How To Make a *TINY* Laundry Closet Cute and Functional

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How To Make a TINY Laundry Closet Cute and Functional

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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. Today I'm making my ugly (and tiny) laundry closet into the cutest and most functional 30 sq ft ever. I hope this gives you inspo for your own tiny laundry room or closet.
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@AlexandraGater Жыл бұрын

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@christinaragucci3310 Жыл бұрын

lint is a great fire starter for folks that have fireplaces

@anamanipol9909 Жыл бұрын

Totally not related question. Where did you buy your dress? So pretty.

@sdethlefs6715 Жыл бұрын

Laundry lint: I save it until I have a few empty toilet paper rolls which I then stuff with the lint. I use them as firewood starters all winter.

@a.phillips6892 Жыл бұрын

GREAT idea…I knew about the lint, but putting it in the rolls is excellent..now I’ll be saving the rolls as well!

@annadkins9392 Жыл бұрын

Me Too!!

@enaid7911 Жыл бұрын

Only if it has no polyester in it. Polyester is made from petroleum.

@phyllisstein1837 Жыл бұрын

omg, this is such a good idea. thank you for sharing.

@carolschneider1404 Жыл бұрын

Us too!!

@karonmcgregor4753 Жыл бұрын

I'm still plugging for Graham to publish his own diy book now - he deserves it and I'm sure there's a lot of details he does we don't get to see.

@patriciavanwyk4322 Жыл бұрын

Superb idea! Do it, Graham. I think so many people would buy it. Many handy ladies would buy it and those of us with DIY hubbies would gift it to them for sure. Although, they may think it is another form of the "Honey Do List..."

@joyceschultz5511 9 ай бұрын

You're right he is such good carpenter 🪚

@Poppincurlsalon 11 ай бұрын

I totally thought you were going to make the shelf sliding/glided definitely would have been convenient and easily accessible for such a deep space

@suzannas.4965 10 ай бұрын

Sorry. I think fixed shelves is a bad idea in case you have a leak or something...you need to unload and UNSCREW the shelves to get access to the area. Pull out shelves for such deep space makes more sense.IMO. though a huge improvement in how the space looks

@Dogsnark 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, me too. There is nothing worse than narrow deep shelves to “lose” things. The things in the back will soon be forgotten until the day you move.

@myriamnapolitano4934 11 ай бұрын

I totally need a Graham in my life. He seems like a good-hearted, very talented person.

@reapersphantomofhell Жыл бұрын

Sorry, NOT normal. I clean my vent every time and walk to the trash 😂

@jemma50 Жыл бұрын

Me too! And her bathroom is right next to the laundry closet, so it's not much of a walk. She surely has a garbage can in the bathroom. :D

@Angelicalalalovesyou Жыл бұрын

Same 🤣

@jemm2026 Жыл бұрын

Not normal...sorry! I love you though!!!

@lovingmayberry307 Жыл бұрын

Clean Your Vent EVERY SINGLE TIME!

@pippygoose Жыл бұрын

I have a small basket to put lint in. I’m with you😊

@danielleangulo6038 Жыл бұрын

I throw out the lint immediately into the trash, I love the way it all turned out!

@l.m.8991 Жыл бұрын

I clean the lint before removing my clothes.

@ConservativeVeteran Жыл бұрын

yep....lint goes immediately into the trash.

@bethmenefee3708 Жыл бұрын

Me too! I throw it ouw immediately!

@debe8890 Жыл бұрын

Her little basket was the trash.

@dawnvickerstaff Жыл бұрын

So cute! Just one note. I don't buy liquid laundry detergent. I buy laundry sheets (so I'm not paying for water) in compostable packaging. Eco-friendly, inexpensive, and takes up far less room.

@Kitkatrey Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the laundry sheets! Cannot believe people keep buying those plastic jugs and all the drippy mess, etc. Let’s all quit adding to the floating plastic trash islands!

@space1ady Жыл бұрын

Hey! Just a quick note, while laundry sheets are good for the environment in some ways (easier to transport because of no water therefore less pollution ect) they can have the downfall of producing microplastics when used! Really no solution is perfect at this point unfortunately. Buying from a bulk refiller is also an okay option :)

@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 Жыл бұрын

@@Kitkatrey Do they work as well? I have a laundry closet with no storage so that might work for me.

@Carolll9 Жыл бұрын

Those strips didn’t work for me, they don’t clean clothes well enough. I buy Tide Purclean in a cardboard box and this is truly the closest thing to regular detergent. All the other eco friendly detergents don’t clean clothes well enough.

@Kitkatrey Жыл бұрын

@@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 I have no regrets with the Earth Breeze sheets. Love them.

@isabellenugent237 Жыл бұрын

Turned out so cute and the shelves are so whimsy ! Graham is probably the most wholesome being there ever was. I love how hes always up to making the visions come to life and is equally excited ! You guys are the best

@lauris5708 Жыл бұрын

I have a little wicker wastebasket that sits on the dryer. I put the lint in there each time and dump into the trash when it gets full. So I'm on team Alexandra with the lint basket!

@michelleve6694 Жыл бұрын

Same here! #teamalexandra on this one!

@Lasomie Жыл бұрын

I keep mine just in case for firestarter so I do that too.

@louisianalevy7484 Жыл бұрын

Same!

@umyfrometown Жыл бұрын

I have a slim tall bucket that is just for lint and then I dump it in the trash once it's full. Totally "normal."

@mapsman5513 Жыл бұрын

Similar. I have a small flip top can that the lint goes into until it’s time to be emptied.

@reinaashley2593 Жыл бұрын

i would also added LED light strips or like a battery puck light underneath the shelves for more visibility especially during the evenings!

@esands7821 Жыл бұрын

I came here to type this!

@xxlovelyoxanaxx Жыл бұрын

That is so smart love that idea

@KB-hs7vh Жыл бұрын

Ohhh that would be amazing!

@cbjones2212 Жыл бұрын

I also came here to suggest this!

@lynnh3710 Жыл бұрын

🙋🏾‍♀️ I can totally relate to Alexandra, I clean my lint filter regularly but I place it in a lint container, that hangs above my dyer in my laundryroom. That get's emptied about once a month. Been doing this 20+ years.

@bysarahalexander4426 10 ай бұрын

I have a trash can right next to my dryer just for lint. 😁

@almurry8943 10 ай бұрын

Graham is a genius with a saw. And he’s so creative, as is all of your team. You’re so lucky to have such a great team behind you, not to mention that you are a whiz at decorating.

@DigsRetro Жыл бұрын

I noticed your dryer vent tube is a little long. You might want to trim it so there are no big bends where lint will accumulate. A straight shot is the most efficient way to vent and the clothes will actually dry faster too.

@tiffanygonzalez7233 Жыл бұрын

And helps to prevent fires!

@Val-rv3rq Жыл бұрын

It would also have been great to see Graham or you use the vacuum to clean out the dryer vent tube during this renovation, as it is so hard to reach and is a common cause of house fires. They also make a special tool for you to push down below the filter to get some lint out of there, s well. You could have used it and made room for it on the shelves. Your videos often cover safety issues; I wish you'd done it here. Everything is lovely, but safety comes first!

@BardRaeLynFox Жыл бұрын

You're not alone in this! I keep a small (bathroom-sized) waste bin next to my dryer for tossing lint into, and I empty that smaller bin into the regular household garbage right before I put the garbage out to the curb. It's basically like keeping it in a basket, just mine is a small wastebasket instead of a cute storage basket. 🙂

@debe8890 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Mine is a waste basket that looks like plastic wicker basket, lol.

@MnMDesignStyle Жыл бұрын

Yep me too

@lia12345Abc Жыл бұрын

They make a long plastic or wood wand that you can attach to the end bracket so that your hands are not touching the drape fabric each time your opening/closing them .. also helps to keep the white drapes clean.. the drape is a bit sheer, maybe add drapery liner to the back so that you don’t see the appliances behind..

@patriciavanwyk4322 Жыл бұрын

Great suggestions!

@bjones6537 Жыл бұрын

Available near the mini blinds at big box h.I. stores

@angeldominiq Жыл бұрын

The laundry room is so adorable! I'm a fibre artist, so I do save dryer lint and make decorative bowls out of it. 😊

@mglouise97 Жыл бұрын

If you find a nice storage bin you can put the outdoor furniture covers into the very back of the shelves because they will be concealed by the laundry decor!

@jemma50 Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought, too! Although I would put those on the top shelf. ♥

@kayerin5749 Жыл бұрын

Right, one of those plastic bags you can vacuum hose to get the items as small as possible. Should fit at the back of the top shelf?

@MyFocusVaries Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@lornawood3260 Жыл бұрын

Folding those covers would help tremendously, and fit into a storage bag or basket much easier.

@michaelbeck4236 Жыл бұрын

Also, can we get an AMEN for those beautiful scallop shelves Graham whipped up?? Really enlarged the whole space in the best way. ❤️ 10 points to Grahamffindor!

@waterbitten Жыл бұрын

I don't know, I feel Graham gives off strong grahamlepuff energy.

@TamarLitvot Жыл бұрын

@@waterbitten Yes!

@pnwusa Жыл бұрын

i use to walk the lint to the kitchen trash. now i am saving it. rolling it and stuffing it into my empty toilet paper rolls to be used for camping fire starters for the summer. you have a really nice looking laundry closet. your shelving scallops are great. continued blessings.🕊

@nancytatz5254 Жыл бұрын

So cute. Try storing you patio furniture covers in a storage compression bag. They will lay flat and stack on one another. Graham is more than a pretty face. Genius idea to add scalloped edges.

@Azlan0405 Жыл бұрын

You did well with the shelves! Given the depth, might a pull out shelf be more usable? Thinking out loud. Would love to see more tiny/apartment laundry rooms makeover please 😊

@jemma50 Жыл бұрын

I think she could get some pretty baskets and put the stuff in them. Pull out the basket, easy peasy. Besides, laundry stuff isn't particularly pretty.

@liv97497 Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought too, to really be able to use all the space in the back. You could put the track either on the wall side or on the bottom, to really keep every inch of space usable, and some guards on either side, maybe a thinner MDF, so that stuff doesn't fall from the sides when you pull the shelves out!

@Val-rv3rq Жыл бұрын

They make, (or Graham could fashion) a pull out shelf to go betweent he washer and dryer. It makes sorting and folding clothes so much easier.

@alicebabler9996 Жыл бұрын

There is something so satisfying about having an aesthetically pleasing laundry room/area/closet. I never minded doing laundry, but once I brightened up my basement laundry room I actually look forward to it.

@carmenponcedeleon2693 Жыл бұрын

lol😂 I love how this is the confessions episode! Alexandra’s lint collection basket and Gram’s Irish spring shower laundry service ❤❤❤

@kaizen_5091 Жыл бұрын

Graham's spelunking while Alexandras vision is visioning. 🤣🤣🤣 So adorable. Wavy shelves are a super cute touch❣

@karenustach5655 Жыл бұрын

My husband 3-d printed a cup holder that hangs from the spigot on the detergent dispenser. It holds the cup and catches drips

@janierichmond5607 Жыл бұрын

I’ll put my two cents in re the laundry lint ~ I used to keep a clear plastic produce bag hanging on a cup hook. When full, I tied off the top and put it in the outdoor garbage. Now I use the smallest white solid plastic bathroom garbage can I could find (I found the size I wanted at Walmart) and I line it with the same produce bags I used to use. It sits on the floor next to the dryer. The opening is larger so it’s much easier for me to drop and toss instead of wrestling open the twisted shut bag. 🦋

@Positivityispowerful Жыл бұрын

Yeah I do the same thing, but just with a grocery bag! But I know a lot of places are banning those so not everyone can do that

@melissajackson4001 Жыл бұрын

I have been leaving my lint on top of the dryer loose like a madwoman and was thinking of getting a small trash can (or I guess "weird lint basket") for the laundry but just couldn't figure out where to put it. This gave me an idea because I have some hooks on the laundry shelving that I never found a purpose for. I should get a cute hanging cup basket/bag for the lint!

@madelinebullock7696 Жыл бұрын

Grahm is so talented. His innovations always amaze me.

@rosevanstaden4562 Жыл бұрын

Perhaps Graham could build skinny/narrow storage boxes for those outdoor covers and then store them at the back of the laundry things. Using the back space better

@pequenamarina Жыл бұрын

Love it!!!! The only tiny detail is that I'd put a shelf on the bottom (where the trash can is) to avoid thigs from following under the washing machine. 😅

@kayerin5749 Жыл бұрын

Especially as she has a cat! There favorite stashes are under the fridge and under anything you can't get your hand or a vacuum hose in!

@kellybean2489 Жыл бұрын

Alexandra, your dress in the intro is absolutely stunning! It suits you so well! I don't think I've seen you wear anything like this before and you should totally wear this style more in the future!

@hllymchll Жыл бұрын

it's the Emerson from Abercrombie. it's been on my wishlist for months. the silhouette is perfect

@dian-uh7041 Жыл бұрын

Love this upgrade and getting a surprise video during the week. 💗 You may already be doing this IRL but you’ll want a little dish under the new detergent dispenser to catch any run off and keep your floors clean and safe.

@A.R.85 Жыл бұрын

The scalloped shelves are super cute! I feel this was a missed chance tho to move the w/d up and leave that storage space below instead (it would be better used). It’s so much easier to load the washer when you don’t have to bend 😅

@StephBer1 Жыл бұрын

When I did over my small laundry room I found these cute nesting canisters. The larger one I used for lint, the medium one for eco washing sheets, and the smallest one for the coins etc I always find in my husband's washing. And I got a cute glass bottle for the vinegar I use for conditioner. I am so happy with how it looks. It's aesthetic and functional. I think yours also looks great.

@largedoglover99 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤. Throw my dryer lint away right away. It’s actually very flammable.❤❤❤❤

@Michelle34485 Жыл бұрын

Exactly and it’s also not normal to purchase a little small pink trashcan to put it next to your dryer to dump it into instead of walking into your kitchen to throw it away to the garbage can OMG

@lynn2574 8 ай бұрын

I have a ‘lint bin’ in my laundry closet- not a basket, just a small bin that hangs on the wall near my dryer. I empty the lint tray each time I use the dryer and stick it in there. Sometimes that is discarded, but I save a good portion for the Spring. I put lint and yarn scraps in a wire box outside for birds to use for nesting material. You’d be surprised how quickly it will disappear! And it’s fun to watch the birds take what they need.

@PennyPowell-fr9ec 11 ай бұрын

Alexandra, that incredible peel and stick wall paper that you put in Alessia's living room would be fire on the slanted part of your bathroom ceiling!!

@barbarawarner4645 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing wash 65 years and my lint disposal depends on the situation. When I have a laundry ROOM I put the lint in the trash can in the laundry room. When Ive had a laundry closet or in the garage I take it to the nearest trash can. Do what works for you.

@TamarLitvot Жыл бұрын

This is it exactly. There is no "normal," just what fits the situation.

@melissajackson4001 Жыл бұрын

@@TamarLitvot Especially if you have ADHD, it's really important to make it as easy as possible to do something appropriate with the lint. So despite the outside garbage being literally right outside the door to the laundry-entryway - opening that door is too much of a barrier. So I guess I'm going to get myself a weird lint basket because right now I'm just leaving it on top of the dryer until my housekeeper comes and throws it out.

@Kknightstar Жыл бұрын

You can keep lint and make it into a big ball for birds to make their nests comfy❤

@a.phillips6892 Жыл бұрын

GREAT idea!🦅🦆🐥

@pollytiks3885 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to do that!!

@mmclennon Жыл бұрын

15:46 Graham just coming thru as Alexandra's hype man "its perfect, and then with all your styling stuff" so freaking supportiev

@margaret-annfoster5848 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love on you the purple dress that you wore in the opening scene. Please wear more of these open neck style dresses/tops. The colour also brought it the red in your glorious hair. 🤩🙏🧡

@ridakazmii Жыл бұрын

A surprise video from AG is the best thing to happen today!!

@AlexandraGater Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰🥰 I’ll be back on Saturday, too!

@ridakazmii Жыл бұрын

@@AlexandraGater Yayy I'll be waiting💐❤️

@sbonilla24 Жыл бұрын

I’m with Amanda. I toss the lint into the trash right away. I was a little confused with that basket 😂

@MyFocusVaries Жыл бұрын

The basket is essentially a small garbage can.

@almurry8943 10 ай бұрын

I think the little garbage can for the lint is a great idea. Looks much better than the basket idea. It’s essentially putting the lint in the trash can. And when it’s full, you can then empty it.

@sheilaenglish9738 Жыл бұрын

Graham just free handed the scallops until they “looked right”?! His talents know no bounds.

@marvajoseph6849 Жыл бұрын

On another note. I am a 63 year old married woman, and I’m so in love with Graham. He is so talented, creative, innovative it’s sexy. Oh my word, is there anything he can’t do?? Wow. Awesomeness. Great job Graham. 😊😊😊😊👏👏👏👏

@elizabethallen-pennebaker7574 Жыл бұрын

I too am a very happily married middle-aged woman with a secret cougar crush on Graham. He's fantastic. If Henry David Thoreau and MacGyver had a baby, it would be Graham.

@mayatessler601 Жыл бұрын

I love your big makeovers but it was nice to see a small space / something that feels like something I could really tackle! Great video as always

@ameliaodell9505 Жыл бұрын

Turned out great! And yep, I save my lint in a basket and throw it away when it’s full. Or I use it for a little bonfire starter.

@GoogleUser-wx8mw Жыл бұрын

I have a lint bin that literally says, "Lint Bin" on the front of it. It came with a magnet attached, and it sticks to the front of my dryer. It could go on the side of someone's dryer, if they prefer. I clean my lint catcher every time I use the dryer, but I don't run to the trash can every time. I just empty the bin on the dryer from time to time. It is a time saver. Some people use the clean lint to stuff throw pillows and other things, too. Your lint basket is bigger than any I've ever seen, but hey, whatever works for you. Everything looks great, too.

@kanona0115 Жыл бұрын

You’re not alone. I empty my dryer lint everytime but I have a bin in the cabinet above my dryer and empty it in the trash when it’s full.

@Lexi_333 Жыл бұрын

My whole family puts the lint into a basket that sits on top of the dryer and we walk by it while it’s overflowing till someone empties it 😅 I feel you Alexandra

@lomalinke5042 Жыл бұрын

"I'm also checking off another to-do-item, which is: ORDERING MORE DEODORANT." Girl, the transition to the deodorant ad really was your SMOOTHEST so far ... This made my day on so many levels. 😍

@usehername1 Жыл бұрын

I would have mentioned "no aluminium means no deodorant stains on your laundry!"

@TelevisionwithTricia Жыл бұрын

I just moved into a new unit and have an awkwardly shaped laundry closet … was just wondering how to maximize the space! So this video is perfectly timed, thank you! Love the outcome. Also Amanda is a scene stealer so always glad when she comes on screen!!

@pollytiks3885 Жыл бұрын

I immediately trash the lint, although I’ve wanted to put it in a wire basket outside for the birds to take for nesting (I haven’t yet for fear my neighbors will think me too weird 🤪) Really love the way this turned out - the fresh look from new paint (and I salute you for thoroughly cleaning everything first), the pretty scalloped edges on the shelves, everything put back in decorative containers, and enclosed in a crisp white curtain. Brilliant!! I would love to do laundry there too. Thanks for taking us along!

@donnabacon4681 Жыл бұрын

Don't be concerned if your neighbors think you are weird - who cares! Besides, they may think it's a great idea as well!! Just tell them next time you see them.

@lillianbarker4292 Жыл бұрын

I put lint out for birds but they didn’t use it. Now I think I’ve heard it’s not good for them. Not sure but do a little research first.

@Pandamomentum Жыл бұрын

unfortunately lint is no good for wild birds, the fibers are extremely sort so it doesn’t have structure and it falls apart when wet so it’s not a good lining material either.

@janetwalker3541 Жыл бұрын

Sylvia it's funny that you say the birds won't use lint for their nests cause guess what? They built nests in our dryer vent at the back of our condo. They pulled the mesh covering off it and built their nest there. The condo board won't replace the cover, so we gently removed the birds nest and replaced the cover with a new securer one ourselves.

@Pandamomentum Жыл бұрын

@@janetwalker3541 I didn't say they won't use it, I said it's not good nesting material. I think we agree that a dryer vent is not an appropriate place for a bird to nest, but they don't know that, since dryer vents, like dryer lint, don't occur in nature. Just like you removed those birds and secured your vent to keep them safe, we should not put out a poor nesting material such as lint.

@pamw4779 Жыл бұрын

I throw out my lint after each load is done. I remember hearing somewhere that if you're into camp fires, save your lint because it's a great addition to the kindling to get the fire started.

@GordH327 Жыл бұрын

Great video Team AG - love " what does Gord do?" Any "normal" person would empty the lint have each cycle - Lint is highly flammable so out it goes! Well done Team AG!!!!!

@KeylimeQuinn Жыл бұрын

Love the video. Always drop everything to watch your videos. Keep it up team AG

@KeylimeQuinn Жыл бұрын

Lint right in the garbage, my garbage is next to my washer dryer

@XoxhibahxoX Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a pop of colour with the shelves - this could be the same colour as the curtain hooks or run through the curtain in some way too

@maryiorio426 Жыл бұрын

What an improvement! The wavy edges for the shelves were definitely worth Graham’s time! They really upped the glamor of this utilitarian work space, making laundry cleaning a bit more pleasant. Because you have much deeper storage shelves, I recommend storing refills behind the same products. For example, take that large bottle of more detergent off the top shelf and put it behind your drink dispenser of detergent. Then you might be able to fit your neatly folded outdoor furniture covers in bins up above. Or on the floor under the first pretty shelf. Just an idea. Finally love the curtain!

@toesfingers20 11 ай бұрын

And Graham keeps smiling through all of that.....Amazing. he's a Keeper!

@a.phillips6892 Жыл бұрын

SO nice! I love doing laundry! It’s the only household chore I like doing!

@dorethacarter6480 Жыл бұрын

My lints fills the small container in my laundry closet until it heaps over..then I take it to the actual. lol very normal based on my history with cleaning others homes. 😂

@jennadipaolo3666 Жыл бұрын

Also team Gator, I have a decorative basket on the shelf above the dryer with some plants that I use for dryer lint. And when it's full I empty it! I don't have another trash nearby so it works for us!

@Drsfmulero 6 ай бұрын

So far, my fav!! I love how you give your customers what they want even when they don’t know what is it!!

@KasSommers Жыл бұрын

Try using laundry sheets instead of liquid. You are mostly storing a huge bottle of water and it drips and you must deal with the weight and the disposal of the bottle. Also get rid of the lint immediately. It just adds to dust and fire hazard.

@pollytiks3885 Жыл бұрын

Ecos has really good laundry sheets for the washer- no bulky messy bottles and easier to store.

@caroledwards1182 Жыл бұрын

I use Earthwash Laundry sheets, the box is only 3" x 4".

@helenleeyogini2679 Жыл бұрын

Seeing Alexandra struggling with the laundry detergent jug confirms yet again how much more convenient laundry detergent sheets are. A cardboard box of sheets for almost a hundred loads takes up less space than a DVD case and weighs much the same. There are at least two Canadian brands that are also vegan (uses no animal ingredients) and cruelty free (not tested on animals). They're also plastic free like her deodorant. The brand I use cleans great too! I'm never going back. Though for Alexandra to switch would mean SO MUCH empty space on those shelves! Storage for outdoor furniture covers? BTW, I'm on Team Toss the Lint Every Time. Who needs the clutter?

@TamarLitvot Жыл бұрын

I want to look into those. I use a good, non-polluting and no-fragrance detergent, but there are still the plastic bottles. Do the sheets totally dissolve in the wash -- and do they work as well with cold water as warm? I wash most of my clothes in cold water.

@helenleeyogini2679 Жыл бұрын

@@TamarLitvot , the sheets I use are also unscented and paraben, phthalate, and phosphate free. They dissolve completely; I’ve never noticed any residue and I mainly use cold water. I am such a fan!

@TamarLitvot Жыл бұрын

@@helenleeyogini2679 Thank you. Could you tell me the brand -- I'm up for changing once I finish the detergent I already have.

@helenleeyogini2679 Жыл бұрын

@@TamarLitvot , I use Tru Earth. ❤️

@TamarLitvot Жыл бұрын

@@helenleeyogini2679 Looks really good but it's expensive. I'm going to look around and see if there's something similar that's more affordable. However, I might give this a try anyway because it's the right thing to do in terms of the environment.

@clairestofthemall 4 ай бұрын

Graham's craftsmanship plus Alexandra's styling is like Ben and Erin Hometown formula

@user-lg9ye7sq9p Жыл бұрын

We collect the dryer lint in a container, and when it is full, add it to the green bin (compost) for municipal pick-up.

@itscarolinemary Жыл бұрын

wow! 😍love those shelves! the curtain is also really nice! graham strikes again with the thumbtack hack 🔥

@olivianhaisi9612 Жыл бұрын

I missed these!! I absolutely LOVED it!! Your creativity continues to impress

@aviajarehema7393 6 ай бұрын

Cute makeover for the tiniest space! Highlights IMO: Garbage can: Curtain rod: Glass detergent dispenser: Amber spray bottle: Metal container.

@amandahart4891 Жыл бұрын

I won a big specially painted garage trash can and love it in the laundry room. It will hold anything, including the big box of detergent. It is red with flames. It was painted by a car artist and is really well done, it is art. Doesn’t match a thing in the house, but I love it.

@victoriamacpriest7130 Жыл бұрын

OMG NO! NOT NORMAL HAHAHA! Everyone I know cleans it out and throws it into the trash EVERY time! 🤭🤣

@amyweaver7413 Жыл бұрын

Love that floral dress!

@jocelynlopez6900 Жыл бұрын

We save the lint and use it for fire starters because it’s extremely farmable. But defiantly storing it in a container with a lid, because it’s flammable . Like a compost / tin bin

@rustybraids 10 ай бұрын

Hear me out here... Build a folding table that attaches to the banister hand rail via a channel that drops over it. The table top attaches with a piano hinge to the channel. The table top folds down towards the spindles with the two table legs folding up under the tabletop (use locking hardware). Line the channel that goes over the railing with leather to protect the banister. Now you have a fold away folding table! PS - I have a garbage can just for lint disposal and a small brush to really clean the screen. In the US that flexible dryer hose is not recommended for use due to the amount of lint that builds up in the little folds. Dryers cause a large percentage of home fires. The laundry closet is really cute - and those waves totally made it!

@LyrelPrice 3 ай бұрын

Also, it is my understanding that the dryer sheets also cause some of the dryer fires - don't keep reusing them

@laurenkerr2701 Жыл бұрын

The laundry looks so cute now! I think an idea instead of a curtain could be a shade similar to what you did in the Ashley tisdale studio fix!!! I think that could be so cute

@ks7343 Жыл бұрын

So adorable! Nice upgrade!

@CH-yv3ft 11 ай бұрын

Everyone needs a Graham in their life, he makes dreams come true!

@BirdsChasingBugs Жыл бұрын

The gasp I gusped when the drying rack fit perfectly! Amazing.

@pequenamarina Жыл бұрын

YES!!! I clean it every time I use the dryer!!!! 😂

@kellymaisonet2039 Жыл бұрын

I about died laughing at this basket full of lint. Lol, sorry AG but I throw mine out the minute it leaves the dryer. This was hilarious.

@ferntella Жыл бұрын

That's SO normal! We keep a small bucket on our dryer. But ALSO, we keep it for starting campfires.

@MSP-ob8wi 11 ай бұрын

Love all the updates! ❤ I used to put essential oils on my dryer balls, but then I read that the heat can cause the oils to ignite and cause fires in the dryer 😮

@jaysons7581 Жыл бұрын

Wait? There are people who collect their lint and throw it out when the basket is full?? 😂

@metalkingtohorses Ай бұрын

ITS AMAZING HOW MUCH STORAGE YOU GOT AND HOT AWESOME IT LOOKS, when i did my laundry area i built a counter that completely covered the washer and dry, it was such a game changer no more lost items falling behind, and i did loads (no pun intended) of shelves above so much storage) mine is a side by side in a closet as well and i took door off and use curtain

@LaShumbraBates Жыл бұрын

It is very normal to have a lint container. They actually do sell specifically lint containers. We use different containers; usually something disposable that can eventually be thrown away with the lint. We definitely clean the lint trap with every load.

@gabrielmaroto18 Жыл бұрын

“I just want to do laundry all weekend long” you sound insane! 😂😅❤ got too love team AG

@LadyLJOII Жыл бұрын

People use lint for dif things, but consider this: if your clothes have polyester or lycra in them, poly is made from plastic which is made from petroleum and lycra is made from rubber. If you burn these, noxious gasses release into the air. Just a thought. Cotton and linen are fine to use, they are natural and burnable. Wash them separately and save that lint. Also, lint left in the dryer vent can cause a fire, always clean it out each load and even vacuum the vent run with a hose periodically. Also growing up with an appliance builder, it was drilled into us that big appliances need some air circulation around them, do not crowd them or put things too packed around them. They have motors and motors can get hot 🔥. Just a little air and room around them. Just a thought. The laundry closet looks fab.

@sabinebente8860 Жыл бұрын

I love how this video really shows that even the smallest changes to a ‘not so important’ space can make a big difference to the overall space :) Love it :)

@sarahh6907 Жыл бұрын

I put a magnetic mesh pen cup -- the kind you probably had in your locker -- directly on my dryer, and put my lint in there. I toss it probably every 7 washes or so. I also have a separate magnetic cup for my laundry soap sheets.

@ladysukisockington Жыл бұрын

We have a dedicated lint bucket. It was a special metal popcorn bucket that was probably a giveaway for a high budget film at the theater. But as far as I am concerned is a rubbish bin, the same as your basket. It’s just right next to the dryer, which is way more convenient than walking over to the kitchen bin. Just dumb the whole bucket when it’s full 😊

@MM-wn5eh Жыл бұрын

I tossed my not immediately accept in the early spring I put it in a spot where the birds can get it to help build their nest and they seem to love it.

@ltlt3477 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful result!!! And you can even put laundry soap refills behind the decanted soap for storage and put a basket up top for your outdoor furniture covers! You could also add a cute curtain holder/tieback on the side to make a decorative moment! Just a note: I've heard that essential oils can catch on fire in the dryer, so be careful of that!!! Awesome job Team AG!!!

@DinSF Жыл бұрын

We clean the deywr lint container and immediately put the lint in the trash can. Lint is very combustible and not a good idea to store next to a dryer or closed area. When re-doing an area, if someone doesn't first clean, patch up the area, and prep it, I'd wonder about their experience, integrity, and true understanding of remolding. Also, this would have been a great opportunity to clean out the backs of the washer and dryer, and dryer vents and tubing. When it comes to built-in shelves, I always make the shelves adjustable as time changes things, and adjustable shelves can be moved. Also, shelves that have a drawers that can roll out really helps especially for when the shelf is deep. Cute Curtain rod and good that it leans out some. Glad to see the Curtain is just a little off the ground that way, it doesn't turn into a potential step on and trip on situation. Best to wash the curtain and give it a good ironing. That way, it looks fresh and crisp. Putting a shelf in when the washer and dryer is out is safer for the Employee. It also shows thoughtfulness on Management's side. I'm surprised no one has been hurt as in every video there seems to be an awkward or unnecessary challenging situation for an employee.

@trishchmelik7748 11 ай бұрын

Lint - I keep a garbage can in the laundry room for lint, which is basically what your basket is anyway. :) And I never really comment on a person's looks, but I just have to say that dress with the pink flowers looks fabulous on you!!

@EvanescenceGirly 11 ай бұрын

Lint basket team here, Alexandra. You're not alone. My dryer is in the basement and I'm not anywhere near a trash can there. So we have a little ikea basket (hållbar), which has a lid so that's nice. Before that I just had a little plastic bag, so I kinda leveled up. Little safety tip for everyone who's also decanting cleaners or so, please always label what is inside the new container (in the back, on the bottom). Especially with kids in the house, who may get accidental access to it. In the case of an allergic reaction or poisoning you will always know what is inside of them. And if you have multiple ones you don't get them mixed up.

@shessojazzy4605 Жыл бұрын

I empty my dryer after every use and while there is a tiny trash can in my bathroom/laundry room, I found a cute little lidded jar that I put the collected dryer lint in. I keep the jar in the pedestal under the dryer.

@dawnliphard9591 Жыл бұрын

We totally have a bag for lint. Our laundry is in our basement so....trash is one floor up. Tried using a trash can but we all kept forgetting to empty it. A bag hanging beside the dryer is a more visible reminder 😅

@lorireed2604 5 ай бұрын

Alexandra, first whatever you do in your home that works for you, that is normal. With that written, I throw the lint from the dryer, I throw away after every load. That is what I do, everyone has a different method. Love and blessings ❤🙏🏽!