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Nick Knowles Big House Clearout

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MrsDThomas · 19/08/2021 20:11

OMG. The people on these programmes have no self respect. Why would you live in a house with so much mess? Their kids are embarrassed,

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the80sweregreat · 28/08/2021 10:52

I also love filthy house sos with Brandon and Richard! They can be quite cutting at times, but you know it's from a good place really.
They want to help.

the80sweregreat · 28/08/2021 15:58

Brennon , not Brandon !

PaulGallico · 28/08/2021 18:53

@MrsDThomas 'here we go again' - it is because you are watching a programme about people with significant problems (a messy house just being one of them). Well done for having a lovely clean house yourself.

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MrsDThomas · 28/08/2021 21:48

There is absolutely no excuse in keeping shit. And dirt. No excuses

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ElephantOfRisk · 29/08/2021 09:32

The Canadian programme is called Consumed. 2nd series was on Netflix for a while but don't think it's on anywhere at the moment.

OP, you seem to have a bit of an issue with compassion and understanding, please never work with people. I hope you never eat out because I can guarantee that similar pots will be used in the kitchens. The insides will be clean.

FindingMeno · 29/08/2021 09:36

I'm hoping this is on catch up.

trappedsincesundaymorn · 29/08/2021 10:11

@MrsDThomas

There is absolutely no excuse in keeping shit. And dirt. No excuses
There is absolutely no excuse for judging people who have had a shitty time and are struggling to cope....yet here you are.
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MrsDThomas · 29/08/2021 10:14

Oh come on. We all have shitty episodes in life, yet owning the most expensive thing you'll ever have and not looking after it? Lame

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NeverDropYourMoonCup · 29/08/2021 10:23

@MrsDThomas

There is absolutely no excuse in keeping shit. And dirt. No excuses
I agree.

Because I grew up in the filth of somebody else's overriding attachment to stuff and the majority of the physical and emotional abuse was due to the stuff being loved whilst the human property being despised.

We weren't worth a clean, safe home. Her words. Not worth it. It was also always our fucking fault, despite not actually being allowed to clean.

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MrsDThomas · 29/08/2021 10:26

@NeverDropYourMoonCup that’s awful.

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Monestera · 29/08/2021 21:03

I think Nick Knowles is really good with people, always says the right thing.

I find him the opposite - shouty and patronising.

FindingMeno · 30/08/2021 11:19

Watched the first two programmes.
I'll get flamed for this but I think the mother in the first was using her health problem almost 2 decades ago as an excuse for being pretty selfish with the space in the home, to the detriment of the others.
I was impressed with the family in the 2nd episode. They did brilliantly! Just a shame that the dad, who was presumably wage earning from home, didn't get the more spacious area the mum got instead.
All I can say is that I'm so glad I'm not overly sentimental or a crafter.

Rummikub · 30/08/2021 11:30

I love this.
The designer gordon whistance especially. He’s really good. But not shown enough.

Chicchicchicchiclana · 30/08/2021 11:37

I don't think either family so far was living in serious dirt or chaos, their children weren't neglected.

I loved that the family this week had over 700 socks! That's over 70 pairs each Grin. And the DVDs and CDs and VHSs. It makes me wince when I think of the amount of these that have ended up in landfill because they are redundant.

CatMandarin · 03/09/2021 07:37

I've watched the first two episodes and thought they were both likeable families. Glad they got their house sorted. I'm having a clear out at the moment and making trips to the recycling centre, but how much easier to have everything moved out by nick Knowles team and just take back what you need! I wouldn't want to be on TV though.

the80sweregreat · 03/09/2021 08:49

I'd love to see everything I owned all in one place and throw a lot of it etc , but not go on tv to do it !

LeonoraFlorence · 04/09/2021 12:55

I really enjoyed the third episode with the childminder Sally. The change was amazing! Could really see how it will have a positive impact on her life.

PiddleOfPuppies · 04/09/2021 15:07

I seem to remember there was a much better version of this called Life Laundry? Must have been about 10 years ago. There was much more focus on why things were so cluttered and how to stop it happening again once the house was cleared. This version just feels a bit mawkish, but that might just be Nick Knowles.
I would be curious to see how much stuff we've got in this house - we're not hoarders but after 20 years, we've accumulated a fair bit of "excess".

Rummikub · 04/09/2021 16:42

Oh I’ve got the life laundry book somewhere!

Does anyone know when this is repeated on TV- I don’t have catch up. Only freeview.

ThatSunnyCorner · 04/09/2021 16:48

@tinkywinkyshandbag

I'm sorry OP but I work as a professional declutterer and I have to take issue with your initial comment. Having a class at home is a reflection of your mental state, and not down to laziness. Most of the people who callers in to help them have had some kind of significant problem in their past often a bereavement but it could be other things such as anxiety, depression, relationship breakdowns and many other things. Sometimes they have to contend with issues like ADHD as well. It is absolutely not about laziness or lack of consideration for others. I think your comments show a lack of empathy and understanding for other people and very judgemental attitude indeed.
That's a lovely post Smile You are definitely in the right job! Having watched some of those hoarding programmes, it always seems that something awful triggers the change in behaviour.
Rummikub · 04/09/2021 17:13

@tinkywinkyshandbag
How does adhd impact on clutter/ hoarding/ tidying?

My friend and I were discussing it and She suspects she has adhd

Chicchicchicchiclana · 11/09/2021 13:50

I remember the Life Laundry. I loved it and I loved the presenter (she was a very charming and calm American woman). I think it was around then that I first became aware of the concept of hoarding. I worked in Estate Management at the same time and there was a woman who lived in one of the company's mansion flats in Chelsea who had basically hoarded to such an extent that you could only see piles of papers through her windows. The neighbours were concerned about fire so we were negotiating with her to clear out her flat (with some gentle pressure involved) and I couldn't get over why someone would choose to live absolutely surrounded, almost buried under, what really amounted to rubbish. It's a fascinating illness.

I don't think the families on this Nick Knowles show are actually hoarders though ... just busy/in denial/can't be arsed etc. Like me!

CatMandarin · 12/09/2021 09:17

I think some people enjoy watching these programmes because they like seeing the transformation and the people be helped and how happy it makes them. Others with less empathy like them because they enjoy a good sneer and bitch and enjoy feeling superior.

Northernsoullover · 12/09/2021 09:29

You sound incredibly nasty OP. I have ADHD and struggle to keep on top of clutter. I'm fairly clean but not obsessive. I have too many clothes which while clean will remain in piles rather than be put away. I look at some houses with no clutter at all other than a carefully placed ornament from The Range in whatever trending home decor colour is 'in' and I would struggle to live somewhere so soulless and bland so don't think a pristine coordinated show home is the ideal for everyone.
I can see easily how people get overwhelmed by their homes due to poor MH or a bereavement.

SaturdaySpread · 12/09/2021 09:50

I haven't seen this one, but I always thought the similar thing Kim and Aggie did was exploitative. No one lives likes that if they're well.

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