How to declutter a forgotten messy space

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I share my tips on how to declutter and organize your own forgotten spaces as I venture into the long-forgotten depths of my basement, where I uncover a treasure trove of random items and food storage! In this captivating exploration, I'll rediscover hidden gems, share stories behind these mysterious objects, and reveal the secrets of my underground pantry. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past, as I bring the forgotten corners of my basement back to life and help you do the same!
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@melindareuter1098 Год назад

We live outside of our town about 10 miles. In 2002 we lost electricity for 17 days!😱 Then in 2015, we lost electricity for 6 days the week following Thanksgiving and then again for another 6 days the week following Christmas. In 2016, we bought a whole house generator. Then, in 2021, we lost our water due to a sudden loss of power at the water treatment facility in town. All that to say: being prepared is essential!!

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Oh wow!! Yes, we did get a generator installed this past fall. SOOO much better

@veronikab1607 3 месяца назад

Wow we had never experienced anything like that here in Germany 😮

@lynnb1226 Год назад

Oh my gosh I totally had a sticker book too! I loved the scratch and sniff ones.

@Cazzie4ever Год назад

I wish we were friends, I could hang out with you every day! Lots of love and laughs from NY.

@lorig.7127 Год назад

Robin be sure to add a can opener, Propane, and gallon jugs of water for your emergency stash. You will need items for a grill to cook that food.

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Thanks! Got it all, I appreciate you checking though 😄

@chris_perea Год назад

I don't know what's wrong with us but... we don't have any wands over here 😂I do however have to find a good spot for our light sabers🤪I'm happy for you that you found all the things you thought were lost❤😊

@MinimalistHome Год назад

haha, Thanks Chris!

@charlafraley8340 Год назад

When our boys were still at home our oldest would pour cereal in a big mixing bowl and then slide it under his bed. When I got low on bowls and dishes that is where I would search first.

@jessicaperlove4715 Год назад

I think that emergency collection is a GREAT idea!

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Thanks Jessica!

@jeanarino732 Год назад

Kudos to you Robyn for trying to prep for the "big one" as we also call it in Washington state. I do urge everyone to go through their back stock and consider donating items to a local food bank that have at least 3-6 months left before expiration because it's likely we can afford to replenish our items from time to time and food banks depend on us. Great idea to include the actual recipes you will make from your emergency food! I hadn't thought of that, and it would be so easy to store the recipes next to the ingredients. One last thing I thought of is to use a sharpie marker to write the expiration date of foods very large in an obvious spot on the container when your purchase it to save time looking all over the item with a magnifying glass, my husband and I spent at least ten minutes the other day trying to find the expiration date on a bottle of catsup ugh! never found it. Have a great day!

@mljs9245 Год назад

It is a good idea to rotate your stock. Like figure out how many cans/packages of something you want to have. Then use from your stock and replace with new as you use what you had.

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Thanks Jean!!

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Thanks marie!

@PrincessofErised Год назад

Love Revenge of the Nerds, Harry Potter and decluttering. Win Win Win

@MinimalistHome Год назад

yeah!! Thanks!

@lindamcdermott9980 Год назад

It is such a good idea to put complete meals and recipes in individual totes. That way, if you were stuck at work, your family could fend for themselves if needed. Fill them in on the plan incase communication is out. I hope the worst we have to fear is tracking the expiration dates on the pantry items. Your channel is always so good. Linda from Pennsylvania, drinking decaf green tea with honey…. Have a safe and peaceful day 🫖☕️

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Thanks Linda!! That tea sounds yummy!

@bex438 Год назад

I'm loving your Harry Potter Lego & Hermiones wand 🥰🪄

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Thank you!

@crybebebunny Год назад

❤😂❤🎉🎉🎉😮 You are very blessed to have the storage space for sure you need. I don't see water nor toiletries, baby wipes, emergency medicine and other things that are considered needed flashlights. Maybe some charcoal to cook outside/doors.

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Oh thank you! We have wood (outside), and the medications, but not toiletries or baby wipes! Good ideas!

@jennyjenkins877 Год назад

There were a couple times this past winter when I became quite anxious about losing power during some really bad snowstorms. Earthquakes though... those are so unpredictable and the situation with the trees falling down sounded scary too. We get a lot of the same canned items as you from Costco but everything gets stored in the kitchen. I used to keep some overflow in the basement but, as I've become more minimalistic, I've simplified certain areas of my life so I don't deal with all that inventory rotation anymore.

@MinimalistHome Год назад

I love that, thanks Jenny!

@laurysteinke865 Год назад

How would you cook if the power goes out? You have a generator right?

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Oooh, yes! We just got one last year, BUT we are lucky because our stove is propane (no natural gas here)

@annarchydeclutteranddesign413 Год назад

Wonderful job, Robyn. We live in Wellington, New Zealand, so I really should get onto emergency supplies myself. Though I did wonder if the glass jars of peaches should be quite so close to the edge of the shelf? Otherwise, brilliant!

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Good point! Thanks!

@paigejeneharkness905 Год назад

A pair of rubber shoes are great for emergency bag in case you have to go fast to protect your family from getting cut

@MinimalistHome Год назад

YES! I’ve also heard to go to the thrift store and get some cheap shoes to keep in emergency supplies as well

@PhoebesWorldProductions Год назад

yes, I have a curious cat. her name is Soma. 😺

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Love it! That name reminds me of the Smashing Pumpkins song

@PhoebesWorldProductions Год назад

I'll have to look that up, I'm not familiar with that song. ;)

@jeannebowes2898 Год назад

We seldom look in the Harry Potter closet downstairs. Just a few stored items that must be kept. Not much space here, although we are minimal, there are four of us again!

@MinimalistHome Год назад

I love it Jeanne!

@Carobmoth Год назад

Although I also remember enjoying the movie, I think that Revenge of the Nerds might be hard to find because of some scenes that might not have aged well, such as the sneaky way that a certain character tricks a snobby girl into a situation that could be characterized as rape.

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Yes! I wondered that too, but so many other movies don't age well either. The good thing about that scene is it gives us some good talking points with our teen boys about consent...because that certainly wasn't consent

@paigejeneharkness905 Год назад

Be sure to rotate the food and water so nothing goes bad

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Oooh, yes, I'll have to check regularly!

@TGIFEveryDay Год назад

Speaking of teenage boys and dishes…I once found one of my favorite purple medium sized Tupperware bowls half full of moldy Mac & cheese in my 16 year olds dresser!! 🤮🤮🤮.

@MinimalistHome Год назад

ewwwwwwwww!!!

@TGIFEveryDay Год назад

@@MinimalistHome IKR!! Needless to say I was one LIVID Mama!!!

@cyndylivingston6586 Год назад

I have thrown away more Tupperware due to not wanting to touch what used to be food in it and the thought of eating anything out of it anymore makes me cringe (even after washing)🤢

@sueblack1768 Год назад

So I have a question if you are broke having health problems and don't know if you'll even have rent next month how do you declutter I've afraid to get if things I think I can sell them and I can't rebuy then I gotten in a while in the pandemic and can't climb out Iive realized.i have hoarding disorder and extremely depressed and aniexty so how do I declutter

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Hey Sue, I’m glad you asked. I made this video about how clutter affects our health. If you have hoarding disorder, I recommended speaking to your doctor and consider counseling. Then, baby steps to start decluttering. Decluttering will not harm you, it will help you! Your life will be so much better with way less things ❤️ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--jcRsTn_k7s.html

@sueblack1768 Год назад

@@MinimalistHome ok great thanks

@LisaSmith3663 Год назад

Wait, what?...... batteries are supposed to be stored in "glass" ??? First Time I heard that. So apro po because I cleaned two of the three drawers in my kitchen and the one left has batteries in it that I'm going to organize into a clean drawer. Glass for batteries is on the list today. Getting them out of cardboard boxes and plastic bags. Now do you tell how to tell if they are still good batteries or not?

@MinimalistHome Год назад

Usually the good ones are still in the package (but not always...kids!)

@LisaSmith3663 Год назад

@@MinimalistHome lol well I started to watch this, stopped and went to clean the drawer. Some of these batteries came with the trailer I'm with. And going through boxes I come across random batteries. The hoarder in me wants to keep them in case they are good. I did just get a junk drawer taken apart and cleaned out and waiting for it to dry before I put it back together.