Your 3 different types of clutter are telling you how to get organized

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@docentofdeLight 2 жыл бұрын

“Make organizing as easy as putting it down” is the most profound thing ANYONE has EVER SAID about organization.

@shaunaferguson6102 2 жыл бұрын

This is soooo true! Now that I've learned how to implement some of these strategies it's AMAZING how it "just takes care of itself." Can't wait to get my entire home this way!

@tgayer1 2 жыл бұрын

I thought about that the other day as I was about to set a dirty plate on the kitchen counter instead of putting it straight into the dishwasher.

@Mom23kitties 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous and easy to do!! Where did you get the pretty labels Cas?

@singtiffanygreen 2 жыл бұрын

I can totally relate to Izzy‘s dilemma. Thank you for some ideas about how to take advantage of wall space!

@stephanieiv1163 2 жыл бұрын

I SO agree!!

@jennip828 2 жыл бұрын

Also want to add: please don't ever quit KZfaq!!! I follow tons of cleaning channels but you are the only one who is EXACTLY like me in my ladybug superslob struggle!!!! All the others are naturally perfectly clean and organized moms, except for Dana and she mostly does podcast style stuff. Yours are my absolute all time fave and truly HELP ME more than any other!!! You are my Peter Walsh!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@LivingFREE307 2 жыл бұрын

Here's why I love you: You make me feel like no matter what I'm "normal"... Wether I'm getting rid of crap or hiding dirty dishes and forgetting about them haha

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You ARE normal!

@melindasmith3713 2 жыл бұрын

I don't feel normal , for I've manged to organize my home !I was a closet hidden, but I moved 1 yr ago and no kids at home . For the most part , I'd be proud to show my closets vs 15 yrs ago ! But let's face it no one cares !! But this town home sends a bug man quarterly. He just came and I was okay with him going threw my home .he's unannounced! My little Luis did leave a mark on the molding , dick man dog 🐕

@darlenebergantzel1534 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I was a visual organizer, but since I rid myself of excess stuff, and freed up a lot of storage space, I discovered I actually like things hidden for the most part. There are a few things that need to be out so I don’t forget about them, but this is an exception rather than the norm.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TLDietz-ok3gi Жыл бұрын

Fellow super slob here!!! My “all of the above” types of clutter has taken over my home and killed my motivation.

@valeriestone4486 2 жыл бұрын

Cas: “Maybe it’s your keys that have a hook, you just put them on the counter instead...” Me: (Picks up keys I used yesterday, hangs them on hook)🤦🏻‍♀️

@candace9701 2 жыл бұрын

Lol 😆 Keys stay in the winter pocket or in the summer purse. I run around looking for my phone though.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@thatswhatisaid8908 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you don't like hooks. I have a pretty dish i chuck my keys in. They are in there 98% of the time. Because i am a slob, easily distracted, and when i come in with armloads of things, i sometimes drop the keys somewhere to deal with the armloads.

@valeriestone4486 2 жыл бұрын

@@thatswhatisaid8908 yes! Now how do I convince my husband that his bachelor system doesn’t work for me or for our family as a whole? 🤔

@spinwitch 2 жыл бұрын

I am a visual organizer, but I have to put my arts and crafts stuff in boxes - and sometimes these boxes in cupboards. So what I do is simple: I photograph the open boxes and when they are in the cupboard I photograph that as well. And then I transfer this photo information onto my computer and meticulously name every photo with box number and which cupboard it is in. That is a giant task, but I only have to do it once and update it occasionally. And saves so much time when I don't have to search for things - and clutter everything up in the process.

@j.d.445 2 жыл бұрын

I suffer from all 3 kinds of clutter. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I need to watch every single one of your videos ☺

@soulexplorer76 2 жыл бұрын

Love how Dana's latest book was one of the items "randomly" lying there on the counter 😉 It's wonderful to see how you Cas, Dawn and Dana have come together in such a beautiful way. I learn so much from all 3 of you. Thank you ❤️

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@kj7653 3 ай бұрын

😂 Lololol

@nikkidrouin647 Жыл бұрын

Cas, your an inspiration to me. I love that you admit that you were a slob. That is where I'm at. I got the visible area of my house clean but all the rooms with doors are a hot mess. I can't seem to get the motivation to clean and organize. I've kept it clean for over a week now and I'm so proud of myself. I just need you here to help me out!

@deloreshall5459 4 ай бұрын

Hey Cass. Love you girl. You have helped me on my organization journey and dont make me feel like a failure. wish you were still on HGTV. DONT LEAVE YOU TUBE PLEASE. ❤❤❤😊

@danicegewiss862 Жыл бұрын

One spot where all of the clutter piles up?😆 Try 4...my heater, my dining room table, my coffee table, my counter. It is reducing. I'm decluttered and finding homes for stuff. My husband is a butterfly. If he can't find it, I hear about it. I give him a regular tour of where stuff is.

@skuperkatzmelagal 2 жыл бұрын

We brought our city trash totes into the garage so we can easily take our trash out of the house and put it into a conveniently placed trash tote. The day before garbage pickup day, my google calendar reminds me to open the electric garage door and roll the wheeled garbage tote down to the curb! It works for me!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!!

@CS-ki5uf 2 жыл бұрын

One day I shall find one of the magical Dollar Trees that feature all these items I've seen on You Tube. SOME DAY....perhaps if I move out of Connecticut.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@Brigid.em.Galloway86 2 жыл бұрын

Ouch, yeah we have been slobs for many years. We’re working on it, there’s some hoarding tendencies to battle through. Your videos are very helpful and encouraging to us. x

@phoenixrising8007 2 жыл бұрын

Having a back up leads to excess clutter or duplicates quickly. Any suggestions ??

@May-jo5rg 2 жыл бұрын

I am the same. Slob and sone hoarding leftovers, but Cas' content helps so much... We can do it!

@arleneaugustahair8393 2 жыл бұрын

You got this! Start little by little and don’t overwhelm yourself by rushing.

@wilmaknickersfit 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe there's a gene for being a slob - I have it.

@antiantipoda 2 жыл бұрын

@@arleneaugustahair8393 You are right. It takes time, goes back and forth, but the progress slowly builds. I am a recovered slob - ten years into this journey people come to my house and say that I am very organized. Yeah, now I am.

@magietagie 2 жыл бұрын

These are some great tips! It’s hard when you don’t want the clutter to be somewhere it is but accepting that it will end up there anyway is an important step, so better to make a home for it! I am taking that tip to heart!

@BeGoodtoYourselfbyMargo 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same, transformed my home once I realized every item must have it's own home. Bye bye clutter - for the most part lol

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@melindasmith3713 2 жыл бұрын

@@BeGoodtoYourselfbyMargo feels great doesn't it ! I look at mine all the time .

@Mikesnipes2021 2 жыл бұрын

Lol... Love the "You don't know what a slob is..." Phrases. You keep it real.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@rachelbryant9238 Жыл бұрын

OMG, I have also been there with hiding dirty dishes and then melting plastic bowls, it's so bad! Glad I am not alone. You are awesome Cas!

@elizabethnelms2564 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I didn't watch you years ago! You are speaking my language!

@nayn3427 Жыл бұрын

Girl - you are my spirit animal. Thank you for putting yourself out there and being so relatable.

@Clutterbug Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@lizwilson5789 2 жыл бұрын

That was really good advice, let Your clutter dictate the type of organisation you need!! Yes this is really helpful, as I’ve been stuck for a while trying to decide what type of organiser I should purchase when my clutter needs to tell me!! Revelation! Thank U watching from UK, always fun ! 👏👏🌟🌟👍🤓

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome from Canada!

@taylormartin8699 2 жыл бұрын

“I’m a recovering super slob” haha you’re so funny! I love the folded file folder thing for the wall! Awesome idea

@amydillardGypsySoul 2 жыл бұрын

Oh when you said "recovering superslob" bells went off for me. You give me hope Cas! Thanks!!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@helenaw9533 2 жыл бұрын

I too, am a slob. There, I admit it. You made more sense explaining the types of clutter than anyone I've ever watched. You gave terrific ideas! I use an organizer in my car for, of all things, lunch. When I travel I don't like to stop for lunch and the organizer contains my sandwich, chips, napkins, etc. I don't find french fries on the floor any longer. lol

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@ebonitompkins 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. I need to do that for road trips!

@JimmieHammel 2 жыл бұрын

Those pink bins are adorable. If my dollar tree has some of these, I might buy like 10. I love using bins like that on a bookshelf to hold stuff that I use together and store together. That way I can store away my nail polish remover with the cotton balls, my base and top coats, and all my nail art tools. I display the colored polishes on an acrylic display above the basket. Then I can just grab one basket, choose the colors, and move to the table to work on my nails. I do this with hair dying equipment like gloves and foils and brushes. I do it with journaling supplies. I do it with my skin care. And it's so nice to be able to dump it all back in the basket and put it on a shelf so this stuff doesn't end up all over my house scattered across the last surface I used it on. I have a bunch of baskets I use for this, but they are mismatched and it's like doing a puzzle to arrange them neatly on the shelf. I'd love to be able to make them uniform.

@juliejames5974 2 жыл бұрын

That dollar store file folder rack is amazing on the wall. Thanks for the great idea!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@lauragreen4899 2 жыл бұрын

I love your honest transparency....."we can recover". Thanks for all the good tips and help. You are the best!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ellen3131 2 жыл бұрын

My homeless/excess stuff is right next to my chair on a little side table. Vitamins, pen, paper, water bottle, phone, magazines, book. I use all these items there, but it looks messy. But I have the perfect basket in my kitchen cabinet. As soon as I have put the stuff from the basket in containers, I can use the basket for the side table :D

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@kimm4858 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing to learn that I'm a visual organizer! I've known for a long time that if I put things out of sight I was afraid I would forget, but I didn't know what to do about it. It was either 1) have clutter, 2) forget to do something, or 3) make a list and forget to look at the list. These tips are fab! Thank you!

@arashy 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Have it all. 😆 1. Getting better at lazy clutter. 2. Working on excess clutter but VERY slowly. 3. Items without a home… Took your advice and created a Sunday morning basket - WONDERFUL for keeping the paper clutter more organized.

@phoenixrising8007 2 жыл бұрын

Dollar tree stackable bins work Gr8 for potatoes & onions too

@ImLunaShesZeta 2 жыл бұрын

You may have solved my produce problem!

@phoenixrising8007 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImLunaShesZeta 😉

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@amber3574 2 жыл бұрын

Girl you have greatly improved my quality of life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, friend.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome from the bottom of mine!

@rjdorsey1981 2 жыл бұрын

Oh emm gee, Visual Organizer, the epiphany I just had when you hung the shelves. When I started listening to Dana, I realized shelves were helpful for my organizing style. Can't wait to keep watching

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!

@thebrightsidepartyband4379 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely ADHD!!! I've struggled with the same things my whole life exactly as you described at the end. It's not lazy, it's ADHD! There's a big difference. Our brains work differently! I wasn't diagnosed until I was 33 and it was a huge eye opener!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

I bet!

@joanwaldner1280 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Cricket I have clutter that is stuff I no longer want and the rest I am getting better at getting to the dollar tree for organizing. Not just pondering, but what I use goes right back just like your hubby!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Love that!

@doloresw 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought that there were different types of clutter. Very good ideas too.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@lindawalker7518 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so funny when you say that you don’t know what it’s like to be a slob… Many of the things you mentioned I have done! Good video I shared it to a friend of mine

@sarahcooper5437 2 жыл бұрын

I have lots of “if i put it away i will forget to do something with it” clutter 😂 birthday cards to send, mail to respond to, things to return, curtains to hang, book to read …….and the list goes on 🤦🏼‍♀️. I need a “do something with it day” 😂

@kj7653 2 жыл бұрын

Flylady has decreed Wednesdays as "Get 'er done" day.

@sarahcooper5437 2 жыл бұрын

@@kj7653 i need a few of those to get me back on track 😂

@jamesbriggs5740 2 жыл бұрын

Try writing a list on a piece of paper divided into categories. Like call, home, or errands. Put it on the fridge so you see it. Kathy B

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Designate a day to start tackling these items!

@briannab5296 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah ... have you tried a tickler file system?? Most people have 12 file folders for each month and 31 folders for each day of the month. . . however i made mine with 12 monthly hanging folders plus 7 hanging folders for each day of the week. . .i simply don't need the 31 days added. I also added one for 'Loose paper' i find laying around the house. A 'Quick Reference' folder and a 'To File' folder to temporarly hold papers til i can do some filing. A lot of times items in the 'To File' folder is no longer relevant by my filing day and can be discarded. When a paper comes in your house file it in the month or month before it requires action. If it doesn't require action but needs to be kept either pop it in the To File folder or quickly add it to your long term reference filing system. If there's something that needs to be done but has no paper simply write a note to drop into the appropriate month or day of the week. On the 1st of the month or a few days before, look thru this months and the upcoming month to see if there's anything you can put in the 7 daily folders. . . It's vital to regularly check your folders (daily and monthly) first of each month and first of each week. . . It all sounds waaay more complicated than it is! It's actually very easy to set up and maintain. Since i will be looking at my tickler file all the time, i splurged a bit and bought my hanging folders in a gorgeous pink kept in a frosted file bin. This has been a MASSIVE life changer for me. Years ago i made a tickler file in a 5x8 binder that worked ok (and very portable) but it became a hassle to find the binder, open to the correct page wiggle a paper in there and then the same routine when retreiving paper out of it. . .with a hanging system it only takes micro seconds to pull up slightly the folder by the tab, to drop in or retrieve a paper. Hope this helps you and others as much as it's helped me. 👍😉

@wendyharms3812 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! I use that saying of myself all the time! "Out of sight, out of mind"! For the most part I have always lived alone which has worked, right now I had to move back with Mom so once she moves something, I never think about it again and I may need it very badly like a bill!

@nbfarmstuff9837 2 жыл бұрын

I can honestly say that learning I am a ladybug has changed my home immensely. I failed at cricket style all the time. My paperwork is in order since beginning of the year and it's working! I replaced an open shelf pantry thingy and bought one with doors that close. I know why it bugged Ladybug me: It was too visual. I've learned a lot from Dana K W about decluttering and learning some minimalist techniques from Dawn. All this knowledge has been put to use and my home is better now. Thank you!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@sashalloyd2303 2 жыл бұрын

CASS! I need more content on transitional clutter! Our biggest issue is moving things around the house and never using it in the same area. My kids do homework all over the house, I work in my planners or do my crafts in so many different places. We're constantly moving things around the house.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a rolling cart or a small tote with a handle would be a good option.

@robinhorton4462 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love you Cass! I’ve done all of these. Although I cleaned other peoples houses for over 30 years and a Cricket, I still struggle at home and with family members. Thank you for sharing your awesome self with us.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@janeahrens572 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t consider myself a ‘slob’ so much as an exhausted mommy. I have done all the above. Dirty dishes, sniff the laundry, and I’ve even stacked excess stuff in boxes and ‘artfully’ arranged the boxers with a pretty fabric over it in a corner. THEN I carefully arranged bouquets of flowers and some figurines on the different levels of boxes! There’s more. But we have 10 children, a huge house and run a business (5 at one time in the past). Yup! And then I started homeschooling because it was less stressful.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You have A LOT on your plate!

@jessicajowett6989 2 жыл бұрын

This video is such a game changer for me. I've been binging your content the past few weeks trying to spring clean my apartment and make use of my limited storage space. I now realize I'm overcomplicating it. As much as I love pretty, tucked away bins, I need my storage to be easy or else I won't use it. Time to hit the dollar tree. Thank you so much for this!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@annsosie1515 2 жыл бұрын

I like things on shelves and in baskets too! I must be a butterfly 🦋

@benitahughescahalane3675 2 жыл бұрын

I am a butterfly! You are awesome…

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks!

@kaitlinyamamoto950 Жыл бұрын

I love your stories at the end! THIS IS ME!!! Gives me hope I can someday call myself a “recovered slob” 😂

@aurorab345 2 жыл бұрын

Cas, you are simply brilliant! And I so love your candor, your being “real” and open with us. Thank you so very much.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@BeingNancy 2 жыл бұрын

Your story at the end was brilliant and so transparent. Hello Cass. I'm a Sloboholic. I'm here for the meeting.🤗🤗🤗

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@dkearl6827 Жыл бұрын

"We can recover." It may take years, but here we are working on it. You have a great level of joy!!

@mesina84 2 жыл бұрын

To the last minute or so. OMG YES Yes yes, you are definitely of my people. I'm still recovering everyday. Hugs

@CS-ki5uf 2 жыл бұрын

My new singles apartment was SPOTLESS!! My spices were alphabetized even. But I had no dishwasher and HATED doing dishes!! _____ I ran into my dream guy (a friend) at the store & hastily invited him over. He's like, "oh cute little apartment....." as his voicetrails off ....as he's staring at a weeks worth of my dirty dishes soaking!! I was mortified & I panicked!! I quickly turned him toward the bedroom.....& made him forget all about the dirty dishes _____ LOL.

@AZHITW 2 жыл бұрын

I met a guy at his apartment for a first date, as he welcomed me in, he said "I'm not quite ready, you can clean my apartment while I finish getting ready," he disappeared down the hall, I picked up my purse and left. LOL!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!! ;p

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!! :o I'm so glad you left!

@AZHITW 2 жыл бұрын

@@Clutterbug I'm guessing he's still single, what a doofus.

@lariegonzalez3631 2 жыл бұрын

Cas, I have been a recovering slob since I found your channel. Ask and you shall receive, thank you Jesus for answering my prayers and for putting you in my life. You get how we work, think, then you put it in to words and action. Love the advice you give…. Let your clutter dictate your organization and ask yourself if is homeless clutter or excessive clutter. Mind BLOWING. Sending all of my love and gratitude 🙏 blessings

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

So happy I can help!

@crybebebunny 2 жыл бұрын

Love you, this video, and especially the story. You make us believe it is possible to become neater. Thank you.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing . Gosh 👀 that first tip about finding a home near the hot spot is genius. I laughed so much about your end story with the oven .lol . I must admit I hate taking my rubbish out my bin and taking it outside ..I leave it to the last minute after everything has been pushed down and compacted in my bin by so much that trying to pull the bag out seems to create a vacuum and it’s harder to do or worse the bag splits lol , I think it’s because I always saw my dad take out the rubbish ..I associate it beings a mans job but I haven’t lived with a man for 20 years lol . My son is now 24 and I occasionally say to him my feelings about my bin theory and he’s so wonderful he says I will do it ..and he honestly means it ..problem is he officially has short term memory problems so he forgets he’s offered, ( it’s all fun and games in this house , but I adore him 😉) and I just end up doing it 😏. Best wishes ,Tracey 🇬🇧💛🤍

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@briannab5296 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a tip to make removing the bag from the bin super easy. . .drill several holes in the bottom & on the lower sides (from the inside!! .. if drilled from the outside the holes will be jagged and rip the bags). The bag will slide right out, without any vacuum. This is an old trick that really does work. 😉 you're welcome!

@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607 2 жыл бұрын

@@briannab5296 thanks for that .I will try this fab tip.😉

@carakroeker4493 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas! & I get the garbage jenga…also, I pile my recyclables and trash bags at the back door until it’s a mountain waiting for someone else to brave the back alley….lazy? Probably. Ridiculous? Certainly. Lol

@SuperSuziepoo Жыл бұрын

You make me laugh Cas! Thankyou for your honesty .I can't tell you how much you have helped me! I'm not there yet, but feel like it might just be possible to have an organised space and I've never had that thought before. Feeling positive!

@yvonnestyhr8308 2 жыл бұрын

I like your peppy and honest attitude. It is very real. Love that you can relate to habits. :)

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@lolliisabusdriver.4447 2 жыл бұрын

...I can still feel the mortification! ... I could relate to this! 😆

@stevesloan5935 2 жыл бұрын

Good video! Satisfying to see the visual clutter "disappear in plain sight".

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@janiceyoder621 2 жыл бұрын

Sniff test .. 😂. I'm a butterfly and your videos are very helpful and affirming. My kids are mostly butterfly's too. I don't know what my husband is, but he doesn't see clutter unless company is coming. We can certainly do with less stuff. And finally, I don't need to feel bad for leaving lids off of containers so I can quickly put things away!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@josephdaly2015 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the 3 types of clutter! I have all of them 🤭🤫🤦‍♀️ Thanks for always keeping it real. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍🙏💪💐

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@andreacomiskey2249 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I love the file folder from dollar tree wire separator. Hubby is a stacker, but will use an upright file sorter if it’s prepared for him. I am totally going to make these for him to hang on the wall. The ones I could find were astronomical in price. Do you have a video on the lazy clutter? Our home is 75% lazy clutter. I’ve tried to do everything to get people to take care of their stuff. And I just can’t figure it out. I feel like the next step is family therapy

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Lazy clutter is just daily 5 minute tidy up times throughout the day to retrain your brain to start tidying as you go. Start with 5 or 6 alarms throughout the day. After a few weeks, you won't need them anymore!

@MissVasques 2 жыл бұрын

Hugs to you! My thoughts, first if they don’t put things away will you do it for them? Then stop for a while so they have a reason to do it. Second, as a adult I realised parents growl at their kid, especially teens, that their room is a mess do fix it but do they ever Ask why? Like maybe clothes is all over surfaces because their actual home is not organized in a way that makes it easy to find and put away. Or maybe they Need to try things on to Know so maybe a Big bin where they can temporary put tried on clothes. Etc etc:) At the end of the day, if ppl really dont want to and face no real consequence, they won’t.

@llamasugar5478 2 жыл бұрын

This is a real challenge. I have MS, and have limited energy. I had to tell my kids, “When I go to clean, I don’t have enough energy to pick up your stuff first. I will give you a warning, then I’ll be tossing whatever I have to pick up.” After a few times of them running to the wheelie bin to retrieve things, they took it seriously. “I’m doing the hallway in 10 minutes” would send them scurrying to grab their stuff.

@andreacomiskey2249 2 жыл бұрын

@@llamasugar5478 I’m an MSer too!

@thatswhatisaid8908 2 жыл бұрын

@@llamasugar5478 there should be more of this! Kids are quick learners.

@thebudgetbee9694 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I'd seen every DT hack there was but you just blew my mind. You are a genius. Thank you for another super helpful video!

@baldeagle5775 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my oh my I just love you. And the hidden dishes in the stove is a true story. You are just like me in so many ways hhhhh

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@sonyad7723 Жыл бұрын

My opinion of my spaces is that: Everything should have a home, and almost everything should be in its home almost all the time :) I put my electronic stuff & cords together (currently it's all in a shoe box sized box on my shelf that I don't know where it's home is going to be in my new apartment...I only have a few organizing things left to do in my new place, and that's 1 of them. Extension cords & power cords go in my "tools junk drawer" with my hammer, screwdriver, wrench, a small Tupperware of nails & screws, a flashlight with its large D batteries, large packing tape, & other misc stuff that feels more tools like. My other junk drawer (1 only have 2 and they both keep well organized this way) has more "office-y junk drawer" stuff in it. Like papers that you just hung up in folders on your wall, a few pens, scotch tape, small batteries like AA & AAA, kept organized by little drawer organization bins to collect the same items and the little stack of "to fo papers" to keep them corralled in the corner, etc. I have found d having g 2 separate junk drawers for more specific types of items really cuts down on how cluttered and messy just 1 drawer of miscellaneous rsp can get. Lol

@JOSWEBCROCHET Жыл бұрын

..btw.... it's not just you.... LOL that's why we can relate so good! Hugs!

@tamadonnat.299 2 жыл бұрын

Cass, I love your realness! You make me feel normal! Lol. I always enjoy your content! Hello from South Texas! 👋🏼

@firestina13 2 жыл бұрын

Lol you got me with the sniff test on the clothes. That's my one thing that I have struggled with my whole life. I have ADHD as well and that is one I'm still trying to work out a system that works for me.

@jenniferpearce1052 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely visual! If I can't see it, I don't have it. I love my frosted glass cabinets. Mostly tidy but enough if a hint of what's behind them

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@Ripplesinthewaters 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter has the same problem with visual clutter, most of it homeless or extra. The bathroom was the worst place for her. We installed two shelves on the wall, like you did for your daughter’s desk. Now, the bathroom looks great!! :)

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@carolp4300 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Cass I am a total mega slob and so is my partner. Since discovering your you tube videos and getting your audio books I have been slowly trying to get my home organised so far only done my pantry, bathroom and my wardrobe. I have a long way to go but you totally have inspired me to get my household organised. By the way I am a butterfly and I also work 2 jobs so it’s extremely slow process I’m making. After watching this video I’m totally going to make a landing zone I just have to get to ikea to get some cube storage units because we seem to just drop stuff on the floor at the door area. I am so grateful for your channel, I wish that Hot Mess House was on Australian TV as I would love to see it too.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are interested in my new show! In the USA you can check watch the show on HGTV @ www.hgtv.com/shows/hot-mess-house In Canada you can check watch the show on HGTV Canada @ www.hgtv.ca/shows/hot-mess-house/ HGTV and HGTV Canada are available from your local TV provider, or streaming online. You can also watch it on KZfaq through HGTV's channel.

@carolp4300 2 жыл бұрын

@@Clutterbug unfortunately I live in Goodna Australia and we don’t get HGTV I wish we did

@Michele.Alejandraa 2 жыл бұрын

The slob call out is too real 😂

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@barbbang922 Жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I needed. I don't have a lot of clutter left, but the dumping ground for when I get home from work drives me nuts! The items all had a place to live but it wasn't convenient. So NOW, I will make a home right at the door, can't wait to get home and try it. Thanks So much!

@jenniferbritzke9887 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found your channel!! My family and I are getting ready to move back into our home after a house fire in May, 2021. We got very messy after so many years in our house. Plus, we've been living in a camper (3 people, 3 dogs). This experience has taught me what I really need and things that I DO NOT need/can live without. Total perspective change. We are now dedicated to moving back in with nothing extra, and to live clutter-free. I am binge watching your videos and feeling very inspired and energized. Thank you so much for what you do. ♡

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@mirandaryan6491 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE that you make your tips accessible! Upcycling what I already have and going to the dollar tree is just about all my budget will allow and I know I’m not alone in this. So many of us can not afford to shell out $50 or more dollars to organize one room. But we all need to be organized. Thank you.

@kathryndunn3266 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cass

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@tabithatierney6512 2 жыл бұрын

I can relate to you! I’ve put myself done so much in the past wondering why my place doesn’t look as nice as my friends and why I wasn’t a neat freak. But this is who I am and I can learn how to organise and work on keeping organised of input work into it and watching your videos helps me a ton! I feel so much better that I’m not the only one!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help!

@dld4202 Жыл бұрын

Everything you said about "you're not a slob unless ..." I could relate to from repeated firsthand experience. What I love about your channel is that your advice and strategies are from this place of "recovering slob." Your solutions not only work, they are easy to implement. Also, it's unbelievably comforting to know I'm not the only one with these struggles AND that they are not insurmountable as I'd come to believe after a lifetime of failing to "get it together." Thank you.

@rebecca_stone 11 ай бұрын

I'm definitely a visual "organiser" (appreciate the positive spin on that name, lol!). I have ADHD and my challenges with object constancy (out of sight out of mind) are SERIOUSLY bad. I love the floating shelves idea for your daughter - if I could I'd have them everywhere, but unfortunately as renters we wouldn't be allowed to put them up. Rentals particularly can be REALLY bad for storage of any type for people with brains like ours! Thanks for the tips.

@brittany281 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a ladybug, and over the past few years have been learning that caddies are soooo helpful. I do it for my cleaning supplies and now my makeup- love being able to pull it out each morning then quickly put *hide* it back in the cabinet once I'm done :)

@marlaedington6471 2 жыл бұрын

Cas, you are so awesome! This is completely relevant to me! And..unfortunately I can relate to the end too about being a slob! It’s a constant battle!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

It is!

@lynnern57 2 жыл бұрын

I am SOOO visual! Visual organizer, visual learner. Love these tips! Would also see ideas for keeping stuff off the stairs. Living in a 2 story house, I don’t want to constantly go up and down to keep the stairs clear. Thanks!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@Aim4God 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and confession moment at the end! I struggle with MS and at times feel like a major slob. Thanks for giving me hope and helping me look at things differently! 😉

@annegetson7825 2 жыл бұрын

I struggle with MS too. It is a huge struggle to just do very basic daily tasks. I feel so useless, there are so many things I can no longer do and it burdens my family.

@Aim4God 2 жыл бұрын

@@annegetson7825 I totally know how you feel 'cause I've felt "useless, " especially leaving a task unfinished or incomplete. Anne: NEVER feel useless! You do the most you can and if health was not an issue you'd surely do way more! Just the fact you saw this video and wrote proves that you care! 🥰 Take care! 😉

@li-ly-li 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aim4God 💕

@li-ly-li 2 жыл бұрын

@@annegetson7825 💖

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ksk881 2 жыл бұрын

Cas, you amaze me! Even when you are showing tips for visual types (which makes my eyes start to spin in opposite directions because I am a straight-up Cricket), I always manage to learn something that will help me. How the heck do you do that?!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Years, and years, and years of practice!!! ;p I've been on KZfaq and organizing professionally for over 12 years. You should see my early videos on my old channel, malitose 79: kzfaq.infovideos

@ksk881 2 жыл бұрын

@@Clutterbug OH cool! I always wanted to see really old ones cuz I think I've gone thru your entire Playlist on this channel. Thanks!

@annaraven 2 жыл бұрын

I had to pick up all the stuff that was next to the bathroom garbage in order to "empty" the garbage. Ugh. I totally understand everything you're saying.

@manyhats3846 2 жыл бұрын

Cass, in the past I was that slob you were talking about! You made me laugh because it hit home! I do think though, that it's not laziness. I was and am a busy, energetic person, lots on the mind and ready to help anyone! We get so busy at life we can't do it all. I am a perfectionist, plus I focus on one thing with passion, other things get in the way, which then they're not done. I was the only one that took the garbadge out! My family would let it pile up like some DR. Seuss pile!(tall tower, teetering) I was rocking my baby to sleep, %@!# the garbadge! Then in the late hours after the baby went to sleep, I would crawl in bed! Waking often during the night for baby needs. The day would start over, never getting to the garbadge! Don't know why no one else in the family didn't take it out. Anyway, good realistic video!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@lauramathews3151 2 жыл бұрын

We put a small narrow basket each for my hubby and I each to put our wallet, keys, phones,etc near our front door. I have a 3 shelf bookshelf we use as our "To Go" launching station bu the front door. One has BABY to go, the other has DOGS to go, and the third has a space for me and a space for hubby to go, by the door. Game changer.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@debrabiehl9013 2 жыл бұрын

I am 67 years old and believe I am more of a cricket. Just finishing up total remodel of kitchen and bath areas. Watching your creative tips has me excited because I’m wanting to simplify but the thought of moving/changing my routines are a bit overwhelming. I do find with age I’m becoming more forgetful too. I find myself in a battle with ‘fear of not getting it right’ and ‘excitement of simplicity ’ as I tackle this new journey. Have you helped the older generation and can you let me know which episodes they are?

@shelly410 2 жыл бұрын

Dollar Tree should sponsor all your videos! You send them a lot of business. :-) Thanks for all you do. Hugs, Shelly

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@annw1395 2 жыл бұрын

I love the 3 types of clutter: lazy, excess, and homeless. Brilliant.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@karenclark9141 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge clutter person - I’m like your daughter out of sight out of mind - it is the top argument my husband and I have

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

What is his bug style?

@username00009 2 жыл бұрын

In a shared space, I feel like some compromises have to be made. For example, out of sight out of mind definitely applies to me in some cases, but I’m not going to forget about my shows, bag, keys, etc. if they’re put away out of sight.

@amyschmitt2744 Жыл бұрын

I love watching till the end, you always speak my language!

@ducheesi7706 2 жыл бұрын

I feel you Izzy! I am a butterfly, but dream self is a ladybug. Wish drawers would work for me, but def need open shelving and hooks

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@oldstuffbethtx8052 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your descriptions of true slobs! Never hid the dishes in th3 oven, but I sure relate to the trash pile and clothes on th3 floor.😀

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

@hannaj5300 Жыл бұрын

As someone with ADHD, most videos about organizing feels overwhelming and I know I won't follow their tips for more than a few weeks, but this seems actually doable

@hfamilytravels 2 жыл бұрын

Finding these vlogs so helpful!! We are about to go away again in a couple of days but when I get home I'm going to get cracking (well re cracking!!) with trying to get some order in our house. We have two crickets (I'm one of them), a bee, and a butterfly! The bee and butterfly drive me insane as their 'stuff' is EVERYWHERE. It just stresses me out so much having to look at it all over the place. I have great hope for clear containers!!

@nancyellen8006 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cass for doing your best to make us visual organizers look not only neat and clean but stylish as well. I discovered your KZfaq channel after watching Dawn on The Minimal Mom. You really understand how the rest of us slobs think. I love your honesty and humor! I need to go back to the Dollar Store and look at their containers and drawer organizers. They’re really pretty and a great price!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@RustyB14 2 жыл бұрын

Cas; Love your energy. Such an upbeat presentation. I am a surface clutterer with the out of sight out of mind personality. As a working person, just accept the clutter & don’t feel the zip to clean things up as beautifully as you learned to do & teach others. I do know where everything is. Fun & inspiring but back to work. I do use those Dollar Tree containers for under the sink though & in parts of the garage. Great ideas. Thank You.

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ItsLaurenE Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful for me and I watch a few different channels for organizing. I love how you explain different types of clutter and ways of organization it all. I'm trying to declutter and downsize various stuff in almost every room. To say I've walked in a room and went into a immediate anxiety and had to walk away to map out a plan is almost embarrassing how often I feel this. I watched the 4 ways to closet while talking about what type of "bug" we are opened my eyes. I'm going to rewatch as i find i relate to a few different bugs for different things. Big fan of the bin toss for certain items, yet needing preferably clear bins with tidy organized stuff also works for me. *omfg... the dirty oven dish, or the smelling of clothes! I feel so seen! * Here's one for ya, i was desperate for all the dishes clean b4 having a dishwasher, I deep cleaned my bathtub, filled it with dish soap and everything w a drying rack and towl on the side to get it put away ASAP. Then cleaned the tub all over after all that chaos. I was 22 and desperate. 20 years later still learning but way better than i was even 10 years ago.

@Clutterbug Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@christinaparker5594 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, thank you soooo much! I love how relatable and non-judgmental you are!

@Clutterbug 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@alanbirkner1958 Жыл бұрын

My friends give me craft supplies, lots of craft supplies. I make crafts. I sort immediately when I get them (or that week) into this year or never. I gave most away to preschools in my area. Very expensive papers and teeny things go to a friend who makes cards. Tina, Al's wife