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The Thrift Diving Podcast
By Serena Appiah
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FAQs about The Thrift Diving Podcast:
How many episodes does The Thrift Diving Podcast have?
The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.
The Thrift Diving Podcast episodes:
September 22, 2024Why We Lose Our Creative Spark (And How to Get It Back!) - #147 I have a confession: I haven't been feeling very creative lately. I've been working on projects behind-the-scenes, but I haven't felt that same creative spark and excitement. I've felt stuck and absorbed in other things, particularly family matters. It made me wonder if you've felt this way at times, too? What can we do to reignite our creativity? Listen in as I share personal stories on why I think we temporarily lose our creativity and how we can try to bring it back.
Want to share your thoughts on this episode or have a question? Email me serena@ thriftdiving.com or on Instagram @ThriftDiving.MENTIONED & RESOURCES
- Console Table I Built with a Friend! (YouTube)
- My Son Left for College (blog post)
- BEFORE & AFTER: Hakimah's Bathroom Makeover (blog post)
- Workbench Makeover (Youtube)
- Wiring the Electricity in My "She Shed" (Video)
RESOURCES
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
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https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more August 05, 2024The 46 Top Hand Tools For Your DIY Toolbox! - #146 I talk a lot about power tools, but I often don't mention all the hand tools that are most important for your DIY toolbox! Join me and listener, Elizabeth, who is a former shop teacher, as we talk about all the hand tools that you should put on your list to invest in for your workshop!
Want to share your thoughts on this episode or have a question we didn't answer? Email me serena@ thriftdiving.com or on Instagram @ThriftDiving.MENTIONED & RESOURCES
- BEFOER & AFTER Bathroom Makeover! (YouTube)
- Watch all of Bathroom Week! (YouTube)
- Woodpecker Tools
- Festool Tools (affiliate link)
- Rust-Oleum rust remover
- Back saw
- Nail set
- Tape measure with auto-lock and fractions
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
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Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
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https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more June 09, 2024How Thrift Diving Went from a Hobby to a Business! - #145 In this episode, my friend and I discuss how I got started with Thrift Diving, the evolution of my brand, and the challenges and rewards of running a DIY blog and YouTube channel. From thrift store finds to major brand partnerships, we cover it all. I'm chatting in this episode with Laura Rudder, a loyal Thrift Diving reader turned dear friend. Laura originally interviewed me about personal topics in Episodes #113 and #114, and now she's back to dive deep into the business side of Thrift Diving.
We discuss Tune in to learn more about my journey, get inspired, and hear some behind-the-scenes stories that shaped Thrift Diving. Don't miss this insightful and fun conversation!
Want to share your thoughts on this episode or have a question we didn't answer? Email me serena@ thriftdiving.com or on Instagram @ThriftDiving.PODCAST EPISODES MENTIONED
- Getting to Know the REAL Serena Appiah - #113
- Getting to Know the REAL Serena Appiah - #114
- How $400,000 in Habitat ReStore Sales (and Volunteers, Sweat Equity!) Fuels Affordable Homes for Families! - #107
MENTIONED & RESOURCES
- Building a Floating Deck - YouTube
- How to Insulate Your Windows with Plastic - YouTube
- Diary of a CEO Podcast with Stephen Bartlett
- Diary of a CEO: 33 Laws of Business and Life - Amazon
- Haven Conference
- Workbench Con
- Brianna Shelko on Instagram
- How to Use a Jigsaw - YouTube
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more May 20, 2024How to Get Almost ANYTHING Done in 5 Minutes - #144 It's hard to believe, but you can get almost anything done if you focus on it for 5 minutes at a time. I've been using this strategy this week to knock out some of my most stressful "MUST DOs" that I have been ignoring. But I'm finding that by setting a time for 5 minutes at a time, and "habit stacking" the chore with something that I am already doing, I've been able to make a ton of progress--all in 5 minutes increments! Listen to see how you can use this strategy to knock out your "To Do" list! Want to share your thoughts on this episode? Email me serena@ thriftdiving.com or on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
MENTIONED
- This Is Why I Haven't Been Posting Much - #143
RESOURCES (contains affiliate links)
- Habit Stacking - (Amazon)
- Atomic Habits - (Amazon)
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
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https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more May 12, 2024This Is Why I Haven't Been Posting Much - #143 As we approach mid-2024, I've been wrestling with late-night anxieties about unmet goals, unfinished DIY projects, health and family concerns, and more. Today, I share with you why I haven't been posting much, including why things feel like their moving at the pace of molasses! :)
As I share with you my personal thoughts that reads more like a journal entry, I'd love to know if you have (or are!) struggling with some of these concerns, too! Share your own story and thoughts by reaching out to serena@ thriftdiving.com or on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
Now that I've gotten over this hump, it's time to start creating, inspiring, and teaching again! Let's gooooo!MENTIONED
- What It's Like For a Newbie to Do Their First DIY Room Makeover - #140
- When a Blogger Loses Her Job - (blog post)
- Getting to Know the REAL Serena (PART 1) - #113
- Getting to Know the REAL Serena (PART 2) - #114
- Join the WAIT LIST for my Power Tools 101 Course!
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more March 25, 2024How to Fall In Love With Your Home Again - #142 When we spend too much time around something (or someone!) we stop noticing all the things that make them special and unique, and we start taking it for granted. The same can be true for our home, as well. After living in your home for awhile, you stop noticing and appreciating all the things that you originally loved about your space. You start taking it for granted. Let's talk about how we can fall in love with our home again, and it doesn't have to cost a lot of money!
MENTIONED
- Are You Embarrassed of Your House, Too? (blog post)
- The Story of Thrift Diving - (Podcast Episode #1)
- Painting My Kitchen Cabinets White (blog post)
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more March 04, 2024Do These 7 Home Maintenance Tasks NOW! - #141 I know that home maintenance sucks, and it would be nice to hire someone else to take care of all of it for you. But most of us can't afford that or don't have the expertise. But there are some things we can do ourselves and we should do right now! Including:
- Cleaning your dryer vent.
- Changing your HVAC filter.
- Checking for leaks and using leak detectors.
- Getting an annual termite inspection.
- Getting an annual roof inspection
- Gutter cleaning and why it's so important
- Checking smoke detectors!
RESOURCES- WATCH on YOUTUBE - 7 Most Important Home Maintenance Tasks
- LISTEN: Podcast on termites! - Episode #9
MENTIONED
- Order your filters from Filterbuy HERE. (affiliate link)
- Dryer vent cleaning tool - Home Depot (look at the video on this page and you'll see my product video listed on the product page!) :)
- Drain tool with metal 3-prong tool I mentioned
- Leak detectors (Leak Bug brand)
- "Smart" leak detector - Amazon
3. Leak detectors - Leak Bugs - https://amzn.to/49MJpXD - Fire blankets - Home Depot
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more February 19, 2024What It's Really Like for a "Newbie" to Do Their First Room Makeover - #140 We're going behind-the-scenes to hear the complete story of that epic bathroom makeover that I just finished in my best girlfriend's bathroom! What makes this an inspiring episode is that my friend and I get vulernable about what it was really like to tackle a DIY project together. She lacked interest and confidence because she was a "DIY newbie," and I lacked confidence because I had never done a project in someone else's house before (only my own house).
Listen as she and I share the inside scoop on navigating this project to turn out as amazing as it did, and how we filled our "confidence buckets" for what we are capable of achieving!
//LINKS//- See the "BEFORE" and "AFTER" pictures.
- HomeStyler - The online platform to create a free 3D model of your room online.
- Pfister Colfax sink faucets
- Pfister Colfax shower faucet handle
- Edmundo - For all your stone needs for your home improvement projects, contact Edmundo (E & C Granite and Stone at 301-968-5738)
- 3 themes I talked about for the beginning of last year, 2023. - Episode #97
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
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Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more February 13, 2024Finishing the Interior of a "She Shed" Workshop! (w/Guest Diane Dains) - #139 I love hearing from other women who decided to make the leap and buy a "she shed" to turn it into a workshop! Reader and fellow DIYer in the Thrift Diving community, Diane Dains, did that very thing: she bought a huge 16' x 28' shed to use as a workshop, but she decided that she would finish off the interior herself. She even hired an electrician to be her "teacher" to oversee her interior wiring (and she had never done interior wiring before!)
Listen to this conversation about all the things to keep in mind when finishing off your own shed interior, including tips and tricks, and most importantly, how to speak up for yourself when dealing with contractors who think they know more than you do. Great episode you don't want to miss!
See pictures of Diane's shed here on Instagram!
Follow Diane on Instagram and Facebook for updates!
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Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
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Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
...more January 24, 2024This Bathroom Makeover Brought Me Closer to My Best Friend - #138 In this episode, I dive into an exciting new challenge: renovating a friend's bathroom. This project is an exciting new path from my usual DIY projects in my own 1973 home! I partnered with BathWorks for this extensive makeover, facing unexpected challenges like COVID interruptions and the challenge of coordinating such a big project in such a small space!
This project has been stressful, but soooo rewarding--from refinishing the tub and tile to choosing the right paint colors, to reconnecting my friendship with my friend! The process wasn't just about the physical transformation of the space but also about strengthening my friendship and pushing personal boundaries in DIY.
I wrap up the episode by reflecting on the emotional journey and how we can all learn from this project that stepping out of your comfort zone is not an option, but mandatory, in order to move forward.
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
Support the show
Click to send me an email to share your thoughts with me on this episode! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving.
WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools
Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
Let’s Connect!- Blog
- YouTube
- TikTok
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How many episodes does The Thrift Diving Podcast have?
The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.
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