Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post, following your instructions:
Alright, so I decided to do the whole “Clara Ward Extreme Makeover” thing. I’d seen it around, and honestly, my place was looking rough. I’m not gonna lie, it was a total disaster zone.
First things first, I attacked the clutter. Seriously, it was everywhere. I had piles of… stuff… I don’t even know what half of it was. Old magazines, clothes I haven’t worn in years, random knick-knacks – you name it, it was there.
I got some big trash bags and just started chucking stuff. It felt so good. If I hadn’t used it in six months, it was GONE. No mercy. Ruthless. I think I filled, like, five bags just with junk.
The Deep Clean
Next, I tackled the actual cleaning part. It’s not fun, folks, not fun at all. My floors were Sticky. My windows were Filthy. Everything needed a deep clean, all I did was use soap,water, and a mop to get rid of the sticky floors.
I scrubbed the bathroom until it sparkled.
I wiped down all the surfaces.
I even cleaned the inside of the microwave (which was… an experience).
Getting all of that done took longer than I thought, but I kept at it.
- Mop
- Broom
- Rags
I bought some new, cheap curtains.
Then I rearranged the furniture. I just moved things around until it felt… right. I didn’t have a real plan, just kind of winged it.
Finally, I added a couple of small, inexpensive touches that I thought would finish the look.
I wanted it all to look inviting, and a place that I could really rest in.
It was a LOT of work, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. But honestly, it was worth it. My place looks SO much better. It feels… calmer. Cleaner. More like a home, and less like a storage unit. I can actually breathe in here now.
If you’re thinking about doing a makeover, I say go for it! Just be prepared to put in some serious elbow grease. But the result? Totally worth it.
