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[chris...]

Suggestion for all those 'aging-in-place':
Get your base cabinets fitted with pullout shelves.
Seriously.
Base Cabinets are very low and very deep. There will come a time when anything farther than halfway back will be lost to you. To utilize all that space, a pullout is worth the cost and effort of installing, and I'm including sink base cabinets in this. I've reached that point in my life that getting down on my knees and ESPECIALLY getting back up again is quite a struggle. I've begun putting in pullouts and my life has improved tremendously.
You can spread out the cost by installing as you can afford it. If you can't afford it, then use large plastic bins as 'drawers' you can fill and pull forward to access what you need (try to find ones that reach as deep into the cabinet as possible).
There are metal pullouts that are adjustable to cabinet width. There are pullouts that adhere to the cabinet instead of screw on (very renter-friendly!).

An addendum to the suggestion above:
Get a plumber to come in and rejigger the pipes under your sink to maximize storage space. Running the drain pipe straight to the back of the cabinet and keeping everything else close to that back wall will really hollow out the sink base cabinet for maximum use!

Love the compressed sponges and have ordered some. Like the Swedish dish cloths, they can be sanitized by microwaving wet for about a minute or so (just be careful to allow to cool before handling).

Suggestion for those downsizing:
--Get a roll of painter's tape; color does not matter (painter's tape is best because it has a minimal adhesiveness and doesn't leave any residue when removed)
-Select a category you want to test for decluttering (cookware, dinnerware, mugs, cleaning supplies, makeup, etc)
-Tear off a small piece (1-2 inches) and fold over one end to make a short tab
-Stick the tape on the item in a prominent spot, somewhere where the item cannot be used without seeing the tape
-Going forward, pull off the tape when the item is used
-After 3 to 12 months (6 months is a reasonable standard period), pull out anything that still has tape on it
-You can give away, yard sale, or donate these items or put any you may still want in a box, bag, or bin to revisit in another 6 months
This is similar to the apparel-reduction method of hanging clothes with the hook open to the closet opening and turning the hanger around when the item of clothing is used; use passively self-reports, so you know what in your normal life you don't use and can do without.

Another suggestion for downsizing:
Be realistic about your time, stamina, finances, and interests; basically, take stock of your limitations.
Mostly, this pertains to aspirational activities, equipment/tools, and supplies.
Is it time to let go of your camping supplies? Do you see yourself hiking or biking anymore? Are you at the point to give up doing complicated DIY projects and, if really necessary, hire a handyman or professional? When was the last time you knitted, crocheted, quilted, embroidered, beaded, wove? Is it time to narrow your artistic hobbies, maybe letting go of oil painting, acrylics, watercolors, Prismacolor, charcoals, sculpture, papermaking, origami, etc? Do you still bake, decorate cakes, make pies, or do elevated culinary? Is that musical instrument just sitting neglected and gathering dust?
This is not about throwing in the towel or declaring surrender to the ravages of time; it's about streamlining and concentrating, to focus rather than dissipate. When you deadhead a plant or remove wasted leaves, you end up with a more robust and beautiful plant. By not having to support struggling parts, the plant can put its full force into health and excellence.
This is a good time to review and analyze, to perfect focus. These activities and items are from past aspirations and now need to be refined into who you now can be. You can't do it all; no one can. Let go of at least those things you don't feel you can realistically continue in competition with everything else. And always plan to leave a little space for new things to come in.

[rochellerule]

Bella is adorable, love dachshunds. I love ur tips, but I think u can make those Mr.clean sponges.I have arthritis, and mobility problems as well.

[Questor-kyfv]

Thanks for these tips. My handicapped accessible apartment has an open area under the sink and part of the adjacent counter for people to pull up to with a wheelchair. I'm not a wheelchair user, so I store stuff in that open space. I put two wire chrome short shelf things, a crate, and the recycling bin in there. The crate and shelves hold cleaning supplies. Because this space is deep enough I am still able to pull up to the sink and counter on the wheeled office chair that I use in the kitchen. I have very bad knees, amongst my many health issues, so this is a big help. There is another section of counter with 4 cabinets underneath. I put an over-the-door paper towel holder on the outside of one. I put over-the-door baskets inside of the other 3. There is only enough drawer space for my utensils, so I put some of the dish towels, washcloths, and potholders in those baskets. There are more in the linen closet for when I run out of clean ones in the kitchen. There is space against one wall of the kitchen for a shelf unit, so I put a 5 foot tall chrome wire shelf unit in that space. Yes, a taller one with more shelves would also fit there, and would hold more stuff, but I'm short, and with my bad knees I can't climb a step ladder, so a 5 foot unit works better for me. It has 5 shelves too, so it does hold a lot of stuff. I have several lidded bins on it. To be able to reach most of my dishware and plastic storage containers while sitting in my wheeled office chair, I keep them on 2 of the middle shelves. I can stand, but it's less painful to use the chair, so I opted to relocate these things from the overhead cupboards to this shelf unit. In the rest of my place, and for going outside, I use a rolling walker with a seat and basket, and it does help reduce the pain in my knees when I walk or stand with it. The counter space in the back of my kitchen is big enough to hold a lot of stuff. I keep my microwave oven and 2 crockpots (medium & large) there. Because standing at the stove to cook has become too painful for me, I use all 3 of these appliances a lot. The microwave oven is quick. The crockpots take a while, but I don't have to stand over them while they cook the food. I only need to stand for a short time at the beginning and end with the crockpots, and also, the food always tastes great when it's done. I have one of those long handled grabber tools, but it doesn't hold onto things well. I found a much better alternative in the kitchen. I now use a 16 inch long clamshell tong with silicone coating the clam shell part as my grabber tool. I also have several smaller clam shell tongs for normal kitchen use.

Ergonomics is important for everyone, but even more so for the disabled, the elderly, and for children. Anything that makes life easier to manage is a big help. I enjoy watching videos like this one because of the help that they provide.🤗💐

[kukumaku]

Wow. I was surprised by moisture collectors. See them in dollar tree all the time, but never seen them in action. Now I know!! ❤❤

[marionbylsma]

I just use a side plate. Don’t have to buy anything else and if you put the lid down on the counter, bottom up it won’t drip everywhere either we don’t need all the stuff they sell us.

[lanawhite]

I love Earth Balance laundry soap sheets! No more big jugs to dispose of.

[BumblingBee-xmdy]

7:09 replace that half-depth shelf with a piece of “finished” plywood that fits the full depth of the cabinet to maximize storage

[constancea.]

My daughter in law got me hooked on those clothes. I love them.

[BumblingBee-xmdy]

10:24 mix water and rubbing alcohol in a ziplock and freeze it… make a flexible ice pack that you can mold to whatever spot you apply it to

[redgingerbreadpam]

I use Dr Bronners castille soap in peppermint almost exclusively & have for many years. Absolutely love it!
And it's long lasting & very economical.

[lovemydog]

I purchased the motion sensor lights. Total game changer. I am going to purchase more to give as presents. Thank you so much for introducing me to them. I am new to your videos. Just subscribed and will be watching them all.

[francescam.e.]

Great ideas! I love your uplifting words at the end. Thank you! ❤

[prietom]

I've used Dr. Bronner's castille soap for years for many purposes. It's one of the few soaps my skin tolerates without allergic reactions. Thanks for these great helpful videos. Blessings your way.

[debbie]

Oh yes and I love that little printer! Man I wished I had seen this before I bought a different one, but getting yours anyway! TY!!

[tiffanyjackson]

I love those moisture eliminators I also use them in my laundry room closets and bathrooms thank you for all your knowledge and advice

[redgingerbreadpam]

I keep my bottle of first aid burn relief gel in my refrigerator. Handy for kitchen burns or any other burns & feels cooling when applied.

[mfcabrini]

Thanks for the good ideas. My basic cleaners are baking soda and vinegar. For disinfecting I use hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach. H2O2, peroxide. You know that water is H2O. That second oxygen molecule doesn't want to live there, so after killing germs, it floats off leaving -- water! Pour that down your drain or into the toilet with a clear conscience. I love Dr. Bronnners for hand soap mixed about 2:1 with water in a little dispenser. My under sink doesn't have much in it!

[americanflika]

I made pull-out drawers in all my big cupboards. A little bit of wood just slightly small then the opening and a set of drawer runners, a lot I got second hand, and about two inch sides on the boxes. Saves so much on my back not having to crawl into the back. You can also build in that half shelf on to the bottom so it pulls out too.

[kathleensaenz]

If you have moisture under your sink...it is not recommended to store paper towels there!

[joelle]

We just down sized houses too! We lost over 1000 square feet. And most is kitchen space. So small kitchen hacks or ideas for storage is what I need help with