The Thrift Diving Podcast

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  • I'm Making Over THIS Outdated Bathroom in a Friend's House! - #134

    Not everyone is a DIY'er....and not everyone can afford thousands of dollars to rip out their bathroom and start over! So I'm teaming up with a good friend who has wanted to make over her bathroom for YEARS, but she has felt stuck: it's too expensive to gut her bathroom, and she has zero confidence on how to do a makeover like this on her own. So I'm teaming up with her to make over her entire bathroom with paint, power tools, and thrift stores! And the whole process is being captured on camera. Listen as I share with you behind-the-scenes details about this epic bathroom makeover! Click here to see the "BEFORE" of the bathroom I'm making over in my friend's house!

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    41 min
  • 'Twas the Night Before Thrifting! - #133

    ‘Twas the night before thrifting, when all through the house
    Not an outfit needed washing, not even a blouse;
    The laundry was folded by the dryer with care,
    In hopes that tomorrow I’ll buy more things to wear;
    My husband was nestled all snug in our bed,
    Asleep after accusing that I’m hoarding again;
    And my boys in their jammies, asleep in a snap,
    “Finally! I’m free!” I whisper and clap,
    When out in the garage there arose such a clatter,
    I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
    Down the stairs I flew like a flash,
    I had to make sure nothing was wrong with my stash!
    The garage was stacked with furniture I stow
    How many pieces, I don’t even know.
    When what to my wondering eyes did appear,
    But a mid-century mod chair that I bought last year!
    With a vintage old fabric so awesome and chic,
    How dare someone say I’m a hoarder and freak?!
    More pieces than I need, all ready to be reclaim,
    And sometimes I buy several versions of the same,
    Blues! Reds! And greens! Chalk paint I’m a’ mixin’!
    Stripping! And sanding! Just needs a little fixin’!
    To the top of the ceiling! and from wall to wall!
    Now stash away! stash away! stash away all!
    As piles spill and crash around my feet, I sigh,
    Restacking the junk ‘till it’s ceiling-height high.
    So back to my bedroom I once again flew,
    With a closet full of clothes, most thrifted, some new
    And then, with an inkling, I saw the real truth:
    “I don’t need all this stuff!!” And then–poof!
    As I drew in my breath, and was turning around,
    Down came hangers with a deafening sound.
    I was drenched all in sweat, from my head to my foot,
    This crap needed to go, so all night I stayed put,
    A bundle of dresses I had flung in a sack,
    Tomorrow to the thrift store these clothes are going back!

    Keep reading the entire poem on the blog post HERE.

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    4 min
  • What Kind of Paint Sprayer Should You Buy for DIY Projects? - #132

    If you're a DIYer, then you'll want to buy a paint sprayer for your DIY toolbox, but what kind should you buy? There are 3 types, but for DIY projects, there are only two you really should consider: an HVLP paint sprayer and an airless paint sprayer. I'll share with you in this episode for which projects (and!) why you should consider one over the other (or buying both!) Send me an email ([email protected]) or DM me @ ThriftDiving on Instagram if you've got a question!

    PRODUCTS MENTIONED (contains affiliate links)

    • Finish Max by HomeRight HVLP paint sprayer (Home Depot)
    • Super Fine Finish Max by HomeRight HVLP paint sprayer (Home Depot)
    • Wagner  Control Pro 130 airless paint sprayer (Home Depot)

    RESOURCES

    • How to Use a Paint Sprayer (YouTube)
    • How I Painted My Fence with an Airless Paint Sprayer (YouTube)
    • How I Painted My Fence with an Airless Paint Sprayer (Blog Post)
    • How to Thin Paint for a Paint Sprayer (YouTube)

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    35 min
  • Ask Me ANYTHING! (Q & A) - #131

    Last month I asked you on YouTube to ask me ANYTHING, and today, I answered them! Got a burning question about DIY or something person? Send me an email ([email protected]) or DM me @ ThriftDiving on Instagram to get your question included in the next "Ask Me Anything"!

    • What is your routine to keep you motivated, healthy, and cute? 
    • Brutally honest, what are the pros and cons of your job?
    • Is it best to spray paint the cabinet doors or use a roller?
    • I am in the market for a small, light-weight drill (mostly for crafting). Any brand suggestions?
    • What are some of your next projects gonna be? 

    MENTIONED:

    • 75 Hard Challenge
    • Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life (affiliate link)
    • Diary of a CEO podcast
    • Use my referral link on Stitch Fix to save $25

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    1 hr 2 min
  • "I'm Never Renting My Home Again!!" - #130

    In this episode, I share with you how the tenant that just moved out of my rental townhouse caused me to spend over $8,000 on new carpet due to dog urine, including other damage that she left behind without telling me. In this episode, I'll share with you:

    • Tips on the best place to get affordable new carpet and how much cheaper and faster it was to get installed instead of using Lowe's carpet installers.
    • How and why we bought a rental property in the first place.
    • Who's going to be renting the townhouse next.
    • The reason why I am NEVER renting my home again after the next tenants move out!

     
    MENTIONED:

    • Empire Today Flooring Installation - Get a quick quote and fast install. Use my referral link and save $350 off your flooring install. Click here for the referral.

    • KILZ Restoration primer to block stains and pet odors.

    • American Home Shield - Home warranty company I use.

    • 75 Hard Challenge


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    1 hr 7 min
  • 20 Surprising Things I Learned in Carpentry Class! - #129

    Several years ago I decided to go back to school for a Carpentry program at my local community college. I learned so many things but these 20 things about construction, building trades, and more were the most surprising bits of information learned!  Which one did you find most surprising? Also, please take a moment to leave a review for The Thrift Diving podcast wherever you listen to podcasts!
     
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    59 min
  • Do You HAVE to Sand or Prime Furniture Before Painting?? - #128

    Don't believe furniture paint brands that claim you can always skip sanding and priming before painting. I think that's a gimmick to get more people to think their product is the easiest to use for painting furniture. In truth, there are times when you CAN skip sanding and priming, and there are time when you MUST sand and prime first. In this episode, we will talk about when you can jump right into painting wood and projects, and when you have to do more prep work!

    Projects Mentioned

    • My Painted Dresser
    • 10 Common Mistakes When Painting Furniture - YouTube
    • What's the Best Paint for Furniture?

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    36 min
  • The "60 Minutes Per Day" Declutter Trick! - #127

    We tell ourselves that if we just had the time to declutter a room, we would get it done this weekend....right?? The problem isn't time, though. The problem is that we don't want to face the unpleasant emotions surrounding the decluttering: self-doubt, boredom, confusion, and frustration. We just don't know where to start, either! Well, committing to 60 minutes per day, it is possible to tackle an overwhelming declutter project in a space. Listen in as I share with you how I'm decluttering my garage now, and how I'm using a "60 minutes per day" declutter trick to make progress! Want to join in on the challenge??! 

    WATCH THIS PODCAST EPISODE HERE on YOUTUBE

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    38 min
  • 5 DIY Projects That Scared Me to Death! - #126

    Not every project is as easy as DIYers make them appear to be! Sometimes they're quite scary because you're afraid you'll ruin it....you're afraid you don't know what to do... you're afraid that you'll not know where to start...And all of these fears can prevent you from taking a step forward to complete your DIY projects! In this video, I'll share with you the 5 projects that scared me to death and almost never got done because I was sooooo afraid I would ruin them! Let's talk about them!

    WATCH THIS PODCAST EPISODE HERE on YOUTUBE

    PROJECTS MENTIONED

    • Scary Project #1 - Painting my shower
    • Scary Project #2 - Building my bathroom vanity
    • Scary Project #3 - Building my closet organizer
    • Scary Project #4 - Reupholstering a complicated wingback chair
    • Scary Project #5 - Building a deck on the front of my "she shed."

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    42 min
  • 7 Things I Regret After Buying My She Shed - #125

    It's been 2 years since I bought my 16' x 26' "she shed" for my backyard that I use for office space and a creative workshop! What are the things I regret now that I've been using the shed for 2 years? What are the things I absolutely would do again in a heartbeat? Let's talk about it!  Email me [email protected]!

    WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE

    PROJECTS MENTIONED

    • I Ran My Own Electrical Wiring in My Shed - (YouTube - Part 1 of 2)
    • I Ran My Own Electrical Wiring (PART 2 of 2)
    • Pouring a Concrete Pad for My Shed (YouTube)
    • How to Insulate a Shed (YouTube)

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    • TuffShed Premiere Pro Tall Shed
    • xTool P2 Engraver
    • Arkansas Blue Star plant on the side of my shed
    • Marie Kondo The Magic Art of Tidying Up 


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    48 min

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Inspiring you to decorate, improve, and maintain your home with DIY, without compromising your wallet, the environment, or style.