Next Sunday we have a BONUS episode and then we'll be taking a 2 week break from posting as we work on filming 4 new series for you! Stay tuned! If you missed part of this series, you can watch Mary & Jack's full declutter series here ➡ th-cam.com/video/5rCv6jQc4yE/w-d-xo.html
@@WellEditedCo April's videos are released Sunday evening here in Australia. They're my 'wind down after a busy weekend, prepare for the week ahead' relaxation/motivation!!
I'm so SAD that this is over. I have fell in love with Jack, Mary and Christine and her husband. When Jack said now he feels like you're part of his family and his extra daughter, it just touched my heart. I wish you could do two or three more series with them.
Plz go back, and help them declutter other areas in their home. They are such a lovely couple, and they declutter effortlessly. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see more episodes with them!
I think I would have tucked the hair dryer behind the door where the stool is (when the door is open, it's not much and eyesore). So that the ironing board could be more accessible (same for the hairdryer). And maybe move the dresser a little more to the left so that you could put the wrapping paper basket next to it. Still, it's really inspiring and motivating to see people organizing for their needs.
Came here to type down this idea. Also, the top drawer of the dresser is empty, the wrapping paper will fitt in there I think. Even more neater!!! And would have put the 2 baskets with sowing stuff from downstairs, upstairs on the empty shelves. Sowing fitts with the ironing, so makes sense imo.
I had the exact same idea! Hairdryer can go behind the door and gift wrap can fit where it is now. Also, the dresser a little bit to the left would help my eyes that need everything to be “just so.” 😅
Yes and move the wrapping paper next to the dresser. You can wrap on top of the clean and open dresser space and the height is great won’t hurt your lower back bending over a regular height table ❤
"I'm coming back to check in, she threateningly said. - "Oh, you want keys to the house?", Papa Bear answered. xD They are just soooo loveable! What a great family! ♥
Happy Joyful New Year Thank you for being here and what a delightful series Looking forward to what is in store for us next Will be missing Jack Mary and family 🫂
Mary and Jack have been the perfect complement to Christine and Colin’s episodes. Jack is a believer now. He wasn’t sure it was possible. He really makes this series so cute. I will miss them, maybe you can check back in a year. Thanks to all!
We will need a baby update once the little one has arrived and the nursery is set up. Maybe a walk around tour and show us everything? I feel invested and I love a good baby room. Not even necessary to show the baby. Just let us know everyone is safe and happy. 😊😊
The wrapping paper in the top drawer of the dresser would be 👌. Then the hair dryer in the corner where the wrapping paper was would be much better on the eyes and the functionality 😊
Agreed! I think that dresser was wide enough for the wrapping paper. I wanted them to put that hair dryer behind the door so bad! I saw a ladder there and what looked for an opening for an attic space so maybe that is why they didn’t move it there. I am glad they used the dresser for the all the gift stuff.
I agree. I was actually thinking the hair dryer could be easily hidden with the ladder behind door. No reason to get rid of it at all even in the beginning. So much room in that area. And yes, top drawer can hold those wrapping paper rolls!!!
Yes I would think she would want to set up a chair underneath the hair dryer so she can sit down and use it easily without having to move anything around.
With the window there, Mary might even enjoy using the space that currently has the ladder as a pretty little place to sit while drying her hair. Swap the dryer with the basket of wrapping paper. ;)
I think this is a great example of how when we have a ton of space and storage we tend to fill it and also that when we have so much, we do not even know what we have
Swap the hair dryer with the wrapping paper basket so the paper is next to the wrapping station and is a little more visible (it's cute!). You could even push the dresser in a bit more and put the paper basket next to the dresser by the door opening.
also it will be more protected from the light. I admit I prefer the plastic container because it protects the papers from the dust but getting it away from sunlight is more critical.
Well this is the sweetest video ever. Jack's appreciation, Mary's relief to have this mammoth task mostly done, being named a part of the family....April you must feel the joy of being the blessing you are to so many. Just from watching this series and seeing you at work, I have reorganized all my downstairs drawers with organizers and it is just so much better. There will always be more to do, but Thank you! So happy for them!!! Now they can really enjoy their space and new grandchild!
Suggestion to hang the ties in the closet next to where the suits are on the left hand side.Since they don't get used that much and you would normally need a suit for them.And that will free up a little bit of room in the area that he access is more frequently. Could even hang the ties in the suit bag so that they don't get very dusty.
I love that April is so nonjudgmental. My thought would be to hide the hair dryer behind the opened door. Jack and Mary have been forever changed. Wish we had one more episode with them! 😊
I have really enjoyed this family series! I hope Jack wears his fancy hats rather than keeping them stored. (When my father passed, we found his beautiful cream colored Stetson had hardly been worn because he was keeping it for “special occasions “. ) Now that Jack, Mary, Christine and Colin can find them, I hope they wear/use the items they value often and with joy!
I've been watching April for years, as many of you will have also, she's just not about bragging or boasting and you really feel her warmth in these videos. Best series on YT girl!!
I’ve given up buying wrapping stuff. I use brown kraft paper, use stamps to make different patterns and add a little bow with baker twine. It just makes life so much easier and it takes up so much less room. But I respect those like Mary who want to use the colorful ribbons and paper.
It could g3t rip, pulling them out, moving them ar9und to get to others, having them stand up let's you see them right away and you just pull it out. Plus she has the space there.
April, this couple is so awesome. Jack was such a good hearted trouper, and watching his wife glow with pleasure when he saw his closet was such a pivotal moment. This really shows all of us, the importance of just getting started in a messy area, dismantle it, declutter it and put things back in an organized manner. Very satisfying process to watch. Now the whole family is ready for Baby Girl. I do feel bad for Jack that he now has that pile of decluttering to get out of the house. I suspect we all have that hanging around our homes. Great job! Can’t wait till your next video.
I totally understand the joy of stepping back and staring at a space that went from…. Piles of clutter that are avalanching on you…. To knowing what’s in your space and being able to find your important or favorite things. Just from watching the videos of this family decluttering, I went through my kitchen cooking utensils, got rid of things I never use, duplicates….and I used bins to hold my measuring spoons and some other gear. It feels SO GOOD to put away clean dishes and open these new drawers and know all my items have a PLACE where they belong and I can easily find them. Getting rid of the melon baller, pineapple corer, extra potato peeler, extra knives I didn’t like…. Made space for me to have places to find the things I do want in my world.
I agree with Jack and Mary. April, you are the best! I purchased your book (kindle edition, to save space!) on December 17th. My husband recently passed away in November from cancer. I was hit by the sudden thought that I didn't want my daughter to have to deal with my own clutter, much less her dad's as well. So, as we take steps toward healing, we are going through his things, and I'm decluttering my own things too. My 19-year old daughter is beginning to declutter as well. Your book is guiding me, and inspiring me to do what I had not done at all during my 20 years being married. I'm just sorry he's not here to see the result, but I know he would be pleased. Thank you so much! 🙂
I loved this entire family and will miss them. Jacks comment , you're like a third daughter brought a tear to my eye Please revisit with them, if only to see how they are all doing❤
Very emotional. When we get older we tend to accumulate more things because they connect us with experiences. But many times we realize that we are wrong and that those feelings had been created by our subconscious. Thank you yo open your home and your heart. Happy New Year from Spain 🎉❤
I have loved this series with both Jack,Mary,Christine and her husband. I will miss watching this family. Jack did a great job decluttering. Jack was shocked how well his closet looked.
Discovered your channel through Mary and Jack's kitchen declutter and went on to watch all of the videos in Christine's home. What a wonderful family, thank you for being vulnerable and bringing us into your homes! April, you are incredible! I am hooked, thank you for being such a light - you're bringing joy to a daunting task for me. Much gratitude being sent your way from Australia ☺
I think she should move the dresser to a completely different spot, maybe behind the door across from the wrapping paper basket. Then put a small (rocking) chair in front of the small alcove where the hair dryer is. All she would have to do is turn the hair dryer on and have a seat. She might use it more and it makes sense to have a chair in the nursery.
I'm addicted to your videos! 😅 Just watched all of Danis declutter videos again the past couple of days! 😇 I'm so excited for this video series and all of them who will come in the future!!! You helping all of these beautiful people is amazing to watch!💞
Tuck the hair dryer behind the door and make it a little sitting area where you can dry your hair and make it a weekly ritual since its more enjoyable than doing it by hand.
This is why organizers say not to buy bins and baskets before the declutter. It's really hitting home now. Spending money doesn’t fix our clutter problems.
An old trick for wooden draws is to take a candle stick and or candle wax and rub it on the bottom of the draw. It helps with the traction. Skateboarders also do this, to help their board slide. It may also be used in skiing and snowboarding also.
Photo's to the basement?! NOOOOOO! As a family archivist those photos are way too fragile to be in the basement (less climate controlled) same for the attic. If you want them to be available for future generations (like your granddaughter!) they need to be in a place with no moisture swings and low temperature swings. Also, think about getting them scanned onto a device so that in the event of a flood you don't lose the photo's.. Storing your most prized keepsakes and photos in archival solutions (acid, lignan free) will keep them safe into the future Your house looks great!
Nooooooooo! I love spending time with you guys! You are lovely people and sooooo normal! lol. The closet struggles are real. Thank you for sharing as you help motivate me to tackle some of the same issues and places I have. Happy New Year and enjoy your new lives as grandparents.
After a night of being up all night with my 1 year old, and savoring a few moments of peace with my coffee this morning, I thought to myself I would just love to see a new episode in this series of Space Maker Method this morning. I couldn’t believe it when I opened TH-cam! Such joy😅
Hi, April! I loved these series you did for Mary and Christine’s houses. Great job! It takes time to do this and we appreciate them. Keep doing what you do! I am a fan for life! Hugs to all. Wish we could have seen Christine’s baby. Special hug for Izzy!🐈⬛👍💜💙💜💙
My son was in town when I was watching your channel, and he asked me if I needed to decludder, and I explained i enjoyed watching the successful work that you do and I love how you use the departments (word) and he now calls to see how my department work is processing ❤
Please donate the bedsheets to a animal shelter or animal hospital I would put the wrapping paper rolls on the top drawer Put the hair dryer behind the door so that it is not an eye sore
Hej April, just finished your book, got it for Christmas. And even though I knew everything, for I´m watching your channel for years. I loved to read it, your Story time felt like, talking about good old times together. I love how well organized the book is. Every now and then it felt like you reading it to me. So when I recommended the book to my sister and she asked: “Is there an audiobookversion of it?” it made me laugh for I heard your voice all the time. So thank you and keep on helping people to make them like Jack said: family!
This was a great message to read!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the book. That’s exactly what we wanted, to feel like I was there with you. Thanks for putting it on your Christmas list. We’re on our way now to the EU to film more projects, can’t wait to bring more series to you this year! Happy new year 🎊
April, I just have to say, that I'm so incredebly happy that I discovered your channel. You're such a heartwarming person. First I saw the series with Dani and after that finished I couldn't imagine that there would be someone as lovely as her. Then I watched the episodes with Tracy and I totally loved them as well. So sad that these series are over. But then the episodes with Christine and Colin came. They are such a great and gentle couple, I fell in love with the family especially with Mary and how she gratuitously did the work in the background to support the two. I then had hoped for a declutter at Mary's and it came true. This whole family is so heartwarming and you just wanna be part of them. They are so lucky to have each other and I'm sure that the little one will be loved and is so blessed to have such an incredible family. When Jack told April she is like third daughter tears came to my eyes. Such a compliment from if you will complete strangers in that short amount of time is so wunderful. And also the work you guys did was amazing and how willing you were to let go of stuff kind of animated me to declutter my flat even further. I wish you all the best for the future and I'm so excited to see more from April and I'm sure we are going to love the next series as much. Thank You und lots of love from Germany❤
I'm up in Vancouver BC Canada and I get a excited over thunder and lightning too since we don't get it often. I'm sure others who get it a lot are like "huh?" Lol
I'm in Australia and we get storms a lot. but I never get sick of them. I love the BOOM of thunder! We had a storm a few nights ago and it was crazy! Right over us and LOUD!!! Booms and cracks! Fabulous.
I’m so curious with the storage area before the baby room- what did it look like behind the door where the ladder is? Unrelated to decluttering, but what if the door was mounted to swing the other way into where the gift wrapping dresser got moved to- is there a spot where that ladder was placed where the dresser could go then next to the wrapping paper? Changing the door swing would then allow for so much more natural light that is currently being blocked by the door when it’s open into that space. Also in the later room with the two big wooden closets, I feel like committing the first one to big long shelves would be more functional than having a gaping space with an unused hanging rod- items could easily be taken on/off shelves instead of being stacked on the bottom and subsequently on top of each other, making it more difficult to both get to what they want and to remember what all is being stored in there.
You always seem to work with the sweetest people this family has seemed extra sweet and precious😊❤❤❤A+++ efforts for the ease of letting things go and organizing what was left!!!!🎉
Please Mary and Jack....keep us posted about your future declutters. Even if its just before and after photos. Thank you for the many blessings that you are both gifting to other people. Extremely generous ❤ Much love, Angela from Scotland ❤xxxxx
If you take the drawers out of that dresser, you can rub a bar of soap on the runners and it will help the drawers slide easier. Many people try wax, but it gets sticky if it gets warm.
Such a delight to have watched this space maker transformation. You are changing lives. It has been incentive for me to declutter and organize and do first pass declutter in my kitchen, bedroom and the garage. Pause for out of town guests visit and will then repeat. Thank you. Much love to the all of you❣️and best wishes to the new baby about to be be born to this awesome family🤗
This was a first for me: laughing out loud. Why? Jack with the raccoon on his head. Always satisfying, this series hasn't disappointed. I'm thrilled for Mary and Jack...and their new grandchild who'll be welcomed into this space with love. I really admire their willingness to dig in, make quite quick decisions...and to stick with them. (I just had a VVA pick-up FR, and it's a great organization to support.) Thanks for the inspiration yet again, and congrats to all.
I agree; VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) is a good organization to donate to, plus with benefit of pick-up. I usually have them come to my house every couple of months, whether I have three boxes or several more.
Loved the "wrapping station" in the chest of drawers! That was great. Thinking outside the box when it comes to organizing the home has got me pretty far. I thought I'd share some creative storage solutions we use. 1. A chest of drawers for craft supplies & sewing fabrics. 2. A small desk as my dressing /makeup station. 3. An entire tiny closet to my cleaning closet for vacuum, mop, bucket & cleaning products. 4.A large dining room buffet/sideboard now houses all my husband & my office files/papers & desk supplies. (This was a very convenient since we rarely have any office type work to do anymore since we've retired.) 5. Best of all in the entry coat closet in a suitcase I keep some Important papers- documents (Those items you need to grab & run with incase of an emergency). (i.e.. hurricane, earthquake, flood, fire) are ready to roll out the door if need be. 😊
Next Sunday we have a BONUS episode and then we'll be taking a 2 week break from posting as we work on filming 4 new series for you! Stay tuned! If you missed part of this series, you can watch Mary & Jack's full declutter series here ➡ th-cam.com/video/5rCv6jQc4yE/w-d-xo.html
@@SpaceMakerMethod thank you April 🥰 So looking forward to the bonus episode and the release of your new series. Love love love your content!
@@SpaceMakerMethod I can’t wait for any episodes you do! Your videos are my Sunday morning wake up routine and I love it.
I ordered your book! It should be here Wednesday
@@WellEditedCo April's videos are released Sunday evening here in Australia. They're my 'wind down after a busy weekend, prepare for the week ahead' relaxation/motivation!!
I'm so SAD that this is over. I have fell in love with Jack, Mary and Christine and her husband. When Jack said now he feels like you're part of his family and his extra daughter, it just touched my heart. I wish you could do two or three more series with them.
Lake house!!! 2025!
I second this!!!
Yes please Lake House 2025.
Wait is this the last episode? I thought they would still be doing the living room and the office .
I agree. Jack and Mary should just post it on you tube when they're doing the downstairs.
Christine: "WE DON'T HAVE TIME FOR SENTIMENTALITY!!" 😂 gonna miss this family a lot, they've been pure joy!
Jacks comment that you are like a 3rd daughter shows how gentle and caring you are about peoples' stuff. No judgement just reality pressure. Love it
Not me literally crying when he said that lol 😭🤣
Plz go back, and help them declutter other areas in their home. They are such a lovely couple, and they declutter effortlessly. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see more episodes with them!
I think I would have tucked the hair dryer behind the door where the stool is (when the door is open, it's not much and eyesore). So that the ironing board could be more accessible (same for the hairdryer). And maybe move the dresser a little more to the left so that you could put the wrapping paper basket next to it. Still, it's really inspiring and motivating to see people organizing for their needs.
Came here to type down this idea. Also, the top drawer of the dresser is empty, the wrapping paper will fitt in there I think. Even more neater!!! And would have put the 2 baskets with sowing stuff from downstairs, upstairs on the empty shelves. Sowing fitts with the ironing, so makes sense imo.
Yes! The drawer is a bit awkward right by the door.
I had the exact same idea! Hairdryer can go behind the door and gift wrap can fit where it is now. Also, the dresser a little bit to the left would help my eyes that need everything to be “just so.” 😅
Yes and move the wrapping paper next to the dresser. You can wrap on top of the clean and open dresser space and the height is great won’t hurt your lower back bending over a regular height table ❤
I agree!!!!
"I'm coming back to check in, she threateningly said. - "Oh, you want keys to the house?", Papa Bear answered. xD They are just soooo loveable! What a great family! ♥
if you rub either bath soap bar or candle wax below each drawer, they will slide easier
Thank you for this trick. I am having a lot of issues with my drawers
Please tell us we'll have a future River House series!
The pillow needlework is called Candlewicking. Love your videos!
Yes Candlewicking
Happy Joyful New Year Thank you for being here and what a delightful series Looking forward to what is in store for us next Will be missing Jack Mary and family 🫂
Oh! I thought they were French knots.
Happy 80s crafting…I remember my Mama and me doing lots of things. I think she still has some of the pillows 😂
@@magpie3571yes, you used the candle wicking thread to make French knots into a design,
I love his 'yes m'am' 😊
Mary and Jack have been the perfect complement to Christine and Colin’s episodes. Jack is a believer now. He wasn’t sure it was possible. He really makes this series so cute. I will miss them, maybe you can check back in a year. Thanks to all!
I've got a soft spot for Jack. He reminds me of my Dad, who I miss so very much. ❤
He also reminds me of my dad, what a funny and good hearted man ❤.
We will need a baby update once the little one has arrived and the nursery is set up. Maybe a walk around tour and show us everything? I feel invested and I love a good baby room. Not even necessary to show the baby. Just let us know everyone is safe and happy. 😊😊
I believe that April did post it at the end of Christine's series.
The wrapping paper in the top drawer of the dresser would be 👌. Then the hair dryer in the corner where the wrapping paper was would be much better on the eyes and the functionality 😊
Yessss - same thought
Agreed! I think that dresser was wide enough for the wrapping paper. I wanted them to put that hair dryer behind the door so bad! I saw a ladder there and what looked for an opening for an attic space so maybe that is why they didn’t move it there. I am glad they used the dresser for the all the gift stuff.
Yes, behind the door.
I agree. I was actually thinking the hair dryer could be easily hidden with the ladder behind door. No reason to get rid of it at all even in the beginning. So much room in that area.
And yes, top drawer can hold those wrapping paper rolls!!!
Yes I would think she would want to set up a chair underneath the hair dryer so she can sit down and use it easily without having to move anything around.
Mary has one of the sweetest spirits ever!!! I will miss her.
With the window there, Mary might even enjoy using the space that currently has the ladder as a pretty little place to sit while drying her hair. Swap the dryer with the basket of wrapping paper. ;)
April, you are changing lives! I could tell that Jack really felt the impact of how well they'll be able to function in their home now.
Pillow decoration-candle wicking
I hate to say goodbye to these people.
The look on his face when Mary said, "It's even labelled for you"! priceless
Jack's comment "You'll get tired of me" - never! I love this couple, and Jack is a star!
I think this is a great example of how when we have a ton of space and storage we tend to fill it and also that when we have so much, we do not even know what we have
Can Mary & Jack join you on all the rest of your series?!? I will miss them! ✨💗
💛💛💛
Jack’s dad jokes are hilarious
He seems like a good man 😊
Swap the hair dryer with the wrapping paper basket so the paper is next to the wrapping station and is a little more visible (it's cute!). You could even push the dresser in a bit more and put the paper basket next to the dresser by the door opening.
also it will be more protected from the light. I admit I prefer the plastic container because it protects the papers from the dust but getting it away from sunlight is more critical.
Well this is the sweetest video ever. Jack's appreciation, Mary's relief to have this mammoth task mostly done, being named a part of the family....April you must feel the joy of being the blessing you are to so many. Just from watching this series and seeing you at work, I have reorganized all my downstairs drawers with organizers and it is just so much better. There will always be more to do, but Thank you! So happy for them!!! Now they can really enjoy their space and new grandchild!
Their house is amazing. The space, the woodwork, the nooks and crannies, the storage!!
I think you need to go back and continue until the entire house is done. I can’t get enough of this family ❤
I cannot believe this series ir already over. Please hire Christine's mother because she is the best and ready to help other people
when he says yes ma'am, such a polite man
Suggestion to hang the ties in the closet next to where the suits are on the left hand side.Since they don't get used that much and you would normally need a suit for them.And that will free up a little bit of room in the area that he access is more frequently. Could even hang the ties in the suit bag so that they don't get very dusty.
I love that April is so nonjudgmental. My thought would be to hide the hair dryer behind the opened door. Jack and Mary have been forever changed. Wish we had one more episode with them! 😊
I have really enjoyed this family series! I hope Jack wears his fancy hats rather than keeping them stored. (When my father passed, we found his beautiful cream colored Stetson had hardly been worn because he was keeping it for “special occasions “. ) Now that Jack, Mary, Christine and Colin can find them, I hope they wear/use the items they value often and with joy!
I've been watching April for years, as many of you will have also, she's just not about bragging or boasting and you really feel her warmth in these videos. Best series on YT girl!!
I’ve given up buying wrapping stuff. I use brown kraft paper, use stamps to make different patterns and add a little bow with baker twine. It just makes life so much easier and it takes up so much less room. But I respect those like Mary who want to use the colorful ribbons and paper.
My family has never been a ribbon family, only my grandma used curling ribbon so I don't get all the fixings for gifts.
I'd put the rolls of wrapping paper in the top drawer of gift wrapping dresser
It could g3t rip, pulling them out, moving them ar9und to get to others, having them stand up let's you see them right away and you just pull it out. Plus she has the space there.
If you wax the drawers it could help them to move easier.
Rubbing a bar of soap can also work for the sliding cabinet door on his dresser & on drawer slides too
For the refinished wooden dresser, you can usually rub bar soap on the drawer runners to make them open and close more smoothly.
April, this couple is so awesome. Jack was such a good hearted trouper, and watching his wife glow with pleasure when he saw his closet was such a pivotal moment. This really shows all of us, the importance of just getting started in a messy area, dismantle it, declutter it and put things back in an organized manner. Very satisfying process to watch. Now the whole family is ready for Baby Girl. I do feel bad for Jack that he now has that pile of decluttering to get out of the house. I suspect we all have that hanging around our homes. Great job! Can’t wait till your next video.
I totally understand the joy of stepping back and staring at a space that went from…. Piles of clutter that are avalanching on you…. To knowing what’s in your space and being able to find your important or favorite things. Just from watching the videos of this family decluttering, I went through my kitchen cooking utensils, got rid of things I never use, duplicates….and I used bins to hold my measuring spoons and some other gear. It feels SO GOOD to put away clean dishes and open these new drawers and know all my items have a PLACE where they belong and I can easily find them. Getting rid of the melon baller, pineapple corer, extra potato peeler, extra knives I didn’t like…. Made space for me to have places to find the things I do want in my world.
@ I totally agree. I guess that’s why I love watching Aprils videos. Ex central jersey girl here
I don't want it be over with this family. April come back for some decluttering and organizing.
I agree with Jack and Mary. April, you are the best! I purchased your book (kindle edition, to save space!) on December 17th. My husband recently passed away in November from cancer. I was hit by the sudden thought that I didn't want my daughter to have to deal with my own clutter, much less her dad's as well. So, as we take steps toward healing, we are going through his things, and I'm decluttering my own things too. My 19-year old daughter is beginning to declutter as well. Your book is guiding me, and inspiring me to do what I had not done at all during my 20 years being married. I'm just sorry he's not here to see the result, but I know he would be pleased. Thank you so much! 🙂
Started watching your videos a couple months ago. Love love love them!
Now my only issue is I am caught up and have to wait to see more 😆
Same here !
I loved this entire family and will miss them. Jacks comment , you're like a third daughter brought a tear to my eye
Please revisit with them, if only to see how they are all doing❤
I’m going to miss Mary and Jack. Amazing job clearing things out! But seriously the ear soap on a rope was a hoot 😂
What a lovely couple!
Very emotional. When we get older we tend to accumulate more things because they connect us with experiences. But many times we realize that we are wrong and that those feelings had been created by our subconscious.
Thank you yo open your home and your heart.
Happy New Year from Spain 🎉❤
I have loved this series with both Jack,Mary,Christine and her husband. I will miss watching this family. Jack did a great job decluttering. Jack was shocked how well his closet looked.
The type of stitching on that beautiful pillow is called 'candle wicking'. I used to do loads of it ... beautiful!
You should use the top of the wrapping station for wrapping the gifts. Set up tape, scissors, pen and blank cards there on a cute tray
The top surface is a bit too high for comfortable gift wrapping, specially for Christine who is on a shorter side.
maybe the gift wrapping paper will fit in the drawer too
Discovered your channel through Mary and Jack's kitchen declutter and went on to watch all of the videos in Christine's home. What a wonderful family, thank you for being vulnerable and bringing us into your homes! April, you are incredible! I am hooked, thank you for being such a light - you're bringing joy to a daunting task for me. Much gratitude being sent your way from Australia ☺
Oh how fun! Hope you enjoyed hanging out with Mary and the gang!
this series is just so comforting to me im watching cozied up with my doggy and my kitty (my unhelpful helpers) with a coffee and a candle burning ❄️🥰
It was the perfect series for cozy season! So glad you enjoyed it
I think she should move the dresser to a completely different spot, maybe behind the door across from the wrapping paper basket. Then put a small (rocking) chair in front of the small alcove where the hair dryer is. All she would have to do is turn the hair dryer on and have a seat. She might use it more and it makes sense to have a chair in the nursery.
Really enjoyed this series.Great to see older couples decluttering and with humour.I think the style of embroidery is called French knots.
I'm addicted to your videos! 😅 Just watched all of Danis declutter videos again the past couple of days! 😇
I'm so excited for this video series and all of them who will come in the future!!! You helping all of these beautiful people is amazing to watch!💞
Tuck the hair dryer behind the door and make it a little sitting area where you can dry your hair and make it a weekly ritual since its more enjoyable than doing it by hand.
This is why organizers say not to buy bins and baskets before the declutter. It's really hitting home now. Spending money doesn’t fix our clutter problems.
Hi! That pillow Mary's Mom made is called Candlewicking. It is a lot of fun!! Going to miss this family.
I love the dog shirt in the thumbnail. I hope he kept it! This whole family is so sweet
Yes, he did. It is in the closet.❤
An old trick for wooden draws is to take a candle stick and or candle wax and rub it on the bottom of the draw. It helps with the traction. Skateboarders also do this, to help their board slide. It may also be used in skiing and snowboarding also.
Photo's to the basement?! NOOOOOO! As a family archivist those photos are way too fragile to be in the basement (less climate controlled) same for the attic. If you want them to be available for future generations (like your granddaughter!) they need to be in a place with no moisture swings and low temperature swings. Also, think about getting them scanned onto a device so that in the event of a flood you don't lose the photo's.. Storing your most prized keepsakes and photos in archival solutions (acid, lignan free) will keep them safe into the future Your house looks great!
nice progress. The raccoon hat will be fun when the baby is here. I think the gift paper rolls would fit in that same dresser, in a drawer?
Try wrapping paper in drawers too ❤
Nooooooooo! I love spending time with you guys! You are lovely people and sooooo normal! lol. The closet struggles are real. Thank you for sharing as you help motivate me to tackle some of the same issues and places I have. Happy New Year and enjoy your new lives as grandparents.
I like Christin's family. I just love Mary She is a very nice person. Loved the decluttering.
After a night of being up all night with my 1 year old, and savoring a few moments of peace with my coffee this morning, I thought to myself I would just love to see a new episode in this series of Space Maker Method this morning. I couldn’t believe it when I opened TH-cam! Such joy😅
Hi, April! I loved these series you did for Mary and Christine’s houses. Great job! It takes time to do this and we appreciate them. Keep doing what you do! I am a fan for life! Hugs to all. Wish we could have seen Christine’s baby. Special hug for Izzy!🐈⬛👍💜💙💜💙
Such a fun series - glad you did theirs in addition to Christine's house!
My son was in town when I was watching your channel, and he asked me if I needed to decludder, and I explained i enjoyed watching the successful work that you do and I love how you use the departments (word) and he now calls to see how my department work is processing ❤
"Department work" - I love that.
Please donate the bedsheets to a animal shelter or animal hospital I would put the wrapping paper rolls on the top drawer Put the hair dryer behind the door so that it is not an eye sore
I would love to see a little video from each of the series - even their own videos - to see how they are now!
they are all so sweet, but jack just melts my heart!
Could put wrapping paper container next to the ironing board.
Hej April, just finished your book, got it for Christmas. And even though I knew everything, for I´m watching your channel for years. I loved to read it, your Story time felt like, talking about good old times together. I love how well organized the book is. Every now and then it felt like you reading it to me. So when I recommended the book to my sister and she asked: “Is there an audiobookversion of it?” it made me laugh for I heard your voice all the time. So thank you and keep on helping people to make them like Jack said: family!
This was a great message to read!! I’m so happy you enjoyed the book. That’s exactly what we wanted, to feel like I was there with you. Thanks for putting it on your Christmas list. We’re on our way now to the EU to film more projects, can’t wait to bring more series to you this year! Happy new year 🎊
April, I just have to say, that I'm so incredebly happy that I discovered your channel. You're such a heartwarming person. First I saw the series with Dani and after that finished I couldn't imagine that there would be someone as lovely as her. Then I watched the episodes with Tracy and I totally loved them as well. So sad that these series are over.
But then the episodes with Christine and Colin came. They are such a great and gentle couple, I fell in love with the family especially with Mary and how she gratuitously did the work in the background to support the two. I then had hoped for a declutter at Mary's and it came true. This whole family is so heartwarming and you just wanna be part of them. They are so lucky to have each other and I'm sure that the little one will be loved and is so blessed to have such an incredible family. When Jack told April she is like third daughter tears came to my eyes. Such a compliment from if you will complete strangers in that short amount of time is so wunderful. And also the work you guys did was amazing and how willing you were to let go of stuff kind of animated me to declutter my flat even further. I wish you all the best for the future and I'm so excited to see more from April and I'm sure we are going to love the next series as much. Thank You und lots of love from Germany❤
I'm up in Vancouver BC Canada and I get a excited over thunder and lightning too since we don't get it often. I'm sure others who get it a lot are like "huh?" Lol
I'm in Australia and we get storms a lot. but I never get sick of them. I love the BOOM of thunder! We had a storm a few nights ago and it was crazy! Right over us and LOUD!!! Booms and cracks! Fabulous.
Rub the bottom of the dresser drawers with a wax candle. Makes them glide easier
I’m so curious with the storage area before the baby room- what did it look like behind the door where the ladder is? Unrelated to decluttering, but what if the door was mounted to swing the other way into where the gift wrapping dresser got moved to- is there a spot where that ladder was placed where the dresser could go then next to the wrapping paper? Changing the door swing would then allow for so much more natural light that is currently being blocked by the door when it’s open into that space.
Also in the later room with the two big wooden closets, I feel like committing the first one to big long shelves would be more functional than having a gaping space with an unused hanging rod- items could easily be taken on/off shelves instead of being stacked on the bottom and subsequently on top of each other, making it more difficult to both get to what they want and to remember what all is being stored in there.
It looks like the ladder leads into an attic of some sort - I think I saw a gap in the ceiling. If so, then the ladder probably can't be moved.
You could even hang a sliding door in there
You always seem to work with the sweetest people this family has seemed extra sweet and precious😊❤❤❤A+++ efforts for the ease of letting things go and organizing what was left!!!!🎉
Maybe roll the hair dryer behind the door? 🤷♀️
That was my thought, too. With a chair to sit on when using the dryer.
It’s a cool space in there.
Mary has the best tops. Mary has awesome taste!!!
Loved this series! I'm going to miss these two. Hopefully we'll get an update 🤞
I LOVE THIS FAMILY SO MUCH 😭😭😭😭
26:32 He is so happy!!!! Opposite of normal serious face and tone
Please Mary and Jack....keep us posted about your future declutters.
Even if its just before and after photos.
Thank you for the many blessings that you are both gifting to other people.
Extremely generous ❤
Much love, Angela from Scotland ❤xxxxx
"Unbelievable" - Jack. Lovely, lovely people and such satisfying results! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
If you take the drawers out of that dresser, you can rub a bar of soap on the runners and it will help the drawers slide easier. Many people try wax, but it gets sticky if it gets warm.
Such a delight to have watched this space maker transformation. You are changing lives. It has been incentive for me to declutter and organize and do first pass declutter in my kitchen, bedroom and the garage. Pause for out of town guests visit and will then repeat. Thank you. Much love to the all of you❣️and best wishes to the new baby about to be be born to this awesome family🤗
Yay, the audio was easy to understand, no matter who was speaking. Thanks!
This was a first for me: laughing out loud. Why? Jack with the raccoon on his head. Always satisfying, this series hasn't disappointed. I'm thrilled for Mary and Jack...and their new grandchild who'll be welcomed into this space with love. I really admire their willingness to dig in, make quite quick decisions...and to stick with them. (I just had a VVA pick-up FR, and it's a great organization to support.) Thanks for the inspiration yet again, and congrats to all.
I agree; VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America) is a good organization to donate to, plus with benefit of pick-up. I usually have them come to my house every couple of months, whether I have three boxes or several more.
Would the wrapping paper fit in the top drawer of the wrapping station?
Awesome declutter & organization! You can see the weight being lifted off of both of them!❤❤😊😊
How amazing to work with people who are willing and wanting to declutter ❤
Well! This was an excellent episode!!! Really hit home! I love these folks!!
I have enjoyed this series so much, such a great family!
Loved the "wrapping station" in the chest of drawers! That was great. Thinking outside the box when it comes to organizing the home has got me pretty far. I thought I'd share some creative storage solutions we use.
1. A chest of drawers for craft supplies & sewing fabrics.
2. A small desk as my dressing /makeup station.
3. An entire tiny closet to my cleaning closet for vacuum, mop, bucket & cleaning products.
4.A large dining room buffet/sideboard now houses all my husband & my office files/papers & desk supplies. (This was a very convenient since we rarely have any office type work to do anymore since we've retired.)
5. Best of all in the entry coat closet in a suitcase I keep some Important papers- documents (Those items you need to grab & run with incase of an emergency). (i.e.. hurricane, earthquake, flood, fire) are ready to roll out the door if need be. 😊
The pillow looks like it was stitched with "Candlewicking" technique. French knots and other stitches use cotton candlewicking.
I love this couple. Mary is such a nice human being.
This is the sweetest family. I'm going to miss them. Happy New Year everyone! God bless!
Thank you for this wonderful episode. You are so appreciative and kind. It's amazing to see how happy everyone is. Warm greetings from Switzerland!