me to become more of a minimalist going forward.

[@whubbard5413]

You really gave me a push to clean out the rest of my garage. There's things there from our last move 4 years ago. I do feel guilty when things get ruined, but I'll feel better when I'm done. Love you guys. 💖

[@debbitaylor77]

I think this was one of if not the first video that introduced me to you both. It's has been a great ride..and it continues.

[@lindseyheringer2641]

It stinks that stuff was ruined but at least that makes parting with it easier; especially sentimental items like the comforter that you got for your wedding and had good memories of.

[@roundthegumtree6846]

We are painting and dejunking the basement where we stored all sorts of things when we moved here. Thank you for the decluttering encouragement.

[@mrsblondback]

I love watching you two--you have great teamwork!

[@shartman2150]

I've moved and stored a lot in my life and I recommend putting a tarp over furniture to store and wrap anything fragile, like picture frames, in newspaper. But getting rid of stuff all together is better. I'm comfortable donating because I know it'll help someone. Makes it easier to part with my stuff. Don't feel guilty. Think of it as a lesson you learned about yourselves. "How do you turn down granite?" Ha ha.

[@debraschroyer1878]

We're all human and these things happen. Give yourself grace!!! Love you guys!!! Be safe!!!!💓💓

[@wenzworld]

What a big job! You two are adorable. Now I want to dig through my storage areas. ❤️

[@sandrajiggins6303]

If we do get down time (both hubby and will probably remain working from home) we plan on painting kitchen cabinets. Made to sure to buy everything we needed for the project.

[@cateadam2198]

I’m just coming across your channel and it feels so nice to see a realistic approach to minimalism. I’ve been minimal for 6 years but it’s been hard being in a transitional part of your life (post college, pre steady apartment) I’ve been pairing down since having to move back at my moms since Covid but I feel more in control aiming to be as minimal as I can. Stay healthy!

[@isabellaabruzzi9611]

Corona projects: repair bathroom wall and paint. Our shelter in place has been extended so I plan on more painting, organizing, cleaning and decluttering. We are working on my mom's house and the amount of damaged stuff we had to toss was heartbreaking. I do feel your pain!

[@grinchy56]

That had to feel so great to clean out the storage unit. That was a LOT of work, too! Bravo !!!

[@tammygorring6771]

This video hits home and stirs up so many still very recent emotions. Last year we did a military move. Our new base did not have housing available for us and we spent 9 months in lodging. This past April we found out that the storage company that had our items had gotten flooded and disposed of so much of our things. I am not a sentimental person and I keep very few things like that. We lost so much stuff including the few things I had kept from our wedding and the few baby items from our two kids. I am feeling so many of the emotions watching this.

[@elizabethcarr5226]

We are painting our basement a light grayish blue (crisp blue by hgtv). When we moved in there was a massive red wall (the longest wall in the whole house rotten tomato red😲😳😦) we have done about 1/3 of it and it already looks so much better and is more calming to be down there. 😁 I hope your stairs project goes great!

[@stephaniemullinax1597]

Yes Dawn! Your pillow vs truck analogy is spot on!

[@pip5858]

I actually love this video. We all put off clearing certain things out. It's do emotionally hard to do but very much needed. Thanks for sharing

[@adriennecross1466]

Yes Dawn! I completely understand the throw pillow vs truck situation.

[@tomaszwyszkowski2253]

Use it or loose it. Amen to that!

[@arbonneladyTN]

I love the Dave Ramsey part😂 We are Dave followers too! He is such a blessing! He is our own TN boy!

[@Tassie5050]

Great job going through it. You made it look so easy and effortless. I see now that our precious items can be ruined storing them so long. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@jillgott6567]

I watched this a year ago and am glad it came up to encourage me - I have totes that were in my car of misc, lose things that need to be sorted through plus I am clearing out at home so seeing this pop up on my fb feed was like " YUP Incentive "

[@aliciam6177]

You two are so industrious! You inspire me to get off my behind and tackle those icky jobs. Thank you!

[@donnakirkwood5871]

My husband and I have been married for 18 years and we have a storage shed that has stuff that we both brought with from our previous marriages...we will be throwing away the most of it, I’m sure and donating anything salvageable which I’m sure isn’t much. Thank you for the inspiration to get started on that during this time where we’re spending more time together than we ever have so me being married 🤪😂. Dawn, yes you should be allowed as many throw pillows as you want...😂. I’m currently planting the seeds that we need to replace windows in our home...but I’m not holding my breath. 😂. I love seeing yours and Toms “adventures” as my husband and I call ours. You two are so cute together. ☺️. May God bless and keep you safe during this crazy time. 🥰

[@timbersniper2084]

Love the gun case. I'm the husband of the house and he's a huge inspiration.

[@anapaulamartinez4663]

Woww! Reading the comments make me so surprised, i didnt knew that a lot of people in the US have storage units, like they already have gigantic homes with garages, basements, attics, etc.

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

You just made me feel SO much better! No one is perfect! Thank you for being honest and giving us encouragement! Elbow bumps from Napa Ca

[@sinkintostillness]

It's a journey, look how far you've come. You now are more aware of what you use and how you like to live now. This is a really good lesson into dealing with stuff and not storing it. Yes it's a shame the stuff got damaged, but a lesson has been learnt from this experience so all is not lost. Also remember, moving house is stressful, downsizing even more so and when you add kids and daily life to the equation, you do what you can. I am personally always amazed at how much there is always left to clear out, even when you've just decluttered your whole house! It's a journey, not a destination 😀

[@jillygirl2024]

Dealt with storage units a couple of times when I was moving & they can be expensive ! I am working on cleaning, clearing, and decluttering my kitchen