Storage Room Organization Overhaul

This is that BIG project I was talking about in my Under Stairs Closet Overhaul video last week. I spent a lot of time working through my new organization system throughout the whole process, and I believe my efforts really paid off. I know it's a bit (ok, extremely, really) long & rambly, & I am hoping to start working on some new filming & editing techniques to make my future OLJ videos more focused, less wobbly, & more to the point. It's all part of the learning process! I appreciate your support & encouragement as I learn & grow. I'd love to know what projects you've been working on lately, if you care to share. Stay tuned for an upcoming giveaway & contest on this channel! Thanks for watching :)

Products I purchased for this project:
Container Store Clear Boot Box
Cube PEVA Chest Clear
Large & Extra Large PEVA Chests Clear
3M Command Medium Wire Hooks
Laundry Center (Rolling Cart)
Sterilite ClearView Latch Boxes in 32 & 66 Quart Sizes
Sterilite 30 Gallon Tote
Add-A-Pocket (Mesh Hanging Bins)

What I'm wearing:
Shirt - GapBody (2007 or earlier)
Necklace & Earrings - Local gift shop (2005 or earlier)
Watch - Victorinox
Bracelet - Pandora

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[berrygirlfinn]

This is my favorite organization video of all time!! Still awesome and wonderful years later!!

[MouseChirpy]

Jen, you have me pumped to continue my quest for an organized home.Your basement storage is to die for & you've made excellent use of your space.I organized my linen closet yesterday & got rid of over 50% of the items in there.Why I kept all that stuff I don't know but I do know that awful feeling each time that I opened that door.I love the euphoric feeling that I get from a freshly organized space.I can't stop myself from opening the door to the linen closet & admiring it's beauty.
Aloha!

[madelyngriffith-haynie]

You can't please all of the people all of the time, but you HAVE pleased me.  I am leaving my opinion hoping that it will counter-balance some of the comments that might make you doubt yourself or the value of what you are doing.  I know how much time I spend on my blog, and how demoralizing it is to read the few comments that seem to feel that they get to vote on HOW I share what I share for free, and how nice it is when someone comments that they don't agree.  Do your best not to take IN the comments of the entitled.

For what it's worth, I do NOT find it "very hard to watch through 50 minutes of talk and talk and talk" (one *opinion* and a bit snarky, IMHO) - I find it delightfully refreshing. Part of what I LIKE about your channels is your "real person" conversational style. I also don't find myself "lost" (i.e., "without any way of knowing where is what"). My mind may work more like yours, perhaps, but I find everything very easy to follow, and I appreciate the obvious time you take sharing your tips and techniques (and life!) with anyone watching.

I also don't consider the intro-chat time "wasted." I would hate to see you dilute your style by attempting to edit yourself or script your intros.  (How much TIME do these commenters think vloggers have for pre-production planning and post-production editing? This is not some blockbuster film anybody purchased a ticket to see, right?)

FYI, and just a bit off-topic - I jumped here from your Winnie channel, which I find worth its weight in gold.  One look at Winnie and it is obvious that you absolutely know what you are doing, yet you are always careful to say that this is what works for you and Winnie (and that others may find something else works better for them). I have had multiple Shih Tzu for over 30 years now, yet I have tried quite a few things you have shared that have been helpful with my 15-week-old Christmas puppy.  That's WHY I decided to check out your take on organizing - for myself and for my clients.

Thanks so much for your time on both channels - keep up the good work.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie - ADDandSoMuchMore dot com)
- ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder -
"It takes a village to transform a world!"

[SweetAndGlitter]

I love, love, love this room. My aunt-in-law built a new house and it has three bedrooms in the basement alone. They took one bedroom and put floor to ceiling shelving around all four walls, then they put long, desk height shelving down the middle of the room. That is my absolute fav room in their house. Completely drool worthy!

[hotsalesbyveronica]

I give a big thank you to you for using the epilepsy charity. My sister has epilepsy actually had brain surgery in 5th grade! So thank you!

[BurchBride]

Jen, you so inspire me. I married into the family home place that already had every room spoken for except the unfinished basement. This is the only space that I can do what ever I want to with. Unfortunately it is also the largest storage space we have too. I have been wanting to see your basement for over a year now, just to see what you do with such a utilitarian space. Thanks so much for sharing. I have renewed desire to go conquer the clutter down there!

[WithWonder]

I like using the term "project" because it makes it seem less like a chore & more like a journey :)

[TheHarlequinade]

Oh my gosh a 50 minute video? There are no words for how excited I am!!!!

[Knoxlette]

Such fantastic advice at the end! Whenever I feel overwhelmed I "make a clean spot". I just organize a small space or some filing. It lightens the load and relieves the mind. Momentum usually takes over and I end up knocking out a lot! In any case, I loved this video...it was so inspiring! Jen, I'd love to see your weekly cleaning schedule and how you organize your general housekeeping. Thanks for sharing your hard work with us!

[jumpingfree]

Instead of doing my homework like a good college going gal, I watched you for an hour. You have now inspired me to get motivated and clean out the spare bedroom and laundry room in mine and my boyfriends house. He works 80 hours a week. (Ok maybe not that many, but he is on call 24hours). The rooms are a mess. The cats totally didnt help that matter. :/ Plan on getting on it TOMORROW!! THanks Jen!

[WithWonder]

My family is in love with our Keurig & gladly take turns to use it at holiday parties. Plus it makes it easier when some people want car & some want decaf...

[crysgauthier]

I love watching your organization videos, they always inspire me to do the same. My baby is due in April and I want to get our place organized and ready before she is born. Watching your videos light a fire in me to get moving

[ladymartin]

I didn't think you could top your master bedroom closet videos, but you've done it! I didn't even notice it was 50 min long until after I watched it. Guess it is time for me to tackle the basement and the garage. I love the OLJ channel.

[Larissa_Banks]

I think you did an awesome job on this space. It looks like a huge room but you have made good use of it. And by going through each bin and labeling them you know what you have which is so important. Great work. Currently working on my basement to be completed before Dec. 30th.

[ileaaam]

OMG!! I saw 50 mins, immediately ran to kitchen to grab coffee and scone and had so much fun watching! Thank you for sharing Jen :)

[rmh]

I can bet you feel so good every time you do laundry.  I would take friends on tour down in your basement.  You really worked so hard organizing the basement.  Looks really good.

[Kamadice]

You "hope" I ENJOYED the video?? Jen, I have watched and rewatched this first as entertainment, then inspiration, then constant motivation as I tidied my room up--a first in WEEKS (MCATs will do that to you). So yes. "Enjoyed". Thank you soooo much for making such a great video. You've clearly put in a lot of work and I'm sure we all appreciate it. I do.

[MultiSassy]

YAY for long videos :) I can watch you organize all day!

[CyndiAKADisneyqueen]

Watched this while eating my lunch. Just what I needed . Jen you are such a hard working housewife! You have inspired this old girl (I'm old enough to be your mom...actually I have a child your age) to get in there and re do all of the areas I have been putting off. In the process of doing that wih my kitchen right now, I have thrown away or given away so much stuff. Don't know why it tool me so long! LOL

[mashelly]

I organize my Xmas ornaments by room also. It is so easy to set-up for Christmas that way--as most of us tend to put things in the same place year after year. Organizing the bins by room is also helpful when you come across that stray decoration that you missed when putting everything away--just locate the box of the room that it belongs to, and you're able to put it away in the right spot--quickly and easily! Love your project--beautiful job! Congrats!