Clean Sweep

1. E1. Tackling the Toys

   Jul 17, 2004

   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.

2. E2. Everyday is Like Christmas

   Jul 24, 2004

   ""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.

3. E3. Live and Let Go

   Jul 31, 2004

   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

4. E4. Zero to Organized in 48 Hours

   Aug 14, 2004

   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

5. E5. Bye-Bye Bird House

   Aug 21, 2004

   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.

6. E6. So Many Shoes, So Little Time

   Aug 28, 2004

   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.

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