The Thrift Diving Podcast

Painting furniture isn't tough once you've got a little experience under your belt. But if you're a newbie, getting started can be overwhelming because you're not sure how to prep your furniture for …

This week was a terrible week for DIY: I hit a snag in a project and literally felt helpless as to how to move forward. It was a very lonely feeling that made me feel lost, frustrated, and anxious. I…

When working with power tools and wood, the number one most important thing is to get a straight cut. (Of course, the next most important thing is that your cut is actually cut to the proper length!)…

Have you ever used toxic paint stripper or learned the truth about a product that wasn't quite what you thought? Listen to hear how I discovered that my favorite paint stripper gel is actually quite …

Recently I shared some details on Facebook Reels about my electrical wiring project in my "she shed," only to be trolled by electricians and wanna-be electricians telling me that I did it all wrong, …

In this episode, we're going to explore all these questions and I'll share with you my own answers and insight for 2021 and beyond! :)

• What was my biggest achievement this year?
• What were my biggest we…

I've learned a few things along the way when it comes to finding good deals at thrift stores! There are a few things you can do to make sure you're always saving money and buying quality stuff, and n…

The only thing worth giving and getting, in my opinion, are tools for the holidays! Here are 10 ideas of tools that you can either buy yourself or start dropping heavy hints that you want these thing…

Imagine spending a weekend….or even months!….building a project or stripping and sanding a piece of furniture down to the bare wood….only to ruin the piece with the finish. Gah!

You didn’t get the res…

The new year is right around the corner and now is a great time to think about all the parts of your life that deserve your attention for 2022: Home, Money, Career, Self(Care), Marriage, Family, Heal…

(PART 2 of 2) - Imagine you’re painting wood furniture: an amazing, gorgeous dresser that belonged to your grandmother….and only minutes after painting it a beautiful soft white paint, it starts to t…

(PART 1 of 2) - Imagine you’re painting wood furniture: an amazing, gorgeous dresser that belonged to your grandmother….and only minutes after painting it a beautiful soft white paint, it starts to t…

Cleaning up a room is the easy part. Keeping the room clean feels nearly impossible, doesn't it?? But it's not impossible. In fact, over two years ago I discovered the most important question you sho…

This week I heard some friends on Facebook talking about how hard it was to get rid of sentimental clutter. It sparked a thought that this is something we should definitely be talking about as we're …

Are you tired of your house being cluttered, too, and you just want a neat and tidy home?? Earlier this week, during my frustration with pockets of clutter around my home, I came up with a great idea…

I don't consider myself a decorator, but after living in an older 1973 home for nearly 11 years--a home that needed lots of fixing up and updating--I've done my share of room makeovers and have learn…

If you've gotten a quote from a professional recently to do a project for you, or if you're considering doing it yourself, I've got 5 additional tips for you to consider before making your decision! …

I've been planning for a 16' x 26' "she shed" in my backyard for 6 months. Finally, yesterday it was delivered and installed! This process of ordering a "she shed" has opened my eyes to things I didn…

Have you ever become defensive or felt you had to explain to your friends and family why you spent money on something for your home? Have you ever thought about what's most important to you about you…

Just recently I hit 400K subscribers on YouTube and to highlight this accomplishment, I asked my YouTube subscribers, "What's ONE thing you have always wanted to know, either DIY or personal?" 

And th…