Those half walls were used as planters back in the day. They used to fill them with lava rocks and put artificial plants/greenery in them. I like that they put covers on them. I would not use them at all or once you redo Gus' room that would determine what I would do with the half wall. Can turn them into bookshelves or do away with them to open up the room.

A fabulous decluttering session Jodi. I'd move you beautiful cabinet to th opposite wall and put a large mirror above it rather than a coat rack which would look a mess in no time. But you couldstore hats, scarves and gloves in the cabinet. A lamp would look good on top with a tray or bowl for keys. Loving your video's. Keep up the hard work x

Would the green cabinet look better on the other side of the door, where the table was? Have a nice plant on it Coat racks can tend to look cluttered when it's full, but it's a waste of space if you don't use it

I always think I want a coat tree until I see it in full use. They tend to make the area feel and look cluttered when they are full. I finally decided to just stage the one I have with a cute summer hat, scarf and bag. No one in the family is allowed to put coats. We use it only for guests-which is amazing. Love to have a place for them to go. I love it so much!

Id just love to state for the record that i LOVE when you move furniture and the zoom in on all the juicy dust and stuff you find behind it. I dont know why but it just makes me so happy watching you clean it all 😂💕 my brain is weird hahaha

If you’ve always wanted a clothes rack , then maybe you should get it. Personally I think it’s good to have some empty spaces around the house, keeps the house looking less cluttered. Plus you have the cupboard in the foyer. Maybe Donna Jean can stored her excess craft supplies in those half walls…I love them by the way💕

I grew up with my grandmother as well & inherited her antique mantle clock that chimes so beautiful. My dad brought it to her when he was serving in Germany & I feel so blessed to have it! I love your clock & beautiful home. You are a beautiful soul & I’m upset that someone said that to you. They should have offered to help you prepare for Christmas instead of taking it from you!

We have a mid century home with a planter box located near the front door. We were able to remove the metal container portion by simply lifting it out of the wood half wall. It was not even nailed down. Perhaps you could do the same. It would be a great place to store hats, scarves and gloves. Love your videos; the entry looks wonderful. TFS.

Additonally, I love that you use what you have like a real person. I use butter knives for EVERYTHING including a flathead screwdriver when I don't feel like looking for one.

I love those little hidden half wall spaces. I would put a few of my valuables. Then I would put a couple house plants on top of them

Jodi- your openness and honestly about your story with the house clutter and feelings, family, etc. are so real life and your story is so much like my parents/my childhood. Thanks for sharing. My husband and I have done the same as you- moved into a huge house that we never would have dreamed of having (too much house for us, really) and I’ve been fighting to feel decluttered and host a lot of events so that I have checkpoints to keep up with my clutter!! Tom was such a good video host!!(PS love the coat rack idea!!! So cute, and hospitable to have a nice spot for guests coats and a little umbrella to walk them out with! Also it would not block the vent over on that wall)

The little cupboard to the right of the door reminds me of a fancy dollhouse piece. The grandfather clock is very special. Mom had 1 they bought in Bavaria. Love it. I believe all my sisters have put their names on it. 😆 It's amazing what a simple piece of furniture can remind you of.

Those half walls/planter inserts, I would pour a layer of paint to just cover it all… 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 It’s amazing your kids help!!! It’s good for them to learn cleaning & organizing is a part of life & doesn’t have to be horrible! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 I’m organizing my couponing stockpile & pantry foods… they’re all stashed in boxes & bags but I’m making a better system & rotating stuff so I can use the older stuff & food first ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Coatracks end up being a clutter magnet, maybe a bowl or cute basket on that little cabinet for mail and/or keys… those half walls cubbies could hold seasonal stuff like hats, glasses, scarves, sunscreen, etc but maybe a few baskets inside to organize… on the empty wall maybe a bench to put on/take off shoes, and maybe a small hanging hooks on a piece of wood (hopefully makes sense) to hang guest coats only, maybe a small mirror 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

Absolutely. Definitely. 100% YES for the coat rack!!!

Another great job! I'd put the little green table on the other side of the door.

New subscriber here! An awesome job decluttering but what's most inspiring is your internal transformation story. Being born "perfect" is easy. What's not easy is having the realization and awakening that change has to happen in an area of your life and then completely transforming your thought processes and habits to creste lasting change. That's the impressive part to me. And as a bonus, you're now inspiring others to do the same. Great great job!! You should be so proud of yourself.

1. You can use a paint thinner/stripper to get that paint out. 2. Yes! Get the coat rack. As soon as I saw the table in that area I thought “a coat rack would be perfect there” so I’m glad I stayed till the end and heard that you were considering it.

My dad collected clocks. We had 21 go off in one room. I still has his favorite grandfather clock.

Have you thought about moving the lil table over to the left (empty wall) instead of where the planters are so the one side isn’t so crowded vs the other empty? You could even put a lamp or decor on it & a picture or mirror above it if it’s on the left. Just a thought lol

I have never seen those walls with boxes in them how cool though. Decor storage made easy for decor not using! Wow so cool❤. You could use your pretty green cabinet for your fun products!!

Yes get a coat rack and a antique mirror too, u can store scarfs, gloves, hats in those cabinets

Since you love family gatherings. Maybe you may consider making your formal living room a dining room. You have a table and hutch and you could add a sideboard and extra chairs. It’s even big enough for a Christmas tree. Make your now dining room your office and video / art room. Put a French door on to shut off from front door. It’s just a thought.

Put the rug under the Door and the high green plant on the other free side of the Door. Amasing job!!!!!

I bought a really nice coat rack but I hate it. I feel even if not over filled it makes the room look cluttered. I am a ladybug (Cas) and I like my storage hidden. You have done amazing work!

i would remove the top and use it as a planter for some plants :D:D:D you doing great. every time i watch you clean i do the same :D thx for beeing so honest with us!!

I adore these videos Jodi! I don’t know if I enjoy the decluttering more or all your stories! And I was giggling right along with you about your mom’s accidental compliment 😂 That must have made your day!!! ❤️☀️

Thanks for sharing your history with housekeeping and your family’s response. Good, good, good for you for working on your house and listening to your family. You should be very proud of yourself.

I love the secret compartment. Nice secret hide away.

That was quite the transformation. It’s such a lovely big space to walk into. Tom was an absolute professional as always. Love him xx

I love grandfather clocks ⏰ 😍

Awesome job, as usual! Thank you for sharing your story. You should be super proud of yourself. You have done an amazing job decluttering all of these spaces so far. It truly is an on going process. As soon as we finish all of the rooms, it's like we might as well start back over haha. I have never seen the half wall storage things, pretty neat. Loved seeing Tom in the video too. :) Thanks again for sharing another awesome video.

Love hearing your stories while watching you de cluttering, very relatable! What about putting that green cabinet where card table was and leave other side clear and open?

I would store board games in those half walls, if they fit. How cool!

You go girl. You make me look at my home and say to myself "get off your butt lady, get going!" Love you❤️

I’m new here and I have been binge watching your videos! Wow you are amazing and I am loving it! Maybe on your storage half walls Donna Jean could put all her paints and small paint brushes in it. Less clutter on her craft table. Just a thought. Peace and love to you and your family!

Wooooooohoooooooo it looks great girl 💛💛

Great job Jodi. Looks amazing.

This is satisfying to watch lol. Great job Jodi 😊

I love these videos so much. I’m starting to declutter my house too with the help of my mother and my church mom. Yesterday my church mom helped me with my bedroom we are halfway through it. On Friday we will try again to see if we can get it done. You are so good and what your doing for us. Thanks for sharing.

Decluttered the linen closet in my house today! I’ve been enjoying these videos so much and love when you share with us

Great job! Love your floors, you have a beautiful home!

I would turn the half walls into planter boxes, but I also have over 35 houseplants in a 2 bedroom apartment so take that as you will

I have an umbrella stand with canes I collect in it. Love how it looks, and it isn't huge. My coat rack tore up years ago because of too much weight on it. Lol. But, I still love them. 💖🙂

Amazing progress! Enjoy watching your channel and love your laugh

Yes so happy for more of these videos I really enjoy these videos I declutter and then I think what could I get rid of in that room yet So never ending to decluttering Thank you Jodi for all your inspiration to get me moving on decluttering So rewarding seeing ending results

Years ago those were for plants but I never saw them with a cover on it

You are doing a fantastic job. I really love this series of decluttering. Yes, a coat rack in that corner would look nice and be very useful.

Your foyer (we pronounce it for-yay, very posh!) looks terrific. You have lovely flooring!

Those half walls are the coolest ever!

I’m re-watching these for inspiration. I love you.😊

I love love love that little cabinet. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

Yes Jodi!! Another job tackled! You are so awesome, sweet lady! So...I am STILL working on my office slash craft room. We moved into this house almost 4 years ago and it is probably half the size of our last house. It has been brutal for me to go through and downsize all the stuff that we brought over to this house! There are stacks and piles that take up most of our garage.....yikes! I did get alot sorted and donated over this past summer but....oy vey.....there is still so much to go through! I know I will get there! You motivate me more than I can put into words! Your sweet face and your ...hello! Hello! HELLO! brings me much needed smiles! Thank you for that! Cant wait to see what you have in store for next week! Sending you so many hugs!~ Cat from Colorado

I'm so happy for you.

My folks had a similar room divider in living room in front of stairs to basement. However it was open. There was a variety of greenery and floral arrangements in it. Not sure it was as deep as yours. I think the house was built about 1960. Thanks for all these videos. I watch and then I go clean.🙂🌷🌷🌷

Your floors are gorgeous!

Wat a beautiful piece of furniture !!!!

Hi Tom!! 😻😻 It looks awesome! I love Karrie toooo

I am so proud of you and your hard work!!

Hiya! I'm new around here but I love this transformation. I think a coat rack would be a great addition.

Looks amazing! Great job Donna Jean on helping your mom with the cleaning!

Hi Jodi! Another great video! Your foyer looks terrific. I say go for the cost rack. It will look great. You could take the doors off your half walls and put live or artificial plants in there for decor.

That looks so great! And yes I think a standing coat rack would look charming there. Especially if guests use that front door. It’s always nice to have a place to hang your coat when you’re visiting someone’s house.

Cleaning decluttering and organizing is a mental therapy for me so i am watching this channel. Like your effort

Yayyyyyy!!!!! Jodi Day!!!!!

Beautiful floors in your house!

Congratulations Jodi it looks great💕

Yes to the coat rack. :) Love watching Carry as well. Congratulations on your clean spaces! Can't wait to see more changes. I love listening to your voice instead of music. So many KZfaqrs play the same songs (I know it's limited) but I prefer the talking. :)

I'm so happy for u! ...and so proud of u to be motivated to do it!

I would definitely use the half walls for plants

Just recently found your channel. I have been binging all of your old videos and have been loving them! Sending good vibes from Farmington, MI. 💜

I'm so happy about your beautiful and clear spaces!

Heyyyyy Jodi!!! You make me so happy when I see a new video!! What a great transformation!! Heyyyy Donna Jean!!! 👋🏾 Great video 😊😉

You did an amazing job with everything. I love the little cabinet. Maybe you could just have your painter fix the chips. The finish on it is beautiful. I like the openness of the foyer. Isn't the closet storing your coats already? How about a large faux plant in the corner and a mirror on the wall above the air vent. A little dress up would be cute. We are finishing my kitchen. Over the weekend we installed the base cabinets and put in the flooring in front of them. Today we will be bringing up the butcher block counter tops and getting those fitted. I've been decluttering my kitchen items as I finally get to unpack them and put them in the cabinets. Backsplash and trim will be last. Whew...lol. Good thing I'm a general contractor. Lol!

Love it!💕🥳💕

Amazing! Yes to the coat hanger!

Yes way to go Jodi I love the floor in your foyer

I would take the tops of the two boxes in the hallway and put in some plants, and I would put another large plant in the corner as a coat rack would eventually attract clutter, love the clock and the cupboard!!!

Just love your channel. I really look forward to seeing you😊

I’m new to your channel and I must say that I very much appreciate the talking/chatting. I don’t care for ones where there is just music.

The little half round table is so beautiful!!! I absolutely love it!! I would put it on the opposite wall, if you dont get a coat rack. With a mirror above and a classy vase with flowers it would look amazing. But as always, you do you!! 💓

Love a grandfather clock and the green hutch. You are amazing on this journey of decluttering your home.

Absolutely love grandfather clocks. My grandparents also had one when I was going up. My cousin has it now but we have one also

Keep decluttering and I'll be watching and getting motivated!!

You are so positive!! It's so nice to hear, thank you! Everything looks great! I enjoyed this video.

I love your channel Jodi! Always excited to see when you upload a video ☺️

Girl, I love you SO Much!!, Your videos make me So happy 😊. Miss Gus!! That Big Dog!! ❤ Your house is looking Great!

I visualized that half cabinet on the other side where you plan to put the coat rack. I enjoy your decluttering videos. And you remind me of Kevin’s mom in Home Alone😊.

You may consider lining the inside of that area where the paint spilled, with DT wall tiles? Looks amazing my friend xo👍👍👍👍👍

I enjoy your attitude about it all.! I love to clean and organize so it looks fun to me but I help people who struggle. You are fun to watch thanks

🥰 Beautiful great job!

Love that little hutch. It's so neat looking. You did a great job! So far I have deep cleaned and organized my 2 bathrooms, kitchen and coat closet. I got all of my Christmas down and taken back to storage. Next will probably be the dining room.

Good morning Jodi, keep up the amazing job you continue to do. Love your energy and motivation. Have a wonderful day!

Great job! I've been decluttering too. Little by little. I have always wanted a coat rack! Get it!!

Awesome! Inspirational as always! So maybe not a coat rack, those can get cluttered easy. What about a hall tree? They have the hooks with a bench? Decorative pillows or something on bench then? I love the rustic ones, but they have to stay tidy and clean! I ADORE Karrie Lynn! She has two channels; her DIY and her cleaning. She is always doing some sort of furniture makeover. You should collab with her!

So proud of everything you've accomplished. Best wishes from south Georgia! Tell Tom my 3 kitties say hello!

Love this channel, Jodi!

Hi Jodi ! I have to tell ya , I am borderline hoarder of clothes , and makeup ! And anything else I feel I need asap , I am feeling overwhelmed and having a hard time getting going to do any of it , Like you said , motivation goes out the window quick ! How do I want to feel coming into my bedroom , right now , I am stressed ! But want that oraganized look , doesnt have to be perfect , nothing is , I just wanted to thank you for these decluttering videos , You are helping a lot of us to get up and get going ! Keep it up , your doing great ! ❤️

Never heard of half wall but now I know 😂 Love the O Cedar mop! You did amazing Jodi! Keep it up 👍🏼 Aww Tom 😻

You never disappoint us Jodi. Thank you for another great decluttering video. I absolutely love grandfather clocks and what a perfect spot for yours in the foyer. Last week I managed to reorganize my linen closet and what an awesome feeling. I must have opened the linen closet door at least 4 or 5 times a day last week just to stare at it, lol! It was soooo clean!!!😂Thanks to you 2022 will be my year of getting my house in shape and my budget on track🙆‍♀️ looking forward to your next video!🙋🏻‍♀️

I think the coat rack is a good idea for guest to use and maybe a small bench. I assume that is used mostly for guest. I also agrees with a couple of others to remove the tops of the half walls and put in some faux plants. That would be really pretty with some ferns. Love your videos, can't wait for more