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

[@CatherineElaine]

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[@poodlegirl55]

We retired to a smaller home that had no basement. The garage is not big so I left that for my husbands tools and decided that I would not store anything and gave away all my storage bins and totes. Everything I own is neatly in my house. I bought enough clear plastic sweater boxes to fit on my guest room closet shelf and filled them with my holiday decor. I started with my favorites and when they were full I donated everything else. I cannot tell you how wonderful it feels to know I never have to clean out a shed, garage, basement or attic again the rest of my life. It was my retirement gift to myself.

[@Joce123]

Inspiring! As my budget has gotten better through extreme frugal living I look at an extra item and decide if I could afford to replace it if I absolutely need it...then I discard/donate it. Also..no one wants my stuff!! ( like adult children)

[@poodlegirl55]

@@21cormorants And he downsized/decluttered his tools too and doesn't mind a smaller space. It was a relief to him too. More room for fishing poles.

[@Joce123]

​@@poodlegirl55Funny story My son owns a condominium that has dropped ceilings. He often goes fishing in the area.. One time when they were using the condo for themselves he hid the fishing poles up underneath the drop ceiling tiles. Months later when he went back to use the condo for himself his hidden fishing poles were there to use.😊

[@Courtney6]

Instead of shredding I plug my kitchen sink and fill it with hot water and put all of my papers in it and swish it around until the ink basically washes off the papers and then I squeeze out the paper (usually into a big ball.. so fun lol) and put it in the trash/recycle. It’s so much easier and faster than shredding.

[@KateC52]

Genius idea! Thank you 😊

[@monac9459]

Just a helpful tip to others who have a hard time letting go of emotional objects...take a picture of it. My mom passed away in 2017. We did declutter shortly afterwards but I still had one bedroom full to the ceiling that i had a hard time with. This week I have given away 4 big uhaul boxes full of stuff. Sent it to goodwill. I divided stuff up and am sending some to sisters. Its so mind relieving to do this. Its just stuff.

[@lindadidomizio5025]

What a great idea to have a free yard sale...all of those organizing containers look brand new! It is nice knowing that someone else can use them.

[@CatherineElaine]

I love that someone else gets to use them!

[@lauriepowell3959]

Dear Catherine Elaine I enjoyed this video while I was cooking and planning to declutter yet another section of my garage. I retired from teaching and have no idea why I kept boxes and boxes of self generated lesson plans. If I had good sense, I would have just tossed them in the school dumpster as I broke down my classroom! I am now 70 and it really does take me longer to complete these purges because I both move more slowly and got caught up in looking at everything. My garage became so packed (former art and reading teacher) that at first I couldn’t even get to the middle of garage to replace burnt out light bulb! Thanks again for the inspiration. 👍❤️

[@jessicacanfield5058]

I know what you mean about looking at everything that has ALWAYSbeen one of my problems. Also I am older too 60 but feel about 80 or 90 so.etimes because of my health problems. I think I will take some of my vacation time and at least clean one room lol

[@Joce123]

It is so encouraging to see that other people have the scene challenges with clutter that I have had.

[@NoelleAm]

Incredible how much you accomplished in a day! Serious stamina. Very motivating, thank you!

[@CatherineElaine]

I couldn’t believe I did it all either! Thank you for watching!

[@Sunshine-fy4fz]

I found that when I have shelving in the garage or basement, I have "given myself permission" to hold onto things that we really don't need to be holding onto. So we got rid of the shelving unit in the basement and have a stack of up to four bins and four bins only - which hold offseason items, with one bin for winter coats/boots and two bins full of Christmas decor. This has kept everyone honest about what needs to be saved and what does not need to take up space in our home. I'm trying to follow the advice of so many decluttering / minimalist experts out there who say that if you are keeping something in a box, bin, or in the back of a closet or in the garage or basement (and not using it at least monthly), then it is EXCESS aka CLUTTER and we need to set it free. "You're not going to use something more often when it's been packed away." #truthbomb

[@CatherineElaine]

That’s such a great rule of thumb to follow! I think once we’ve weeded out anything unnecessary we will definitely get rid of any excess shelving

[@Joce123]

We even gave away all of our dressers!!. Each of us and there are 2 of us ..each have a coat tree and a small tote for socks and such.

[@amxranthine]

I love looking through my milestone boxes that my mom made and saved for me. It is such a good way to glimpse into your childhood

[@DuckieM]

I love this video. It's so satisfying to watch. Just a couple of tips, 1. (tip from another youtuber) if you need to use storage bins, buy clear ones so you can see what's in them without needing to open and look to see what's in it; and 2. scan all important documents and save them onto your computer so you dont need to keep physical copies and can print them whenever you need a physical copy.

[@pamhuckle3029]

And make sure you back them up!! A friend's computer got a virus and it deleted a lot of her important records.

[@sara.nicosia]

I gave my vhs to a shop and they digitalize it for me and now i can watch it in my laptop etc. ☺️

[@thedupontnest]

My grandparents and parents have had this done successfully as well!

[@maddielc204]

My Opa did this and after he recently passed my family could not be more thankful that he did. We have all the memories and it's all digital!

[@patriciavaris7280]

I'm from a different country but have also utilised digitalizing here on old c-cassets and so on and succesfully saved those old memories 😊 you should definitelly google possibilities near you

[@red881109]

Can I ask how much it cost? I have so many on VHS and others to digitize

[@thedupontnest]

@@red881109 where it wasn’t me personally, I really have no idea. Probably varies by location and whoever the person is doing it!

[@Clevast]

It's amazing how liberating it feels to let go of excess stuff. 😍

[@CatherineElaine]

It really is!

[@PatriciaCarrier]

Awesome work! I really like that you gave your stuff away instead of selling it.

[@AleahMartins]

Here for allllll the decluttering motivation! 😍 You already know my basement is a WRECK, so this is much needed!

[@rali6511]

It's amazing that you're here for motivation having in mind that I watch your channel for motivation also. But for more than six months watching you and some more youtubers became part of my family❤

[@desertsky505]

I never shred tax documents or major documents like mortgages and titles and things like that. While most people think this IRS can only go back 7 years, I attended a training as a business professional. The IRS can go way way way way way back if they think you've committed fraud. So keeping those records is really important I keep the last 5 years of tax documents in paper period the rest are scanned into hard drives. I hope this is helpful

[@doriscassan6996]

Good job Catherine! I was going to add that big labels help too, but it sounds like that will happen later in the process of organizing. For some bins, I put separate labels for each thing that is in the bin, so that if I declutter something out of the bin, I just remove that particular label. And it reminds you of what things are in that bin. Also I find that sheer or clear bins help too, as it reminds you of what is in there and how much. I am looking forward to Part 2!

[@CatherineElaine]

I will for sure be doing labels and cohesive bins 👏🏻 I can’t wait!

[@allisongodfrey8104]

I'm so excited that this popped up on me feed .You did a great job. Thanks for the motivation!

[@chillibird2511]

You've done such a great job- love the process you did for giving things away and getting rid of the trash. The plan you have sounds a perfect way to get the area how you want it. Really enjoyed watching ❤

[@jessicaroessel8303]

That was a great video. I especially like when you discuss what is in each box and your thought process for how you are handling the items.

[@CatherineElaine]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!

[@nadinewilliamson1037]

Omg. How motivating. I've been waiting for this video. Great work. Tax documents 7 years. I bring my stuff monthly to staples to shredder. Very cheap

[@michigangrandma3452]

Thank you for the tip on Staples... I will definitely go there.

[@rosecorbin2917]

Are you able to stand there and watch them shred it? I wouldn't just want to drop it off considering it is private information.

[@nadinewilliamson1037]

@@rosecorbin2917 you are.

[@marieostberg2499]

Good work. Feels so good afterwards. I cut my important papers with scissors. Yes, it takes time, but if you have a system to do it at least once a year, it won't be that much. I clear papers during the year but go through everything thoroughly every January. the scissors work great. I cut the papers to the same size as the machine cuts them.

[@Bethanyplz]

I used to have a shredder, but it died. So, instead of buying a new one, I take anything that needs to be shredded to Staples. It's a little over a $1 per pound for stuff that needs to be shredded. Totally worth it to me.

[@kerri7749]

Hi do they shred it in front of you? #trustissues 😂

[@Bethanyplz]

@kerri7749 I totally get that! They don't shred it in front of you. There are bins that are locked that you put everything in that you want shredded. As far as I know, none of the staples employees has access to unlock the bins, only the company, Iron Mountain does. They come pick up the bins to be shredded. I also looked on staples, and apparently, there is an option to rent a bin directly from Iron Mountain. They deliver the bin to your house and come pick it up.

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

No staples etc near me so I soak the paperwork in a sink pull apart,then mix with household rubbish

[@Joce123]

​@@hazelmeldrum5860We took a Weber barbecue grill lining it with aluminum foil. And then burn the papers carefully..water near..

[@d.k.s.4057]

Wonderful video! Appreciate your commentary as you went along about what you were doing and how you decided what to keep and what to give away. Very generous of you to share with so many the "bounty" from your basement! I also find that when I am in the mood to sort and make decisions, being ruthless with my discernment makes the chore go faster and easier. And I feel like a burden is lifted from my shoulders! The best thing afterwards was my husband's big smile and the ease with which I could find things and clean/maintain. Thanks you for sharing! new subscriber today- this is so worth my time!

[@maureenfrancis6288]

Wow! This was such a satisfying video to watch! I loved you putting things out for free and have them taken quickly. I have watched your channel for a couple of years and enjoy seeing you minimize your space! I have been a minimalist since before there was a word for it and help others declutter their spaces. Very few people are able to quickly get rid of things in their basements as you did!🙂

[@shortypShortyp]

Hi Catherine! You did an amazing job decluttering! So proud of you! You really have come such a long way with how you declutter! Can’t wait for the next video!

[@ripley275]

i'm in the middle of a closet & drawer declutter'''feels so good! thanks

[@mel0815]

I did this in my garage recently. I still kept some organizers and such for use in the future, but I let go of a lot! Always a good feeling! Omg glad I am not the only one terrified of the instant pot lol!!

[@cherilynclements3188]

Catherine, You are pretty amazing! I still am flabbergasted at the extent of your growth since you started your channel! Take care...Cher

[@nervodyne]

Love these videos, and you've quickly become one of my favorite content creators when it comes to decluttering and cleaning - I'm going back and watching videos from last year now! We do donations to a woman's shelter here, with our things. It's a secret home for women in unsafe circumstances, and we meet up and destash because they need everything to start over. I've gotten rid of a lot of storage that doesn't work for us anymore this way. Not sure if you have anything similar where you are, but it's a suggestion.

[@dreamer6943]

I love all your decluttering and cleaning videos. It's inspiring me to have a clear out.

[@CatherineElaine]

That makes me so happy to hear!

[@karlaziler3949]

Catherine, WOW!! You were ruthless! What an inspiration!

[@jessicacanfield5058]

There are so.many people who are living with clutter and I am really bad with that. I have health problems but i realized thst will not help to focus on taking care of the problem. SO I am going to use some of my vacation days to get a start on my problem with clutter. And if you saw my basement you would be horrified because my basement is worse that yours and I live alone so it is just me. You keep learning from your experiences and feel better about everything.

[@tamarabooth5534]

Now THAT was a great transformation! Great job! You def should be happy and feel good!! Such a great start!!!!!!! You got this!!

[@CatherineElaine]

Ahh thank you!!

[@evelynsweeney7381]

Just joined your channel. You were absolutely ruthless. I've seen so many folks declutter and then put half the things they're parting with in the basement for a 'future yard sale'. Then they have a hoarded basement when they're done. You made fast decisions and got so much done so quickly.

[@CatherineElaine]

Future yard sale is the easiest way to not actually end up getting rid of things!! For free is the way to go. Thank you!

[@sarahrking]

Enjoying your videos while I’m on the couch recovery from emergency gallbladder surgery 2 days ago!!! No fun, but at least I have you to keep me company 😂❤ Awesome basement transformation

[@lindabourketempleton4040]

I moved into a motor home from a three bedroom house, I’m so glad I didn’t have an attic or basement to declutter before the move, I have some things that need to be stored differently than they are at present and they are taking up space like on the end of my bed or the spare passenger seat but I’m unable to get under the bed at present to access the area , gas struts going in there next month and I hope to be finished

[@emilasmith4279]

Amazing! You were like a whirlwind getting rid of stuff! ❤

[@CatherineElaine]

It was such a productive day 💪🏻

[@myrnachenault8248]

Wow great job! I know the feeling of just wanting to get rid of things no matter how much I spent or might use it later. As Dawn The Minimal Mom says “your mental health/peace/calm is SO much more important”. I am also glad you’re on the decluttering kick now because I love watching decluttering videos 😂.

[@dianaklien1560]

I keep manuals in an accordian file. I staple the receipt inside them as well. I can’t always get the manuals online and it is a pain for me to try, so much easier for me to pull it out of the file, plus if there is a fire or other catastrophe I can grab it and have proof of what I had for insurance purposes. I go through it once a year to make sure it doesn’t have any old manuals for things I had decluttered.

[@bethbranson9050]

KUDOS and a big WOW for your Part 1 decluttering transformation! It did not disappoint! Cannot wait for Part 2!! YES YOU CAN do anything you put your mind to!❤

[@CatherineElaine]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@rosecorbin2917]

I think it's nice to have a personal shredder. That way you can easily shred something as the need arises. You can always take large amounts somewhere else.

[@barbarapratt5682]

Yay! I know this has been on your mind and to do list for so long! I’m happy you are finally tackling it. Even though we can’t see our basements every day, knowing they are clutter free, clean and organized is a great feeling! Great job…looking forward to the next one 😊

[@LindaThornton-o6k]

Great job. You are motivating me to get down my basement to declutter. Thank you😂❤🎉

[@sharamckinney575]

Very inspiring video! In regards to keeping paperwork, I’ve been told to hang onto anything financial and government related for 7 years then it’s safe to shred after that.

[@jacquiebeattie649]

Lord what a transformation Catherine!!! What a great idea, putting stuff outside for free. You have to be exhausted!!!!! Great video!!!!!

[@CatherineElaine]

I was exhausted but felt so good!!!

[@MomCat03]

God is good! I have a four bedroom home FILLED with stuff, nice stuff, new stuff, because my now ex after 22 years wouldn’t get rid of anything and I’m drowning in it everyday. My ADHD makes it hard to focus so I don’t know where to start. Your video DID inspire me, & I hope to build momentum. Thx so much for sharing and reminding everyone it’s space we need, not stuff!💕🙏

[@nellya.9920]

Hi, I’m sorry to hear that. We can all use motivation and tips that works individually. Which lead me to comment to you about a KZbin channel I’m subscribe to that will help you. Midwest magic cleaning. Go check it out. He has ADHD. He can help a lot.

[@CatherineElaine]

I’m so so happy that you found this helpful and motivating 🫶🏻

[@MomCat03]

@@CatherineElaine ❤️

[@MomCat03]

@@nellya.9920 thx so much...grateful!💕🙏

[@nellya.9920]

@@MomCat03 your so welcome. We got this. Little by little. It can be done, and get our space back. 😊

[@countrycleo5268]

Great job! Feels so good to declutter so much, right?! I laughed when you were going through the instruction manuals. My daughter told us we didn't need any either. I still kept some. I right the purchase date, model number, serial number, etc on them.

[@dawnkanouse745]

we do a yearly neighborhood garage sale and I am honestly thinking of doing just this, I don't even have the energy to deal with trying to sell things and I hate the idea of throwing them away. but this is a genius idea.

[@CatherineElaine]

That’s exactly why I did it this way! It’s so much effort to put together everything for sale and it may not all go. But when you put it out for free it goes very quick

[@dawnkanouse745]

@@CatherineElaine exactly! We have our neighborhood one scheduled for May 18, so I’m going to get the stuff together and as people walk around, they can just grab as they want and I don’t have to be home or around. Lol

[@audreyplace3742]

I can relate to feeling like the basement is a dungeon.. lol . My house was built in 74 and back then the laundry is in the basement. I wish I had a beautiful laundry area but at present it’s not . I’ve been looking on KZbin and Pinterest on ideas for basement laundry redo’s to get ideas. That will be done in the future. Right now we refreshed our bedroom and bathroom.. plus refreshing our 2 tier back deck. We hope to refresh the other 2 bedrooms next year , then tackle the basement the following year. It all takes time and money . Thank you for the tips on the free ‘yard sale’ .. that is a great idea. Kudos to you for getting it done . It is a lot of work but do freeing as you said . I too just went through our file system in our basement and office upstairs and we got rid if 3 bags worth of very old ‘data’ . Thank you for the inspiration!

[@jkp62]

My parents had the laundry in the basement and mom got tired of cement walls and floors. Dad didn’t want to do a thing to it and Mom said he can do laundry in a dungeon. Mom got a few quotes and had 2 guys come and paint the walls and pipes and ceiling white and another guy came and poured an epoxy floor with grit in brown (she said it was better than grey cement), she then brought an old pine dining table down to the basement and 2 chairs, bought some pine shelving units for laundry supplies, put a transistor radio on the window sill (did I mention this was about 1976?) and a braided rug under the table which she used as a folding station. Mom jammed out to Elvis, Frank Sinatra, some rock and roll and country back then, she made due bit made it what she could in an unfinished basement.

[@audreyplace3742]

@@jkp62 That is such an idea .. our basement is section sort of into 4 sections with the laundry area one of them . The pastt owners had put up light colored hardwood or so thing similar to ship lap but very rough . I have a vision of putting unfinished cabinets and staining ourselves .. and a counter to go on to the top .. but that has to wait . We got the house in 84.. then our family began and life was moving fast.. now my family is green and has their own family , my husband & I are retired and trying to refresh our home . Thank God it is a small home.. no need to downsize. lol. I’ve like 50’s, 60’, and county music as well. Enjoy your day . Thank you for sharing

[@louisedillon6797]

Our county dump has a shredding event 3 times a year. We drop off those papers and they shred them. I had a shredder at one time, but it couldn’t handle the shredding and broke.

[@cinchloe1117]

Great job decluttering your basement. I know it's gonna look amazing when you're done with everything. You always organize very beautifully. ❤❤❤

[@Ann-vr1qr]

What a huge amount accomplished in just one day!! 💖🎉🎉

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!!

[@lorikorstanje2964]

Way to go fantastic! I bought long led lights for my basement for a hundred dollars it is a major difference you will love it

[@dorisfish8471]

Thanks for all the decluttering motivation ❤

[@CatherineElaine]

You are so welcome!

[@uzmajoseph7541]

Awesome awesome work done. I like how you are thinking about others and helping others by sharing what you have in excess. God bless you all. Lots of blessings and prayers for you all.

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

[@misaki7325]

Omg this was so satisfying and I’m glad the stuff went to good homes

[@ninamaria1339]

This was such an inspiration for me to keep going!🙌🙌🙌

[@rmf4]

I love basement declutter videos! Great effort.❤

[@CatherineElaine]

Im so glad you enjoyed!

[@Joce123]

Your family is lucky for all of your efforts

[@leezasims9959]

What an inspiration!!!!!!!Wow you were really ready to let go ive never seen anyone do this much in one day on their own and video, and set up to actually get people to come and take what they wanted on the same day. Great job. You made so many decisions. Im sure you slept well that night and maybe for a few nights x congratulations on your efforts. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!! It was such a great productive day and I felt great with the progress 💪🏻👏🏻

[@michigangrandma3452]

You must keep important papers for 7 years according to my tax accountant. Also, you can take your papers to be shredded at some local UPS mailing centers. They charge by the pound. Trust me, it is worth every penny they charge. I wore out my paper shredder and it took hours and I think I got carpel tunnel doing it. At least it felt like it......just some thoughts., Great video of letting go... Awesome that you shared those items and blessed others.

[@OToole2.0]

Thanks for the video. I'm in the process of de-cluttering my garage & look forward to actually getting my car in there. I had to laugh that your husband wouldn't let you get rid of the TV. I bought a flat screen TV and wanted to donate my old fashione one but the thrift stores won't take them. Nobody wants them and indeed I had a yard sale and couldn't give it away. I had to take a working TV to the dump!

[@susannekoster511]

You did so great! I was so happy to see this video today. I started my basement yesterday. What an exhausting job it is.

[@jowhite1860]

Catherine, that was such a motivating video! Great job!! Our local UPS store has a shredder where you can take your paperwork to. I am feeling very motivated to start our garage clean out before it gets too hot. Thank you

[@skyeangel61]

Wow just wow! I don’t have a basement but I do need to go through my cabinets. Thanks for the inspiration you did an amazing job! Love ya

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!!

[@Savedbygrace412]

Hello! Totally enjoyed this video and looking forward to seeing more basement declutter!! Have a wonderful day!🥰

[@bethhusted1111]

Great job! You inspire me to get me working on my basement too.

[@zinebmahjoubi1992]

I just love your decluttering videos 🥰

[@kaitlin.88]

Yesssss! I’ve been legit waiting for your basement declutter :) Do I have a basement? No. Do I have a similar type of Monica closet? Yes 🤣 loved this video as always girl. You’re content is 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@WendyBaxter-m4o]

Keep warranty info on appliances, you may find it in the user manuals. but otherwise that stuff can go. I keep quick start guides so I have something to refer to if I can't remember the error codes or functions I don't use often. Tax stuff is 7 yrs for personal and 10 yrs for business.

[@melissapickinpaugh4389]

I absolutely love this video! Can't wait for future ones. It was so motivating!

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you so much!!

[@k.6160]

A shredder is a great thing to have at home. I shred all the time. A lot of places will have earth day shred events this time of year.

[@CatherineElaine]

I think I’m going to order one!

[@dianneperry2903]

1st time watching your channel. Great job!

[@ivcin]

The best video!!!!! Can’t wait for the next one! Excellent job❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CatherineElaine]

Ahhh thank you!

[@ladypaz]

You did a fantastic job! I just subscribed, you were very motivating. We went through something like that seven months ago when we moved out of state. Our basement looked almost exactly like yours, even with the same shelves. Things we couldn’t let go of in the past, we left and had someone get the stuff, and clean the house. I was so exhausted, I had no energy left. I was pretty ruthless leaving things behind. I didn’t want to pack One. More. Thing. It was a 4 bedroom colonial we lived in for 37 years. By no means was it a hoarder house…. I was always decluttering. It was mainly a basement problem!

[@CatherineElaine]

Basements are such a forgotten area so I get it! It feels like the easiest solution to anything I don’t know what to do with is to just throw it in the basement but I’m dedicated to changing that mindset going forward!

[@CatherineElaine]

Also thank you so much for subscribing!!

[@ruthprovost1781]

Good video very helpful, thank you Catherine

[@Chell1496]

I am scared to use my Intsta Pot as well so I don’t use mine either! 🌸There might be places you can go or send the video cassettes and they can make them into DVD or put onto flash drives etc. so you can view them again. 🌸 tax documents usually are kept for 7 years, deeds and titles of homes 7 years. Amazon has rollers that roll black ink over important information and names, numbers etc. that makes it all unreadable so you don’t need a shredder. If you would like to get a shredder probably a micro criss cross cut shredder are the best. 🌸

[@Carolannjuliaa]

i am loving the basement clean out! so inspirational!!

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you!!!

[@audreyplace3742]

This is a great video.. I can relate , we have a storage area in our basement and my goal is to declutter that and to just keep and organize those things we do use . And also organize the basement.. it is semi organized but needs improvement.

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Amazing! You got so much done in one day. 😊 This was so motivating for me! 💜

[@CatherineElaine]

Thank you for watching!!

[@annettelangille5222]

You did an amazing job! Thank you for the motivation to get things done today!

[@MomCat03]

Wanted to add how much I miss having a basement. We live in the desert where homes don’t have basements, so storage facilities are what everyone uses, and it’s costly. You would think when it’s 118 during summer, builders would make basements a standard feature as it is a way to keep a huge piece of your home cool!🤷🏼‍♀

[@CatherineElaine]

Yes sometimes when I think about moving out of New England I think about how I couldn’t live without a basement and it’s definitely not the norm in other parts of the country!

[@shan2964]

Thank you for your help and sharing with us 🙏

[@jessicaperlove4715]

Nice work! And good music choice!

[@jen8491]

Wow! You made a huge dent in the basement. Great job. I can't wait for the next one. Have a great day ❤

[@debralawler-nt9si]

Good job can't wait fir the next episode makes me want to go thru everything in.y basement

[@katevaliente7130]

I’ve seriously been waiting to see your basement since January.

[@desertsky505]

I bought a shredder because the privacy of my documents is very important to me period and there is no privacy in putting your documents in a trash can at Staples. In my town, there is a shredding business that I can take my documents to and watch them be shredded so I know that that project is finished and I've maintained security. There are also businesses that can come to your house and Shred on site

[@katalintoth4580]

It was really motivating, thank you!!😊

[@Joce123]

I love your ideas and those of other commenters

[@AshleyMT]

Ask your local library if they have a shredder you can use! I have taken boxes to my local library multiple times and they had no problem.

[@cherylgalleran6602]

Hello!!👋🏼. Another wonderful video! I don’t have a basement..(live in Southern California).. however I have a garage! I haven’t tackled it …..yet! Boy do I relate to you in so many ways! (This video like your other videos) was super motivating! Just what I needed to see today! Not to mention super super helpful on how to address my garage!! Like yourselves?? I’ve been getting rid of (one way or another).. a lot of containers, decorative things that are no longer my style etc etc etc! For awhile I’ve had trouble getting rid of those things you think… I might need to use these things for… something right? You’re thinking is helping me change that thinking. Really? If I need something like that in the future? I can also re purchase. I’m only keeping what I’m actually using. Anyway… I could clearly go on and on! LoL. I’ll stop here. Again, thank you!! You’ve been so super helpful! Much love 🥰👋🏼❣️

[@lindagray8920]

WOW! You did some work! I can’t wait to see the next video.

[@pikaxmochi]

You did an amazing job! Can’t wait for the next part.

[@luvinchocolate]

I shred anything that has our name on it. Mail and Documents. I got a criss-cut one on Amazon for under $50, definitely worth it. Also I think 7 years is usually the time frame to keep certain documents.

[@CatherineElaine]

I just ordered an Amazon basics one for $40 same day delivery!! I’m excited to get to shredding 😂 I’m going to have way too much fun with this I think

[@karunald]

LOL I swear you even have the same basement windows as mine. And I'm exhausted. I get it! Tough gig.

[@vvvv-h8m]

Nice, suggestion label the bins because months from now you will forget what's inside and have to reopen then all

[@annj2325]

I'm glad you got started in the basement. Getting started is usually the hardest part. Keeping the most recent 7 years of tax related documents is the general rule for saving paperwork. Any loans still being paid on for more than 7 years should be kept until it's paid off.

[@jeannethbayle2716]

Satisfying to watch and motivating. Thank you for sharing.

[@CatherineElaine]

You are so welcome!