Making My Ugly Laundry Closet the Cutest and Most Functional 30 Sq Ft Ever

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    Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. Today I'm making my ugly (and tiny) laundry closet into the cutest and most functional 30 sq ft ever. I hope this gives you inspo for your own tiny laundry room or closet.
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  • @AlexandraGater
    @AlexandraGater  10 місяців тому +29

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    • @christinaragucci3310
      @christinaragucci3310 9 місяців тому +1

      lint is a great fire starter for folks that have fireplaces

    • @anamanipol9909
      @anamanipol9909 9 місяців тому

      Totally not related question. Where did you buy your dress? So pretty.

  • @sdethlefs6715
    @sdethlefs6715 10 місяців тому +877

    Laundry lint: I save it until I have a few empty toilet paper rolls which I then stuff with the lint. I use them as firewood starters all winter.

    • @a.phillips6892
      @a.phillips6892 10 місяців тому +58

      GREAT idea…I knew about the lint, but putting it in the rolls is excellent..now I’ll be saving the rolls as well!

    • @annadkins9392
      @annadkins9392 9 місяців тому +8

      Me Too!!

    • @enaid7911
      @enaid7911 9 місяців тому +38

      Only if it has no polyester in it. Polyester is made from petroleum.

    • @phyllisstein1837
      @phyllisstein1837 9 місяців тому +6

      omg, this is such a good idea. thank you for sharing.

    • @carolschneider1404
      @carolschneider1404 9 місяців тому +1

      Us too!!

  • @reapersphantomofhell
    @reapersphantomofhell 10 місяців тому +859

    Sorry, NOT normal. I clean my vent every time and walk to the trash 😂

    • @jemma50
      @jemma50 10 місяців тому +42

      Me too! And her bathroom is right next to the laundry closet, so it's not much of a walk. She surely has a garbage can in the bathroom. :D

    • @Angelicalalalovesyou
      @Angelicalalalovesyou 10 місяців тому +10

      Same 🤣

    • @jemm2026
      @jemm2026 10 місяців тому +19

      Not normal...sorry! I love you though!!!

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 10 місяців тому +48

      Clean Your Vent EVERY SINGLE TIME!

    • @pippygoose
      @pippygoose 9 місяців тому +17

      I have a small basket to put lint in. I’m with you😊

  • @karonmcgregor4753
    @karonmcgregor4753 9 місяців тому +52

    I'm still plugging for Graham to publish his own diy book now - he deserves it and I'm sure there's a lot of details he does we don't get to see.

    • @patriciavanwyk4322
      @patriciavanwyk4322 9 місяців тому +1

      Superb idea! Do it, Graham. I think so many people would buy it. Many handy ladies would buy it and those of us with DIY hubbies would gift it to them for sure. Although, they may think it is another form of the "Honey Do List..."

    • @joyceschultz5511
      @joyceschultz5511 7 місяців тому +1

      You're right he is such good carpenter 🪚

  • @Poppincurlsalon
    @Poppincurlsalon 9 місяців тому +49

    I totally thought you were going to make the shelf sliding/glided definitely would have been convenient and easily accessible for such a deep space

    • @suzannas.4965
      @suzannas.4965 7 місяців тому +8

      Sorry. I think fixed shelves is a bad idea in case you have a leak or something...you need to unload and UNSCREW the shelves to get access to the area. Pull out shelves for such deep space makes more sense.IMO. though a huge improvement in how the space looks

    • @Dogsnark
      @Dogsnark 7 місяців тому +6

      Yeah, me too. There is nothing worse than narrow deep shelves to “lose” things. The things in the back will soon be forgotten until the day you move.

  • @danielleangulo6038
    @danielleangulo6038 10 місяців тому +294

    I throw out the lint immediately into the trash, I love the way it all turned out!

    • @l.m.8991
      @l.m.8991 9 місяців тому +3

      I clean the lint before removing my clothes.

    • @ConservativeVeteran
      @ConservativeVeteran 9 місяців тому +3

      yep....lint goes immediately into the trash.

    • @bethmenefee3708
      @bethmenefee3708 9 місяців тому

      Me too! I throw it ouw immediately!

    • @debe8890
      @debe8890 9 місяців тому +1

      Her little basket was the trash.

  • @lauris5708
    @lauris5708 10 місяців тому +192

    I have a little wicker wastebasket that sits on the dryer. I put the lint in there each time and dump into the trash when it gets full. So I'm on team Alexandra with the lint basket!

    • @michelleve6694
      @michelleve6694 9 місяців тому +4

      Same here! #teamalexandra on this one!

    • @Lasomie
      @Lasomie 9 місяців тому

      I keep mine just in case for firestarter so I do that too.

    • @louisianalevy7484
      @louisianalevy7484 9 місяців тому

      Same!

    • @umyfrometown
      @umyfrometown 9 місяців тому +2

      I have a slim tall bucket that is just for lint and then I dump it in the trash once it's full. Totally "normal."

    • @mapsman5513
      @mapsman5513 9 місяців тому +1

      Similar. I have a small flip top can that the lint goes into until it’s time to be emptied.

  • @myriamnapolitano4934
    @myriamnapolitano4934 8 місяців тому +8

    I totally need a Graham in my life. He seems like a good-hearted, very talented person.

  • @dawnvickerstaff
    @dawnvickerstaff 9 місяців тому +40

    So cute! Just one note. I don't buy liquid laundry detergent. I buy laundry sheets (so I'm not paying for water) in compostable packaging. Eco-friendly, inexpensive, and takes up far less room.

    • @Kitkatrey
      @Kitkatrey 9 місяців тому +9

      I LOVE the laundry sheets! Cannot believe people keep buying those plastic jugs and all the drippy mess, etc.
      Let’s all quit adding to the floating plastic trash islands!

    • @space1ady
      @space1ady 9 місяців тому +9

      Hey! Just a quick note, while laundry sheets are good for the environment in some ways (easier to transport because of no water therefore less pollution ect) they can have the downfall of producing microplastics when used! Really no solution is perfect at this point unfortunately. Buying from a bulk refiller is also an okay option :)

    • @smallhouseinthemeadow6131
      @smallhouseinthemeadow6131 9 місяців тому +3

      @@Kitkatrey Do they work as well? I have a laundry closet with no storage so that might work for me.

    • @Carolll9
      @Carolll9 9 місяців тому +5

      Those strips didn’t work for me, they don’t clean clothes well enough. I buy Tide Purclean in a cardboard box and this is truly the closest thing to regular detergent. All the other eco friendly detergents don’t clean clothes well enough.

    • @Kitkatrey
      @Kitkatrey 9 місяців тому

      @@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 I have no regrets with the Earth Breeze sheets. Love them.

  • @DigsRetro
    @DigsRetro 10 місяців тому +132

    I noticed your dryer vent tube is a little long. You might want to trim it so there are no big bends where lint will accumulate. A straight shot is the most efficient way to vent and the clothes will actually dry faster too.

    • @tiffanygonzalez7233
      @tiffanygonzalez7233 9 місяців тому +21

      And helps to prevent fires!

    • @Val-rv3rq
      @Val-rv3rq 9 місяців тому +3

      It would also have been great to see Graham or you use the vacuum to clean out the dryer vent tube during this renovation, as it is so hard to reach and is a common cause of house fires. They also make a special tool for you to push down below the filter to get some lint out of there, s well. You could have used it and made room for it on the shelves. Your videos often cover safety issues; I wish you'd done it here. Everything is lovely, but safety comes first!

  • @michaelbeck4236
    @michaelbeck4236 9 місяців тому +140

    Also, can we get an AMEN for those beautiful scallop shelves Graham whipped up?? Really enlarged the whole space in the best way. ❤️ 10 points to Grahamffindor!

    • @waterbitten
      @waterbitten 9 місяців тому +8

      I don't know, I feel Graham gives off strong grahamlepuff energy.

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot 9 місяців тому +2

      @@waterbitten Yes!

  • @lynnh3710
    @lynnh3710 9 місяців тому +50

    🙋🏾‍♀️ I can totally relate to Alexandra, I clean my lint filter regularly but I place it in a lint container, that hangs above my dyer in my laundryroom. That get's emptied about once a month. Been doing this 20+ years.

    • @bysarahalexander4426
      @bysarahalexander4426 8 місяців тому +2

      I have a trash can right next to my dryer just for lint. 😁

  • @almurry8943
    @almurry8943 8 місяців тому +8

    Graham is a genius with a saw. And he’s so creative, as is all of your team. You’re so lucky to have such a great team behind you, not to mention that you are a whiz at decorating.

  • @BardRaeLynFox
    @BardRaeLynFox 10 місяців тому +64

    You're not alone in this! I keep a small (bathroom-sized) waste bin next to my dryer for tossing lint into, and I empty that smaller bin into the regular household garbage right before I put the garbage out to the curb. It's basically like keeping it in a basket, just mine is a small wastebasket instead of a cute storage basket. 🙂

    • @debe8890
      @debe8890 9 місяців тому +2

      Exactly. Mine is a waste basket that looks like plastic wicker basket, lol.

    • @MnM_Style
      @MnM_Style 9 місяців тому

      Yep me too

  • @reinaashley2593
    @reinaashley2593 10 місяців тому +54

    i would also added LED light strips or like a battery puck light underneath the shelves for more visibility especially during the evenings!

    • @esands7821
      @esands7821 9 місяців тому +3

      I came here to type this!

    • @xxlovelyoxanaxx
      @xxlovelyoxanaxx 9 місяців тому +1

      That is so smart love that idea

    • @KB-hs7vh
      @KB-hs7vh 9 місяців тому

      Ohhh that would be amazing!

    • @cbjones2212
      @cbjones2212 9 місяців тому +1

      I also came here to suggest this!

  • @isabellenugent237
    @isabellenugent237 9 місяців тому +22

    Turned out so cute and the shelves are so whimsy ! Graham is probably the most wholesome being there ever was. I love how hes always up to making the visions come to life and is equally excited ! You guys are the best

  • @lia12345Abc
    @lia12345Abc 9 місяців тому +20

    They make a long plastic or wood wand that you can attach to the end bracket so that your hands are not touching the drape fabric each time your opening/closing them .. also helps to keep the white drapes clean.. the drape is a bit sheer, maybe add drapery liner to the back so that you don’t see the appliances behind..

    • @patriciavanwyk4322
      @patriciavanwyk4322 9 місяців тому +2

      Great suggestions!

    • @bjones6537
      @bjones6537 9 місяців тому +1

      Available near the mini blinds at big box h.I. stores

  • @karenustach5655
    @karenustach5655 10 місяців тому +6

    My husband 3-d printed a cup holder that hangs from the spigot on the detergent dispenser. It holds the cup and catches drips

  • @AzzyWazzy0405
    @AzzyWazzy0405 10 місяців тому +116

    You did well with the shelves! Given the depth, might a pull out shelf be more usable? Thinking out loud. Would love to see more tiny/apartment laundry rooms makeover please 😊

    • @jemma50
      @jemma50 10 місяців тому +6

      I think she could get some pretty baskets and put the stuff in them. Pull out the basket, easy peasy. Besides, laundry stuff isn't particularly pretty.

    • @liv97497
      @liv97497 9 місяців тому +8

      That's what I thought too, to really be able to use all the space in the back. You could put the track either on the wall side or on the bottom, to really keep every inch of space usable, and some guards on either side, maybe a thinner MDF, so that stuff doesn't fall from the sides when you pull the shelves out!

    • @Val-rv3rq
      @Val-rv3rq 9 місяців тому +3

      They make, (or Graham could fashion) a pull out shelf to go betweent he washer and dryer. It makes sorting and folding clothes so much easier.

  • @aviajarehema7393
    @aviajarehema7393 4 місяці тому +1

    Cute makeover for the tiniest space! Highlights IMO: Garbage can: Curtain rod: Glass detergent dispenser: Amber spray bottle: Metal container.

  • @nancytatz5254
    @nancytatz5254 9 місяців тому +2

    So cute. Try storing you patio furniture covers in a storage compression bag. They will lay flat and stack on one another. Graham is more than a pretty face. Genius idea to add scalloped edges.

  • @kellybean2489
    @kellybean2489 10 місяців тому +53

    Alexandra, your dress in the intro is absolutely stunning! It suits you so well! I don't think I've seen you wear anything like this before and you should totally wear this style more in the future!

    • @hllymchll
      @hllymchll 9 місяців тому +1

      it's the Emerson from Abercrombie. it's been on my wishlist for months. the silhouette is perfect

  • @alicebabler9996
    @alicebabler9996 9 місяців тому +32

    There is something so satisfying about having an aesthetically pleasing laundry room/area/closet. I never minded doing laundry, but once I brightened up my basement laundry room I actually look forward to it.

  • @rustybraids
    @rustybraids 8 місяців тому +1

    Hear me out here...
    Build a folding table that attaches to the banister hand rail via a channel that drops over it.
    The table top attaches with a piano hinge to the channel.
    The table top folds down towards the spindles with the two table legs folding up under the tabletop (use locking hardware).
    Line the channel that goes over the railing with leather to protect the banister.
    Now you have a fold away folding table!
    PS - I have a garbage can just for lint disposal and a small brush to really clean the screen.
    In the US that flexible dryer hose is not recommended for use due to the amount of lint that builds up in the little folds. Dryers cause a large percentage of home fires.
    The laundry closet is really cute - and those waves totally made it!

    • @LyrelPrice
      @LyrelPrice Місяць тому

      Also, it is my understanding that the dryer sheets also cause some of the dryer fires - don't keep reusing them

  • @angeldominiq
    @angeldominiq 9 місяців тому +5

    The laundry room is so adorable! I'm a fibre artist, so I do save dryer lint and make decorative bowls out of it. 😊

  • @mglouise97
    @mglouise97 10 місяців тому +102

    If you find a nice storage bin you can put the outdoor furniture covers into the very back of the shelves because they will be concealed by the laundry decor!

    • @jemma50
      @jemma50 10 місяців тому +3

      That's what I thought, too! Although I would put those on the top shelf. ♥

    • @kayerin5749
      @kayerin5749 9 місяців тому +4

      Right, one of those plastic bags you can vacuum hose to get the items as small as possible. Should fit at the back of the top shelf?

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries 9 місяців тому

      Looks great!

    • @lornawood3260
      @lornawood3260 9 місяців тому +1

      Folding those covers would help tremendously, and fit into a storage bag or basket much easier.

  • @sbonilla24
    @sbonilla24 10 місяців тому +31

    I’m with Amanda. I toss the lint into the trash right away. I was a little confused with that basket 😂

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries 9 місяців тому +3

      The basket is essentially a small garbage can.

  • @madelinebullock7696
    @madelinebullock7696 9 місяців тому +5

    Grahm is so talented. His innovations always amaze me.

  • @pnwusa
    @pnwusa 9 місяців тому +6

    i use to walk the lint to the kitchen trash. now i am saving it. rolling it and stuffing it into my empty toilet paper rolls to be used for camping fire starters for the summer. you have a really nice looking laundry closet. your shelving scallops are great. continued blessings.🕊

  • @largedoglover99
    @largedoglover99 10 місяців тому +9

    ❤❤❤❤❤. Throw my dryer lint away right away. It’s actually very flammable.❤❤❤❤

    • @Michelle34485
      @Michelle34485 10 місяців тому

      Exactly and it’s also not normal to purchase a little small pink trashcan to put it next to your dryer to dump it into instead of walking into your kitchen to throw it away to the garbage can OMG

  • @ridakazmii
    @ridakazmii 10 місяців тому +5

    A surprise video from AG is the best thing to happen today!!

    • @AlexandraGater
      @AlexandraGater  10 місяців тому +2

      🥰🥰🥰 I’ll be back on Saturday, too!

    • @ridakazmii
      @ridakazmii 10 місяців тому

      @@AlexandraGater Yayy I'll be waiting💐❤️

  • @rosevanstaden4562
    @rosevanstaden4562 9 місяців тому +1

    Perhaps Graham could build skinny/narrow storage boxes for those outdoor covers and then store them at the back of the laundry things. Using the back space better

  • @PennyPowell-fr9ec
    @PennyPowell-fr9ec 8 місяців тому +1

    Alexandra, that incredible peel and stick wall paper that you put in Alessia's living room would be fire on the slanted part of your bathroom ceiling!!

  • @pequenamarina
    @pequenamarina 10 місяців тому +33

    Love it!!!!
    The only tiny detail is that I'd put a shelf on the bottom (where the trash can is) to avoid thigs from following under the washing machine. 😅

    • @kayerin5749
      @kayerin5749 9 місяців тому +4

      Especially as she has a cat! There favorite stashes are under the fridge and under anything you can't get your hand or a vacuum hose in!

  • @janierichmond5607
    @janierichmond5607 10 місяців тому +45

    I’ll put my two cents in re the laundry lint ~ I used to keep a clear plastic produce bag hanging on a cup hook. When full, I tied off the top and put it in the outdoor garbage. Now I use the smallest white solid plastic bathroom garbage can I could find (I found the size I wanted at Walmart) and I line it with the same produce bags I used to use. It sits on the floor next to the dryer. The opening is larger so it’s much easier for me to drop and toss instead of wrestling open the twisted shut bag. 🦋

    • @Positivityispowerful
      @Positivityispowerful 9 місяців тому

      Yeah I do the same thing, but just with a grocery bag! But I know a lot of places are banning those so not everyone can do that

    • @melissajackson4001
      @melissajackson4001 9 місяців тому +1

      I have been leaving my lint on top of the dryer loose like a madwoman and was thinking of getting a small trash can (or I guess "weird lint basket") for the laundry but just couldn't figure out where to put it. This gave me an idea because I have some hooks on the laundry shelving that I never found a purpose for. I should get a cute hanging cup basket/bag for the lint!

  • @kaizen_5091
    @kaizen_5091 9 місяців тому +8

    Graham's spelunking while Alexandras vision is visioning. 🤣🤣🤣 So adorable. Wavy shelves are a super cute touch❣

  • @carmenponcedeleon2693
    @carmenponcedeleon2693 9 місяців тому +7

    lol😂 I love how this is the confessions episode! Alexandra’s lint collection basket and Gram’s Irish spring shower laundry service ❤❤❤

  • @marvajoseph6849
    @marvajoseph6849 9 місяців тому +69

    On another note. I am a 63 year old married woman, and I’m so in love with Graham. He is so talented, creative, innovative it’s sexy. Oh my word, is there anything he can’t do?? Wow. Awesomeness. Great job Graham. 😊😊😊😊👏👏👏👏

    • @elizabethallen-pennebaker7574
      @elizabethallen-pennebaker7574 9 місяців тому +8

      I too am a very happily married middle-aged woman with a secret cougar crush on Graham. He's fantastic. If Henry David Thoreau and MacGyver had a baby, it would be Graham.

  • @karolynknight931
    @karolynknight931 10 місяців тому +4

    You can keep lint and make it into a big ball for birds to make their nests comfy❤

    • @a.phillips6892
      @a.phillips6892 10 місяців тому +2

      GREAT idea!🦅🦆🐥

    • @pollytiks3885
      @pollytiks3885 10 місяців тому +2

      I’ve been wanting to do that!!

  • @sheilaenglish9738
    @sheilaenglish9738 9 місяців тому +1

    Graham just free handed the scallops until they “looked right”?! His talents know no bounds.

  • @mmclennon
    @mmclennon 9 місяців тому +1

    15:46 Graham just coming thru as Alexandra's hype man "its perfect, and then with all your styling stuff" so freaking supportiev

  • @barbarawarner4645
    @barbarawarner4645 10 місяців тому +16

    I’ve been doing wash 65 years and my lint disposal depends on the situation. When I have a laundry ROOM I put the lint in the trash can in the laundry room. When Ive had a laundry closet or in the garage I take it to the nearest trash can. Do what works for you.

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot 9 місяців тому

      This is it exactly. There is no "normal," just what fits the situation.

    • @melissajackson4001
      @melissajackson4001 9 місяців тому

      @@TamarLitvot Especially if you have ADHD, it's really important to make it as easy as possible to do something appropriate with the lint. So despite the outside garbage being literally right outside the door to the laundry-entryway - opening that door is too much of a barrier. So I guess I'm going to get myself a weird lint basket because right now I'm just leaving it on top of the dryer until my housekeeper comes and throws it out.

  • @kanona0115
    @kanona0115 10 місяців тому +4

    You’re not alone. I empty my dryer lint everytime but I have a bin in the cabinet above my dryer and empty it in the trash when it’s full.

  • @A.R.85
    @A.R.85 9 місяців тому +5

    The scalloped shelves are super cute! I feel this was a missed chance tho to move the w/d up and leave that storage space below instead (it would be better used). It’s so much easier to load the washer when you don’t have to bend 😅

  • @lynn2574
    @lynn2574 5 місяців тому

    I have a ‘lint bin’ in my laundry closet- not a basket, just a small bin that hangs on the wall near my dryer. I empty the lint tray each time I use the dryer and stick it in there. Sometimes that is discarded, but I save a good portion for the Spring. I put lint and yarn scraps in a wire box outside for birds to use for nesting material. You’d be surprised how quickly it will disappear! And it’s fun to watch the birds take what they need.

  • @StephBer1
    @StephBer1 9 місяців тому +8

    When I did over my small laundry room I found these cute nesting canisters. The larger one I used for lint, the medium one for eco washing sheets, and the smallest one for the coins etc I always find in my husband's washing. And I got a cute glass bottle for the vinegar I use for conditioner. I am so happy with how it looks. It's aesthetic and functional. I think yours also looks great.

  • @Lexi_333
    @Lexi_333 10 місяців тому +4

    My whole family puts the lint into a basket that sits on top of the dryer and we walk by it while it’s overflowing till someone empties it 😅 I feel you Alexandra

  • @margaret-annfoster5848
    @margaret-annfoster5848 9 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely love on you the purple dress that you wore in the opening scene. Please wear more of these open neck style dresses/tops. The colour also brought it the red in your glorious hair. 🤩🙏🧡

  • @clairestofthemall
    @clairestofthemall 2 місяці тому

    Graham's craftsmanship plus Alexandra's styling is like Ben and Erin Hometown formula

  • @mayatessler601
    @mayatessler601 9 місяців тому +8

    I love your big makeovers but it was nice to see a small space / something that feels like something I could really tackle! Great video as always

  • @dian-uh7041
    @dian-uh7041 9 місяців тому +8

    Love this upgrade and getting a surprise video during the week. 💗 You may already be doing this IRL but you’ll want a little dish under the new detergent dispenser to catch any run off and keep your floors clean and safe.

  • @almurry8943
    @almurry8943 8 місяців тому

    I think the little garbage can for the lint is a great idea. Looks much better than the basket idea. It’s essentially putting the lint in the trash can. And when it’s full, you can then empty it.

  • @lomalinke5042
    @lomalinke5042 9 місяців тому +10

    "I'm also checking off another to-do-item, which is: ORDERING MORE DEODORANT." Girl, the transition to the deodorant ad really was your SMOOTHEST so far ... This made my day on so many levels. 😍

    • @usehername1
      @usehername1 9 місяців тому +2

      I would have mentioned "no aluminium means no deodorant stains on your laundry!"

  • @quenton97.
    @quenton97. 10 місяців тому +7

    Love the video. Always drop everything to watch your videos. Keep it up team AG

    • @quenton97.
      @quenton97. 10 місяців тому

      Lint right in the garbage, my garbage is next to my washer dryer

  • @victoriamacpriest7130
    @victoriamacpriest7130 10 місяців тому +2

    OMG NO! NOT NORMAL HAHAHA! Everyone I know cleans it out and throws it into the trash EVERY time! 🤭🤣

  • @user-kf3oe9ug7f
    @user-kf3oe9ug7f 9 місяців тому

    And Graham keeps smiling through all of that.....Amazing. he's a Keeper!

  • @BirdsChasingBugs
    @BirdsChasingBugs 9 місяців тому

    The gasp I gusped when the drying rack fit perfectly! Amazing.

  • @TelevisionwithTricia
    @TelevisionwithTricia 9 місяців тому +7

    I just moved into a new unit and have an awkwardly shaped laundry closet … was just wondering how to maximize the space! So this video is perfectly timed, thank you! Love the outcome. Also Amanda is a scene stealer so always glad when she comes on screen!!

  • @olivianhaisi9612
    @olivianhaisi9612 10 місяців тому +6

    I missed these!! I absolutely LOVED it!! Your creativity continues to impress

  • @CH-yv3ft
    @CH-yv3ft 8 місяців тому

    Everyone needs a Graham in their life, he makes dreams come true!

  • @XoxhibahxoX
    @XoxhibahxoX 10 місяців тому +3

    Would love to see a pop of colour with the shelves - this could be the same colour as the curtain hooks or run through the curtain in some way too

  • @ks7343
    @ks7343 10 місяців тому +3

    So adorable! Nice upgrade!

  • @Drsfmulero
    @Drsfmulero 3 місяці тому

    So far, my fav!! I love how you give your customers what they want even when they don’t know what is it!!

  • @ameliaodell9505
    @ameliaodell9505 9 місяців тому +1

    Turned out great! And yep, I save my lint in a basket and throw it away when it’s full. Or I use it for a little bonfire starter.

  • @a.phillips6892
    @a.phillips6892 10 місяців тому +6

    SO nice! I love doing laundry! It’s the only household chore I like doing!

  • @pollytiks3885
    @pollytiks3885 10 місяців тому +8

    I immediately trash the lint, although I’ve wanted to put it in a wire basket outside for the birds to take for nesting (I haven’t yet for fear my neighbors will think me too weird 🤪) Really love the way this turned out - the fresh look from new paint (and I salute you for thoroughly cleaning everything first), the pretty scalloped edges on the shelves, everything put back in decorative containers, and enclosed in a crisp white curtain. Brilliant!! I would love to do laundry there too. Thanks for taking us along!

    • @donnabacon4681
      @donnabacon4681 10 місяців тому +3

      Don't be concerned if your neighbors think you are weird - who cares! Besides, they may think it's a great idea as well!! Just tell them next time you see them.

    • @lillianbarker4292
      @lillianbarker4292 9 місяців тому +2

      I put lint out for birds but they didn’t use it. Now I think I’ve heard it’s not good for them. Not sure but do a little research first.

    • @Pandamomentum
      @Pandamomentum 9 місяців тому

      unfortunately lint is no good for wild birds, the fibers are extremely sort so it doesn’t have structure and it falls apart when wet so it’s not a good lining material either.

    • @janetwalker3541
      @janetwalker3541 9 місяців тому

      Sylvia it's funny that you say the birds won't use lint for their nests cause guess what? They built nests in our dryer vent at the back of our condo. They pulled the mesh covering off it and built their nest there. The condo board won't replace the cover, so we gently removed the birds nest and replaced the cover with a new securer one ourselves.

    • @Pandamomentum
      @Pandamomentum 9 місяців тому

      @@janetwalker3541 I didn't say they won't use it, I said it's not good nesting material. I think we agree that a dryer vent is not an appropriate place for a bird to nest, but they don't know that, since dryer vents, like dryer lint, don't occur in nature. Just like you removed those birds and secured your vent to keep them safe, we should not put out a poor nesting material such as lint.

  • @GordH327
    @GordH327 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video Team AG - love " what does Gord do?" Any "normal" person would empty the lint have each cycle - Lint is highly flammable so out it goes! Well done Team AG!!!!!

  • @GoogleUser-wx8mw
    @GoogleUser-wx8mw 9 місяців тому

    I have a lint bin that literally says, "Lint Bin" on the front of it. It came with a magnet attached, and it sticks to the front of my dryer. It could go on the side of someone's dryer, if they prefer. I clean my lint catcher every time I use the dryer, but I don't run to the trash can every time. I just empty the bin on the dryer from time to time. It is a time saver. Some people use the clean lint to stuff throw pillows and other things, too. Your lint basket is bigger than any I've ever seen, but hey, whatever works for you. Everything looks great, too.

  • @KasSommers
    @KasSommers 10 місяців тому +8

    Try using laundry sheets instead of liquid. You are mostly storing a huge bottle of water and it drips and you must deal with the weight and the disposal of the bottle.
    Also get rid of the lint immediately. It just adds to dust and fire hazard.

    • @pollytiks3885
      @pollytiks3885 10 місяців тому +1

      Ecos has really good laundry sheets for the washer- no bulky messy bottles and easier to store.

    • @caroledwards1182
      @caroledwards1182 9 місяців тому +2

      I use Earthwash Laundry sheets, the box is only 3" x 4".

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 10 місяців тому +8

    wow! 😍love those shelves! the curtain is also really nice! graham strikes again with the thumbtack hack 🔥

  • @leighamarie07
    @leighamarie07 9 місяців тому +1

    Making those shelves pull out ones would have been great

  • @user-lg9ye7sq9p
    @user-lg9ye7sq9p 9 місяців тому

    We collect the dryer lint in a container, and when it is full, add it to the green bin (compost) for municipal pick-up.

  • @amyweaver7413
    @amyweaver7413 10 місяців тому +5

    Love that floral dress!

  • @dorethacarter6480
    @dorethacarter6480 10 місяців тому +4

    My lints fills the small container in my laundry closet until it heaps over..then I take it to the actual. lol very normal based on my history with cleaning others homes. 😂

  • @pamw4779
    @pamw4779 9 місяців тому

    I throw out my lint after each load is done. I remember hearing somewhere that if you're into camp fires, save your lint because it's a great addition to the kindling to get the fire started.

  • @ferntella
    @ferntella 9 місяців тому

    That's SO normal! We keep a small bucket on our dryer. But ALSO, we keep it for starting campfires.

  • @laurenkerr2701
    @laurenkerr2701 10 місяців тому +2

    The laundry looks so cute now! I think an idea instead of a curtain could be a shade similar to what you did in the Ashley tisdale studio fix!!! I think that could be so cute

  • @nikkiwallace3342
    @nikkiwallace3342 9 місяців тому

    Looks amazing,love the shelves!

  • @jennadipaolo3666
    @jennadipaolo3666 9 місяців тому

    Also team Gator, I have a decorative basket on the shelf above the dryer with some plants that I use for dryer lint. And when it's full I empty it! I don't have another trash nearby so it works for us!

  • @pequenamarina
    @pequenamarina 10 місяців тому +3

    YES!!! I clean it every time I use the dryer!!!! 😂

  • @helenleeyogini2679
    @helenleeyogini2679 9 місяців тому +6

    Seeing Alexandra struggling with the laundry detergent jug confirms yet again how much more convenient laundry detergent sheets are. A cardboard box of sheets for almost a hundred loads takes up less space than a DVD case and weighs much the same. There are at least two Canadian brands that are also vegan (uses no animal ingredients) and cruelty free (not tested on animals). They're also plastic free like her deodorant. The brand I use cleans great too! I'm never going back.
    Though for Alexandra to switch would mean SO MUCH empty space on those shelves! Storage for outdoor furniture covers?
    BTW, I'm on Team Toss the Lint Every Time. Who needs the clutter?

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot 9 місяців тому

      I want to look into those. I use a good, non-polluting and no-fragrance detergent, but there are still the plastic bottles. Do the sheets totally dissolve in the wash -- and do they work as well with cold water as warm? I wash most of my clothes in cold water.

    • @helenleeyogini2679
      @helenleeyogini2679 9 місяців тому +1

      @@TamarLitvot , the sheets I use are also unscented and paraben, phthalate, and phosphate free. They dissolve completely; I’ve never noticed any residue and I mainly use cold water. I am such a fan!

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot 9 місяців тому +1

      @@helenleeyogini2679 Thank you. Could you tell me the brand -- I'm up for changing once I finish the detergent I already have.

    • @helenleeyogini2679
      @helenleeyogini2679 9 місяців тому

      @@TamarLitvot , I use Tru Earth. ❤️

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot 9 місяців тому

      @@helenleeyogini2679 Looks really good but it's expensive. I'm going to look around and see if there's something similar that's more affordable. However, I might give this a try anyway because it's the right thing to do in terms of the environment.

  • @hopecolegio2662
    @hopecolegio2662 9 місяців тому +1

    It looks amazing. I absolutely love the scalloped shelves.

  • @lindawynell
    @lindawynell 2 місяці тому

    It turned out so nice. Love the scallops on the shelves. Such a nice finishing touch.

  • @kellymaisonet2039
    @kellymaisonet2039 9 місяців тому +5

    I about died laughing at this basket full of lint. Lol, sorry AG but I throw mine out the minute it leaves the dryer. This was hilarious.

  • @jaysons7581
    @jaysons7581 10 місяців тому +3

    Wait? There are people who collect their lint and throw it out when the basket is full?? 😂

  • @dianeangelo2227
    @dianeangelo2227 9 місяців тому

    LOVE the cute scallops! Graham you're the best!!

  • @MSP-ob8wi
    @MSP-ob8wi 8 місяців тому +1

    Love all the updates! ❤ I used to put essential oils on my dryer balls, but then I read that the heat can cause the oils to ignite and cause fires in the dryer 😮

  • @gabrielmaroto18
    @gabrielmaroto18 10 місяців тому +3

    “I just want to do laundry all weekend long” you sound insane! 😂😅❤ got too love team AG

  • @jocelynlopez6900
    @jocelynlopez6900 9 місяців тому

    We save the lint and use it for fire starters because it’s extremely farmable. But defiantly storing it in a container with a lid, because it’s flammable . Like a compost / tin bin

  • @darlaburnett8666
    @darlaburnett8666 9 місяців тому

    The laundry closet, and your gallery wall turned out beautiful very stunning. I love the way the edge gives it that little pop of elegance some great ideas even though I don’t have stackable washer and dryer still great ideas thanks Alexandria and the AG team❤❤

  • @Purplemoons49
    @Purplemoons49 9 місяців тому +1

    Love the scallop shelves , they were a great idea. Love it.

  • @litwin707
    @litwin707 9 місяців тому

    Such a great improvement!! I’m inspired to make my laundry area more functional for storage and cuter.
    I love that you put EOs on your dryer balls too!!! 😊

  • @conniepleasant1081
    @conniepleasant1081 7 місяців тому

    I would totally open that curtain those appliances are beautiful ‼️Plus the curtain pulled back adds such nice interesting texture to the whole space. Great job ❤❤❤

  • @sharellfreeman2380
    @sharellfreeman2380 9 місяців тому

    I throw my lint from the dryer into the trash immediately!! I love how this turned out.

  • @KB-hs7vh
    @KB-hs7vh 9 місяців тому

    As I’m setting up my new home, my main goal is functionality followed closely by cuteness! Part of the reason why I’ve always loved your makeovers is because you find the cute alternative for every day household items - a must! 💖💖💖

  • @thexxit
    @thexxit 9 місяців тому

    love that curtain you used!

  • @_JanetLouise
    @_JanetLouise 9 місяців тому

    Dearest Alexandra, I love it all! #1 the great teamwork! #2 the scalloped shelves #3 the deep shelves #4 the value of cleaning up & painting #5 a waste basket for sure mahalo

  • @ebonylady7103
    @ebonylady7103 7 місяців тому

    That Umbra curtain rod is a game changer. Thank you!

  • @alysholz1801
    @alysholz1801 7 місяців тому

    I am on Team Amanda with the lint - straight in the bin! I have a similar laundry though and have used the curtain idea in my own house and its a game changer!!!!!

  • @kimmieann94
    @kimmieann94 9 місяців тому

    I love using the curtain in the laundry closet. It’s a great way for heat to pass through, more than a solid door. We did that in one of the apartments we lived in.