THROWING EVERYTHING OUT IN 2024 / Decluttering, Organizing, & Cleaning! Whole House Declutter

[@laurab7379]

No need to respond to people who need to get a life! It is your decision whether or not to move to acquire 1 bathroom. Can it be done with 1 bathroom, yes if that is what you have but having a goal to have an additional bathroom to see that everyone gets out in the morning is not an unreasonable goal. Sometimes I think they are bots! Ignore them and block them. You have done a wonderful job organizing your home! I enjoy the products you purchased to help in that regard. You also have done quick a bit of work in your home to make it feel more spacious. You make great videos!

[@hullahoney1]

Oh My Goodness... Why do people have to be so negative . Having two bathrooms is a blessing ~ Thank you for the Decluttering Video's... I'm merging a household with my boyfriend soon and I'm sooooo Overwhelmed....

[@vickieschlender2215]

You are so gracious to invite us into your home! I have already commented on what how lovely your contentment is. You owe no one an explanation for what you say. You are a joy and one of my favorite you tubers!

[@debbiejansen555]

I raised two girls! I was so thankful I had two bathrooms!! I couldn't imagine sharing one bathroom with two grown kids! 😂😂

[@MollyT119]

We have six of us sharing one bathroom right now (seven as soon as the little guy potty trains) so I DEFINITELY hear you on the space issue! Houses are definitely a big investment so we're taking our time to find the right location and price for what we want. Your kitchen is looking absolutely amazing since the big declutter, so open and spacious! ❤️

[@johannathorisdottir2456]

Hey there! I like seeing things put into bags and actually thrown out into the trash not put into storage bins and put back in the same place. that shit just gives me hives. Nice job decluttering girl.

[@rvmomma8687]

Best thing I did to help throughout my declutter journey was to cancel all my subscription boxes.

[@Joce123]

I live alone and had a 2nd toilet/shower added to my basement. It is right by my washing machine .After gardening..or when we ( golden retriever and me)save on ac by hanging out in the cool temp for the summer I like the 2nd bathroom.

[@sct4040]

It’s great isn’t it? Just make sure to slow down the outside drainage by putting in steel wool, etc. To prevent a backup during rain storms. We had that problem in the basement bathroom.

[@EtherealBlueRainbow]

It is perfectly normal to want one more bathroom, it saves so much time! & time is the most precious commodity you'll ever have

[@CatherineElaine]

Oh that’s a really good point! Haha someday we will be fighting over bathroom time for sure. I can see it now!

[@robinphinney1288]

Hi Catherine. I love all your videos. Thank you for all you share with us.

[@sunset33533]

I used to get attached to everything. The journal on amz called Throw It Away by Guru Notebooks was a good tool, as well as journaling about the items.

[@chickpea2920]

Gm I’m sorry some people need to be rude I think you do what you can and you try keep your head up and it will all work out😊

[@maggiekh89]

Honestly it’s exhausting at this point how offended people are by everything 😂. I don’t blame you at all… and if I did, I would keep it to myself lol. Loving your decluttering

[@sct4040]

So touchy and jealous.

[@nbig860]

Looking forward to basement declutterring 👍

[@lindabourketempleton4040]

Cold day here so clean and decluttering and listening in

[@jenniferhunt8069]

Glad to hear your Mom is doing well! Can’t wait to see the next video from their declutter.

[@lorenhenderson5699]

Good for you for wanting more! I don't see anything wrong with that! Just because you want more space doesn't mean you aren't grateful for what you have now. Try to ignore all those haters out there...they have nothing better to do! Great motivating video, as always 🙂

[@aprilknerr4443]

Damp rid...I never realized it worked so well! I need to go thru my bathroom to declutter for sure!!!

[@life.with.mrs.a]

Seems liķe your patents got a real push by you helping them declutter and I can totally understand that, most of us need something to get us going. I'm so grateful for all the decluttering KZbinrs that have helped motivate me so much. ❤

[@lindadenneypu6315]

Me to they make me get up and get it done

[@smushles19]

RE the bathroom issue - can you do an extension to the house or put one in the basement???

[@WilliamTheUnkownShoutout]

This is indeed very heartwarming and very wonderful and the house is so beautiful and this brings back such great memories of when I use to be a 90s kid and an early 2000s kid and I am a new subscriber as well:).

[@AlexBeveridge-t8i]

Great video Catherine❤ This came out just when I needed it

[@andrayabarber579]

I love sunscreen-y scents! My favorite perfume is Beach Walk by Replica and I think it has just a hint of sunscreen smell and i love it!

[@CatherineElaine]

That’s one of my favorites too!!

[@BabyfaceGaming101]

For mother's day I planted roses and azaleas in my flower beds and decorated our front porch...

[@fillistine]

You have to give thanks for what you have. Some ppl have nothing. Be glad for now for you lovely bathroom. Better WILL come❤

[@plynn136]

Huh? She is not responsible for what others do or do not have.

[@fillistine]

@@plynn136 I am glad that is all you could find from my comment. Thanks

[@marloann4]

I do love your kitchen too! You guys did an awesome job on it! We are having such a hard time with ants this yr too!!!

[@honeywell7892]

I live alone and at condo had only one bathroom and it was not enough if there was a second person staying or visiting, so when I moved, it was a must to have 2 bathrooms. Even with that, I wish there was a 1/2 bath just as you enter house. Maybe will get that put in one day.

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

I am so envious of those large drawers you have in your kitchen. I wish I had some like that. I am fortunate, however, to have lots of cupboards & cabinets ❣️This was a great video❣️

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!! I love the large drawers too!

[@shortypShortyp]

Hi Catherine! It always feels good to declutter again and also see what has been working! Those peonies are so pretty and what a sweet surprise! Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

[@pink5068]

Thank you for sharing very inspiring and great motivation 👍

[@annj2325]

We have 3 boys-8, 6, and 3-in a 950 sq ft house with 1 bathroom. We have talked about moving or adding on to our existing house. The thought of selling and buying a different house is scary right now with prices and interest rates what they are. I also don't want a bigger house because then I have to clean a bigger house. But also, 5 people sharing 1 bathroom is a challenge. We will definitely have to revisit our options when housing and building materials come back down. Limited inventory is a must right now.

[@kittykooky]

Mothers day in the UK is in March. 💐

[@lindabourketempleton4040]

Living in a motor home so very cramped home, my last three bedroom house had damp problems so I know the feeling

[@mariannemitnick3541]

The ants are crazy at my house too! My 8 year old makes a game out of catching them on a piece of paper and putting them outside lol I’m sure they come right back in 🐜 btw, your hair looks fabulous ❤

[@debralawler-nt9si]

Ever thought of adding an addition to create a bigger master suite with the addition of a bathroom? I wonder if that maybe something to look at also. Something to think about

[@CatherineElaine]

We’ve thought about it! The previous owner actually had plans drawn up to add on and we had a few contractors come out to quote us but none of them ever got back with a quote! It’s so strange.

[@raquelcruz3874]

I was the one that said that the bathroom is cleaner than the kitchen sink because of the food cross-contamination❤

[@janirav3454]

thank you 🙏 i love your videos…happy mother’s day to you too ❤

[@aradasky]

I have a robot vacuum, different brand but like yours, it cleans the pads with it own water in that tray. I have to clean out that tray once a week. It tries to clean itself but cannot get it all and it starts to stink.

[@cack121]

The diffuser does not put out enough moisture to do any sort of damage. We have a very tiny 1/2 bath and I have one going in there at all times (every room in my house actually) I would definitely take the little bit of moisture over the toxins that are released from B&BW or any other plug in for that matter. Stick to the diffuser. Not only do they smell better, but there are health benefits to every single oil that you diffuse. Great job

[@sct4040]

It would be heaven to have a 2nd bathroom, even a 1/2 bath.

[@binesait]

I use nice old boxes inside the drawers and I put things inside. Taylor's box would have been used by me 😊 Can't wait for your parents house series.

[@rhondageorge3159]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@juliaouzts5781]

Thank you for sharing!

[@eileenswanstrom6765]

I use indoor/outdoor Ortho Home Defense Spray to get rid of ants and spiders. Works great!

[@bethbranson9050]

Catherine, You have absolutely gorgeous skin! ( So whatever you are doing, keep doing it!!)Your videos content is so good! Love the inspiration! ❤ P.S. YES, as a mother of now 2 grown sons, I can tell you for sure they are messy in the bathroom!!😂

[@sarahwelch2908]

What do you use for the ants?

[@CatherineElaine]

They’re ant bait traps by Terro, I’ve found over the years they work the best. This year we’re also spraying all around the outside of our home!

[@colleenisaac6647]

@@CatherineElainewe do that too, as I mentioned in my previous comment. It works well.

[@edvandervelden4603]

Thanks for the great motivation

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you for watching!!

[@leezasims9959]

Keep paper towels in bottom of recycling bins to catch the dirt ❤ Great video ❤

[@doravalencia2214]

I have what ppl consider a sizeable house.. I call it my little house 🏠 lol 😆.. and would like more space too.. nothing wrong with that

[@CatherineElaine]

Absolutely nothing wrong with that! Haha

[@sct4040]

My father added a bathroom in the basement, and the basement into a bedroom. Just wondering if that’s possible for your house.

[@bumblebeec4714]

hi i don't know if this will work to help you but i live in Australia and in summer have the same issue with ants. i use eucalyptus oil around all the openings to my house, doors and windows and sometime wash my floors with if too and so fa r( the last 3 years ) i haven't had any issue with ants i have found that the smell can be a bit strong but around here it normal ,it's a strong forest type smell so it just makes everything feel fresh and clean after a wile and its safe for kids and animals because its an natural product. just an idea,

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Love both Series❤

[@jellyt8767]

I understand your bathroom sentiment. My non negotiable is my own bathroom. I’m the only female in the house & I refuse to share a bathroom with my son.

[@melissahammersley7678]

It always amazes me how negative people can be. They seem to think since they can't have it, nobody should have it.

[@lindadenneypu6315]

So true or that others r made of mon ey to many trying to keep with the haves and not grateful for what they do hav e in the first place

[@ktrain422]

Ants hate the smell of cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon along the baseboards and places you see ants come in and they will be gone. We had a bad ant problem and tried cinnamon and we no longer have an ant problem!

[@taraobrien2020]

😂 Don't listen to criticism about sharing a bathroom with teens. Trust your instincts. They are stinky and gross. And they hog everthing. Also guilt tripping and moralizing is rude. I watch these shows to get inspired.

[@CatherineElaine]

Hahaha! We had 3 full bathrooms when I was a kid and they were still nasty from my two brothers 😂😂 I can’t imagine!!!

[@mapy1979]

Cud it be mold in the bens?

[@roses609]

Great job

[@Jo4167]

My hubby is a keeper of everything just incase and I’m a get rid of it person! It’s hard as it drives me mad that he keeps it and him mad that I throw it lol We worked out that I don’t need the item to remember the memory but my husband does which means I’m less thing sentimental than him but it’s hard to be opposites lol x

[@kimberlyakers5923]

I know at one time you were planning on adding to your house. Is that still an option?

[@CatherineElaine]

It’s definitely still in the discussion but we’re not sure! We have to decide if we want to put more money into this house or save for our next one

[@MariaRosa-cd1vv]

Great video Catherine, i love your channel How tall are you?

[@alexisaguirre0811]

What do you use in your laundry?

[@Baileybooandecho]

I don't think that itty bitty diffuser is adding much moisture to the air.😊❤ Oh, the pens in my house! What do you even do with them when they still work? 😂

[@janetmclendon8023]

Check your yard for ant beds. That might be reason ants coming inside. Put ant killer on ant beds outside if there are any

[@Fionayellow-jh4ec]

I turned on your video while I declutter. 😄😄

[@shesoundedlikeanair-headro781]

A little note I just found out from Clark Howard. No need to wash and rinse dishes before the dishwasher. The machines end up working too hard when dishes are cleaned

[@colleenisaac6647]

We also get ants (they make me crazy!) We have TruGreen come and spray the outside perimeter of our house. It really takes are of them.

[@chillibird2511]

Love the fake plant idea and where it is. Just an idea you could have a bigger one for the space or 2 small ones. When my kids were children, the bathroom cleaning felt like going round in circles. In the end , though, you have the peace of mind that it was cleaned regularly. Your bathroom looks great. I hope your mum is doing well. Thanks for sharing her update. I'm enjoying this video - updating us on your spaces. For us, being able to see how you keep them maintained and how they work is so encouraging and reminds us of the reality of life in the home ❤

[@carolynoquinn4573]

I've been trying to talk you into moving South!

[@lindadidomizio5025]

Another suggestion...you might want to call a pest company out for the ants. I had them marching into my house and they wound up in the dishwasher. Yikes! But the pest man found where they were coming from outside and got rid of them. He said they were looking for water. It was a one time application thank goodness.

[@lytaylor1204]

I always keep ONE (working) extra phone in the house, in case something happens to my current one.

[@nevergonnagiveyouup1104]

Yes the ants are invading our home too!! We just sprayed and but ant traps in some areas in our kitchen and living room. I hate ants!🤢🤢

[@_.ivxyq0]

Ha! On Twitter (okay, X) I’m stunned at the number of people who respond negatively to something really positive. I love to give the first negative commenter a 🏆 and congratulate them.

[@sarahrking]

People are crazy; don’t listen to them! It’s just me and my husband in our home and we have 2 bathrooms. That’s something I wouldn’t compromise on with my anxiety and needing 2 toilets 😅 Don’t listen to the crazies!!

[@Krisztina1978]

My bathroom is the same size, and we are also a family of 4, but we never felt the need of a bigger bathroom. We live in Europe, and it's quite usual that houses or apartments here have small bathrooms. We use it for a certain purpose, anyway 😅 we go in, do our thing and leave the room. 😂 There is no need for a bigger space to shower and 💩

[@CatherineElaine]

I’ve heard from lots of people who live in Europe that it’s super common to have small bathrooms! It’s so interesting how much it varies all over the world!

[@dreamer6943]

If you want your mind blown, check out Japanese tiny apartments 😂 I saw one was basically a corridor (as in a single corridor, short and not wide) been turned into an apartment with a bed up a ladder, a desk below, world's tiniest "kitchen" (couple cupboards, one hob plate, sink, and she had to put the chopping board on either the sink or hob plate to create a "worktop" space) and a bathroom that was basically a cupboard with some kind of space age toilet that is moveable and stored under the sink (that thing was plumbed in too!). It was insane.

[@judykhaleck8034]

👋 Catherine, Do you know a KZbinr name Michel Janse? A couple of day ago I couldn’t sworn I seen your comment on her slick back hair bun on her instagram post.

[@brandysweet9590]

Coffee is the best get read of all bugs and safe for kids and animals

[@debralawler-nt9si]

I know one bathroom is hard Bern there done that.. Especially with teens.. Boys or girls it doesn't matter its hard. I know that some banks are offering mortgages at 5% interest rate versus 7%... Check that out when looking the interest rates right now are not great.

[@CatherineElaine]

I haven’t seen any at a 5% rate but it’s crazy that that sounds like a good deal at this point! Our current rate is under 3% so it’s hard to imagine walking away from that

[@whitneypea]

🖤🖤🖤

[@sariahlee]

For the ants, if you can spare the money a good pest control company can take care of that for you!! I have a bug phobia and pest control companies save me haha

[@CatherineElaine]

We’re going to try spraying around our own house this year and if that doesn’t work I’ll end up hiring! We’re sooo over it!

[@medshell4vr]

I wouldn’t want to share with male teenagers either 😂😂😂😂

[@doloresbingham7956]

Have you ever looked into adding a bathroom to your home I know what you mean when you only have one small bathroom been there with two kids and never mind the people that complain to you about what you said about your voice Cuz it’s 100% true. Have a wonderful day please be safe and God bless bless

[@Joce123]

I was able to cut my electric bill down to 0 yes 0 because the electric company and Minneapolis has a special program that gives people a 35% discount on their electric rate if they use less than 300 km per month and I had accumulated quite a bit of credit so I felt like I am just. fine affording a second basic bathroom nothing fancy just functional.

[@katehill7675]

What? Of course needing and wanting another bathroom is NOT wrong. Can't believe anyone would comment negatively on that. Jeez

[@CatherineElaine]

The comment section is a crazy place sometimes haha

[@lindadidomizio5025]

May I suggest...do not use a bath mat unless you are taking a shower or a bath. We probably should wash the bath mat more often than we should so this helps keeping it cleaner longer!

[@CatherineElaine]

That’s not a bad idea! I just wonder where I’d put it when it’s not in use

[@lindadidomizio5025]

@@CatherineElaine Do you have a little room on the left side of your vanity? Maybe some type of hook or towel holder could be attached to the vanity or the wall. I am sure Amazon has something! LOL

[@binesait]

Ants are our nightmare at home. We live in a country house and they smell food in a second! I am using baking soda as a friend told me that they hate the smell... lets cross fingers!!!

[@kaydublin5164]

Use a paste of sugar, water and borax, put in on a small piece of cardboard, you will have a million ants then in about a day they will be all gone, borax is poisonous so this may not work for you with children or pets.

[@Thewitchandcat]

Haha i'm also moving bécause my bathroom is huge but the living room is tiny 🤭 I dont care about what people think...

[@CatherineElaine]

Yesss haha more power to you!!!

[@Es24688]

The idea that we shouldn’t strive to do better in our lives because other people can’t (or really won’t) is wild! There is such a thing as too small to be functional depending on your life and what your home is used for. It’s nothing but envy and greed to say that if we can’t have something nice then no one should. It’s also funny how people want use the “what about poor people in other countries” reasoning to justify their soapbox. Those same people generally aren’t willing to give up what they have, yet they expect others to do without. They just think that “too much” is simply anything more than what they have.

[@tamathalamphear2935]

I could never do what you do, I love watching your videos and getting the tips and such you share however I'd scrub my entire street with a toothbrush before I would respond or apologize to everyone brave enough and perfect enough to judge me. Whoever made those comments and felt they were enough above reproach to judge you should look into they're own heart and start working on themselves and stop worrying about the decisions you are making for your life. Which you wholeheartedly have every right to do.

[@melissabinder7225]

I love your house. But having kids with one bathroom is tough. I grew up in a family of 5 with one bathroom. And now have a family of 4 with one bathroom. We hope to someday add a bathroom. But even a half bath is helpful when you have little kids. Especially when they need to go to the bathroom.

[@tamarabooth5534]

I'm gonna have to look into that damp rid thing..I've only ever used the stuff that comes in a bucket. I'm gonna refrain from going back or looking for comments on your statement about moving....idk what's wrong with people!!! You (and we) are allowed to want to move or to do this or that for whatever the reason is!!!! Even if you just wanted to move because! But your reason should be self explanatory enough! I have a 17yo and 10yo, both boys and I could not imagine sharing a bathroom.

[@CatherineElaine]

Sometimes I forget to replace the tab that goes into the damp rid but when I do use it correctly, it is definitely helpful! And you are sooo right. I don’t get it either 😅 can’t please everyone I suppose!

[@joannarozmus4315]

Be careful with the bath and body works wall plugins, they get super warm and may cause a fire hazard. I stopped buying them. Just a little suggestion.

[@lindadenneypu6315]

We have 9people in our home ramngng in age from 7 to 50 amd we use I bathroom and r thank full for haven a bathroom to use better than doing it in the woods or yard don't listen to the negative comments to many people Not thankful for the what theuhave wouod love another bathroom but more to clean nothing wrong with wanting 2 barhrooms

[@CatherineElaine]

Much much better than having to do business outside, I agree 😅

[@hiddenhand6973]

3:33 the kind of people who make these comments are crabs in a bucket. Ignore them.

[@kaydublin5164]

It’s not a crime to want more than 1 bathroom, ppl can be so ignorant. I grew up with 2 1/2 bathrooms, for 6 ppl, our home today has the same for 3 ppl.

[@CatherineElaine]

We had 3 full baths as a family of 7!

[@laurysteinke865]

You absolutely need more room and a second bathroom. 😊

[@lytaylor1204]

Geez, people give you crap for just saying you want more space? People need to get a life 🙄

[@kathysimmons4335]

It's your refrigerator handle, not your kitchen sink. Studies have shown that there are more germs on the average refrigerator handle than on the toilet. Fairly disgusting, but true. Ever since I read that, I've washed my handle with a bleach cleaner. Lol. And BTW there's nothing wrong with wanting a bigger house or more bathrooms. Your boys are only going to get bigger and bigger.

[@extatis]

Teach your kid to sit down to pee, it’ll be better for everyone 😂

[@Amacott99]

I don’t think that’s “ungrateful” to want more in your life. What would life be without dreams. I have 3 teenage boys….i do NOT want to share my bathroom with them. Thank goodness I live in Asia and it’s normal to have ensuite bathrooms for all bedrooms. Yay for me😂😂 I don’t even care that I have to clean them.