this episode of clean sweep is a battle between the couple Doug and jean. the living room and master bedroom a mess and looking like a place of battle. as the couple battle over who is responsible the clean sweep crew gets to work.
Dave and Robin Zyboski have been married for three years and have a two year old daughter named Grace. Dave's someone who would enjoy working in an art studio and both would like a nice office to work in. They have both of these rooms in their home, but they're so cluttered with items such as a stuffed bunny chair that nothing can get done in them. Peter promises them organized beauty and helps them part with the clutter so they can have what they seek. They manage to go through things rather quickly, reducing them to a manageable level. This lets designer Angelo Surmelis get to work on the redesigns. The new art studio features a desk area for clients, a new computer desk, shelving for art books and even an easel for Grace. The office is given a Mediterrannean feel with beautiful lighting, a refurbished antique desk and area where Robin can relax with Grace.
Cecil and Korie Flournoy just purchased a home six-months ago, but already have a clutter problem that they can't deal with. There's no theme, an endless mess, and they just can't deal anymore. Neither their office nor their bedroom are working for them. The Clean Sweep team comes in to clear out the junk and give them the spaces they want. Peter helps Cecil and Korie to realize that they don't need to keep so many old items of clothing, many of which they don't even wear anymore. Meanwhile, Angelo helps to make over the office into an attractive office/guestroom and also brings romance into the formerly dull bedoom.
Larry and Jessica Kubel have been married for five years. They moved into their home just two years ago and alredy have piled a seemingly unmanageable amount of clutter into their living room and office. The Clean Sweep team arrives to show them that there is a better way to do things. Peter Walsh helps them get rid of the kitschy things that are serving no purpose and shows them that they need to have a place for everything. Angelo Surmelis addresses their storage needs in the office with displays for their true collectibles and repurposed furniture. The living room needs are also addressed, with furniture such as a media cabinet for their TV, videos and CDs.
John and Annette have been married for five years andh ave two small boys, Eedy and Pebbles. They're in disagreement about who's responsible for the clutter that has taken over their office and bedroom and are having trouble letting go. Peter Walsh, organizer, is there to help them purge through clothes, old papers, photos and more. Everything seems to go rather well until Annette has a breakdown and Peter convinces her that in order to move in with her life, it would be best to donate her sons' old crib to her friend Andrea. While Peter's working on that, Angelo gets on with the renovation. He brings in new features to the fairly small rooms that will help them to feel larger. The office includes a new computer desk, shelving and a shredder to help prevent possible future clutter that could lead to identity theft. The bedroom is given a splash of color, photo displays, new closets, beautiful curtains, and finally a useful shirt folding board.
Vince and Susan are opening their lives and the doors of their home to a foster child. To make room for their new arrival, they must combine their two home offices into one, and create a new bedroom out of Vince's old office. Organizer Shelli Alexander is in charge of making this special transformation happen.
Kids are important to John and Stephanie Bynon, but it goes beyond their own nine-year-old daughter Victoria. Stephanie runs a day-care business out of their living room, and the toys and games that keep the kids happy are upsetting to our couple.
It's all about family on this episode of Clean Sweep. Family is the number one priority for Steve and Katherine, so much so that they moved Steve's business into a room in their home so he could be closer to the kids. The mess this new closeness has created is filling their living room, has started to creep into Steve's office, and effects his ability to do business.
Dave and Jennifer have two kids, Megan and Connor and a master bedroom and office / playroom that simply aren't functioning anymore. There's no room to work in the office / playroom and the bedroom is filled with things such as stuffed Winnie the Pooh, a rarely used television and an unusable closet. They're ready to see things go and organizer Shelli Alexander is there to help them out. She quickly convinces them to part things such as Precious Moments figurines that aren't holding any sentimental value and large amounts of toys. Designer Molly Luetkemeyer gets to work on redesigning the rooms. The office / playroom is transformed completely, featuring kid-friendly melamine, builds that accentutate the height and even a hideway gift-wrapping area. A lazy Susan is added to the bedroom for watching TV and it's remodeled with a comfortable blue and a cabinet / mirror that had previously been so covered with junk that it was almost unnoticed.
Carrie and Kevin Meyers have been married for eight years and have three children. The years and Carrie's craft work have taken their toll on the home: the living room is filled with toys, games, papers and a piano that's unreachable. The bedroom is no place to sleep, as it's filled with unused sewing machines, unfinished craft projects, unused craft material and more. It seems that Carrie has attachment issues with the craft stuff, but fortunately, organizer Shelli Alexander is there to sort it all. She helps Carrie to let go of the idea that she's throwing things away by getting her to see that it can go on to a better purpose, and that when it's gone, she'll have time to complete the things that are truly important to her. Angelo Surmelis works to redesign the rooms, with a rather unique idea for the bedroom. It's given new photo displays, a reworked bed, a pristinely organized closet and perhaps the most noticeable feature: balls hanging down by the ceiling. After the homeowners re
Joel and Ronni fully admit that kids rule in their home. One look at the mountain of toys that dominate their Family Room and Office will confirm that.
Steve and Linda's Office and Guest Room Playroom are in desperate need of a Clean Sweep. Designer Molly Luetkemeyer, Organizer Shelli Alexander, Carpenters Eric Stromer and Joel Phillips and the entire Clean Sweep Crew turn their two rooms into uncluttered, well designed, and functional living spaces. Can the Team change Linda's Collectible Madness ways? Tune in and find out.
Mike and Laurice Head have been married for fifteen years and have two sons: Connor and Cameron. They moved into their home thirteen years ago and now the time has gone for them to go head-to-head with the clutter that's accumulated in their bedroom and their ""office / den / family room / playroom / everything."" There's everything from old, empty boxes to piles of receipts, shoes, clothes and much more. Another major design problem is ugly old wallpaper - which can only be removed in one room, and simply covered up in another. While he faces the design challenges, Peter faces off with Laurice over her attachment to the various items of clutter. Once everything is taken care of, the bedroom features less furnishing, but more roo0m. The bed has been spinned around and there's a new cabinet and closet storage. The office / den features repurposed desks, magnet boards, and a special television viewing area for Connor, who has low vision.
Adam and Chris Hand have been married for six years and have two young sons, Matthew and Jack. The dining room is filled with glass, sports memorabilia and way too much furniture, while the bedroom has piles of clothing and no place to walk. As the homeowners go through sorting their stuff, Shelli Alexander gets to the bottom of their clutter problems. She talks feng shui with them and has Chris go through her thing such as her glass collection, convincing her to keep only the things she's truly attached to. She also convinces Chris to take a harsh look as his sports collection, paring that down as well. Molly Luetkemeyer handles the design aspect, having some initial problems with a pink color that she thinks will shock the homeowners. In the end, the color becomes less shocking. The dining room is renovated with a buffet, a new cabinet for glass and, naturally, dining functionality. The bedroom is given a new headboard, a display of basketballs and a computer desk.
Matt and Sharon have been married for ten years and have two small children. You can kind of tell by looking at their bedroom and office - there's piles of cltohing, baskets and more everywhere, including a Dora the Explorer doll laying on the bed. Peter is in to help out with the clutter, although it seems like Matt and Sharon want to keep everything at first. He convinces them to part with a lot of the clothing, especially hideous shoes and ripped or stained khakis. Valerie takes their requests for adult spaces seriously. The bedroom is changed into an attractive space with saloon doors, a stenciled mirror, guitar displays for Matt and color-coded closets. The office features a gift-wrap caddy, open-shelving, pictures of the kids on the desk (hoping they won't be covered in clutter) and a kids craft area that can later be converted to a computer area.
Adam and Stacie have a one-year-old son named Noah and another kid on the way. However, they also have two rooms so filled with clutter that they're not functional. The office/media room is littered with old DVDs, barbie dools and other stuff. The bedroom is also such a mess that the bed can barely be found. Shelli Alexander helps this couple to go through all the clutter and get it down by at least 50%. Meanwhile, the Clean Sweep team incorporates both existing and new furniture to give the couple the types of rooms that they wanted.
Mark and Kristen O'Riordan have been married two years and have a baby daughter named Olive. Their bedroom is so full of clothing and other clutter that Mark can't even get dressed in it and the office is overrun with things that Kristen has ""absorbed"" from her parents. They're very much in need of help and Peter shows them how it can be done. He helps them in shredding old unneeded documents, picking out sensible clothing to keep and losing family items that they don't have any attachment to. Angelo Surmelis redesigns the rooms. The bedroom gains two closets, fabric and drapes, a comfortable bed and an overall peaceful feeling. The office includes an l-shaped desk, a family picture hanging on the wall and bright, energetic colors.
This episode features the renovation of an office and the complete transformation of a garage. Sarah and Don Smith have been married for a while now and have a nine-month child named Leah. The rooms are converted from ranch-style to more family-friendly, with the old guest bedroom in the garage actually becoming a nursery room. To make sure these spaces are the best they can be, Peter helps Sarah and Don get rid of the old clutter they don't need. Any of a number of things are on the chopping block as Peter helps them to realize that just because something's been around a long time doesn't mean they have to keep it.
Walter and Yvonne Gomes have been married for six-years and have a four-year old daughter named Aida. They've let clutter such as an old beachball, shoes, six computers and various other ""memorabilia"" over-run their bedroom and office. Peter helps them to go through it all, setting strict guidelines but also urging them to push back if they're really serious about actually being attached to something. Walter is a man of few words, but manages to accomplish a lot. Meanwhile, designer Valerie Bickford creates an African theme for the office and a relaxing bedroom. The new office features include a bookshelf, desk and a portfolio for Aida's artwork. The bedroom features a light box, hampers for dirty clothes, actual bedroom furniture, and comfortable, beautiful fabric.
Mike and Catherine are a pair of outdoor enthusiasts whose indoor mess looks eerily like a swamp, and that's why they're the subjects of this episode of Clean Sweep.
Mark Wallrapp and Jackie Hurley have been living together for a year now. Mark works in ad sales, while Jackie is a jewelry designer, but their cluttered bedroom and office aren't helping them to thrive in either trade. The bedroom is filled with clothes and shoes, the office is filled with beads and fax materials and everything is covered in dog hair. Peter Walsh senses some hesitancy from them about sorting through the clutter, especially when it comes to a cherished collection of books. He sets firm rules for them and helps to break attachments to needless things, getting the size reduced by over 50%. Valerie Bickford gets straight to work on redesigning the rooms. The bedroom is made over with a ""bed and breakfast"" theme, compelte with a game / book caddy, a new armoire for clothes and a headboard for the bed. The office is made into a ""streamlined artist's workspace"" with a new desk build, an order tracking board for Jackie and a remodel of the existing bookshelf.
A mile-high pile of socks dominates Peggy and Kris English's bedroom. And their home office is busting at the seams with clutter, chaos and confusion. If anybody needs a Clean Sweep, it's these two clutterbuckets.
Jeff and Janine have been married for three years and have a baby on the way. Unfortunately, they've been neglecting their home and now they have a multi-purpose room that's completely useless and an office that's just as bad. They want to do yoga and actually get some work done and the Clean Sweep team is there to help them out. Shelli helps them to part with clutter such as old holiday decorations and a broken guitar that hasn't been played in years. Meanwhile, Angelo Surmelis redesigns the multi-purpose room into a relaxing, open space that's accented by a fire-red cabinet. He turns the office into a clean space where they can work on the computer and otherwise get their work done.
Erle's office is buried beneath his dusty trophies, dirty collectible cars, and abandoned files. And the unwelcoming mess in Vanessa's office/guest room makes it impossible to rest or work there
Peter and Sarah Rutenberg have been married for 31 years and have two kids: Meg and Arie. Their bedroom is filled with books and piles of stuff, while the guest room / office is so full of clutter that it simply has no purpose. Peter is fed up with it and organizer Shelli Alexander is there to help out. She shows them how to deal with the clutter, particularly the books, by explaining that if they part with what they're not using they'll have room to grow later. Angelo Surmelis redesigns the guest room / office with a denim color scheme and a trundle bed. A new desk is added and the closet is reorganized to accomodate both office needs and those of the guests. The bedroom is given bookshelves and a special build by Eric for new books. A new desk and a seating area are also added.
Michelle and David have been living in their home for several years now and have a two-year old child named Jalen. They've been letting clutter take over their office and bedroom and now it's time to let go. The clutter is cut to a reasonable size, while the rooms are redesigned. The office is turned into a colorful, multipurpose area where David can do computer networking and Michelle can work on her crafts. The bedroom is turned into a romantic lovenest that is truly a respite from the busy day.
Donna and Manny (Emanuel) Brule have been married for four years and have a six-year-old son named Lucient. They moved into their home four years ago and since then they've filled it with clutter, including a large amount of toys, games, videos and artwork. The living room and family room have amassed most of the clutter and now it's time to take it away. Shelli Alexander shows them how to organize things so that they aren't keeping everything from their past. Angelo Surmelis redesigns both rooms into attractive spaces, with the help of furniture from carpenter Eric Stromer.
Chantel and John travel with their fun Ike and Tina Turner tribute act, leaving little time for them to clean up their funky clutter-filled house. Now, they're ready to come home and have their stuff hit the road. Two rooms are at issue: their unlivable living room and their romance-repelling bedroom. If anybody needs a Clean Sweep, it's Chantel and John.
David and Diana Krause-Leemon have been married for four years and have a one-year old daugther named Taylor. Their living room is filled with toys and magazines, while their kitchen has no room for food or the supplies needed for Diana's soap-making business. Shelli Alexander is in to help them organize today, helping them to make the tough decisions (and some not so tough) as to what clutter to part with to free up space in their home. With the clutter out, Valerie Bickford makes the spaces into just what Diana and David want. The kitchen is remade with new counter space, a workspace for Diana's soaps, organized food shelving and UCLA colors. The living room is given a toy chest that doubles as seating, a TV theater display and plenty of comfortable fabrics.
Sheri and Ron have their bedroom and Ron's office revamped in this Clean Sweep episode.
Outdoor enthusiasts Rich and Melissa are so busy with their dogs, their scuba diving, their martial arts and their various hobbies that they have no time for cleaning up the giant mess they've made in their guest room/office and master bedroom. They're at their wits' ends and they've called the Clean Sweep Team in to save the day.
Lori and Joseph Peacock were married two years ago and merged all of their clutter. Now it's out of control in their guestroom and their office and organizer Shelli Alexander is there to get things straightened out. She sees to it that Lori and Joseph purge most of their vast collection of clothing, figurines, purses, candles and more. The process is a bit difficult for chief offender Lori, especially when she has to part with many of her stuffed pigs and pig figurines. Still, she knows that the situation was out of control and that what's she's keeping is what she's actually attached to. The rest is sold at the yard sale, where special treats and surprises abound. Designer Valerie Bickford get to work on the remaking of the rooms. The guestroom is turned into a guestroom / gaming room featuring a gaming table with a checkerboard design, comfortable chairs, matching cabinets, a multifunctional closet and an attractive yellow-and-black dynamic color scheme. The office is remade in a Cap
Allen and Stacie are married and have a seventeen year old son, Charles. Their office is overfilled with jewels, paper, a giant mannequin / doll and old albums that they aren't even listening to anymore. Their master bedroom is a dump for clothing, an old treadmill, files and more. It's tiem to deal with all this, and fortunately organizer Peter Walsh knows how. He guns straight for the clutter, including Stacie's incredibly huge collection of pens. He helps reduce the clutter, allowing Allen and Stacie to even find some old treasures --- such as a pair of glasses that Stacie has been missing for over a year! Angelo Surmelis redesigns the office and bedroom to be spaces that are actually useful. The office is given special display areas, a repainted desk, a relaxing chair and plenty of easily accessible storage for the now organized papers and files. The bedroom is painted with a color that brings out the shape and given a closet TV display, a new shelving uni, baskets for clothing and
Carolyn and Brian have been married for three years and have a young son named Phoenix. Their dining room has lost its purpose and is so full with things that don't belong that nobody eats in there anymore. Their laundry room is not only not a comfortable space to do laundry; it's a place where just about nothing gets done. Peter Walsh takes them through the first step. He quickly convinces them to part with a kitchen sink he feels is useless and is so effective that they joke that they wish that could have him stay all the time. Angelo Surmelis redesigns the dining room into a ""user-friendly"" space that includes simple clean lines and a cool cabinet build. The laundry room is enhanced with a craft area, sliding caddie desk and storage cabinets.
Kevin and Cathy are being buried under piles of collectibles in their office and spare room/guest room. Cathy is obsessed with keeping a pile of stuffed cows and Kevin can't let go of childhood toys like Legos and Hot Wheels. Now, they need the Clean Sweep Team to transform their kiddie rooms into contemporary adult spaces.
Jenny and Brian are stuck in a sand trap of golf mementos and kid toys in their bedroom and front room. Brian's golf stuff is scattered everywhere and Jenny can't stand it. Now, it's time for the Clean Sweep Team to hit an organizational hole in one in their messy home.
Tracey and Kevin have an All-American family room that's stuffed to the gills with patriotic collectibles. And their guest bedroom is piled so high with personal junk that it's become the couple's own dirty little secret. Now, they're pledging allegiance to organization by enlisting the Clean Sweep Team.
Sunny and Jeff Hannon are married and have a son named Jackson. They're having some major problems with their office and Sunny's sewing room: the office is piled with papers and equipment, while the sewing room is barely recognizable as that due to mannequins, fabric everywhere and other assorted clutter. Shelli Alexander shows these two that when it comes to clutter, they have another thing coming, as she helps them to lose what they don't need and organize the rest in a useful manner. Molly Luetkemeyer gets down to business on the redesign of the rooms. The Clean Sweep fights rain for most of the first day, but still manages to deliver big-time. The office is completely redone with an opening coffee table with storage space, special areas for the office eqipment, a new bookshelf and the door removed from the closet so it all seems like one big room. The sewing room is remade into two distinct areas. Sunny is given an attractive, feminine sewing room, while closet is made Jeff's only
Ilene and Eric have been married for eight years and have two kids, Shana and Adam. They moved into their home ten years ago and now the dining room and office are out of control. The dining room is filled with old toys, piles of clothes, and dishes that they have no place to use. The office is littered with papers and has a generally claustrophobic feel. Shelli Alexander dives into the mess, mostly Ilene's, and although she seems reluctant at first, she becomes the ""new Ilene"" under Shelli's tutelage. The clutter is reduced by far more than the goal, leaving them with a satisfied feeling. The rooms are given a dramatic makeover by Valerie Bickford. The office is redone in attractive blue and yellow colors with storage cubes, displays for Eric's collectibles, and a special space for the kids. The dining room is given functionality and elegance with photo displays, sliding cabinets for china and a new chandelier.
Albert and Sandy are a pair of packrats with no penchant for purging. Their guest room is overflowing with her collectibles and their home office is awash in his old college stuff.
Alex and Susan Odekirker have a master bedroom filled with clutter such as clothing, puzzles and stacks of paper. Their office is also a gigantic mess filled with papers, games and outdated computers and files, not to mention Susan's bunny collection. They have two sons, Jeremy and Jared, not that either of them can do anything in the rooms. Shelli blows the whistle to take charge of the mess, helping them to part with the clutter. Designer Angelo Surmelis redesigns the rooms into wonderful spaces in which they can relax and get work done.
Maggie and Dave Lopez met ten years ago and are now married. It's been a good life, but they've allowed the clutter from their respective hobbies of HAM radio and scrapbooking to overrun their home. The Clean Sweep team comes in to dig them out. Peter Walsh sees through Maggie's silly faces and makes her part with her clutter. David also learns the value of organization. While that's happening, Angelo Surmelis redesigns their office and bedroom into spaces that are much more suitable.
Steven is a Deadhead. Stacie is a onetime beauty queen. They're having their first baby, but the soon-to-be nursery is so full of things like Jerry Garcia action figures and tiaras that there's no room for the impending bundle of joy.
Stuart and Renee Weiss have been married seventeen years and have a son named Cory. Their office / guestroom are filled with piles of clutter such as bags of old clothes, seemingly endless amounts of beanie babies and stuffed animals, movies and more. Peter Walsh is expecting a fight, but it turns out that Stuart and Renee seem for the most part ready to see things go as he is. Despite some initial worries, they far exceed Peter's expectations, cutting down their clutter to about 20% of what they originally had. Valerie Bickford goes to work with the renovations of the office / guestroom and bedroom. The office / guestroom features a special secretary desk, a guest bed with storage, and plenty of space in the closet. The bedroom is remodeled with a special quilt with a headboard, a bench at the end of the bed for Cory to watch television, and another functional and organized closet.
Laura and Noah Margo have an office/guestroom that serves as neither and a playroom that their kids, Solomon and Jack, consider punishment to get sent to. The Clean Sweep team cuts the mess down to size, helping them to purge about half the old toys, as well as other assorted clutter. Additionally, when Laura's Mom makes a surprise visit, organizer Shelli Alexander has her pledge not to bring in so many new toys for the kids. The new office/guestroom is made into a truly workable space, while the playroom becomes an attractive, colorful area with multiple sections for the kids to explore.
The master bedroom in Sam and Renee's home is an obstacle course of clothing, hats and electronics. Sam's home office is stuffed with three years' worth of unfinished business.
A couples' kitchen/office is covered in paper and toys, while their bedroom is drowning in loose clothes. As Shelli tries to free the reluctant purgers of clutter such as an unworn wedding dress and sorority memorabilia, the designers provide makeovers that are attractive, budget-conscious and practical.
Chrisandra and Victor are buried under piles of old papers in their home office and their master bedroom is a multi-useless room that's crammed with toys.Organizer Peter Walsh is brutal as he cajoles the couple into unloading their excess papers, toys, books and shoes. And designer Molly Luetkemeyer conjures up a dreamy design for a romantic canopy in the couple's bedroom
Jason and Laura Jones have two daughters named Kaylee and Whitney, a guinea pig and a dog named Beauty. They also have absolutely no place to move in their clutter-filled guest room and master bedroom. The mess is mostly the fault of Laura, who Peter must convince to give up her massive collection of stuff. She's keeping everything from useless crafting materials to piles of old gifts, such as a 2002 calendar. While he helps her to part with the past, designer Molly Luetkemeyer and carpenter Eric Stromer work to create two beautiful new spaces. They give Jason and Laura a relaxing bedroom that incorporates many of their favorite things and an energetic, colorful guest room that's also useful for crafting and relaxing.
Candace and Michael Astamendi have been married for a while now and have a five-year old son named Cole. Their dinining room / business area that's so cluttered that it can't reasonably function as either. Cole, thanks to Daddy, has a room filled with things it shouldn't, including Dad's clothes and pictures of scantily-clad women. The Clean Sweep team works hard to fix the problem. Shelli Alexander gets them to go through with the clutter, getting them to agree that the photos can't stay in Cole's room and convincing them to sell items such as an ugly pink drink cozy. The office / dining room is redesigned with two separate sections. Cole's room is made over with fiery curtains, a bunkbed, a corkboard and a display area for his many trophies.
Adrienne Biddle and Jennifer Chambers began sharing a home a few years ago and now they've combined their clutter into it. The master bedroom is filled with clothes, drawers, games, jewelry and more. The guestroom / office is overcrowded with books, charis, trophies, bags inside bags and even a giant duck. Organizer Peter Walsh helps them to see that all of this is not okay. Keeping them moving on the decisions, he helps them to purge shoes, games, and much more. Designer Molly Luetkemeyer gets to work on the rooms. The office is redesigned with a display for special paintings, a new bookshelf, and several useful zones. The master bedroom is given a comfortable blue / green color, a redesigned closet and a unique glowing headboard.
Jessica and Grant are two voiceover artists screaming for some organization. Their bedroom is so bad that Jessica fell recently trying to get out and their cluttered office features a bulky desk as the centerpiece. Faced with various constraints, the Clean Sweep team nevertheless performs a miraculous redesign. Meanwhile, Jessica and Grant sell a large amount of the clutter that had been gathering up over years.
Dan and Katherine (Katie) Stegall have lived in their house for just a year and they've managed to accumulate a lifetime of clutter. They're both pack rats, but Dan, with his vast collection of business receipts, is the worst offender.
Bill and Vicki Moser have a lovely home, beautiful children and two embarrassing rooms. After 20 years of marriage, they've accumulated two decades' worth of furniture, toys and house wares, and they don't know how to get rid of the excess.
Kos and Nancy Noori have been married for a wonderful twenty years and have two sons, Michael and Jonathan. Their home is lovely, but the clutter in their living room and office isn't so much. The living room is filled with such things as model horses and New Year's hats, while the office includes unopened arts and crafts boxes and a treadmill. Shelli Alexander helps Nancy and Kos as they open to her that Kos has problem with purchasing things that he'll never use wholesale. As he goes through clutter, he has a revelation and swears that he will never let things get this bad again. With the clutter problem dealt with, Angelo Surmelis takes care of the makeover of the rooms. The living room becomes a gorgeous, welcoming room with candles, a new coffee-table, bamboo lamps and a prominently featured fireplace. The office is given a special space for the treadmill, a filing cabinet, and other useful features to make it functional.
Edy and Elaine have 32 years of stuff in rooms so messy that masks are required to sort through them. Elaine has a sentimental attachment to much of the stuff, leaving Peter to fight her over its supposed value. It won't be easy, as she'll fight to keep sweaters, dolls, a piano and more, at one point telling him ""you'll be gone and they'll still be here."" However, the results are worth it when the clutter is gone. The messy family room is redesigned into a comfy area with Los Angeles Laker colors, while the new bedroom is a place to actually sleep in and complete with specially designed steps for Elaine's dogs.
It's an office double feature on this episode of Clean Sweep. Annette and Byron have let his office and her office/guestroom be taken over by old teapots, clothing, trophies and medals, and more. Shelli helps them to take it back, sorting through to get it down to the things they really need. Meanwhile, Angelo redesigns both offices into two useful spaces. Byron is given a working office with a water meets sky theme, while Annette also gets a great space where she can work, relax, and have guests over.
Jim and Rachel Nelson have been married for ten years and have two kids: Colton and Leah. Unfortunately, their family room / office isn't suitable for either of the kids and their bedroom is so filled with shoes, afghans, and comforters that it's definitely not a place for relaxing. Peter Walsh comes in to sort out the clutter, noticing a family theme and helping to drive the organization of the rooms based on that. He has them play rock, paper, scissors over a prized shirt, and convinces them part with many of the afghans, jewelry boxes and other items that have been taking over. Molly Luetkemeyer redesigns the rooms into spaces that inspire exclamations of awe. The family room / office is painted a mature orange, with sections for various activities and displays to honor the family theme. The bedroom is painted in attractive colors, with a headboard for the king-sized bed and doors for the closets.
Charles and Sunny Tsai have been married for ten years and have two sons: Matthew and Christopher. They moved into their home a few years ago and since then, their master bedroom and living room have become cluttered with toys, unused clothing, family heirloooms and more. Chief among them is a giant stuffed bear that's simply so large that it has no place in the new rooms. Peter helps this couple to let go of the things that aren't working or needed anymore. Angelo redesigns the living room into a more adult space wtih an armoire and roll-out storage. The bedroom is refashioned into a romantic space with fancy furniture such as a credenza.
""If every day could be Christmas."" It's a sweet sentiment, but not when Christmas memorabilia is taking over your home. That, old books, furniture, tools and more have taken over Daphne and Steven Duncans' living room and dining room. They've been married ten years and have three kids - Stephanie, Jade and Joshua. They've been so busy and things have gotten so cluttered that it's simply overwhelmed them - until now. Peter goes through and shows them that they can get along without most of the things that have been in their rooms. When he's done, they're able to sell almost all of it in a Christmas-themed yard sale. Meanwhile, Molly has grand plans to go along with some of the grand furniture they've purchase. The dining room features an elegant table, lighting, and pictures from their wedding. The living room is given a Moroccan theme with beautiful curtains, an l-shaped sofa and quasi-library.
Richard and Ellyn have been married for a wonderful 21 years, but things aren't so wonderful in their cluttered home. Their office and bedroom have become overloaded wtith gym equipment, an insane amount of videotapes, books, garbage and other stuff that organizer Peter Walsh can only describe as scary things. He convinces them that much of it must go - including a special item of Ellyn's that represented freedom to her and will now go to someone who needs it much more. Peter also works with Richard, quizzing him and reducing his large collection of James Bond videos and other collectibles. With the clutter out of the rooms, designer Molly Luetkemeyer puts in place her creative vision for the rooms. The office is remodeled with a light blue colored and a dark brown stripe, sort of James Bond theem. New additions include an l-shaped desk with three drawers and video-tape storage, a closet area with four filing cabinets, a high-level viewing station, and comfortable fabric. The bedroom f
Jim and Bonnie have been married for ten years, have a five year old son named James and moved into their home two years ago. They're ready to have it clean sweeped because in that short amount of time they've managed to clutter their dining room full of things such as boxes, a jukebox and Christmas ornaments, while their craft room includes unneeded furniture and a bulky Bowflex machine. After taking care of a few things in the initial sort, Peter Walsh comes in to help them really get down to business. He helps them, particularly Jim, to appreciate that although sometimes items evoke important memories, its the memories themselves that are really important. Together he and the homeowners find ways to honor the things they have so that the rooms will be the best they can. Angelo Surmelis works with the help of carpenter Eric Stromer to redesign the rooms. The dining room is rather small but still manages to feture crown molding, special displays for family photos, an elegant dining ta
Heeman and Jenny Wong have been married for five years and have an eighteen-month old son named Joshua. Their Mom sometimes comes to stay over in their office / guestroom / craft room, but it's so overloaded with old files, craft materials and other clutter that it's not inviting at all. Their master bedroom is no place to sleep, as it's complete with a flooded closet, ab roller, and hideous chicken mask. While Peter Walsh is in to tackle the clutter, new designer Kelli Ellis does the makeover of the rooms. Peter gets right to work after the initial Tava sort produces a huge Keep pile. He helps Heeman and Jenny to see the value of family and how their huge piles of clutter are interfering with their family life. The office is redone with a new desk build, foldp-out bed and organized closet space, while the bedroom is made over with frosted glass windows for one of the closets, refurbished stands and attractive lighting.
Cynthia and Frazier Watts are running into some major issues with their living room and master bedroom. The living room is piled with books, photos and toys, while the master bedroom is like a giant closet, with clothes and shoes everywhere. Peter Walsh tries to help with the clutter, particularly the clothing problem, but it seems like a big battle with Frazier. It takes some serious work to get him to purge and to see that things can't continue as they are. Even then, it seems as if perhaps he's still not fully convinced, but at least has the fear of Peter in him. James Saavedra gets to work on the redesign of the rooms. The living room is given a new workspace for Frazier, ottomans with toy storage, a grand new entertainment center and an armoire. The bedroom is given a new headboard, chests and a chair, plenty of clothing storage and soft colors to create a beautiful spa feeling.
Al and Leah Moreno have been married for fourteen years and have three sons Ryan, Nick, and Wyatt. They enjoy pasttimes such as video-gaming and watching movies when they're not working, but their cluttered office and family room really aren't ideal for either. The office is filled with papers and mementos, while the family room is loaded with unfinished scrapbooking projects, a coffeemaker, laundy materials, toys and more. The homeowners and Peter get to work on this stuff, so that Angelo Surmelis can go to work redesigning the rooms. Leah and Peter play fashion police as Al pares down his huge amount of clothes and the homeowners play rock-paper-scissiors with Peter for various memorabilia. Peter also helps Al to take a look at his past in the LAPD police force and honor it in a meaningful way. The family room is remodeled with a loveseat / bed, toy baskets, an ironing / laundry table, an area for television viewing and plenty of storage. The office is made functional with a scrapboo
Edward and Teresa Wyatt are married and have two sons: William and Eddie. Their office is filled with papers and bills, cleaning products and more, while they have another room that's actually just a spare room. It's piled with craft stuff, a Darth Vader head, items from Edward's marine days and many other things that just didn't have any other place. While the rooms undergo radical transformations, organizer Peter Walsh helps the couple to change their ways. At first, Teresa seems to want to get rid of nothing, but Peter teaches her about how to set values of importance, also noting that habits both good and bad regarding organization will rub off on the kids. Angelo Surmelis gets to work on the redesign, with both rooms gaining new purposes. The spare room is transformed into an office, craft room and laundry room, while the old office is transformed into a room for the boys. The boys' room features L-shaped displays for bokos and toys, blue stripes, an open closet and a loft /twin b
Paul and Sherilyn Jackson have been married for thirteen years and enjoy pasttimes such as collecting television memorabilia and cooking. Unfortunately, their office and garage have become so cluttered that it's hard for them work, let alone have any fun. The garage is filled with sporting equipment and even a pile of rocks, while the office is overrun with books, papers and boxes. The homeowners set to work on the clutter, where for the most part, they turn out to be the ideal purgers. Although there is some debate with Paul over his piles of television scripts and other memorabilia, the two for the most part seem to understand that things have to change. A conversation with Sherilyn reveals that she just didn't know where to get started, but had a breakthrough and decided to call after seeing an episode of the show on TV. Meanwhile, designer Kelli Ellis sets to work on the redesign of the rooms. The office is given a new bookshelf, a lazy susan, an add-on to the desk, a memo-board an
Irene and Kyle are trapped in the clutter that has come into their lives from the various comings and goings of their kids, not to mention some of their own. Their guest room also doubles as a storage room, but with a treadmill on top of a broken chair and poor lighting, it's hard to do any of that. The master bedroom definitely isn't a place to sleep, with its unused couch, sheets covering the windows, magazines, clothing, trophies and furniture. Peter Walsh is in to see that things are cut down to a reasonable level. For the most part, the purging goes well, although there are a few sentimental items that require some emotional discussion. Molly Luetkemeyer does the redesign of the rooms, focusing on getting them back to being workable for their purposes. The master bedroom is remade with fabric covering the mirrors, side cabinets for the large magazine collections and walls in the color of African violets - Irene's favorite. The guestroom / storage room is given new lantern lighting
Bill and Victoria met at a play and have been living in their current home for six years. Their living room is filled with ""everything"" as they say, boxes, kiitchen canisters and even a shovel, while their dining romo has knick-knacks, plants, more boxes and even power tools. After Peter takes a moment with them to consider just how much stuff was in the rooms, he starts getting to the heart of what's causing the clutter problem. He finds that Victoria has sentimental family associations with much of the clutter, but helps her to see that it can't all fit and she isn't taking Bill's needs into account. Designer James Saavedra gets to work on the rooms. He has bold plans for a dark, rich color in the living room, but gets some help from Peter on an organizational paiting tip that will help to make the bookcases ""pop."" The living room also features a platform bench and horizontal shelving. The living room is given a chandelier, attractive candles, fabic and displays Victoria and Bills' s
Karen and John Corsi have been married for four years and have two sons, Drew and Nick. Their backyard is also a hangout for their nephews, but unfortunately, the inside of their home isn't as appealing, with their crowded basement guest room (which has never had a guest) and joyless playroom. The guest room is filled mostly with clothing but also unusued shower doors, an old tutu and more, while the playroom is loaded with boxes, sporting equipment, futons and even a broken vacuum. Fortunately, designer Molly Luetkemeyer is there to transform the rooms to their intended purposes, while Peter Walsh sees to it that the clutter is sent away. After a fairly nice initial sort, the Keep pile somehow seems to grow still bigger. Peter helps John and Karen to examine just what it is they're hanging on to and make the necessary decisions about what they're actually needing and using vs. what can leave the house forever. In the end, Molly creates two impressive rooms. The guest room is given a s
A bedroom and guest room have become dusty and hairy for Michael and Lindsey. They and the Clean Sweep team must fight the weather to redesign the rooms and dig them out.
Karen and Trevor met sixteen years ago and have been married now for four years. Ever since, they've been letting clutter take over their lives, particularly sports equipment and memorabilia, since they are both huge sports buffs. Their bedroom is loaded with sports equipment, magazines vases, an old bedframe and other stuff that really doesn't belong in a place where you sleep. Their office / guestroom has books, pillows, golf balls, many more sporting items and an unwieldly amount of old boxes. After clearing all of the stuff out of the rooms, Peter helps the couple to let go of the stuff they don't need or want and take better care of what they do. He organizes some games to cut down the clutter and shows them how to properly honor their favorite sports mementos. Molly Luetkemeyer gets to work on the redesign of the rooms. The office / guestroom is given an electric blue color with displays for the sports memorabilia, comfortable bedding, a new futon, a ""nautical"" storage chest and
Matt and Chelsea have lost control of their basement rec room and their master bedroom. It all started when they took in Matt's nephew and now the clutter is out of control. The master bedroom is piled with kids' toys, clothing, office stuff and more. The rec room is an absolute disaster with an upside-down unused foosball table, stuffed animals, clothing and much more. Peter goes through it all with Matt and Chelsea, showing them that a lot of it is stuff that they aren't even truly attached to. They take a hard look at it and sell and get rid of a lot, making good use of what's left. Molly Luetkemeyer works on a complete revamp of the two spaces. The rec room is given a new entertainment center, bookcase, eleven foot desk, doggy bed and refurbished closet. The foosball is made into a duel purpose foosball and ironing table. In one of the best bedroom transformations ever, the master bedroom is given new plants, fabiric, dressers, tables, shoe caddies, storage containers, and a new po
Gary Morton and Jennifer Bailey have gotten married, creating an unholy union of clutter. Now all of Gary's stuff has been added to twenty years worth of Jennifer's clutter and it's just too much for them to deal with. Their family room is packed full with an insane amount of videotapes and other clutter, while the rec room is more like a ""wreck"" room with boxes packed from floor to ceiling. Peter Walsh comes in to help them organize and in many cases simply sell or chuck a lot of stuff that they just couldn't get to so they could lose it. There are some heirlooms of interest, which manage to work their way into the rooms. Angelo Surmelis quickly gets to work on getting these rooms back to their purposes. The family room is sectionalized with a new entertainment center, cabinets, desks for both Gary and Jennifer, baskets and photo boxes. Since Gary and Jennifer love wine, the rec room is given a brand-new brewery, as well as table box cubses, a couch and chairs, storage boxes and booke
Jamie and Jon Sarshay are adults with little room to work who have kids with little room to play. They've been married for twelve years and love their boys Danny and Alec, but don't love their playroom that's filled with boxes, toys, books and more or their workshop with more books, old wedding dresses and various gifts. Jamie has an admitted problem with gifts and Peter works with her to see that it's becoming suffocating and that there's no shame in giving up the gifts. He cuts the clutter down to a very manageable size, while Angelo Surmelis gets to work on the rooms. The workroom is greatly redesigned with wheeled carts, a new desk, and a gift-wrapping area. The playroom is both functional and fun with a computer area, costuming station, couch and chairs.
Bill and Audrey Nan have been married for 17 years and have two children, Alexa and Jonathan. They've wanted to work on their bedroom and den /office, but their back problems have kept them from doing so. Now the bedroom is filled with clutter including an old guitar and the den / office is filled with books, collectibles, an unused exercise machine and more. The Clean Sweep team has come to rescue them. Though there's a lot they're willing to get rid of right away, some decisions are harder than others. Peter Walsh helps them to sift through the collectibles and other prized items to keep only what they really want and need. Angelo Surmelis does the redesign of the rooms. The bedroom is given new closet space, light and shoe boxes, a tie rack and plants. The den / office is radically redesigned with a new desk, family area, dark wood bookcase, trophy case and more.
Kate and Duffy Fanginello met when they were 12 years old and now have a 4 year old daugther, Phoebe. They run a fish business out of their home, but their spaces aren't helping their business or them. Their living room / family entertainment area is packed with clothes, mats on the wall, exercise equipment, toys and more. Their dining room has even more clothes, piles of papers, unused dishes and an assortment of other items not conducive to dining. Peter helps them to sort through a lot of this clutter, memorializing certain moments at which they let go of things that have trapped them in the past. There's even a ceremonial burning to mark Duffy's freedoom from cancer. As they and Peter handle that, James Saavedra redesigns the rooms. The dining room is given a sea theme with colors to match, new lighting, bamboo shades, table settings and more. The living room is given a new bookcase, sliding screens, coffee tables, shoe cubby and cabinets.
Ali and Neda are happily married and have two girls, Narges and Camia. They've been in their home for a long time and unfortunately it's just become completely overloaded. The playroom and guest room / office are both packed with photos, while the playroom also has a lot of toys and old art projects and the guest room / office is loaded with bags, papers and other materials. Molly comes in with some designs that she say will need faith, while Peter gets to work on the organizing. He shows Ali and Neda how to part with their clutter, while also being amazed by some of their own good organizing habits. The office / guest room is redone with new photo storage and rugs, a ""dimensional"" desk, serene green coloring, a bookcase for a photo storage and a refurbished bed. It's so good that Ali and Neda say they want to move out of their current master bedroom. The playroom is turned into a girl's dream with a stage, TV caddy, fabic and curtains, rolling toyboxes and much more.
Host Tava Smiley and organizer Peter Walsh host the first-ever special episode presenting the best Clean Sweep moments of 2004. Included are montages, favorite moments of the team-members and categories in which the viewers can vote including: Most Cluttered Room Most Unusual Item Most Bickering Family Toughest Customer Designers' Nominated Rooms Most Ingenious Organizational Design Most Outrageous Sort Moment Best Competition Moment Most Touching Sort Moment Most Complicated Build Most Unusual Build Most Enthusiastic Family Most Dramatic Before & After
Nickie Mordridge and Dan Steigel are married with kids and each have their own separate clutter problem. The bedroom is mostly Nickie's mess, with clothes everywhere, an ironing board right in the middle of the floor, exercise equipment and more. The garage is so bad that there's no room to walk, let alone park a car --- it's packed with sporting equipment, sports cards, painting materials, bikes, tools and more. After this stuff is all hauled out, Peter gets these two started on a huge purge. Although Nickie is at first very reluctant to get rid of clothing, he soon has her pitching one item for every two that she keeps. Dan's tools are sorted through and all that are redundant or broken leave the house forever. Molly Luetkemyer redesigns both areas into delightful new spaces. The garage is given a bright new look with several functional areas and plenty of room to park the car. The bedroom receives new dresser drawers, bedding, fabric and a completely redesigned closet system.
Wendy and Geoff have been married for five years and have set up what be harmonious, family-suitable home. However, the living room is piled with couches, blocks of glass, exercise equipment and much more. The office is possibly even worse with chairs everywhere, an unusable idea board and so much clutter that Geoff can barely reach the mouse to use the computer. The junk is hauled out and team gets to work straightaway on sorting out this mess. As Tava and Peter work to eliminate the clutter, they discover Wendy's fixation with home-improvement projects, which she sometimes has as many as twelve running at any one time. After some sensible discussion, Peter talks her down to three or four and helps this couple to eliminate over 50% of their clutter --- a task they initially thought would be impossible. Angelo Surmelis brings in creative design ideas that work with Wendy and Geoff's fun and wacky tastes. The office is given a feeling of purpose and creativity, with Manhattan-skyline st
David and Stephanye Strider have been married for twenty years and have two girls who are 14 and 16. Their clutter problems include the ""black hole"" --- a basement filled with a baby crib, wrapping paper, paint and more, as well as a sewing room loaded with thimbles, books, sewing projects and other items. They've tried to organize, but they just have so much stuff that it's become overwhelming. Peter shows them how to deal, while designer James Saavedra gets on with the rework of the rooms. Peter and the homeowners get the clutter down by over 60% and discover some neat sentimental items in the process. At one point, Peter even compliments Stephanye on a christening gown display she created herself. The basement goes from a cluttered dingy area with rats to a bright, energetic space with red and and aqua colors. There's a new screen, plexiglass wall, lounge chairs, carpeting, storage bins and more. The sewing room is also made into a part-office, with a new bookcase, fabric, a display
Lendell and Eboni Butler are a mother and daughter who have packed their master bedroom and living room such that they no longer function. They have five people living in their home, but no room for any of them --- what with the books, videos, DVDs, camping gear, games, clothing and other massive amounts of stuff packed in their spaces. Peter gets to work with them and they show impressive tendencies immediately --- starting with a nice initial sell-pile and revealing some great organizational habits. Despite their initial fears, Peter helps them to cut much of their clutter, including an overly-large amount of shoes, by two-thirds. Angelo Surmelis redesigns the rooms into exactly the types of areas they want. The family room is given several purposes, with a huge entertainment center, a new bookcase, photo boxes, a dining area and much more. Lendell's bedroom is redesigned with comfortable whites and blues, color-coded closet storage, a new bedframe and fabric, a seating area, lamps a
Donna and Andrea are living together with a thirteen year old girl named Tyler. They're facing two big clutter problems --- a famliy room packed with video tapes, boxes and bad feelings and Tyler's room which is loaded with stuff that isn't even hers, such as old clothes from the '70s and '80s. As Peter helps them to let go of this outdated mess, Molly Luetkemeyer does the redesign of the rooms. Peter works through clutter such as five racks of clothing and over 1,500 videotapes. The den is redesigned with better use of the built-in racks, a TV table, curtains, a workbench / desk system, baskets and much more. The bedroom is completely made over with a street-art headboard of Tyler's name, new bedding, bookcases and a reorganized closet.
Mike and Brett have been living together for two years, but because of Mike's promotional business, their home is something like an 80 / 20 space arrangement. The master bedroom has been taken over by endless amounts of clothing, particularly t-shirts. It's so bad that even the floor is completely covered. The home office is packed with numerous pairs of shoes, books and even an old easter basket with no home. In this episode, Peter focuses on purging such that the spaces are made into more of an equal share. Although Mike and Brett are very reluctant, they find that they have large amounts of stuff taking up space that they didn't even know they still had. Designer Molly Luetkemyer zones in on creating rooms that are just right for their needs. The master bedroom is given a zen feel with new storage dressers, candles, fabric, shoe storage and baskets. The home office is made amazingly functional with a black chalkboard stripe, a huge and glowing desk, a merchandise showcase, seating a
Scott and Kent are living together and work as make-up and hair artists. They spend a lot of time in their bedroom and living room on the second floor of their condo, but the spaces have gotten a bit of control. The bedroom is littered with clothing, magazines and knick-knacks such as twirling sticks and South African relics. The living room contains even more odd clothing and oddities such as a strange scooter and a jeweled hula hoop. Peter helps Kent and Scott to navigate this mess, thinning through their clothes, setting up a system for the mammoth amount of magazines and putting in place systems for organization. Kelli redesigns the bedroom and living room as spaces suitable for Kent and Scotts' needs. The bedroom is painted with dark but comfortable tones, draped with fabric and given wicker baskets, an armoire, sconces, lighting and candles. The living room is redesigned with the fireplace and mantle as focal points. There's more fabric, bamboo containers and another armoire.
Ashton and Quinn Hemmons are two brothers who are freaking out their mother Tina with their cluttered bedroom and hang-out room. The bedroom is packed with sporting gear, old videos and even has blood on the ceiling, while the hang-out room is packed with pictures of lighthouses, clothing and even a life-sized Tigger. Things work a little differently today as Peter works with Tina to get these two brothers in order. They're given systems for organizing their clothes and their video collection is put through the ringer. They even spend some time in the Clean Sweep penalty box as Peter tries to instill in them some respect for their mother. Angelo Surmelis gets to work creating rooms that work for everyone. The hangout room is made into a guest room / lounging area that includes a guest bed, new lighting, magazine holders, a desk, bookcases and more. The bedroom is given a new armoire, an entertainment area, a computer desk and even a CD and DVD player and sound system, courtesy of Clean
Shaundra and Allen met through mutual friends and have been married for eight years, now having two kids --- Astara, 7 and Alana, 1. Unfortunately, Allen's long work hours and poor organizational habits have led to a kitchen that isn't fit for a chef like Allen and a bedroom that's no place for two growing princesses. The kitchen is packed with dishes, toys, knickknacks and a general feeling of crampedness, while the bedroom is overloaded with piles of clothes, many more toys, an unused bunk beds and seems to have no overall theme. Peter gets right to work with the organization, helping to get down to business on the hard work after a great initial purge. He navigates through the issues that are putting a strain on Allen and Shaundra's relationship and shows them how they can create spaces that will alleviate the stress in their lives. He also tackles Shaundra's shopping addiction, helping her to see that her habits could become her kids'. Angelo Surmelis does a great redesign of the r
Christopher and Sabrina Buchanan have been married for eight years and have two children --- Chris, 9 and Nicholas, 7. They have a fairly happy marriage and enjoy a life of active physical fitness, but recent problems with illness have caused some clutter issues in their home. Their master bedroom is filled with endless clothes, books, a bowling ball and much more. Their multipurpose room is out-of-control with more books, videos, sporting equipment, turntables, a so-called ""study table"" and other assorted things contributing to the mess. Peter works with them to navigate the clutter, showing them how to split the space between themselves and dealing with Christopher's ""macho"" issues. Angelo Surmelis redesigns the rooms into amazing spaces that perfectly serve Christopher and Sabrinas' needs. The multipurpose room is given a crisp blue look, with areas to fit both their exercise and laundry needs. Lockers are added, new curtains, metal weight containers, plastic storage bins and other
Elizabeth Swanson is a single Mom raising her two daughters, Madeline and Isabel. She was separated from her husband five years ago but only recently divorced and the family has endured a couple of recent moves that has left their current home in a state of disorder. The family room is more like a junk room with clothing, furniture (especially chairs) and other assorted clutter everywhere. Elizabeth's bedroom has become a catch-all for everyone and everything with envelopes, more clothes, papers and other such items strewn about the space. As Peter gets to work, he finds that he has to cut through sentimental attachments to get Elizabeth to purge. Madeline becomes his biggest cheerleader, working tirelessly to help clear away clutter that is driving her mad. Designer Kelli Ellis does an awesome redesign of the rooms. The basement area is made into a true family space that also serves as a guestroom, with a bright red theme, new seating, a refurbished fireplace, a homework area, a multi
Stacey and John Olson have been married for three years and have a ten month old daughter named Demeri. John is a firefighter, Stacey a project manager and their relationship is suffering due to the clutter that has taken over their master bedroom and home office. The master bedroom is loaded with a huge DVD collection strewn helter-skelter, old clothes, bags, baby stuff, trophies and more. The home office has even more clothes, exercise equipment, computers and other assorted chaos. Kelli Ellis gets straight to work on one of the most ambitious redesigns ever, while Peter Walsh examines how the clutter is interfering with Stacey and Johns' day-to-day living. He learns that things are so bad that even 10-month-old Demeri picks up on some of the bad feelings caused by the clutter. He then works his magic, helping Stacey and John part with many old knick-knacks and meticulously organizing what remains. The home office is given an ""industrial funk"" style with a new desk, closet storage sy
Kelly and Scott Sheffield have been living in their current home for four years and have four daughters. Their lack of organization and limits have led a huge mess in their living room and dining room. The living room is filled with things such as boxes, chairs and bins, but mostly an unwieldly amount of toys. The dining room is no place to dine --- it has more toys, computer stuff, a surplus of kitchen utensils, papers, boxes and more. After a fairly fruitless initial sort, Peter gets down to business with Kelly and Scott. He talks to them about the importance of setting limits and once again works his magic in cutting their clutter down to size. Molly Luetkemeyer transforms the rooms into great family spaces perfectly suited for their needs. The dining room is made into an elegant space with bright blue coloring accented by a black ceiling trim, sophisticated curtains and new dining chairs. The living room is redone as a fantastic playroom with a new desk unit, colorful stripes, uniq
Jamie and Charles Dean have been married for seven years and have a one-year-old son named Isaiah. They have a room that they're using as an office, a family room, a recording studio and a place for their online auction business --- a clutter problem so huge that it's the only room the Clean Sweep team has time to redesign in this episode. It's loaded with instruments, collectibles, boxes and other assorted junk. On a rainy day, Peter gets Charles and Jamie straight to work on purging their clutter. They do a fairly good job and then Peter gets down to business, helping them to part with collectibles they're not attached to anymore and showing them a better way to organize the materials for their online auction business. Molly and the team get to work on their massive redesign of a single room. The room is split into two areas to fit Jamie and Charles' needs. It has a new sofa, bookcases, lamps and a huge build from Eric for their auction needs. They also have a brand-new office area w
LaShaun and Ashley Logan are a mother and daughter who are connected music-wise, but have major problems clutter-wise. Ashley's bedroom is filled with furniture, clothing and sporting equipment, while LaShaun and Ashleys' music studio and office is packed with boxes, DVDs, books and even vacuum cleaners. Peter cuts through both their clutter and their trust issues to help them purge close to 70% of their stuff in preparation for the redesign of their rooms. Angelo Surmelis does the work giving them just the spaces they want. Ashley's bedroom is given L.A. Lakers purple-and-gold coloring with a completely new bed setup by Eric, new dressers, desks and a total reorganization of the closet. The music studio features a design inspired by the Taj Mahal with a new bookcase, light, seating area and much more.
Dave and Lynne Street have been married eight years and have two sons --- Trevor, age 6 and Conner, age 3. Whether the kids keep their rooms in order is up in the air, but it would seem that these two adults certainly haven't. Their master bedroom is covered mainly in clothes and things have gotten so bad that they've taken to using rolling garbage bins for storage. The office contains bins, papers, even more clothes and a large amount of material from Lynne's scrapbooking pursuits that she's lost all control of. Peter helps them to get them under control by asking them to focus on what he considers to be their main problem --- TMS, too much stuff. He helps them to get the clutter out fast and gets Lynne's scrapbooking things in order so as things pick up, more of that will be moving out as well. Angelo redoes the bedroom with a completely new bed, dividing screens, a ceiling fan, seating area and hampers courtesy of Peter to replace the old, awful trash cans. The office is given a wal
Reeny Sindel and John Rapozo are good friends who have been living together for five years. John teachers Jazzercise and the two met in one of his classes. Since moving in together, clutter has overtaken their home office and John's bedroom. The office is packed with clothes, old vinyl music, bedding and boxes. The bedroom contains shoes, stuffed animals and other assorted clutter. As Peter helps these two go through the clutter, the rooms are given a flip-flop, with the office becoming John's bedroom and the original bedroom becoming the new home office. Peter sorts out John's issues with vintage memorabilia and also his shoe fixation. The new bedroom features a Hawaiian inspiration with candles, a new dresser unit, hampers, window coverings, an entertainment center and more. The home office includes colorful panels, individual workspaces, new overhead lighting and brand new desk, courtesy of Eric.
Andy and Tracy Chiang have been married for four years and have a two-year old daughter named Kaylee. Tracy, especially, is a clutterbug who thinks that she'll eventually find a use for everything. But the office is filled with artwork and old computers while the rec room is more like a ""storage room,"" filled with golf bags, camping equipment, furniture, empty boxes and much more. After a great initial sort featuring a big Toss pile, Peter helps this couple to detach from their remaining clutter issues. Designer Kelli Ellis does the redesign of the rooms. She gives the reco room a new table and chairs, pool table, areas for cooking, entertaining and lounging and a new desk courtesy of Eric. The redone office features new bookshelves, storage and computer desks and an area for Andy's model cars.
Marion Davies and John Farren have been married for seven years and recently adopted three month old Jack. They've been spending so much time on him and his nursery that some areas in the rest of their home have really started to fall out-of-order. Their home office is packed with old papers, boxes and even an old animal skull bought at a garage sale. The guest room is no place for anyone to rest --- it's packed with old books, art supplies, baby stuff and even some pairs of freaky looking glasses. Peter examines the cause of their clutter issue, finding that Marion is largely responsible for the clutter and John is a willing enabler. John and Marion don't seem to have too many attachment issues and are able to quickly cut through the clutter. The guest room is given a new art area and light fixtures. The bed now features an art-hanger headboard and the closet is totally reorganized. The office is made into a sleek, professional space with mail storage and a new shredder. There are two
Cherie Tarvin is a single Mom raising two kids, Andre and Joy. She runs several businesses out of her home, bu the effort put into this has caused a build-up of clutter. Clean Sweep is in to help out with Cherie's room, which is packed with papers and bins full of material. They also tackle the living room --- filled with baskets, leftover party supplies, videos and DVDs and even more bins. Peter helps Cherie to tackle the issues that are binding her to the clutter. He shows her that while she feels certain items may come in handy in the future, she'll have to set limits or else things will get out of control into the future. James Saavedra does the redesign of the rooms. The bedroom is made into a ""princess palace"" featuring a new headboard, a refurbished dresser with a TV cabinet build, chandeliers, side tables and much more. The family room is delineated into three new spaces. There's a living area with candles, a sofa and new media unit; a work area with storage for Cherie's crafts
Bruce Lee collectibles are at the center of a clutter clash.
Peter helps a couple whose house is loaded with antiques bound by a promise to deceased relative.
""Aloha"" can mean ""hello"" in Hawaiian, but it can also mean ""goodbye"" --- as it does in relation to the clutter featured in this episode.
An excess of bean bags features in this new episode of the show.
The home of an impersonator and his wife is overrun with with unused costumes.
A plyaroom and a guestroom are overloaded with toys and two young parents have called in Clean Sweep to help clear out the spaces.
A new car became a catalyst for clutter when items that were stored in a garage were moved out to make room for it.
The couple featured in this episode has three kids --- and it's one of them that's called for the change to the family's cluttered lifestyle!
It's an office double-feature in this episode for two singers who no longer have any space to workk.
Organizer Peter Walsh help a couple to recover from a recent burglary and communication problems that have caused clutter in their home.