I used to work for an elderly lady who had a den/library with quite a large collection of books in it. When she passed, her kids were boxing up the books to donate, and they dropped one, and several $20 bills fell out of it. They decided to go through all the books and found tens of thousands of dollars tucked in those books in small amounts here and there.
Good job they looked. My gran was a farmer and in later years she wasn't very particular. She would freeze a pheasant with the feathers on! But when she died we found she'd wrapped up parcels of money in newspaper and put them in the freezer mixed in with all the food parcels. Everything had to be checked.
There's a 70's made for TV movie about a guy who falls in love and she tells him she's filthy rich, even though she lives very humble. She's quite eccentric. Well, she dies and he's left to take care of her stuff. Still puzzled about her claims to have lots and lots of money...well, he finds a bunch of $20's in a book and thinks that all the books have money...which he finds out nope, after going through a shelf of books...then finds another load of $20's and finally figures out that she stored her money only in books that were dark blue LOL. Yes, a fortune in $20 bills Can't remember the title or the actors in it, but it was a long time ago.
I knew my mom had life insurance. My brother disagreed. And she was an antique dealer. He was clueless. As we went through everything, literally everything, I had to tell him what to keep, sell or toss. He thought I was nuts going through a 2' stack of newspapers page by page until the single sheet for the life insurance dropped out.
@@debbielandis4811horrible but probably true. My mom was an antique dealer and I worked for the local show promoter. The horror stories we'd hear or see.
It would have been impossible for him to go through this amount of stuff…makes me determined not to leave this situation for my kids. I am actively working on it!!
I totally agree with you. Recently I have learned that I also diffently need to do the same thing. My mother just past away, She was so neat and tidy, but she could get the most items into any corner. We were so surprised what all we found. She had a 3 bedroom home, with a basement. One thing I regret is that I should have asked my Mom (years ago) questions of the items. And what she really wants done with them.
So, I wonder if renting a storage locker for items that may be valuable and then deliberately not paying for it, allowing an auction to be held and treasure hunters will be thrilled? No one wants anything free, even if it is valuable? You have to pretend to protect it in an outdoor storage shed with a faulty lock, put a sign “sell on eBay” and then allow folks to steal it! After thinking this through, call a dumpster company and rent one for a week and make sure to leave it open at night? P.S. I am exhausted!❤
Thank you for that. My father has been in the same home for 60 years. Two stories, a basement, and a 2 car garage full of hoarding, with piles of items expanded into the driveway. Add to that never updating the home or performing normal home maintenance, and one option on the table is to walk away from the giant mess and let the state take it after my father passes.
My husband and mother are hoarders. Every three-five years I order a big dumpster for two weeks. When it shows up they both know I have been pushed too far. I am not a cruel, cold person but I can only stand so much. I do make it a practice to toss a few things every day but cannot keep up with what they hoard. I sometimes break things and cut things up to keep it from being retrieved from the trash. People ask me if I care about their illness. After decades, I care more about my own mental status. That and being able to get out of my house without things falling on my head or if there is a fire. Being able to have family over would be nice, too. We have grandchildren. It’s a losing battle. If I survive them, I will be the best minimalist in the world.
It’s certainly a challenge to live with people who hoard. I wonder if you could create your own space, in a room in the house or by moving out, or otherwise add boundaries? Hoarding happens because stuff makes them feel safe, so while tossing and breaking things keeps the mess down it may also be contributing to the cycle of stress that causes them to acquire more. But you need a space that is safe and manageable. Of course, we don’t know your situation, and you should do whatever you need to to stay sane.
I feel your pain, son. When my mother-in-law died, we found every rubber band off the newspaper, twist tie off a loaf of bread, plastic bag also from the newspaper. Greeting cards from when her husband died 25 years ago. Rather than buy new underwear, she sewed elastic shoulder straps so her knickers wouldn’t hit the floor in a public place. In her last years she didn’t feel like walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night, so instead of buying a bedside commode, she cut down milk jugs and used them. And spilled plenty of urine on the floor. She wasn’t poor. She had plenty of money. She was really nice and I loved her but I cannot understand why she did some of these things.
@@christineriehl9228 I have done it twice in 40 years. Numerous times I have cleaned and burned. It’s definitely a never ending chore. Heaped upon the shoulders of others because they do not want to admit they are mentally ill. It’s not fair to everyone else living in the home. It makes me think I am losing MY mind. I started therapy 5 years ago to cope. Still go. Still have anger issues.
As someone with hoarding tendencies, I get so frustrated with people who can't understand that sometimes you just need to throw things away even if they're in good condition. So thank you for putting your client's mental health above the desire to save usable stuff. He needed the house cleaned more than charity shops needed more items.
Why do you need to? You’re carrying the stuff out of the house and into a container, instead put it in a truck or even a pile on the curb for others to take and whatever is left at the end of the day scrap it. I do this for a living and there literally is no reason to throw it all away. I also have hoarding tendencies (that’s what sparked me to start this business) so I can understand the need to just purge but that makes no difference to where good, useable items can go. This is not a criticism of this channel in particular, it’s an observation on how much waste there is in a world where we cannot afford to make more waste unnecessarily.
@@brennagreenglasspeacock some people don't have the spoons left to do that. I just spent 3 years cleaning out a hoarding house. At the end, I just had to recycle the 4,000 th plain, generic, glass vase. I sold/donated/repurposed/gave away stuff for YEARS and at the end, I just needed it fkn GONE for my sanity's sake.
@@Cole_Cross not trying to be argumentative but I’m not sure how that’s relevant to my comment. Totally different than collectibles that could have benefited this home owner being sold or other items that were still in good condition. If the answer to my question is just because we want to, then that’s that.
I think in many cases, the problem would be solved a bit more if countries -like America- would stop their useless overconsumption and the produce and waste of items that are discarded before they are even used. So much forced labour, pain, money, time, water and efforts are wasted on items that you don't use and chuck away. Landfill is not normal.
Love the art. It is cool that you aren't just helping the guy declutter, but you have saved the memories for him in these videos. He will always be able to have a memory of the things, and his mom with this recording. He can also see the care in which you have handled the items, it really shows.
This was like a clown car closet! I couldn't believe when the rocking horses came out after all of those game boxes etc. Someone packed that thing well. Thank you, Scully.
A parents' love knows no bounds. I still honor them with letting them know that it is their face that needs a round-house. Especially, their MoMs' face! ..."Mean Old Mother". That is how you get Mom out of mother. Oh that reminds me! I need to get my boys' Muthas Day cards. Specially crafted for their disturbing faces.
The part where you sorted all the collectible games, toys, and dolls into categorized plastic bins was just as satisfying as the full dumpster. Preserving so much value there! Also the fireworks in the closet. Imagine if there had been a house fire 🙃
As fellow rural Illinoisan (“No, not Chicago.” 😂) and child of the same generation, I so appreciate your cultural references! This homeowner has shed the weight and allowed you to purge a heavy burden for him. Well done, sir. Well done.
@@Rollimggiant There’s nothing wrong with Chicago. I like to visit. People just always assume when you say you’re from Illinois that you are from Chicago. 😁
Today is my 52nd birthday, and this video was like an awesome time capsule of my childhood. What a treat! I know it has to be a huge relief for the owner. Grief makes everything harder to deal with. You're doing a huge service for folks, not just physically, but emotionally as well. Thank you for all you do, and for sharing!
If the gentleman who owned the house is depressed, he should have the inside of the house painted a light color and get rid of the dark carpets and the dark cabinets in the kitchen. The floor in the kitchen is nice. Light colors would help to lift his spirits. God bless the gentleman. It is so hard to lose loved ones. It is wonderful there are people like you to help people who are struggling.
Seeing all those books go bye-bye was giving me major anxiety! I'm a baby boomer and I remember so many of those books and games that were popular when I was a child. However, it's wonderful to let these things go and release oneself from the burden of so many things. You and your son are a blessing and I hope your channel encourages other people to reach out and help someone in any way they know how.
I, too, remember many of the books and had fun seeing them again. We had a set of children's encyclopedias that I enjoyed reading when I was young. It is not the same to look at a computer screen.
This has to be one of the most emotional ones you have done. Even I felt sad seeing all those things that were once so loved and enjoyed by the family. Real nostalgia even as a stranger - the son is very brave to part with so much stuff, and you have done an amazing thing for him - you are an angel
This is what reminds me how valuable & enjoyable window shopping is. I just look at stuff and never buy it when I think of the beautiful, organised, free space at my place. Everything I own, gets used everyday, otherwise it won't get purchased. Nothing is more freeing than having less and living more. Good job guys
Watching this type of show and having to clean out Mom's house has made me reevaluate my purchases. My kids won't want to go thru things that meant something to me but not much to anyone else.
Wow! Those albums! Still sealed! And for this to be a hoarder situation, so many things aren't damaged, from mold, mice, etc. It's actually incredible.
A closet full of childhood treasures lovingly kept by a mother. I kept imagining the Christmas mornings those toys must have represented. It's amazing how you two manage to organize so well, I'd be lost. Blessings on this gentleman for his perseverance and strength. Thanks for another awesome video!
You did the right thing to get rid of things as fast as possible. This poor man needs a clean house and a clean start. Thanks so much for sharing this.
I was talking to a friend yesterday about the sunk cost fallacy. It took me many, many years to learn how to cut my losses. There was probably several thousand dollar's worth of stuff going in the dumpster. Lots of valuable stuff being donated, too. Your client was suffocating under the burden of his mother's hoard. His mental health and physical well-being are worth many times more than those old treasures. I feel bad when I see usable items going into the trash, but it isn't the end of the world. I can guarantee you that the gentlemen will not miss one thing that was discarded. I'm going to assume that since he had so many shirts to hang up that some of them are too big. Clothing for plus sized people is expensive. I hope he will be able to go through his too big clothes and donate them. Since his cooking habits are different now, he probably could get rid of half or more of the cookware and dishes, too. I wish him the best of luck.
i’m so jealous about how many vintage books were in this house, i’m a 2003 baby but i remember my elementary school always was a little more outdated than other schools so we had a lot of 1970s/80s/90s books and i loved them! i loved this video so much, i enjoy watching you guys show every single little thing :) thanks for helping out these people 💚
I lost my dad about 20 years ago and many of these things look like they’d be in his hoard. He worked out of town on the railroad (he built track) and he’d come home every weekend. That little tv and it’s antenna entertained him in his truck bed camper he had that he stayed in all week. He was cheap enough to not want to spend money on motels and never got rid of things because he refused to spend money on something twice, so getting rid of of things was not what he EVER did. He also had many bowling balls and golf clubs! When you got to those big bear house slippers it triggered a memory of weekend mornings and pancakes with him and I lost my shit crying and crying! Thanks for what you do, man. Thanks for not judging that man or his house or anyone else that you help. I appreciate people like you so damn much and I’m so sad that more people like you don’t exist in the world! From the bottom of my heart, thank you. 🥺❤️
The respect you show for these ppl has given me strength to address my own house. im realizing how some of my own past traumas has effected me especially around cleaning and being overwhelmed by it. thank you so much for posting these. I hope to never get to this point myself. But I'm glad to know there *are* ppl out there who still would respect my house and what *I* consider valuable to own.
But it’s not over! The son is still there, and can now look forward to better living conditions and a less-burdened life. He surely didn’t even know that most of that stuff still existed, let alone could enjoy it.
Yes and it also makes me consider what I will eventually leave behind. The THINGS we leave behind aren’t our real legacy anyway. We leave our influence, our kindnesses, the ways we’ve touched other lives without even knowing it. Like the butterfly effect, one single kind interaction may have changed the course of a stranger’s life. So we ARE leaving behind a legacy, even if every physical item of ours is gone. That thought comforts me as I go through and pare down my “things.” Hope this encourages you too friend. 😊
God bless your little pea picking heart for being such a compassionate human being! I love that you don’t judge people and demonstrate by your example that people deserve respect. I’m a borderline hoarder and totally understand how hard it is to let go of things that others consider trash. It takes me hours to sort through my boxes of memorabilia and I have gotten better at parting ways with those old rubber bands and pictures of scenery that I have no clue where it is, lol. Videos like yours inspire me to make better decisions on what I want cluttering up my life. Thank you so much! I love your sense of humor too! Keep the videos coming please! ❤
Omg….seriously, you’ve opened a portal to where all my childhood toys were hiding! Right down to the cap gun…used to take a whole roll of caps and hit it with a hammer! Ah, memories.
We had the exact same children's encyclopedia set when I was growing up - I recognized the pictures on the covers & it brought back memories. Also some of the kid's books I remember. That horse he brought out of that closet I think was that 'Marvel the Mustang! You sat on it & bounced up & down & it would move across the floor. Bet that was from the 60's! I even remember the words to the song on the commercials for it on tv, lol. ... So many vintage items! Worth a lot & a lot of reminiscing too!
This a Father that loves his son so much Jason, Jason & him have a sense of humor hope everyone gets it. Wonderful work both of you do to help these people. Love watching.
You and your son are truly a godsend for this young man. Now he can lie a life in the home he grew upon,which will be a safe environment for him as well. And having his kitchen organized was a good thing ,too. You and your son gave this man the relief he needed. It was amazing how his mom had all that change all over the house. Be sure to check the wheat head pennies. There are people who actually collects them. I have seen websites for it. Your helping this young man has been a true blessing GOD will bless your for your Act of Kindness for all the people you have helped. Thank You.
@Debra Magginetti - I agree. I couldn't help but see how much love was shared year after year that built that huge amount - a life's worth - of memories. Memories that were cherished enough to save every moment.
Great video. I love what you did for this .man. His story touched my heart and I am so happy that you are able to help him through this . Thank you for being such a kind person .
@@sheilam4964 , this was such an emotional clean-out. We just watched two men unpack a mother's heart with such gentleness. There was another comment about grief and guilt walking hand-in-hand that just about laid me out flat. Such a tender gift for her son in a difficult time.
I’m 60 and my grandmother had a series of the Best In Children’s Books at her house for my brother and me. Core memory unlocked when I saw that book cover! 😊
Oh my God, I had that Golden Book Encyclopedia set! Recognized that image of Jefferson on the cover as soon as you picked up the stack. (In my age defense, I did get a lot of things handed down from my three older siblings, one of whom is 9 years older than I, so..... eh, who am I kidding, I'm older than the dirt in that closet.
I am so happy that I came across your videos without allowing myself to to feel discussed or judged without seeing the results. Now I cannot stop watching you because I see your compassion and care for these people. I like that you do not judge them and explain in a positive way their situation. You seem honest and very thoughtful and caring. You leave nothing undone and give explanations for everything because we know that people tent to watch and then criticize. These videos also teaches in how and why we tent to become hoarders. You also give a lot of points on what to use to clean and how to organize
Hi guys! Bless you for the work you do. After my dad passed we found change/money everywhere! Filled a kitchen garbage can! A couple hundred, thank goodness bank didn't make us put into rolls! And found a bag of keys with a label that said "don't know what these go to"...
Really appreciate your sense of order. I have a horror of “things being in the wrong place” and go nuts when I can’t find what I want when I need it, argghh! I hope the chap you and Jason are doing this for continues to recover from the grief of losing his Mum and the after effects of having cancer. I hope, too, that what the two of you have done helps him to deal with the overwhelm of it all.
What a Time Capsule! The toys and books were the same types of things we cleared out of my mom's house....over 60's years of accumulated stuff. We had the time to sort through the mess; set aside items for various auctioneers who specialized in toys, model kits, model trains, appliances, and home goods to get the best prices we could get (yes, they take a cut, but they hauled the items away); donated clean usable items to charity; and still filled about five 20-yard dumpsters with junk.
You guys have really improved his life and given him a fresh start! I wish this guy continued improvement and better health!! Maybe one day he will have a special bond with someone like you and Jason share (so warm and fuzzy❤)!!! Sending good wishes from Ohio!!!
" The Golden Book Encyclopedia" is from the late 1950s - early 1960s, and I used them through public school. It was one of those encyclopedia sets sold in super markets, at the time, in a 'Special Display', and you could get a volume a week for a couple of dollars, when you did your grocery shopping. I kept them proudly on my desk, in my bedroom, back in the day. I still have my set, too ! Just one of the things I did keep - I'm really not sure why !
I love how carefully you removed all the things.. you can see it when you open that small compact with the mirror, care is being taken. Even tho it was cracked, you still made sure. That shows everything. How much time goes in to all the cleans you do for the people that need you. It's a gift.
Oh my gosh. We had those encyclopedias. You got them at the grocery store each week until,you got the full set. These closets brought back lots of childhood memories. Yeah, I am really old
So many treasures! I see my childhood in that closet- things I had as a kid and things I wanted. You and your son are a blessing to these folks that need your help! The clothes is the easiest part to get rid of but I learned from my grandma to “check the pockets” she hid her jewelry in her pockets- the logic was a thief will never check her pockets.
Thanks! You and family are admirable for not only doing this but doing such an honest thorough job. I never thought I'd be watching a cleaning channel. Also you inspire me to clean in fast mode like you.
I can't believe the amazing stuff you found in that closet, 8 track tapes...I haven't seen those in years. I'm actually old enough to know what they are. My grandparents had a huge collection of them. This would've been so fun and interesting to go through all that cool stuff.
I hope he feels so much better & able to continue getting his health under control, but I also hope he can keep up with the house now. Unbelievable how much you guys cleaned out!!! Great job 👍
This is amazing! What a treasure trove! I see stuff that my little sister had in the 70s and stuff my kids had in the 80s. Lawn jarts 😊 we used to have so much fun when we would come home to visit my folks. I tell ya, it would have taken me a month to get through that one closest. I would wind up playing with everything. And the Golden Books 🥰 our kids had loads of them. The artist in the house did, what appears to be, some nice work.
I’m trying to watch every one of your videos at least once. Not only are they motivating to rid the house of clutter so it’s not someone else’s problem some day, but because of your generosity! It’s amazing that you buy needed items for the homes you clean, but also for other cleaning channels that do free cleans. It’s wonderful that there are decent human beings still left in this world! Seeing all the stuff you’re pulling from the closet reminds me of my childhood!! Although I didn’t see a strawberry shortcake doll ha!!
This video really brought me back to the 70's. It was really fun to see the contents of those closets. The paintings were beautiful. I wonder if his mom was an artist. I laughed every time you guys found another bowling ball. haha
Great video as usual! I absolutely love the way you narrate and time lapse your videos! To top that, your sense of humor keeps me in stitches 😅😅😅😅😅 I hope that the gentleman that you're cleaning for gets better. I know, it's really hard to lose loved ones. I wish everyone all the best!
This was like watching the ‘boy’ version of my childhood. You can tell that this family was very focused on their child(ten) and took extremely good care of their items. I was kind of aching thinking of all of these things going into a dumpster. MANY of those toys are worth a lot of money. But I do understand the scope and putting the metal Health of the owner first. But those books! Homeschool families would have loved those!!! Jason needs to start a side business selling the crazy stuff you find and helping folks make repairs to their homes! As someone currently dealing with my parents farm (multiple barns and a house!) I also saved the KISS 8 track!
A collector's dream, that closet of doom! I'm proud of you for tolerating Jason for the sake of this man's mental health. I know that must have been hard...
Highly suggest having an estate person come. They whisk stuff away-if there are collectables involved-in hoarding situations. You wouldn't have to lift a finger and a wad of cash (40%-60% of sales) would appear in it's place. The pick it all up/price it/list it/and sell it. Something to consider for the future!
This reminds me of Curiosity Inc, an antiques dealer who specializes in vintage toys, who pays for the contents of hoarder houses and helps clear them out and clean them! I know he would've loved those closets
I see these videos, of this man's home, as a permanent record of everything that built a lifetime of love and memories for him. A very special gift, indeed. Wishing him the Best of Luck for the Future and plenty more Blessings.
I'm also autistic and I feel so much relief when you put things in order or come back to place boxes in line. Very good job, I love watching your videos and it's like me hearing myself when you talk to your son LOL you have a new subscriber. I wish I had so many coins to count. Let me not send a hug from Spain.
You both are angels to those who need help. The closets were a time machine to the past and glad you could help him. I hope he can get used to using the dresser and closet. That's a big change.
@@booboopriestess9321 I spied some blue and white Corelle dishes from the 70s. Long lasting. I have a black and white Corelle pattern but those plates last a very long time.
_I just wept & wept for watching my childhood come to life in 2023. It made for the greatest Christmas gift because there's no one left to share it with anymore. Thanks a million._
Wow! You and your team took on a Herculean task! Sometimes it takes someone from outside the family and removed emotionally from the stuff, to purge and make progress. Awesome job! Beautiful artwork you uncovered, btw. The artist was very gifted. Thanks for sharing.
WOW! Watching you clear out these spaces gives me deja vu. I've cleared out my grandmother's storage unit. I'm slowly clearing out my mother's home (she is still living), and then when I come home from purging, I look around my house and then do the same thing. It's an absolutely exhausting process thinking about the YEAR the item comes from and recollecting what/when/who/how I was doing back then and dealing with memories. It's amazing what items people choose to fill up their hearths & heads. Thank you for both motivating me to continue and talking me through the process as I move forward.
I applaud you for the work you do. My grandmother was a hoarder. I remember bailing out her basement when it flooded 3 times in 10 years and having to throw so much stuff away. I think that experience is what has helped me to reexamine my own relationship with material possessions. I see some hoarding tendencies in my mother and I don't want my daughter to have to go through what I will have to go through when my mother passes to get the house cleaned out.
You really did major work on this one. Even providing organization for his clothes and pretty much everything! I bet he feels such relief, and the ability to even think clearer.
AAAAAAA I own that EXACT SAME "Good Decorating & Home Improvement" book -- bought at a thrift store years ago, and holy cow it is SPECTACULAR. Half the decor in it is legit amazing, and the other half is "no, seriously, what the helllllll."
Thank you so much for showing us some of the stuff! I totally enjoyed that! Broke my heart a little too! (We really do call him "Johnny won't put up with it" here in Austin) LoL Mac Davis "Baby baby don't get hooked on me" OMG....the Alexander children's book! I had that one! Yep...you just dated this closet! The ceramic Christmas tree is highly collectible right now also. This one was a little tough emotionally for me...which is weird...no attachment. I have seen other things in other homes you have done that I also owned, but this one touched me. Ooo I saw an MRE in the stock car closet. Hands down the best part of this video (aside from helping the owner) is the last two frames! Have a great week!
I had to clean out my parents' clean non-hoarded house after they died 20 years ago. It was still a huge amount of work. And a very emotional situation as well. You get decision fatigue about what to keep and what to toss. It's just really hard. If you have stuff that is too good to throw out there are charities that will send out a truck and take almost everything. I called Goodwill, they even took my father's bowling balls. Salvation Army also has a truck service. Habitat for Humanity might. There are non religious charities as well. I think Lupus will pick up a ton of stuff, as will some veterans organizations. There are estate clear out services as well. They may not take a lot of stuff but they will take stuff they can resell. Depending on your neighborhood sometimes just leaving stuff out overnight will make it disappear. (I still feel bad that I had to get rid of some of my mother's stuff that she really loved.)
It looks like those people gave their kids a lovely childhood. So much fun and educational stuff! 😍 It must have been a warm and loving home. I'm wishing the old man well.
I had that same Chinese checkers board, with glass marbles, it was so much fun! I can practically smell the books, too. And the kitchen drawer pulls and cabinet door hinges took me right back to my parent's house, we had the same ones in our kitchen -- same with the Corelle dishes, wow. Thank you so much for recording all of this.
I used to work for an elderly lady who had a den/library with quite a large collection of books in it. When she passed, her kids were boxing up the books to donate, and they dropped one, and several $20 bills fell out of it. They decided to go through all the books and found tens of thousands of dollars tucked in those books in small amounts here and there.
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Good job they looked. My gran was a farmer and in later years she wasn't very particular. She would freeze a pheasant with the feathers on! But when she died we found she'd wrapped up parcels of money in newspaper and put them in the freezer mixed in with all the food parcels. Everything had to be checked.
There's a 70's made for TV movie about a guy who falls in love and she tells him she's filthy rich, even though she lives very humble. She's quite eccentric. Well, she dies and he's left to take care of her stuff. Still puzzled about her claims to have lots and lots of money...well, he finds a bunch of $20's in a book and thinks that all the books have money...which he finds out nope, after going through a shelf of books...then finds another load of $20's and finally figures out that she stored her money only in books that were dark blue LOL. Yes, a fortune in $20 bills Can't remember the title or the actors in it, but it was a long time ago.
I was thinking I hope they are opening up books and game/toy boxes and looking for money, deeds, etc .
WOW AMAZING
I knew my mom had life insurance. My brother disagreed. And she was an antique dealer. He was clueless. As we went through everything, literally everything, I had to tell him what to keep, sell or toss. He thought I was nuts going through a 2' stack of newspapers page by page until the single sheet for the life insurance dropped out.
I just found my passport - after 3 years of searching. It was in an envelope of important papers!
Bet he likes you a lot more now!! @renel7303
Oh lord. We have STACKS of papers we need to go through for my MIL. ugh!
That’s pretty amazing! Glad you found it
Hey, when you know, you know.
I can’t blame the son one bit. A house full of so many memories. Grief and guilt go hand-in-hand. 😢
Really nice job! He'll be happy not to look at all that stuff. Way to help your Dad, Jason! 👍👍👍👍
I never thought of that. That grief and guilt go hand in home. I’ll need to thing about that…
I’ve never seen a long closet like that. (??)
Why should the son feel guilty?
I feel this so much 😢
You can tell so many kids have amazing childhoods there, it's like a time capsule of childhoods 😭
Was thinking the same. Those books and games... what a great treasure. Would be hard to let go of any of it, even without a hording disorder.
I am an eBay reseller and i do a lot of vintage games, dolls, toys ,etc. You pulled a small fortune of items out of that closet!!
I was just about to say, so much vintage stuff.. wow!!! You could make quite a bit of money
He probably just threw them away.
@@KingJamesBibleBeliever-de9fy Nooooooooooooo
@@debbielandis4811horrible but probably true. My mom was an antique dealer and I worked for the local show promoter. The horror stories we'd hear or see.
It’s more about the man’s mental health than money…
It would have been impossible for him to go through this amount of stuff…makes me determined not to leave this situation for my kids. I am actively working on it!!
Good for you!
Me too, but unfortunately they won't find any money stashed anywhere! Lol
I totally agree with you. Recently I have learned that I also diffently need to do the same thing. My mother just past away, She was so neat and tidy, but she could get the most items into any corner. We were so surprised what all we found. She had a 3 bedroom home, with a basement. One thing I regret is that I should have asked my Mom (years ago) questions of the items. And what she really wants done with them.
So, I wonder if renting a storage locker for items that may be valuable and then deliberately not paying for it, allowing an auction to be held and treasure hunters will be thrilled? No one wants anything free, even if it is valuable? You have to pretend to protect it in an outdoor storage shed with a faulty lock, put a sign “sell on eBay” and then allow folks to steal it! After thinking this through, call a dumpster company and rent one for a week and make sure to leave it open at night? P.S. I am exhausted!❤
Thank you for that. My father has been in the same home for 60 years. Two stories, a basement, and a 2 car garage full of hoarding, with piles of items expanded into the driveway. Add to that never updating the home or performing normal home maintenance, and one option on the table is to walk away from the giant mess and let the state take it after my father passes.
My husband and mother are hoarders.
Every three-five years I order a big dumpster for two weeks.
When it shows up they both know I have been pushed too far.
I am not a cruel, cold person but I can only stand so much.
I do make it a practice to toss a few things every day but cannot keep up with what they hoard.
I sometimes break things and cut things up to keep it from being retrieved from the trash.
People ask me if I care about their illness.
After decades, I care more about my own mental status.
That and being able to get out of my house without things falling on my head or if there is a fire.
Being able to have family over would be nice, too.
We have grandchildren.
It’s a losing battle.
If I survive them, I will be the best minimalist in the world.
You have to move out. Let them hoard. You can stay married I guess but that’s no marriage.
It’s certainly a challenge to live with people who hoard. I wonder if you could create your own space, in a room in the house or by moving out, or otherwise add boundaries? Hoarding happens because stuff makes them feel safe, so while tossing and breaking things keeps the mess down it may also be contributing to the cycle of stress that causes them to acquire more. But you need a space that is safe and manageable.
Of course, we don’t know your situation, and you should do whatever you need to to stay sane.
I feel your pain, son. When my mother-in-law died, we found every rubber band off the newspaper, twist tie off a loaf of bread, plastic bag also from the newspaper. Greeting cards from when her husband died 25 years ago. Rather than buy new underwear, she sewed elastic shoulder straps so her knickers wouldn’t hit the floor in a public place. In her last years she didn’t feel like walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night, so instead of buying a bedside commode, she cut down milk jugs and used them. And spilled plenty of urine on the floor. She wasn’t poor. She had plenty of money. She was really nice and I loved her but I cannot understand why she did some of these things.
I live with a hoarder.....I wish I had the guts to order a dumpster 😢
@@christineriehl9228 I have done it twice in 40 years.
Numerous times I have cleaned and burned.
It’s definitely a never ending chore.
Heaped upon the shoulders of others because they do not want to admit they are mentally ill.
It’s not fair to everyone else living in the home.
It makes me think I am losing MY mind.
I started therapy 5 years ago to cope.
Still go.
Still have anger issues.
All that stuff you were pulling out of that closet we had as kids growing up in the 70's. Brought back good memories!
Omg!I was thinking same thing! Very nostalgic!
As someone with hoarding tendencies, I get so frustrated with people who can't understand that sometimes you just need to throw things away even if they're in good condition. So thank you for putting your client's mental health above the desire to save usable stuff. He needed the house cleaned more than charity shops needed more items.
Exactly. Those things weren't missed for years and years. They will not be missed in the future either. This is very reasonable "sacrifice".
Why do you need to? You’re carrying the stuff out of the house and into a container, instead put it in a truck or even a pile on the curb for others to take and whatever is left at the end of the day scrap it. I do this for a living and there literally is no reason to throw it all away. I also have hoarding tendencies (that’s what sparked me to start this business) so I can understand the need to just purge but that makes no difference to where good, useable items can go. This is not a criticism of this channel in particular, it’s an observation on how much waste there is in a world where we cannot afford to make more waste unnecessarily.
@@brennagreenglasspeacock some people don't have the spoons left to do that. I just spent 3 years cleaning out a hoarding house. At the end, I just had to recycle the 4,000 th plain, generic, glass vase. I sold/donated/repurposed/gave away stuff for YEARS and at the end, I just needed it fkn GONE for my sanity's sake.
@@Cole_Cross not trying to be argumentative but I’m not sure how that’s relevant to my comment. Totally different than collectibles that could have benefited this home owner being sold or other items that were still in good condition. If the answer to my question is just because we want to, then that’s that.
I think in many cases, the problem would be solved a bit more if countries -like America- would stop their useless overconsumption and the produce and waste of items that are discarded before they are even used.
So much forced labour, pain, money, time, water and efforts are wasted on items that you don't use and chuck away. Landfill is not normal.
Love the art. It is cool that you aren't just helping the guy declutter, but you have saved the memories for him in these videos. He will always be able to have a memory of the things, and his mom with this recording. He can also see the care in which you have handled the items, it really shows.
This was like a clown car closet! I couldn't believe when the rocking horses came out after all of those game boxes etc. Someone packed that thing well. Thank you, Scully.
This house needed to be turned into a 1970s themed toy store. I could spend hours in a store like that!
I saw my childhood 😊
Jason, I know your dad loves and appreciates you for helping him. Good job, both of you!
He may be human filth, but he’s our favorite human filth & he has a laugh that cheers my heart to hear.
I want to know how often they go to Family Counseling.
@@02chevyguy 😆 never. That IS their counseling! I believe he’ll agree.
A parents' love knows no bounds. I still honor them with letting them know that it is their face that needs a round-house. Especially, their MoMs' face! ..."Mean Old Mother". That is how you get Mom out of mother. Oh that reminds me! I need to get my boys' Muthas Day cards. Specially crafted for their disturbing faces.
Yeah... 😊😊😊 Daniel is prety cool too... Thank You guys...
The part where you sorted all the collectible games, toys, and dolls into categorized plastic bins was just as satisfying as the full dumpster. Preserving so much value there!
Also the fireworks in the closet. Imagine if there had been a house fire 🙃
As fellow rural Illinoisan (“No, not Chicago.” 😂) and child of the same generation, I so appreciate your cultural references! This homeowner has shed the weight and allowed you to purge a heavy burden for him. Well done, sir. Well done.
I live in Springfield, Illinois! Everyone always assumes when you say Illinois, its Chicago!
What's wrong with Chicago? I'm now living in Vegas but born and raised in Chicago. There is no place like home ❤
@@Rollimggiant There’s nothing wrong with Chicago. I like to visit. People just always assume when you say you’re from Illinois that you are from Chicago. 😁
@@LoraSmith789 exactly. I love Chicago, in fact I was born there. But, the rest of the state kinda gets forgotten about.
@@LoraSmith789 Is this really a problem?
I can't help but think of how kind and nice that lady must have been.. a child at heart🥺❤️❤️
It really does come across
Today is my 52nd birthday, and this video was like an awesome time capsule of my childhood. What a treat! I know it has to be a huge relief for the owner. Grief makes everything harder to deal with. You're doing a huge service for folks, not just physically, but emotionally as well. Thank you for all you do, and for sharing!
@@doloresm7396 Happy Birthday Dolores!! 🎉🎉
@@doloresm7396 Happy birthday, Dolores! 🎂 🎈 💐
Happy Birthday 🎉
Happy birthday to you both! 🎂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ❤️❤️❤️
If the gentleman who owned the house is depressed, he should have the inside of the house painted a light color and get rid of the dark carpets and the dark cabinets in the kitchen. The floor in the kitchen is nice. Light colors would help to lift his spirits. God bless the gentleman. It is so hard to lose loved ones. It is wonderful there are people like you to help people who are struggling.
I would love a cup that says "oh look more dishes" bc it's got that Scully humor energy this channel is known for
Did you see the cup on the site? I loved the irony of it!
And now maybe, “Look, another bowling ball…” 🙂
I was a dishwasher for 30 years, a T-shirt with "oh look more dishes" would be perfect for me, lol!
@@KingJamesBibleBeliever-de9fy I'm wearing mine right now. It's my favorite t shirt, because I loathe doing dishes. I've got the cup too.
Seeing all those books go bye-bye was giving me major anxiety! I'm a baby boomer and I remember so many of those books and games that were popular when I was a child. However, it's wonderful to let these things go and release oneself from the burden of so many things. You and your son are a blessing and I hope your channel encourages other people to reach out and help someone in any way they know how.
I, too, remember many of the books and had fun seeing them again. We had a set of children's encyclopedias that I enjoyed reading when I was young. It is not the same to look at a computer screen.
I hope this man knows just how many people are soooo proud of him and rooting for him! What an amazing gift you've given him ❤️❤️❤️
The history contained in that closet!!!! I would have had a hard time parting with it because I love nostalgic items.
This has to be one of the most emotional ones you have done. Even I felt sad seeing all those things that were once so loved and enjoyed by the family. Real nostalgia even as a stranger - the son is very brave to part with so much stuff, and you have done an amazing thing for him - you are an angel
I doubt they were ever displayed with honor, being packed in like that. Poor guy.
This is what reminds me how valuable & enjoyable window shopping is. I just look at stuff and never buy it when I think of the beautiful, organised, free space at my place. Everything I own, gets used everyday, otherwise it won't get purchased. Nothing is more freeing than having less and living more. Good job guys
Watching this type of show and having to clean out Mom's house has made me reevaluate my purchases. My kids won't want to go thru things that meant something to me but not much to anyone else.
Wow! Those albums! Still sealed! And for this to be a hoarder situation, so many things aren't damaged, from mold, mice, etc. It's actually incredible.
Man, it's like flashback mode for me. Looks like my childhood and all the stuff my grandmother had for the grandkids to play with in her front closet.
A closet full of childhood treasures lovingly kept by a mother. I kept imagining the Christmas mornings those toys must have represented. It's amazing how you two manage to organize so well, I'd be lost. Blessings on this gentleman for his perseverance and strength. Thanks for another awesome video!
You did the right thing to get rid of things as fast as possible. This poor man needs a clean house and a clean start. Thanks so much for sharing this.
I was talking to a friend yesterday about the sunk cost fallacy. It took me many, many years to learn how to cut my losses. There was probably several thousand dollar's worth of stuff going in the dumpster. Lots of valuable stuff being donated, too. Your client was suffocating under the burden of his mother's hoard. His mental health and physical well-being are worth many times more than those old treasures. I feel bad when I see usable items going into the trash, but it isn't the end of the world. I can guarantee you that the gentlemen will not miss one thing that was discarded. I'm going to assume that since he had so many shirts to hang up that some of them are too big. Clothing for plus sized people is expensive. I hope he will be able to go through his too big clothes and donate them. Since his cooking habits are different now, he probably could get rid of half or more of the cookware and dishes, too. I wish him the best of luck.
i’m so jealous about how many vintage books were in this house, i’m a 2003 baby but i remember my elementary school always was a little more outdated than other schools so we had a lot of 1970s/80s/90s books and i loved them! i loved this video so much, i enjoy watching you guys show every single little thing :) thanks for helping out these people 💚
He was obviously a much loved child.
Those records! 😍
I lost my dad about 20 years ago and many of these things look like they’d be in his hoard. He worked out of town on the railroad (he built track) and he’d come home every weekend. That little tv and it’s antenna entertained him in his truck bed camper he had that he stayed in all week. He was cheap enough to not want to spend money on motels and never got rid of things because he refused to spend money on something twice, so getting rid of of things was not what he EVER did. He also had many bowling balls and golf clubs!
When you got to those big bear house slippers it triggered a memory of weekend mornings and pancakes with him and I lost my shit crying and crying!
Thanks for what you do, man. Thanks for not judging that man or his house or anyone else that you help. I appreciate people like you so damn much and I’m so sad that more people like you don’t exist in the world!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. 🥺❤️
It’s like a Time Capsule of treasures! I love vintage stuff like that. That record and book collection! Wow!
The respect you show for these ppl has given me strength to address my own house. im realizing how some of my own past traumas has effected me especially around cleaning and being overwhelmed by it. thank you so much for posting these. I hope to never get to this point myself. But I'm glad to know there *are* ppl out there who still would respect my house and what *I* consider valuable to own.
Anyone else feeling sad watching this? A families lifetime of memories, hobbies (painting, bowling, etc.) and now it’s just over.
But it’s not over! The son is still there, and can now look forward to better living conditions and a less-burdened life. He surely didn’t even know that most of that stuff still existed, let alone could enjoy it.
Yes and it also makes me consider what I will eventually leave behind. The THINGS we leave behind aren’t our real legacy anyway. We leave our influence, our kindnesses, the ways we’ve touched other lives without even knowing it. Like the butterfly effect, one single kind interaction may have changed the course of a stranger’s life. So we ARE leaving behind a legacy, even if every physical item of ours is gone. That thought comforts me as I go through and pare down my “things.” Hope this encourages you too friend. 😊
God bless your little pea picking heart for being such a compassionate human being! I love that you don’t judge people and demonstrate by your example that people deserve respect. I’m a borderline hoarder and totally understand how hard it is to let go of things that others consider trash. It takes me hours to sort through my boxes of memorabilia and I have gotten better at parting ways with those old rubber bands and pictures of scenery that I have no clue where it is, lol. Videos like yours inspire me to make better decisions on what I want cluttering up my life. Thank you so much! I love your sense of humor too! Keep the videos coming please! ❤
Omg….seriously, you’ve opened a portal to where all my childhood toys were hiding! Right down to the cap gun…used to take a whole roll of caps and hit it with a hammer! Ah, memories.
You know you're old when you recognize all the stuff coming out of a hoarder house! My whole childhood in one closet!
We had the exact same children's encyclopedia set when I was growing up - I recognized the pictures on the covers & it brought back memories. Also some of the kid's books I remember. That horse he brought out of that closet I think was that 'Marvel the Mustang! You sat on it & bounced up & down & it would move across the floor. Bet that was from the 60's! I even remember the words to the song on the commercials for it on tv, lol. ... So many vintage items! Worth a lot & a lot of reminiscing too!
Mr Midwest you are my hero. You (and Jason) have given this man a lovely, more organised home so he can truly enjoy the memories of his mother.
This a Father that loves his son so much Jason, Jason & him have a sense of humor hope everyone gets it. Wonderful work both of you do to help these people. Love watching.
Please explain. Is Jason the homeowner? I’m so confused. He doesn’t look stinky to me.
Wow, I need those closets…they are like magic voids. The volume of stuff they were holding!!
You and your son are truly a godsend for this young man. Now he can lie a life in the home he grew upon,which will be a safe environment for him as well. And having his kitchen organized was a good thing ,too. You and your son gave this man the relief he needed. It was amazing how his mom had all that change all over the house. Be sure to check the wheat head pennies. There are people who actually collects them. I have seen websites for it. Your helping this young man has been a true blessing GOD will bless your for your Act of Kindness for all the people you have helped. Thank You.
There was a lot of love in that closet. Thank you for showing the respect for these folks that they need and deserve --
@Debra Magginetti - I agree. I couldn't help but see how much love was shared year after year that built that huge amount - a life's worth - of memories. Memories that were cherished enough to save every moment.
Great video. I love what you did for this .man. His story touched my heart and I am so happy that you are able to help him through this . Thank you for being such a kind person .
@@sheilam4964 , this was such an emotional clean-out. We just watched two men unpack a mother's heart with such gentleness. There was another comment about grief and guilt walking hand-in-hand that just about laid me out flat. Such a tender gift for her son in a difficult time.
I’m 60 and my grandmother had a series of the Best In Children’s Books at her house for my brother and me. Core memory unlocked when I saw that book cover! 😊
Oh my God, I had that Golden Book Encyclopedia set! Recognized that image of Jefferson on the cover as soon as you picked up the stack. (In my age defense, I did get a lot of things handed down from my three older siblings, one of whom is 9 years older than I, so..... eh, who am I kidding, I'm older than the dirt in that closet.
Kira, I recognized the Teddy Roosevelt cover!
I am so happy that I came across your videos without allowing myself to to feel discussed or judged without seeing the results. Now I cannot stop watching you because I see your compassion and care for these people. I like that you do not judge them and explain in a positive way their situation. You seem honest and very thoughtful and caring. You leave nothing undone and give explanations for everything because we know that people tent to watch and then criticize. These videos also teaches in how and why we tent to become hoarders. You also give a lot of points on what to use to clean and how to organize
Looks like this house once was full of kids and full of fun!
My house is full of toys and board games and video games… but no any kids at all. 😢
"The Ugly Daschund" book had to be from 1965. My sister, brother, and I all saw the movie when it came out.
@@JeupePaolaZavala but hopefully some good memories?
I was thinking the same thing! So many toys, games, and puzzles!
Lucky young man to have so many toys and games and things when he was young. All toys, paintings and lots books worth money for sure.
You're amazing Mid West Magic!! Lots of sentimental attachment here, the most difficult of all. Great job!!
Hi guys! Bless you for the work you do. After my dad passed we found change/money everywhere! Filled a kitchen garbage can! A couple hundred, thank goodness bank didn't make us put into rolls! And found a bag of keys with a label that said "don't know what these go to"...
Really appreciate your sense of order. I have a horror of “things being in the wrong place” and go nuts when I can’t find what I want when I need it, argghh! I hope the chap you and Jason are doing this for continues to recover from the grief of losing his Mum and the after effects of having cancer. I hope, too, that what the two of you have done helps him to deal with the overwhelm of it all.
What a Time Capsule! The toys and books were the same types of things we cleared out of my mom's house....over 60's years of accumulated stuff. We had the time to sort through the mess; set aside items for various auctioneers who specialized in toys, model kits, model trains, appliances, and home goods to get the best prices we could get (yes, they take a cut, but they hauled the items away); donated clean usable items to charity; and still filled about five 20-yard dumpsters with junk.
You guys have really improved his life and given him a fresh start! I wish this guy continued improvement and better health!! Maybe one day he will have a special bond with someone like you and Jason share (so warm and fuzzy❤)!!! Sending good wishes from Ohio!!!
You just brighten up my day. I love when Jason laughs as you are hurling insults at him. He is a great man....just like you.
My grown grandson just asked me to try and quit laughing hysterically. We may have to introduce him to Jason!!!
Your extraordinary self control that kept you from changing Jason’s face was phenomenal. Great job! Patti
I love when the chipmunks come out to clean up
My family had the bear slippers too!
I spent a lot of time doing lite Brite pictures. Good times
" The Golden Book Encyclopedia" is from the late 1950s - early 1960s, and I used them through public school. It was one of those encyclopedia sets sold in super markets, at the time, in a 'Special Display', and you could get a volume a week for a couple of dollars, when you did your grocery shopping. I kept them proudly on my desk, in my bedroom, back in the day. I still have my set, too ! Just one of the things I did keep - I'm really not sure why !
I love how carefully you removed all the things.. you can see it when you open that small compact with the mirror, care is being taken. Even tho it was cracked, you still made sure. That shows everything. How much time goes in to all the cleans you do for the people that need you. It's a gift.
Seeing all the old books was the highlight for me! So many I remember from my childhood.❤
Oh my gosh. We had those encyclopedias. You got them at the grocery store each week until,you got the full set. These closets brought back lots of childhood memories. Yeah, I am really old
Love seeing the amazing results and hope this man enjoys his home
So many treasures! I see my childhood in that closet- things I had as a kid and things I wanted. You and your son are a blessing to these folks that need your help! The clothes is the easiest part to get rid of but I learned from my grandma to “check the pockets” she hid her jewelry in her pockets- the logic was a thief will never check her pockets.
My grandmother found money sewn into her father’s coat linings….good thing she checked!
We had that encyclopedia set! My mother bought them book by book at the A & P grocery store until we had the complete set.
Thanks! You and family are admirable for not only doing this but doing such an honest thorough job. I never thought I'd be watching a cleaning channel. Also you inspire me to clean in fast mode like you.
Thank you! Be careful with fast mode. Your shoes can fly off.
Don't forget to tell Jason you love him. 💕
I bet folks that gather props for movies would use some of that stuff.
Love your channel🤓
I was thinking the same for drama set in that era
I can't believe the amazing stuff you found in that closet, 8 track tapes...I haven't seen those in years. I'm actually old enough to know what they are. My grandparents had a huge collection of them. This would've been so fun and interesting to go through all that cool stuff.
Awww Jason is a good boy because he has a good example from his Dad!!!
Jason deserves an award for putting up w/ his old man. When you're a 90 year old geezer, don't call your kid. He won't owe you THAT!
Oh man. I want that wooden shoe lamp! Looking at those books is a real stroll through memory lane.
What an incredible job! I hope, the gentleman, you helped found home more comfortable ❤ Your humor is priceless as always. God bless!
I hope he feels so much better & able to continue getting his health under control, but I also hope he can keep up with the house now. Unbelievable how much you guys cleaned out!!! Great job 👍
Wow those paintings are beautiful..
That house is a packed full time capsule 😮❤
Aww the stuffed Tigger is in great condition. A small child in a shelter would love ❤️ it. Great job as usual!
This is amazing! What a treasure trove! I see stuff that my little sister had in the 70s and stuff my kids had in the 80s. Lawn jarts 😊 we used to have so much fun when we would come home to visit my folks. I tell ya, it would have taken me a month to get through that one closest. I would wind up playing with everything. And the Golden Books 🥰 our kids had loads of them.
The artist in the house did, what appears to be, some nice work.
Love how you guys work together to help clean up the house 🏡✨️❤️🧡💛
I’m trying to watch every one of your videos at least once. Not only are they motivating to rid the house of clutter so it’s not someone else’s problem some day, but because of your generosity! It’s amazing that you buy needed items for the homes you clean, but also for other cleaning channels that do free cleans. It’s wonderful that there are decent human beings still left in this world! Seeing all the stuff you’re pulling from the closet reminds me of my childhood!! Although I didn’t see a strawberry shortcake doll ha!!
This video really brought me back to the 70's. It was really fun to see the contents of those closets. The paintings were beautiful. I wonder if his mom was an artist. I laughed every time you guys found another bowling ball. haha
Love watching you and Jason work together. You seem to be a really good team!!!
I always look for natural wood frames for my art, I paint watercolors. Artists could use them. Or framers. Great job!
He is literally pulling out my childhood. I would have been there for hours.😊
Great video as usual! I absolutely love the way you narrate and time lapse your videos! To top that, your sense of humor keeps me in stitches 😅😅😅😅😅
I hope that the gentleman that you're cleaning for gets better. I know, it's really hard to lose loved ones. I wish everyone all the best!
This was like watching the ‘boy’ version of my childhood. You can tell that this family was very focused on their child(ten) and took extremely good care of their items.
I was kind of aching thinking of all of these things going into a dumpster. MANY of those toys are worth a lot of money. But I do understand the scope and putting the metal Health of the owner first.
But those books! Homeschool families would have loved those!!!
Jason needs to start a side business selling the crazy stuff you find and helping folks make repairs to their homes!
As someone currently dealing with my parents farm (multiple barns and a house!) I also saved the KISS 8 track!
Wow, some of those books are such classics!
I understand your limitations in decluttering and am so glad you are able to help this man with his house.
There is something so satisfying about watching someone else clean and go through stuff.. lol
A collector's dream, that closet of doom!
I'm proud of you for tolerating Jason for the sake of this man's mental health.
I know that must have been hard...
Highly suggest having an estate person come. They whisk stuff away-if there are collectables involved-in hoarding situations. You wouldn't have to lift a finger and a wad of cash (40%-60% of sales) would appear in it's place. The pick it all up/price it/list it/and sell it. Something to consider for the future!
This reminds me of Curiosity Inc, an antiques dealer who specializes in vintage toys, who pays for the contents of hoarder houses and helps clear them out and clean them! I know he would've loved those closets
I watch Curiosity Inc. all the time. He goes through everything and sorts stuff that can be sold, donated or go in the dumpster.
I had that exact calligraphy kit, wow, memory unlocked! Gonna go rock myself in a corner while I ride out the wave of nostalgia.
I see these videos, of this man's home, as a permanent record of everything that built a lifetime of love and memories for him. A very special gift, indeed. Wishing him the Best of Luck for the Future and plenty more Blessings.
I'm also autistic and I feel so much relief when you put things in order or come back to place boxes in line. Very good job, I love watching your videos and it's like me hearing myself when you talk to your son LOL you have a new subscriber. I wish I had so many coins to count.
Let me not send a hug from Spain.
You both are angels to those who need help.
The closets were a time machine to the past and glad you could help him. I hope he can get used to using the dresser and closet. That's a big change.
Real plates out of the kitchen cupboard would be awesome too.
@@booboopriestess9321 I spied some blue and white Corelle dishes from the 70s. Long lasting. I have a black and white Corelle pattern but those plates last a very long time.
_I just wept & wept for watching my childhood come to life in 2023. It made for the greatest Christmas gift because there's no one left to share it with anymore. Thanks a million._
Wow! You and your team took on a Herculean task! Sometimes it takes someone from outside the family and removed emotionally from the stuff, to purge and make progress. Awesome job! Beautiful artwork you uncovered, btw. The artist was very gifted. Thanks for sharing.
Omg! Toys of my youth are passing before my eyes! I can't believe the things you are finding!
WOW! Watching you clear out these spaces gives me deja vu. I've cleared out my grandmother's storage unit. I'm slowly clearing out my mother's home (she is still living), and then when I come home from purging, I look around my house and then do the same thing.
It's an absolutely exhausting process thinking about the YEAR the item comes from and recollecting what/when/who/how I was doing back then and dealing with memories. It's amazing what items people choose to fill up their hearths & heads. Thank you for both motivating me to continue and talking me through the process as I move forward.
I applaud you for the work you do. My grandmother was a hoarder. I remember bailing out her basement when it flooded 3 times in 10 years and having to throw so much stuff away. I think that experience is what has helped me to reexamine my own relationship with material possessions. I see some hoarding tendencies in my mother and I don't want my daughter to have to go through what I will have to go through when my mother passes to get the house cleaned out.
You really did major work on this one. Even providing organization for his clothes and pretty much everything! I bet he feels such relief, and the ability to even think clearer.
That closet was like a window into my past! So many of those things were items we had or I played with as a child. Super cool!
AAAAAAA I own that EXACT SAME "Good Decorating & Home Improvement" book -- bought at a thrift store years ago, and holy cow it is SPECTACULAR. Half the decor in it is legit amazing, and the other half is "no, seriously, what the helllllll."
I love your description, I may have to keep an eye out for it in thrift stores
Thank you so much for showing us some of the stuff! I totally enjoyed that! Broke my heart a little too! (We really do call him "Johnny won't put up with it" here in Austin) LoL Mac Davis "Baby baby don't get hooked on me" OMG....the Alexander children's book! I had that one! Yep...you just dated this closet! The ceramic Christmas tree is highly collectible right now also. This one was a little tough emotionally for me...which is weird...no attachment. I have seen other things in other homes you have done that I also owned, but this one touched me. Ooo I saw an MRE in the stock car closet. Hands down the best part of this video (aside from helping the owner) is the last two frames! Have a great week!
I had to clean out my parents' clean non-hoarded house after they died 20 years ago. It was still a huge amount of work. And a very emotional situation as well. You get decision fatigue about what to keep and what to toss. It's just really hard. If you have stuff that is too good to throw out there are charities that will send out a truck and take almost everything. I called Goodwill, they even took my father's bowling balls. Salvation Army also has a truck service. Habitat for Humanity might. There are non religious charities as well. I think Lupus will pick up a ton of stuff, as will some veterans organizations. There are estate clear out services as well. They may not take a lot of stuff but they will take stuff they can resell. Depending on your neighborhood sometimes just leaving stuff out overnight will make it disappear. (I still feel bad that I had to get rid of some of my mother's stuff that she really loved.)
Great job! I’m sure this man will be so relieved when he sees what you guys have done to help him. ❤ Yay, for merch, too!
It looks like those people gave their kids a lovely childhood. So much fun and educational stuff! 😍 It must have been a warm and loving home. I'm wishing the old man well.
I had that same Chinese checkers board, with glass marbles, it was so much fun! I can practically smell the books, too. And the kitchen drawer pulls and cabinet door hinges took me right back to my parent's house, we had the same ones in our kitchen -- same with the Corelle dishes, wow. Thank you so much for recording all of this.