Thank you Melissa!! I would've never gotten this awful job done with out this big added incentive!! Visit Melissa at: http://theinspiredroom.net/ to see all the other "after pictures".
Just in case you didn't see the "before" photos, these first 2 are them!! Scary isn't it! Anything I didn't know what to do with came down here. It wasn't easy getting to the washer & dryer! Can you even see them over there??
Quick, get to the 3rd photo!!!
Here it is!!! The miracle of cleaning and de-cluttering!! It's so satisfying!! I hope I can keep it this way!
I have shelving now! I'm going to use these empty shelves as a pantry. I couldn't do it before my cellar was waterproofed with french drains etc. but now my cellar is nice and dry. The boiler room is on the other side of that wall so it's actually warm down here in the winter. When they re-did my septic, for some reason they put that pipe right in the middle of the room at "knock yourself out" height! That's why I have to keep that shelf there. I truly stood up under there once and saw stars!!!
A view across to my washer and dryer. I can actually walk from the stairs to the laundry area now!
Another view. These things in the corner are necessary saves. Like paint and painting supplies.
Washer and dryer all clear (and clean!) Now it's not so bad having to come down here to do laundry.
See, after cleaning off the table, I have a place for all my laundry stuff. (Better than on top of the dryer!)
This was a huge job for me alone because I had to get rid of so much stuff. I don't even know what half of it was! The worse part was using the shop vac to clean everything including years worth of cobwebs and spiders plus the bees are still getting in down there.
Without this inspiration of the Procrastinator's Party it still wouldn't be done! Thanks Melissa! When is the next one??
I feel so productive : ))Shirley
Yay! Good for you! Wow, it must feel great to have that area all organized and useful now! Great job, thanks so much for playing along with me!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Shirley! I bet doing the laundry will be so much more pleasant. I did an organizing project, too. Isn't it great having space on a shelf? Breathing room!! Congrats!
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ReplyDeleteI came over from The Inspired Room and I can't believe all the hard work you did. Wow, what an accomplishment! Now, would you mind coming to my part of the world (Oregon) to help me with my garage? You're an expert now and I need H-E-L-P!! Congratulations on your new, organized space. I know you'll enjoy it.
~Adrienne~
Great work on de-cluttering! It looks so good!
ReplyDeleteWOW Shirley! Great job! Should have known a man would put a pipe in the most obnoxious place, LOL At least now you have room for a pantry. I'm jealous ;)
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! You have been one busy gal, haven't you!?! We are all very impressed.
ReplyDeleteI think we all hope Melissa has another event after the holidays!
Blessings,
Jayne at mysongwithin
Great job! A clear path is always a good thing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by:)
Tamera@doubledelight
Inspiration is great isn't it? De-cluttering and tidying up are always so satisfying. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteShirley-Isn't this a great feeling!!!??? I cleaned my attic on Friday and felt literally as if a weight had bee lifted! Good job!
ReplyDeleteHooray! I'm so motivated seeing all you girls who organized stuff...I prolly shoulda spent my efforts on some of that too instead of fighting with my boo-fay :o)
ReplyDeletepeace!
I can see you put in a lot of hard work. I'm sure it's a pleasure to use the space now!
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ButterYum
Wow, you sure went to work! It must feel so much better down there. Congrats :).
ReplyDeleteWow you did a lot of work and it looks wonderful .. hugs, Cherry
ReplyDeleteOH! so WOW! What time are you available? Chuckle!
ReplyDeleteHave a warm, wonderful week. TTFN ~ Marydon
Ahhhhh~ I faintly recognize this feeling I'm having.....it's hope. Hope I can tackle my basement like you did! Great job! You deserve a wonderful month!! not day! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic. Isn't it completely relaxing to go down now and have everything organized? Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWow!! That looks great. You've inspired me to clean out my garage- which looks like your before picture.
ReplyDeleteI love a good organizing project! I bet it feels good to be in there now. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You are quite the organizer!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! My basement looks so very similar to your before pictures! Poor hubby has an area for tool and stuff like that but we have had so little time since the move (2yrs ago!) that we still cannot find stuff. This might be a good project on a cold winter day when I cannot get out!
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mary
Amazing!! That looks great!
ReplyDeleteNow that was a huge HUGE job!! Man does it look fantastically better!! It must thrill you!! I guess that is the advantage of not having a basement!! However we do have a "secret room". It is a room type closet that you get to by going through another closet. It tends to get cluttered!! I did organize it a few months ago but it is drifting back to a slightly messy state. I guess I need to have periodic straightening times!!
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously impressed! That was a HUGE job! Good for you! And I bet it feels good not tripping over stuff to do your laundry!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. I can't believe how much you got done. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! I am very impressed mother! Very very nice job!! See feels good to organize huh? : ) I love you mommie! I am glad this blogging thing makes you so happy. That is "My Wish" for you.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Looks great!
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