Declutter the Hoarded Basement | Breaking Cycle of New Clutter

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A Hoarder's Heart

A Hoarder's Heart

3 ай бұрын

It is that time of the week again, it is time to declutter another section of this hoarded basement! This time we’re breaking the cycle of new clutter coming into the basement! I never realized how much stuff I had at work over the years and we brought stuff home to sort and declutter! The stuff has only been there for a day!! That is a record for me for sorting stuff that comes into the house!! We are breaking the cycle of having new clutter taking up space in the basement!
#home #motivation #cleaning
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@SMTRodent
@SMTRodent 3 ай бұрын
"It just came into the basement yesterday and we tackled it right away." That sounds like a really major success to me?
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Yesssss!!! We didn’t “save it for another day!!” ❤️🙏🏼❤️ Thank you so much my friend!
3 ай бұрын
I like when you talk about the objects you are touching and explain what they are and what you are deciding to do with them. I like that format ❤
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend, I think I am going to keep that format too ❤️🙏🏼❤️ People seem to like it better and I’m grateful you are letting me know 🦄🌟🌈✨🌸
@user-cm7xf4sw6f
@user-cm7xf4sw6f 3 ай бұрын
Great job! You didn’t add to your basement clutter. Stopping the clutter from accumulating is so very important. You really inspire me to keep up with my spaces so they don’t get cluttered. I’m in my 70’s and love watching your videos. Keep up the great work and much love and prayers for your quick recovery.
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend, your message means a lot to me ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I will be cheering you on as you take steps of Decluttering too!!
@ros8986
@ros8986 3 ай бұрын
Clearing stuff out of an employment space is VERY important.
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Yes it is ❤️🙏🏼❤️ Very important ✨
@glendajorde9062
@glendajorde9062 3 ай бұрын
it is actually relaxing to take your bag of papers and sit in your cozy livingroom and go through it.
@erinmaclean5064
@erinmaclean5064 3 ай бұрын
I love that Pepper is always there for support, encouragement, and a "great job!" at the end
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! She really is my little support kitty ❤️🙏🏼🐱
@rochellesiegel5199
@rochellesiegel5199 3 ай бұрын
Glad you’re feeling well enough to have done this video. Hope you continue to heal and prosper. ❤
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend, that means a lot to me 🦄🌟🙏🏼💕🌸
@susanmunoz7688
@susanmunoz7688 3 ай бұрын
Removing and putting things away etc. is just as important as decluttering ! You have step up even more ❤. Congratulations 🎈🎊
@bdazzlefromage
@bdazzlefromage 3 ай бұрын
What a trooper you are to still put out a video this week! Take care Melanie! 😊
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend 🦄🙏🏼🌟🌸✨🌷💕
@RitaDeeDee
@RitaDeeDee 3 ай бұрын
Perfect. You didn't add up to the basement, and you decluttered it from your life. That is the most important part! 💪🏻 Thank you so much for your effort, we loooove your videos, but please please, take care of your self and pretty soon you will be fully recovered ❤
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Yessss, thank you so much my friend ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I am already feeling better!!!
@RitaDeeDee
@RitaDeeDee 3 ай бұрын
@@ahoardersheart Yeahhh! You will declutter the pain from the post-op and then enjoy all your beautiful energy! Love from Portugal 🤍🦄
@delbelcoure
@delbelcoure 3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you are listening to your body and taking care of yourself
@flyingbird9633
@flyingbird9633 3 ай бұрын
exactly
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend 🙏🏼🦄💕🌟🌷✨🌸
@ginagonzalez6547
@ginagonzalez6547 3 ай бұрын
Hi, you have helped me a lot. As you, I'm also decluttering. I'm also a crafter and save everything so I can do something with it. Guess what? The cardboard boxes I was saving for something, served me to separate the china I'm giving away so when it gets there it will get there in one piece. I'm happy it served its purpose and I can continue to declutter.
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Ohhhh, I just loved reading your message 🦄💕🌟🙏🏼🌸 Thank you my friend!! And I’m so happy that someone is going to be blessed with your China!! I am so happy for you ❤️🙏🏼❤️
@RitaVernoy
@RitaVernoy 3 ай бұрын
Please rest!❤ you are doing great, you can rest! Thank you for all I’m learning from you.😊
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend 🦄🙏🏼🌸🌟🌷 I am cheering you on your journey too!!!!
@MsArtistwannabe
@MsArtistwannabe 3 ай бұрын
Excellent. Decluttering new things so quickly. Hope you’re feeling well soon.
@DistanceTraveled
@DistanceTraveled 3 ай бұрын
I am happy you brought the stuff from work back home. Progress is great!
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Yesssss!! Thank you my friend!! All progress is movement forward in the right direction for sure 🦄💕🌟🙏🏼🌸
@emilyrobinson1327
@emilyrobinson1327 3 ай бұрын
Well done ❤
@flyingbird9633
@flyingbird9633 3 ай бұрын
you are amazing. you decluttered your office and home. take care of yourself. no heavy lifting. your stuff will still be there when you're feeling better. nothing sat there, you tackled it right away. you're aware of the clutter, and have a job. that's a success in my eyes.
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend, that means a lot to my heart ❤️🙏🏼❤️
@sharigomez2231
@sharigomez2231 3 ай бұрын
Yay for being productive! 🎉 Better is better!
@kaycee625
@kaycee625 3 ай бұрын
Shorter but not a bit less excellent. Hope you’re resting and healing.
@unterart9220
@unterart9220 3 ай бұрын
You might want to put the salt candle holders away, the salt is extremely toxic for cats if they lick them
@AbideInMeToday
@AbideInMeToday 3 ай бұрын
Yup! We have 8 cats (all rescues!) and I got rid of my salt lamp for this very reason!
@amystewart9228
@amystewart9228 3 ай бұрын
Love it!!!!
@hellosteph9206
@hellosteph9206 3 ай бұрын
Yes! You decluttered as soon as it came in the house!
@lindamusser7370
@lindamusser7370 3 ай бұрын
Take care of your back! Your videos help me so much. I'm encouraged to see someone chip away at the hoard. I'm working at it a little at a time.
@nancycosgrove4005
@nancycosgrove4005 3 ай бұрын
Glad you are feeling better and glad you are listening to your body💕
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend 🦄🙏🏼💕🌟🌸
@bethstratton3391
@bethstratton3391 3 ай бұрын
Glad you are not pushing yourself whilst you are continuing to heal. Take care. 💛✨
@bonesareheavy
@bonesareheavy 3 ай бұрын
Melanie, you always make such pertinent and precise observations that really stick with me, such as you hoping the old catalog of organization supplies would make/manifest a change by osmosis. It gave me a chuckle but it's so true!
@Saforra99
@Saforra99 3 ай бұрын
You are doing so well -- and good job listening to your body again! All the best with your continued recovery! 💜💜💜
@JlNXED
@JlNXED 3 ай бұрын
I’m no professional but just being on diy KZfaq and following several professionals on KZfaq, I’m wondering if maybe part of the problem with the flooding throughout the years is needing better drainage and paths outside for water to pool to, definitely worth looking into as it could be doing more damage than you think and I’m sure there’s things that can be done to lower the risk of water getting in at all.
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing my friend 🦄🙏🏼🌸🌟💕🌷 We got new gutters and it really helped for years…but recently it’s back since we’ve gotten so much rain!! Maybe we the gutters are clogged somewhere?!! Definitely got look into it!!
@melanietrester
@melanietrester 3 ай бұрын
Hello from Germany, hi Miss Heart and miouw pepper.❤🎉 Good job
@shannonmccann3814
@shannonmccann3814 3 ай бұрын
Those salt candle holders are a risk around cats and not worth keeping around.
@7kikkertjes
@7kikkertjes 3 ай бұрын
Fun fact: Himalayan salt isn't actually from The Himalayas. It comes from Pakistan.
@ibtissamch5021
@ibtissamch5021 3 ай бұрын
Are they toxic or what do you mean?
@shannonmccann3814
@shannonmccann3814 3 ай бұрын
@@ibtissamch5021 It's toxic for cats and dogs.
@annamathiowetz959
@annamathiowetz959 3 ай бұрын
​@@ibtissamch5021 Himalayan rock salts are toxic to cats.
@annamathiowetz959
@annamathiowetz959 3 ай бұрын
I had the same exact reaction when Melanie mentioned putting them in the living room.
@tngirlz4622
@tngirlz4622 3 ай бұрын
Yay!👏👏👏🥳 🦄 Good for you getting that stuff out before it had a chance to sneak into a pile and take up long-term residence! 📦✔️AND good for you for realizing your worth as an employee isn’t tied to bringing in pens and organizers! Glad things went well, good you let your body tell you when to stop, praying for a quick and complete recovery! And shorter is fine - please make short ones if it’s easier for you right now!
@christinedisneyqueen5746
@christinedisneyqueen5746 3 ай бұрын
I know what you mean about manifesting something positive. I think just by keeping my cookbooks…I’ll become a chef! 😆😆😆
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Yesssss!!! Exactly!!! I have kept cookbooks thinking it would make me a better cook too!! lol
@chrisdalebout5106
@chrisdalebout5106 3 ай бұрын
I like your attitude of every little bit makes a difference. ❤
@Stefunny82
@Stefunny82 3 ай бұрын
Hope you are getting lots of rest and kitty snuggles from Miss Pepper.
@maumau1958
@maumau1958 3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you're listening to your body and not overdoing it. Lots of love ❤️ to you ❤️
@justusewater1
@justusewater1 3 ай бұрын
So happy for you to hear you progress and continue to take care of yourself! Prayers are continuing
@suicydeblonde
@suicydeblonde 3 ай бұрын
Im so proud of you for getting those items in & put away or out immediately. I have a donation drop issue too- I started putting the donations in the front seat so I saw them & knew I had to drop them before picking up the kids!
@darleneh608
@darleneh608 3 ай бұрын
Be careful with the essential oils. A lot of them aren't safe to use around Miss Pepper.
@CAGChannel1
@CAGChannel1 3 ай бұрын
Never had any problems
@patriciafelix2243
@patriciafelix2243 3 ай бұрын
Hope you get well soon! Hope to see you next week. Love all your videos.
@TheMichelerocks1
@TheMichelerocks1 3 ай бұрын
You are ALWAYS so helpful! Thank you Thank you Thank you!
@goldfishsnake
@goldfishsnake 3 ай бұрын
it's impactful to hear the story of how hoarding affected your work environment, too. Do you still have personal items at work or have you removed them all now?
@janeorr3074
@janeorr3074 3 ай бұрын
🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Take care of yourself! Always surprising how much personnel stuff ends up at the work desk!!! Thanks for sharing!
@cosmeohana2376
@cosmeohana2376 3 ай бұрын
REST! good to see you though 😊
@pattiwilliams9144
@pattiwilliams9144 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Just take care of yourself and we will be here for you!! 💜💜💜
@charishurt1768
@charishurt1768 3 ай бұрын
Rest beautiful lady praying 🙏 u get better soon❤
@marysusa6985
@marysusa6985 3 ай бұрын
Great that you went thru the stuff as soon as it came home. Great job as always!
@rg-mi5hh
@rg-mi5hh 3 ай бұрын
Decluttered a beanbag chair and a few crosstiching patterns today. Someone will get enjoyment out of them. I am not using them and don't need them. Hard to get rid of the crafts though.
@jeanmarie2928
@jeanmarie2928 3 ай бұрын
You did awesome as you are strong and wise while you declutter. Glad you listen when your body sends you a rest request :) prayers for continued healing 💕
@tabbycat4606
@tabbycat4606 3 ай бұрын
Glad you are doing so well ❤
@SalsaNube
@SalsaNube 3 ай бұрын
Wow! That is an amazing thing! Tackling the incoming stuff straight away is a major step! Someone already mentioned it as well, and I second it! You are truly rocking! Take care of yourself, and thank you for all the encouragement and being real! One thing I would like to point, though, about the salt lamps/tealight holders. Please be careful where atoring them, as some cats show interested in them, and try to lick them. Is it going to be toxic for a cat, so wiudl encourage to use it, as I myself love salt lamps, but put them in a closed space or out of reach of the cat (which I think it's only in a closed palce;)) Cheers!
@bobababy21
@bobababy21 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic job! Take care of yourself and hope you heal quickly ♡
@minimaladjacent
@minimaladjacent 3 ай бұрын
take it easy! the less stuff its definately easier to clean.. or move if things get wet like your basement does... check and make sure to slope the ground away. get some ground covers around there... maybe bigger downspouts, maybe add a rain garden too. times of floods etc... I get the most anxious w feeling I have too much stuff.. lost some stuff to laundry floods etc. . and always feel there's too much... we've been conditioned to have big houses, big garages, big basements and attics to store stuff... when we only need a little space for seasonal things unless they are the really big toys. I try to make a point to not stuff things in the basement.. esp that flooding or dampness is a risk ... did that in our old house.. and here as well.. makes it a tad more fuller in spots but things are safer... also don't do the outta sight outta mind and never sort things/get rid of them. most ppl don't ever question why they have something.. I definitely did that w my vhs collection.. schlepping around more than a thousand tapes, smh. my husband did the same thing with his books.. from a ( den) library full to most can fit on 1 bookcase.
@carrie3206
@carrie3206 3 ай бұрын
Excellent! ❤
@thebeachyfarmhouse6410
@thebeachyfarmhouse6410 3 ай бұрын
I like shorter videos too. You did Great. Im so glad your feeling better!❤❤❤
@Peanut11111
@Peanut11111 3 ай бұрын
That's great.❤
@stephanyec.7519
@stephanyec.7519 3 ай бұрын
Hey, miss heart! What do you think about putting everything in those empty big plastic bins? I feel so much for you when you face water damage, and I know decluttering takes time and energy (including mental energy in decision making, that's pretty exhausting. I can say this for myself, it drains me out). Maybe you could put the whole paper boxes inside the plastic bins, without even looking at what's inside, for later sorting!
@paigemarcantel3943
@paigemarcantel3943 3 ай бұрын
Great job!!! Hope you're doing well.
@ros8986
@ros8986 3 ай бұрын
I get asthma attacks specifically from chemical perfumes, so please be careful with difusers, etc. It started when I was in my 40's
@pyrobunnymaniac
@pyrobunnymaniac 3 ай бұрын
Been a while since i commented, but I appreciate you still sharing your work. Action & progress is always a success (& taking care of yourself!). I'm so excited for that corner on the next vid. It's like watching a season finale even though it's a process & never an end. Just happy/proud of all that you've been accomplishing!
@lisaschreiber2893
@lisaschreiber2893 3 ай бұрын
incredible job getting on that within a day ❤ I have a ton to do this wkd and it’s definitely inspiring
@cherienewlove5666
@cherienewlove5666 3 ай бұрын
Awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@francinehogsett3065
@francinehogsett3065 3 ай бұрын
Take care of yourself …you did great 😊❤️
@heatheroakley2982
@heatheroakley2982 3 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work -- at a pace that your body allows! Best wishes for a full speedy recovery.
@sarahloy2699
@sarahloy2699 3 ай бұрын
It is a huge accomplishment to tackle a pile as soon as it comes in. Get well soon.
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much my friend 🦄🙏🏼🌸🌟💕🌷
@trinity4ce
@trinity4ce 3 ай бұрын
Would it help to establish some decluttering station with comfy chair and foldable table? As it is an ongoing process why not make yourself comfortable while at it.. I am not sure what your back allows to do so this might not work
@jeno264
@jeno264 3 ай бұрын
! Ribbon!! 😂💖
@jeno264
@jeno264 3 ай бұрын
Hope you are doing well
@lauradavison4044
@lauradavison4044 3 ай бұрын
Glad you listened to your body and stopped when you felt the need. Hope you are fully on the mend. Even a small space counts with decluttering as it adds up. ❤
@judenebaer9997
@judenebaer9997 3 ай бұрын
❤😊
@Natalie.D
@Natalie.D 3 ай бұрын
With all that moisture and humidity in the basement, definitely think about getting rid of all your cardboard boxes . Keep everything sealed in plastic. But as you reduce, it will be easier to access the problem of the leak, solve and fix it, and clean the floors properly.
@ahoardersheart
@ahoardersheart 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!! Trying to switch everything in the plastic bins!! Once we have the yard sale, we’ll have a lot more bins ❤️🙏🏼❤️
@rebeckamattisson5083
@rebeckamattisson5083 3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@micheledeem4633
@micheledeem4633 3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@croccatcher
@croccatcher 3 ай бұрын
Your health comes first
@CAGChannel1
@CAGChannel1 3 ай бұрын
Can you keep,these kind of “ yikes” stones from forming again? Please say yes!!
@suzannerockall4030
@suzannerockall4030 3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@elisamaurerbailey2787
@elisamaurerbailey2787 3 ай бұрын
You are still working right?
@kathik5643
@kathik5643 3 ай бұрын
3 years?
@debratakagawa4764
@debratakagawa4764 3 ай бұрын
I’m sorry you triggered a backache. But that stuff had the shortest stay in your basement.
@YayaBolender
@YayaBolender 3 ай бұрын
Please, take some rest. You will do the physical things once you feel better. Maybe could you just talk to us while you are healing?
@amysingh9848
@amysingh9848 3 ай бұрын
Geez at that point just give up lll it’s been like 4 years! It doesn’t take long to clean a basement
@1jordyne
@1jordyne 3 ай бұрын
She has done alot more then just the basement
@evelyncape4180
@evelyncape4180 3 ай бұрын
Melanie is recovering from hoarding disorder, a recognized mental disorder of the American Psychiatric Association. She has educated us about her course of decluttering and learning to manage her disorder, and is improving in leaps and bounds. Many with similar difficulties benefit greatly from her wisdom. I want to praise and thank her, recognizing her perseverance. ❤️🙏🏼
@pollydowdlepolly
@pollydowdlepolly 3 ай бұрын
Wow I bet the people around you feel *really* loved and supported. Melanie has made such impressive progress not only dealing with hoarding disorder but sharing with others so they can improve too.
@brg2743
@brg2743 3 ай бұрын
You are doing great Melanie. You have encouraged many. Those who can do. Those who can't...criticize.
@amysingh9848
@amysingh9848 3 ай бұрын
It’s been years! Encouraging her at this point is just enabling her. She needs some meds to get over her ocd/ hoarding and yes I know what I’m talking about I used to struggle with the same thing. She’s just failed at seeking appropriate help.
@tgayer1
@tgayer1 3 ай бұрын
Well done! Take care! Tracy
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