EXTREME Storage Closet Declutter

EXTREME Storage Closet Declutter | BEFORE & AFTER

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7 ай бұрын

I could hardly walk in this storage closet! After some decluttering and organizing, it transformed into a clean, tidy, organized space.
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@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

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@cantocant2346 7 ай бұрын

So helpful to see you process through your old hobbies. Getting rid of all my crafting supplies was painful but the relief I felt when it was done was immense. I've never missed it!

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

I already feel a huge weight off my shoulders getting rid of it all!

@anitasmith7764 6 ай бұрын

Girl!! My advice is to never trust your precious memories to digital only. I mentioned scanning them. I hope you don’t toss them afterwards. The internet/ electronics are not reliable. Scary how unreliable they are really. And I’m proud of u for tossing the stuff u know you’ve moved on from. I know all to well how hard it can be

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

I still have all the hard copy of photos. I won’t be getting rid of those even if I scan them. 😊 It was just the negatives I was questioning.

@erinjohnson7504 5 ай бұрын

@@reallifewithalia few years ago I saw an episode of The Wads in KZfaq and she was talking about Walmart photo (I believe) and how she had uploaded all of their pictures and had no hard copies and they deleted her album because she hadn't ordered prints in however long. After that I upload mine to Walmart photo, to two different email addresses, and same them in the computer. It makes me so nervous for the pictures to be gone forever

@AngelinaSpicy 7 ай бұрын

omg i heard the "mom" and i quickly paused and yelled out yeah?!?

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

🤣 That’s hilarious!!

@tarigeorge6122 2 ай бұрын

I just want to say thank you! You have inspired me. Yesterday my bathroom drawers. Today my linen closet,

@reallifewithali 2 ай бұрын

Oh, yay! That makes me so happy. Good luck!

@hollypreece1702 6 ай бұрын

Art teacher here, and i always welcome craft supplies donations, often I get buckets if yarn, ribbon, random brushes, scrapbooking supplies and some other things. If I feel I cant use it, it gets donated to our after school program. It saves the art budget. I havent bought yarn or ribbon in 8 years

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! A teacher reached out to me and I donated it all to her!

@catherineross7776 6 ай бұрын

It would be great to sell it all as a "business" for someone to take over. Ready to go with all the supplies!

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

I considered that years ago! It just didn’t work out.

@plynn136 7 ай бұрын

That was awesome. I am so glad that you blocked the voices of your fantasy and former selves and let those usable crafting supplies go to new homes. Your storage room is now so organized and functional. I am drawn to paper of all colors, but I have never been a crafter-just a collector. I have to stay out of Michael's and Hobby Lobby and JoAnn fabric because I will buy a bunch of stuff that I would never actually use LOL. Good job-I enjoyed watching.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. ❤️

@simply.clutterfree 11 күн бұрын

Yes! Great to see that fantasy self clutter go! ❤

@georgina4874 2 ай бұрын

Art teachers would take all of that. Theater companies, dance companies, etc...

@reallifewithali 2 ай бұрын

I donated them to a teacher!

@karenkozmo 6 ай бұрын

I got 95% of the way through finishing a hand sewn quilt, and after 15 years of it sitting in my closet, I took it to a quilt shop and paid them to finish it. It was so worth it!

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea!

@milliewilson9614 7 ай бұрын

After watching you videos the other day. I jumped right in and decluttered all my closets. Thank you for the inspiration. Love your videos

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! 👏🏻

@barbstormo7030 7 ай бұрын

You did an awesome job Ali! I am so proud to see how you let go of your fantasy projects! We have a family that we know quite well that needed craft supplies for their girl scout troop. I gave them so much stuff already and have much more to do. The troop sends me photo's every week of the projects they make! I am going to go through a closet this afternoon to see what else I can find! Have an amazing day!

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

That’s a great place to donate! How sweet that they send you pictures. Have a great day!

@breanna7005 7 ай бұрын

Why are the craft items always so hard to declutter?! 😂 everything looks great!

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

It’s that fantasy of something we think we want to be! It is hard, but feels soo good to let it go! ❤️

@gnomeincentralGA 7 ай бұрын

First time viewer...so glad I found your blog. You did a great job in this store room - making decisions is hard. You do so many things like I always have - like using gallon storage bags for sorting and hanging things whenever possible. (Have to say I've never had to deal with ski equipment!!) Also, I have always had some sort of big shelf units in storage areas & used plastic bins. The "fantasy self" concept has helped me so much in clearing out crafts and clothes. I am much older than you so I am now into the "Swedish Death Cleaning" phase of decluttering....the idea that one's children should not have to go through one's "stuff". Presently I am trying get Christmas decorations down to a few basics and also decor items. Every week I have some bags to take to the thrift store. One thing I do that I haven't seen others do is use old file cabinets for storing colored papers & some smaller crafts items in hanging files folders. I also use many 3 ringed binders for things. I'll be catching up on you rother blogs from central Georgia. Blessings.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found me, too! I have been wanting to try Swedish death cleaning. I've been thinking about trying it out for a while. I love your ideas as well. ❤

@emilasmith4279 7 ай бұрын

Tip: put all your photo negatives and cds/thumb drives of digital pics in your safe deposit box at the bank preferably in another town. Should your area get hit/flattened by tornadoes or your house burns you will be grateful that you have a back up of your photos. After every tragedy folks say they regret having lost photos the most. Nice video. ❤

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Amazing tip! Thank you! ❤️

@janetsmith9486 7 ай бұрын

Nursing home or senior center would enjoy all the crafts 😊

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

I have definitely considered that! My 16 year old daughter works at a senior living center. I might see if they want them. Thanks!

@donnar4956 7 ай бұрын

You're an inspiration to me 😊. I'm finally going through our home decluttering. I get stumped on certain things and I do appreciate learning the decision questions/process from other's like yourself. Thank you for being so honest and transparent. It helps me.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you! I appreciate you being here and supporting my channel. ❤️

@kaydublin5164 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love decluttering and organizing vids.😊

@reallifewithali 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@grace6651 6 ай бұрын

Your sleeping bags and sleeping pads for camping and backpacking should be stored ideally flat and not packed or stuffed to increase their longevity. My solution has been to store them under the bed because they use so much space. Wonderful video, Ali! Your ski, outdoor gear, and craft organization was very satisfying. I have very similar hobbies and this was very helpful to see. I have also been trying to share photos with family and friends so I appreciate the recommendations!

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@marthaosborne9625 5 ай бұрын

I threw away boxes of negatives!!!!! If I have ever needed a copy of a photo I scan and print it. I wouldn’t even know where to get negatives printed anymore. ♥️

@mariethompson8296 7 ай бұрын

You are an inspiration Ali!! Thanks for keeping it real. I enjoyed your fantasy talk and know how hard it is to let things go. Got a good laugh seeing your booth photos 😂. I’ve got those too and get super distracted looking at other photos!

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! ❤️

@iamloved223 6 ай бұрын

It does feel weird! I digitized all of our photos and tossing the prints, particularly the ones of my kids when they were little, felt very wrong. But once they were gone, I got over it and enjoyed the freedom of not having the physical items. With everything digitized my kids can have full copies of all the family photos and everyone has less stuff. I can easily email or upload anything I ever need.

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m not sure I could do that yet. Haha. Maybe someday.

@peggymohr7899 5 ай бұрын

You should sell your items on market place etc. There are lots of people that would want the ribbon etc.

@reallifewithali 5 ай бұрын

I donated it to a teacher!

@wellhello1603 7 ай бұрын

When I have hard times parting with things, especially crafts that I spent money on but don’t use - I donate items to specific shelters, like homeless shelter, ones for moms who struggle financially, kid centers, hospitals, old people homes, animal shelters etc. It gives items purpose and I know HOW MUCH those places appreciate help. When you donate to thrift stores it doesn’t feel the same way as you don’t know will anyone even be interested in it or will it get trashed. Who will get it.. someone will also financially benefit from it, basically there’s no emotional connection. With shelters you know it will benefit a community, you know which one and not feel guilty about “waste of money nor resources” anymore either! Also people underestimate how much different things shelters accept, even single use cutlery we get from deliveries can be useful to some, scraps of fabric big enough to be used as tissues or as a pillow stuffing for animals. Blankets with holes also usually accepted by animal shelters. So many things!

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kimthomas7008 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy watching you declutter, your do real about your feelings. You did a great job with the spare room. 😁

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@amymomo 6 ай бұрын

Looks good. You have so many closets!

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

I am lucky to have a lot of closets! When we moved to this house, I knew I needed them! My old house had very few!

@gaild9003 7 ай бұрын

Great job! What a transformation!❤

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! ❤️

@esther.sandoval 7 ай бұрын

13:55 If you ever do need Mod Podge again they sell a small amount at dollar tree about 2-4oz which is all you’ll ever need

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thank you!

@buffmomma1 2 ай бұрын

Wow.

@lorikorstanje2964 7 ай бұрын

way to go! incredible. looks fantastic.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! ❤️

@MidwestMagicCleaning 2 ай бұрын

Nice work! ❤❤🫎

@reallifewithali 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!😊

@Sophie-kn3gh 6 ай бұрын

Love declutters, great job!

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! ❤️

@annw1395 6 ай бұрын

Donate your craft items to schools, art classes, Girl Scouts, senior centers, theater groups, etc. Awesome job.

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Actually, one of mu subscribers is local and reached out to me. She is a teacher and I donated it all to her!

@annw1395 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

@@annw1395 thanks!

@vivianleigh4809 7 ай бұрын

Loved the video! I really enjoy listening to you talk out your process of keeping or getting rid of things.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@kaleydc 7 ай бұрын

Yay! I'm so proud you! It feels good just to look at the progress to I bet it's even better in person! Hey! I'm in Utah to

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Hello to a fellow Utahn! Thanks for your kind comment. ❤

@aradasky 7 ай бұрын

After I digitalized my slides and photos before our big move (50 years in one house) I made a folder on my computer of the best 1000 and it is now a randomized screen saver on our TV. We get to see them daily.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

I love that idea!

@lorettavalenta 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I just found you channel and what an inspiration you are! You are just what I need to keep going with my own decluttering! Thank you!❤ ❤

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

That is so kind! Thank you! ❤️

@TheMysticsoul77 6 ай бұрын

I went through my kitty furson's bedroom closet. Yes he has his own bedroom along with the roan of the whole home. I had for sale items in there. Alot of the items were new or fairly new. They haven't sold so they got donated. Out with the items and the guilt too.

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Way to go!

@lgibson0515 3 ай бұрын

Ruthless!! Good job🎉❤🎉

@reallifewithali 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@laurenbaptiste1200 7 ай бұрын

Hi Just found your channel, I am really enjoying your content.ps I have been binge watching all week

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you! I'm so glad you are here. ❤

@claireanderson9266 7 ай бұрын

Yes for the lids!! I swear they breed!!

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

😆 So true!

@debbiethomson7322 7 ай бұрын

Nice job!😊

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mika72.-Bois 6 ай бұрын

I so relate to you. To keep or not to keep!! 🤔🤯

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@susanaustin4809 6 ай бұрын

It looks great

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@francinehogsett3065 7 ай бұрын

Great job….😊❤️

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Rachel-ul8et 6 ай бұрын

Excellent job

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@brandysweet9590 7 ай бұрын

Looking good

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@cantocant2346 7 ай бұрын

I keep my negatives in a fire proof lockbox. If there is ever a disaster, I can reprint all my photos.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

That is smart! I only have a few negatives so I'm not sure it would make a huge difference. But I DEFINITELY need to get them scanned so I have a backup!

@mzay1608 7 ай бұрын

Keep the photos negatives. In case something happens to the original prints, (lost, fire, flooding etc)you can print them again.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

I definitely considered that. Thanks for the suggestion!

@tonabean7506 7 ай бұрын

Looks amazing!! Don't forget you got rid of that white cabinet, too👏

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! That was probably the best thing I got rid of. But you’re right! I didn’t really add that in to my pile at the end. I also had a big bag of trash and a huge tent!

@kathyrobertson4493 7 ай бұрын

Craft items are the hardest to part with! I need to do the same thing, part with My Fantasy Self.😊

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Yes! You can do it! ❤️

@parkerrose3590 7 ай бұрын

I love throwing things away, or donating them.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Me too! 😬

@playingthemomgame 7 ай бұрын

I recently got rid of a ton of my craft supplies. It was hard but I also just like buying craft supplies so if I get back into those things I’ll buy something new to use! In the meantime someone else can use them.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@LeaC-lw8xl 3 ай бұрын

I know it’s been a few months but I think Brownies or Girl Scouts might like the craft stuff

@reallifewithali 3 ай бұрын

That would have been a good idea! I donated them to a teacher in my area!

@mariawhetstone7558 6 ай бұрын

You are doing well when you give you inspire others to use create please give hair and scrapbook to girls club possibly at school ❤🎉

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@laurahallman8650 7 ай бұрын

Oh the struggles of craft supplies! Do people still old school scrapbook? I still have all my scrapbooks supplies. I have been avoiding this dept of my house.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

I wondered the same thing! Digital scrapbooking is just SO much faster and easier.

@melissajenkins7902 7 ай бұрын

I still old school scrapbook! I have been doing it for 25 years

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

@@melissajenkins7902 Good for you! It is fun to do and I am sure many people have that as one of their hobbies like you. ❤

@alyssamillionaro 7 ай бұрын

I'm right at the beginning of the video and I'm curious how the room looks in the end!

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

I hope you like it!

@wellhello1603 7 ай бұрын

It’s better to keep negatives than photos!!! You can always turn negatives into new photos, if your photo rips apart, loses color, gets water damaged then it’s a goner. It’s a lot harder to ruin negatives. Also negatives can allow you to get different sizes in good quality, you can’t scan small printed photo and turn it bigger. So definitely keep negatives, scan printed photos and rather thow those out! You can also scan negatives with phone apps these days.

@wellhello1603 7 ай бұрын

And they don’t take up much space, so worth to keep them. My parents used to make a lot of photos and I’m so sad they threw all the negatives away.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I didn’t know there are apps for that. Good to know!

@julejustjule 7 ай бұрын

I have been struggling with getting rid of my painting supplies. I keep telling myself I'm going to paint again but I haven't yet. If I don't over the winter it goes bye bye in the Spring. I hate to think how much I spent on supplies and canvases.

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Good plan! It’s really hard to get rid of things you spent good money on. Thanks for watching and have a great day! ❤️

@elizabeth75000 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ must have been so hard... my fantasy self and I are still close friends lol... 😕

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Haha. It’s hard! I’m starting to break up with mine. It takes time! ❤️

@karigriffith602 7 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha

@orysyaf8337 7 ай бұрын

Have you thought of donating the hair bow supplies to a nursing home for their craft time?

@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын

Yes I have! My 16 year old daughter works at one and I considered asking them if they want it. Thanks for the suggestion!

@Rachel-ul8et 6 ай бұрын

Never had a bunch of lids. Why???

@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын

I end up using the buckets for something that I don’t want a lid for or the lid doesn’t fit. And then often that bucket breaks or wears out so it gets tossed.