Hi everyone!👋🏼 How are things? I hope you all are doing well! Sometimes I think it’s important to check on each other, because life can be stressful! 🫶🏼 I am glad you are here and I hope you enjoy the video!!
In your junk drawer, please make sure all of the batteries are in the same direction (in the baggie). I’ve heard of possible fires starting if two positives are together. Just a thought.
Hi Beverly! Oh my goodness, I have never heard of that. Thank you so much for giving me the heads up! I will go check them right now! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to share that with me! 🤗
Thank you so much,Ann! I can’t believe what a difference it has made having a dishwasher that actually works!! Thanks so much for watching. I hope your weekend has been great!
This sounds like a fantastic way to tackle home projects! 🏡✨ I love the motivation to declutter and organize! Would you be interested in exploring a partnership? Let me know!
Dede, first of all, the pillow I liked the best on the bedroom chair is the one currently on your bed. Secondly, I love the bigger chandelier over the dining room table. It looks gorgeous ❣️❣️
Hello there, Cynthia! Thank you so much! We are so excited that we changed the light to the dining room!! it has made such a difference! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you’re having a great week!
...What a lovely Sentiment. ...asking how things are, with your Community Family ...and how its important to check on each other. 😊 I have to say ...I' m impressed, seeing Miss Dede carrying that chair up the stairs! 🙂 I can't wait to see your Projects ! Update to follow my Friend!
Thank you, friend! As always, I look forward to your thoughts! PS my husband said the same thing when he saw me carrying the chair up on the video! he always watches the video right when it comes out the same time as everyone else!
What a great episode! The new chair looks great. At first, I was hoping you'd put in the other corner by the fireplace and maybe move the TV down toward your patio door a bit. But, seeing it where you put it, it looks great. The gray is a smart choice because it's more neutral and will go with so many other options. Pillow wise, I liked the one with stripes and texture but can also see where that doesn't look as neat and streamlined. I am sure you will find the perfect option! Congratulations on the new dishwasher! What a relief to have something dependable now. I hope it serves you and your family for a long time. And, the new light fixtures are superb! I do like only having the single one in the kitchen as it does seem more open and airy. I love the idea of changing out the hardware but can see how that would be quite the undertaking. And I absolutely love the new dining room light fixture. Such a perfect choice! You've done a great job and thank you for taking us along on the journey. I hope you are able to find some rest amongst the busy-ness of your week. Much appreciation to you!
Oh my goodness, Matt, thank you so much for the kind reply! I am so happy with how everything turned out! I truly love the light fixture over the dining room and it makes my heart happy because now it wasn’t a wasted purchase. I felt guilt over it before, because we had bought it and didn’t like it, but now we love it ! I am loving the single light in the kitchen too! At first, I thought it wasn’t enough, but I really think it’s because it was so crowded before! As a couple of days have gone by, I am loving it more and more! my thoughts are to possibly hang the other light that I have purchased by the back door as you come in from the garage since the ceiling is high enough, or I may send it back to Amazon for a refund. I just wanted to take some time to get used to the change. Now I will say, I didn’t take any time when it comes to the change of having a working dishwasher lol! I have jumped right in! It is so nice to have something dependable. The other one was not dependable and was original to the home! I tried to make her work as long as I could, even this last serviceman said “it may be time to let her go”😆😆😆 Thank you for always showing up for My Big Tidy Up! I am forever grateful!
DeDe, I love the new pendant light in the kitchen, and the larger light moved to the dining room! Awesome!! I think you should definitely replace the cabinet hardware if you want to - it won't take long, and you can really find some cool inexpensive ones out there!
Thank you so much! I am loving the pendant light!! I feel like the kitchen is so much larger now! I think changing the hardware will make such a big difference! This is an older kitchen, and I really think it will make it look so much more modern! Let the hardware hunting begin!! Thanks so much for watching and have yourself an amazing weekend!
DEDE 🥳 ❤🧡 I recently bought snack size baggies for those things running from me in drawers . Everything comes with those allen wrenches & they pile . We have a couple sets, we don't need to keep them but I pile until I get enough to catch my eye & then toss. I decluttered boxes this morning, they were every where lol I usually break them down immediately but got behind thinking I can use this one later . Nope , just toss them I will order more stuff & get more . No need to hoard . I like the chair & wow I can't do one step atm , you go girl 💪. I let things sit until they talk to me sometimes . That shaver worked ,excellent ! I love fall , cozy ;) that's my jam ! Love the pendant light ! Oh my that light does work fabulous in the dinning room .YAY new dishwasher . 31 plus 8 , leave a week open lol It's will be great when you get to it 💪. I would like to say I was pretty proud I was only 30 minutes late , then one of my sons called . He's fine but sent me a text said his lung collapsed 🤨momma knows when he's pullin' my leg . LOL wonder where he gets that 🤣 Thank you for the time & inspiration you share with us all . Love the DeDe time !!!! hugs ! enjoy the weekend and , maybe I'm the only on who does this, but enjoy looking at your pretty new stuff and thinking how happy you are you changed it 🤩
Hello friend! Using baggies obviously is a brilliant idea, since we both are doing it! 😜 yes those wrenches do pile up. I don’t even know why I had them all in the junk drawer!?! I also had a small file/saw… what did I have that? What was I trying to do break out of prison? !?!😆😆😆 I need to do a box declutter myself ! I don’t break them down real professionally. I usually just stomp on them! 😆 I am loving the pendant light ! at first it seems so bare to me, but now it feels perfect! I am probably going to send the other one back for a refund from Amazon or we may hang it as you come in the back door from the garage. I’m not sure right now, but we will make the decision in the next couple of days. I am excited to change the hardware because I do think it will make a huge difference , however, it will be a big investment of our time and money, so I wanna make sure that I find just the perfect handles! Anyway, thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned for yourself !
Good morning DeDe. It was a day well spent for you. It’s good to get some of that stuff accomplished. The pendant over the bar is perfect!!! Well done. I agree less is more. If you decide to hang the other one it would be perfect over the two place settings there on the bar. One pendant for each side!! Now you ready for this???? I just bought that same dishwasher in July!!! Can you believe it?? I can😜😜. So far I’m loving it. So quiet. My husband is very fond of the profile series. So who knows I may bring in more of those when the time comes. Thank you for a great video as always. Have a great weekend. See you next week😘
Good morning Grace! It was a day well spent! That’s a great idea about having the other pendant light over the two place settings! Thank you for suggesting that, I will have to consider that option! No, I am not shocked that we have the same dishwasher ! Funny that you mention it being so quiet… it is! I have to go look for the light to make sure it’s on! I have never had a dishwasher that was so quiet like that! It is so crazy. I open up the dishwasher when it’s done and everything is completely dry. I know that doesn’t sound like that big of a thing but I think the heating element or something in my old dishwasher did not work properly and get this… I’ve been washing a vegetable crisper on the bottom of my dishwasher for months and months, I put the same crisper in my new dishwasher and it melted it! Lesson learned! I think we are both set with a dishwasher for a while while! Thanks so much for watching, stay dry and have a great weekend!
Hi DeDe, this was a fun video! I have ALWAYS had a junk drawer. Honestly, I can’t imagine not having one! Here in Illinois, we are having waves of fall as well. Today was a rainy, gray day and I loved every single minute of it! I love the sun but I love rain too bc it replenishes the grass, plants and provides water for all living creatures. So you and I are definitely marching to the same drum but we already knew that. I love the simpler light fixture in the kitchen but the dining room light is PERFECT for that space. It looks so grand there. I love hearing about the changes you plan to make. Kitchen handles can be pricy and with as many as you have, you may need to buy some in bulk! Lol. Just kidding. So happy that you now have a dishwasher instead of just a “drying rack!” Aren’t new appliances fun? Or am I just weird? Don’t answer that!🤓😎🥸 Happy Fall, friend! 🍁
Yes ma’am, a junk drawer is a must! And on occasion, two may be needed!! 😆😆😆 for some reason I didn’t realize you were in Illinois, maybe I did and I have forgotten! We have a son that lives in Illinois! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who enjoy the gray and cloudy weather! I also am glad to know that I am not the only one grooving on the single pendant light fixture! It seemed a little bare and naked at first, but it’s been a couple of days now and I am loving it!! No, as far as the dishwasher, no time was needed. I’m so happy to have a dishwasher. I can trust again! Regarding the hardware, oh yes, it will be a bulk purchase! I’m really looking for something streamlined and something that is cohesive with the new light fixture! Thank you so much for being here and taking the time to share! Have an awesome weekend. Talk to you soon!
Hi DeDe Another great video, I have just changed some light fittings as well adding two fans to bedroom and lounge and light fitting to dining r oom . It certainly makes a difference, love a refresh. Sending best wishes love Sandra 💐💕
Hello Sandra! 🤗 Oh my goodness it sounds like you’ve been busy! I didn’t realize until we made the changes how much light fixtures affect a room! I’m so glad we did it and I am sure you are happy. You made the changes too! Thanks so much for watching and best wishes back to you too! 🤍
Hey there, Francine! I knew there was a reason why I especially liked you!!! 😉 fall is definitely my favorite too! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you have yourself an amazing weekend!
Maybe a small round pillow would look cute on your bedroom chair in a cute anchor print because you live near the water 🤷🏻♀ i love your channel! Definitely motivates me!
Hello there, Jean! Thank you for the suggestion! I never thought about a round pillow! I love that idea! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!!
Hey girl, loving the changes you did in the kitchen. Love the small pendant light over the island. Those small changes in the kitchen make such a difference, and I should know, lol. By the way Dede since you have a new dishwasher I have a hack or tip for you. I make sure I rinse my dishes off from any food before I put them in there. I use a pod and rinse aid. I use the dishwasher as a Sanitizer for my dishes I no longer put any dish with food on it. Not one dish goes in the dishwasher "dirty". I've had my dishwasher for a year now and it works phenomenal!!! I have a few videos on that. Just thought I'd share that with you!!!! Happy washing!!!
Hi there, Karen! It looks like both of us are working on our kitchens! I am loving the small light, I’m just gonna leave it as it is!! Thank you so much for the tip on the dishes! I never thought about just using the dishwasher for sanitizing purposes! I watched one of your videos and somehow I missed you talking about it! 🤷🏻♀️Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to share that!! Have a blessed weekend!
@@MyBigTidyUp Anything to help a friend Dede. Yes, using the dishwasher as a sanitizer will keep your dishwasher more clean. About every 6 months I use vinegar and a pod just to freshen it up a bit.
Hi Anna! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to let me know you are here! Much love to you and Sweden! 🇸🇪 🤍
Hi everyone!👋🏼
How are things? I hope you all are doing well! Sometimes I think it’s important to check on each other, because life can be stressful! 🫶🏼 I am glad you are here and I hope you enjoy the video!!
I'm doing good. Staying busy homeschooling my daughter, just got through with a bathroom refresh/makeover.
If you are homeschooling and refreshing your home, you are definitely busy!! so happy for you and your kitchen makeover!!!
@@MyBigTidyUp Thank you my friend.
I love the idea of putting small loose items in a sandwich bag in the 'junk drawer'!❤ 0:59
Thanks Jean. It’s working out so far so good!
In your junk drawer, please make sure all of the batteries are in the same direction (in the baggie). I’ve heard of possible fires starting if two positives are together. Just a thought.
Hi Beverly! Oh my goodness, I have never heard of that. Thank you so much for giving me the heads up! I will go check them right now! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to share that with me! 🤗
Love the new lighting! It will be nice to have that new dishwasher when company comes. Great video as always, Dede! 💖
Thank you so much,Ann! I can’t believe what a difference it has made having a dishwasher that actually works!! Thanks so much for watching. I hope your weekend has been great!
This sounds like a fantastic way to tackle home projects! 🏡✨ I love the motivation to declutter and organize! Would you be interested in exploring a partnership? Let me know!
Hello there and thank you! I appreciate you watching! When you have time, shoot me an email and let me know what you are thinking!
I love your home it is so beautiful. I love watching your channel .
Thank you so much, Melody! I really do appreciate you being here and commenting!!! I sure do appreciate it, and I hope you have a great weekend!
I love cool cloudy rainy days!!
Me too!! 🥰
Dede, first of all, the pillow I liked the best on the bedroom chair is the one currently on your bed. Secondly, I love the bigger chandelier over the dining room table. It looks gorgeous ❣️❣️
Hello there, Cynthia! Thank you so much! We are so excited that we changed the light to the dining room!! it has made such a difference! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you’re having a great week!
...What a lovely Sentiment. ...asking how things are, with your Community Family ...and how its important to check on each other. 😊
I have to say ...I' m impressed, seeing Miss Dede carrying that chair up the stairs! 🙂
I can't wait to see your Projects !
Update to follow my Friend!
Thank you, friend! As always, I look forward to your thoughts! PS my husband said the same thing when he saw me carrying the chair up on the video! he always watches the video right when it comes out the same time as everyone else!
What a great episode! The new chair looks great. At first, I was hoping you'd put in the other corner by the fireplace and maybe move the TV down toward your patio door a bit. But, seeing it where you put it, it looks great. The gray is a smart choice because it's more neutral and will go with so many other options. Pillow wise, I liked the one with stripes and texture but can also see where that doesn't look as neat and streamlined. I am sure you will find the perfect option! Congratulations on the new dishwasher! What a relief to have something dependable now. I hope it serves you and your family for a long time. And, the new light fixtures are superb! I do like only having the single one in the kitchen as it does seem more open and airy. I love the idea of changing out the hardware but can see how that would be quite the undertaking. And I absolutely love the new dining room light fixture. Such a perfect choice! You've done a great job and thank you for taking us along on the journey. I hope you are able to find some rest amongst the busy-ness of your week. Much appreciation to you!
Oh my goodness, Matt, thank you so much for the kind reply! I am so happy with how everything turned out! I truly love the light fixture over the dining room and it makes my heart happy because now it wasn’t a wasted purchase. I felt guilt over it before, because we
had bought it and didn’t like it, but now we love it ! I am loving the single light in the kitchen too! At first, I thought it wasn’t enough, but I really think it’s because it was so crowded before! As a couple of days have gone by, I am loving it more and more! my thoughts are to possibly hang the other light that I have purchased by the back door as you come in from the garage since the ceiling is high enough, or I may send it back to Amazon for a refund. I just wanted to take some time to get used to the change. Now I will say, I didn’t take any time when it comes to the change of having a working dishwasher lol! I have jumped right in! It is so nice to have something dependable. The other one was not dependable and was original to the home! I tried to make her work as long as I could, even this last serviceman said “it may be time to let her go”😆😆😆
Thank you for always showing up for My Big Tidy Up! I am forever grateful!
DeDe, I love the new pendant light in the kitchen, and the larger light moved to the dining room! Awesome!! I think you should definitely replace the cabinet hardware if you want to - it won't take long, and you can really find some cool inexpensive ones out there!
Thank you so much! I am loving the pendant light!! I feel like the kitchen is so much larger now! I think changing the hardware will make such a big difference! This is an older kitchen, and I really think it will make it look so much more modern! Let the hardware hunting begin!! Thanks so much for watching and have yourself an amazing weekend!
DEDE 🥳 ❤🧡 I recently bought snack size baggies for those things running from me in drawers . Everything comes with those allen wrenches & they pile . We have a couple sets, we don't need to keep them but I pile until I get enough to catch my eye & then toss. I decluttered boxes this morning, they were every where lol I usually break them down immediately but got behind thinking I can use this one later . Nope , just toss them I will order more stuff & get more . No need to hoard . I like the chair & wow I can't do one step atm , you go girl 💪. I let things sit until they talk to me sometimes . That shaver worked ,excellent ! I love fall , cozy ;) that's my jam ! Love the pendant light ! Oh my that light does work fabulous in the dinning room .YAY new dishwasher . 31 plus 8 , leave a week open lol It's will be great when you get to it 💪. I would like to say I was pretty proud I was only 30 minutes late , then one of my sons called . He's fine but sent me a text said his lung collapsed 🤨momma knows when he's pullin' my leg . LOL wonder where he gets that 🤣 Thank you for the time & inspiration you share with us all . Love the DeDe time !!!! hugs ! enjoy the weekend and , maybe I'm the only on who does this, but enjoy looking at your pretty new stuff and thinking how happy you are you changed it 🤩
Hello friend! Using baggies obviously is a brilliant idea, since we both are doing it! 😜 yes those wrenches do pile up. I don’t even know why I had them all in the junk drawer!?! I also had a small file/saw… what did I have that? What was I trying to do break out of prison? !?!😆😆😆
I need to do a box declutter myself ! I don’t break them down real professionally. I usually just stomp on them! 😆
I am loving the pendant light ! at first it seems so bare to me, but now it feels perfect! I am probably going to send the other one back for a refund from Amazon or we may hang it as you come in the back door from the garage. I’m not sure right now, but we will make the decision in the next couple of days.
I am excited to change the hardware because I do think it will make a huge difference , however, it will be a big investment of our time and money, so I wanna make sure that I find just the perfect handles!
Anyway, thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend planned for yourself !
Good morning DeDe. It was a day well spent for you. It’s good to get some of that stuff accomplished. The pendant over the bar is perfect!!! Well done. I agree less is more. If you decide to hang the other one it would be perfect over the two place settings there on the bar. One pendant for each side!! Now you ready for this???? I just bought that same dishwasher in July!!! Can you believe it?? I can😜😜. So far I’m loving it. So quiet. My husband is very fond of the profile series. So who knows I may bring in more of those when the time comes. Thank you for a great video as always. Have a great weekend. See you next week😘
Good morning Grace! It was a day well spent! That’s a great idea about having the other pendant light over the two place settings! Thank you for suggesting that, I will have to consider that option!
No, I am not shocked that we have the same dishwasher ! Funny that you mention it being so quiet… it is! I have to go look for the light to make sure it’s on! I have never had a dishwasher that was so quiet like that! It is so crazy. I open up the dishwasher when it’s done and everything is completely dry. I know that doesn’t sound like that big of a thing but I think the heating element or something in my old dishwasher did not work properly and get this… I’ve been washing a vegetable crisper on the bottom of my dishwasher for months and months, I put the same crisper in my new dishwasher and it melted it! Lesson learned! I think we are both set with a dishwasher for a while while! Thanks so much for watching, stay dry and have a great weekend!
Hi DeDe, this was a fun video! I have ALWAYS had a junk drawer. Honestly, I can’t imagine not having one! Here in Illinois, we are having waves of fall as well. Today was a rainy, gray day and I loved every single minute of it! I love the sun but I love rain too bc it replenishes the grass, plants and provides water for all living creatures. So you and I are definitely marching to the same drum but we already knew that. I love the simpler light fixture in the kitchen but the dining room light is PERFECT for that space. It looks so grand there. I love hearing about the changes you plan to make. Kitchen handles can be pricy and with as many as you have, you may need to buy some in bulk! Lol. Just kidding. So happy that you now have a dishwasher instead of just a “drying rack!” Aren’t new appliances fun? Or am I just weird? Don’t answer that!🤓😎🥸 Happy Fall, friend! 🍁
Yes ma’am, a junk drawer is a must! And on occasion, two may be needed!! 😆😆😆 for some reason I didn’t realize you were in Illinois, maybe I did and I have forgotten! We have a son that lives in Illinois! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who enjoy the gray and cloudy weather! I also am glad to know that I am not the only one grooving on the single pendant light fixture! It seemed a little bare and naked at first, but it’s been a couple of days now and I am loving it!!
No, as far as the dishwasher, no time was needed. I’m so happy to have a dishwasher. I can trust again!
Regarding the hardware, oh yes, it will be a bulk purchase! I’m really looking for something streamlined and something that is cohesive with the new light fixture! Thank you so much for being here and taking the time to share! Have an awesome weekend. Talk to you soon!
Hi DeDe Another great video, I have just changed some light fittings as well adding two fans to bedroom and lounge and light fitting to dining r oom . It certainly makes a difference, love a refresh. Sending best wishes love Sandra 💐💕
Hello Sandra! 🤗 Oh my goodness it sounds like you’ve been busy! I didn’t realize until we made the changes how much light fixtures affect a room! I’m so glad we did it and I am sure you are happy. You made the changes too! Thanks so much for watching and best wishes back to you too! 🤍
Fall is my favorite 🍁🍂….great job ….😊❤️
Hey there, Francine! I knew there was a reason why I especially liked you!!! 😉 fall is definitely my favorite too! Thank you so much for watching and I hope you have yourself an amazing weekend!
Love the video DeDe 🥰🥰🥰 I think it's adorable when you say "Winner winner chicken dinner"😂😂😂
Hello there!!! 👋🏼👋🏼 thank you so much! You are always so kind and make me feel like a winner…. As in chicken dinner!! 😆🍗
Great job, as always!
Thank you, Anthony! I sure do appreciate you watching!!
Maybe a small round pillow would look cute on your bedroom chair in a cute anchor print because you live near the water 🤷🏻♀ i love your channel! Definitely motivates me!
Hello there, Jean! Thank you for the suggestion! I never thought about a round pillow! I love that idea! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!!
The new updates are nice
Thank you Donna!
Congrats on the home improvements D.❤
Thank you, Kelly! Sometimes small changes can make such a big difference! Thanks so much for watching! 😊
@@MyBigTidyUp I enjoy watching very much.
Hey girl, loving the changes you did in the kitchen. Love the small pendant light over the island. Those small changes in the kitchen make such a difference, and I should know, lol. By the way Dede since you have a new dishwasher I have a hack or tip for you. I make sure I rinse my dishes off from any food before I put them in there. I use a pod and rinse aid. I use the dishwasher as a Sanitizer for my dishes
I no longer put any dish with food on it. Not one dish goes in the dishwasher "dirty". I've had my dishwasher for a year now and it works phenomenal!!! I have a few videos on that. Just thought I'd share that with you!!!! Happy washing!!!
Hi there, Karen! It looks like both of us are working on our kitchens! I am loving the small light, I’m just gonna leave it as it is!! Thank you so much for the tip on the dishes! I never thought about just using the dishwasher for sanitizing purposes! I watched one of your videos and somehow I missed you talking about it! 🤷🏻♀️Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to share that!! Have a blessed weekend!
@@MyBigTidyUp Anything to help a friend Dede. Yes, using the dishwasher as a sanitizer will keep your dishwasher more clean. About every 6 months I use vinegar and a pod just to freshen it up a bit.
thank you for great videos!
Anna from Sweden
Hi Anna! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to let me know you are here! Much love to you and Sweden! 🇸🇪 🤍
Go Chiefs! Great video!
Yes ma’am!! ❤️💛❤️💛 Thanks for watching! 😊
Always enjoy your channel.. You always do a great job.
Thank you so much! That is so kind of you to say, and very encouraging to me! I appreciate you watching and I hope you have a great weekend!
No home is complete without a junk drawer! 😂 Come to think of it, I can't remember the last time I saw the bottom of mine! Lol 👀
Hello there, Bradly!!! it sounds like it might be time for a little tidy up!!! 😆 Thanks so much for watching and have a fabulous weekend!!
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Thank you for watching! 😊
We did that with a light fixture, take it out of the kitchen and put it in the dining room.
Crazy hoe just changing one thing like that can make such a difference!
We couldn't put a fan in cause of the way it was wired
@@MyBigTidyUp right. I love the fixture so that made it better.