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- 10 Repurposing Ideas for Your Next DIY Project! - #84
Don't you love repurposing things for your DIY projects, too?? It's been a while since I've been able to repurpose something because I've been so busy working on getting my "she shed" completely! I wanted to talk about some of my favorite repurposing ideas so I can inspire you (and myself!) to incorporate some fun ideas into your next project! What are your favorite things to repurpose? Have you ever repurposed something cool and unexpected? Click to send me an email to share your own repurposing pics with me! Connect with me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to share your repurpose project!
Want to join the BeWitching Bash, the first only Halloween virtual conference featuring me and lots of other crafty creators? Join us on October 2, 2022, from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. CST. Click here for more info!
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
PROJECTS MENTIONED- Repurposed Fish Bowl
- DIY Ghosts for Your Front Porch (Using Tomato Cages)
- Changing Table Repurposed Into Desk
- Toddler Bed Gardening Bench
- Turn a Dresser Drawer Cavity into a Book Shelf
- Repurpose Cabinet Doors
- Add Legs to a Drawer to Make a Table
- Repurposed Wire Basket
- Leather Belts Repurposed
TOOLS MENTIONED (affiliate links)- xTool Engraver
- Dremel Rotary Tool
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36 min - 3 Things I Would Change (and 3 Things I Wouldn't!) If I Started a Blog and YouTube Channel Today - #83
This week I spent time at the FinCon 2022 financial blogging conference in Orlando, Florida and walked away understanding more about what Thrift Diving does well and what I would do differently if I were starting a blog and YouTube channel from scratch. I walked away from FinCon feeling motivated, inspired, and energized, ready to tackle the more valuable projects that I have been shying away from, as well! In this episode, I'm sharing with you 3 things I would change if I were starting from the beginning and the things I wouldn't dare change. Let's chat about it!
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LINKS MENTIONED- FinCon Conference for financial niche content creators.
- Yanely Ispinal - MissBeHelpful.com - FinCon speaker on "Me, We, and Legacy Partnerships
EPISODES MENTIONED- How Bloggers Make Money - #19
- How to Start a Blog in Just 1 Day or Less - #31
- How to Embrace Your Authentic Self - #82
- I've Been Using Toxic Chemical Stripper! - #49
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53 min - How to Embrace Your Authentic Self - #82
How do we move forward with our DIY projects, decorating our house (or even the choices we make with our appearance!) without worrying how it's perceived by others? In today's episode, you're going to talk about the poignant experiences that happened this week to me and how I came to the realization that we must embrace our authentic self, no matter whether its the decisions we make when decorating our house or how we move about in the world.
Have you ever felt the need to explain away or make excuses for your decisions, whether it was the way you decorated your home...the way you dressed or styled yourself...or any of the decisions that you've made? What happened? I want to hear all about it! Click to send me an email or send the email to [email protected]. Follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to share your story!
PROJECTS MENTIONED- BEFORE & AFTER: French Provincial Vanity Makeover
- How to Make DIY Roller Shades
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33 min - DIY and Home Improvement MASSIVE Delays During Post-Covid - #81
If you've tried to do a DIY project or home improvement project, you probably have noticed the massive delays with sourcing materials, tools, and products (or even being able to find a contractor to do the work)! Today we're talking about some tips on navigating these massive delays in DIY and home improvement projects post-COVID.
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43 min - Spray Paint: Tips and Tricks for Better Results! - #80
This week I pulled out spray paint for a metal file cabinet makeover I'm refinishing and I was experiencing some runs in the paint. It reminded me that working with spray paint has a set of tips and tricks for getting better results so that you get a smooth surface, less runs, and better adhesion. In this episode, I'll share with you why I don't prefer to use spray paint, but when I do use it, what I do for better results. Let's jump into it!
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PRODUCTS MENTIONED (includes affiliate links):- Spray shelter tent
- Comfort grip
- Lazy susan turntable 6"
- Wooden pine for lazy susan
PROJECTS MENTIONED- How to Make a Lazy Susan (example)
- How to Spray Paint Furniture Outside (YouTube)
- Mailbox Makeover (YouTube)
EPISODES MENTIONED- What's the Best Paint for Furniture? (podcast)
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52 min - I've Been So Unmotivated Lately. Have You Been, Too? - #79
I have a confession: I have been very unmotivated lately to do many DIY projects. But the lack of motivation has extended to other personal projects, as well. The reason is because I have so many things I want to get done, but I don't know which one to focus on at any given time, that it ends up creating a lot of anxiety and stress, resulting in me doing nothing. Does this happen to you, too? Well, I may have found a great way this week to get unstuck and to move all your projects forward. In this episode, I'll share with you what I have tried this week to get myself unstuck. You'll find this helpful if you're experiencing this same lack of motivation and direction. Let's dig in!
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BOOKS MENTIONED ( affiliate links):- Getting Things Done: The Art of Stree-free Productivity by David Allen
- Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee
EPISODES MENTIONED- How to Plan Out Your DIY Projects from Start to Finish - #68
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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
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34 min - How to Deal with Disappointment When Things Don't Turn Out - #78
Disappointment is a part of life, but it doesn't make it any easier to deal with, especially when it comes to things you were hoping would turn out (yes, this includes DIY projects!). So how then do we deal with disappointment so that we aren't discouraged or lose our confidence? How do we manage our expectations so that we're realistic and practical instead of non-sensible? This week I experienced my own major disappointment and had to find a way to recover and learn from it. Let's chat about it!
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PROJECTS MENTIONED- DIY Shade Canopy
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51 min - Where Are You With Your 2022 Goals So Far? - #77
It's been 8 months since we made our 2022 goals together in Episode #43. Where are you with those goals? You either haven't started, are making progress, or have completed a goal. In this episode I'll share with you where I am with my 2022 goals, and together we can make a plan for what we need to do going forward to make sure we hit our targets!
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EPISODES & PROJECTS MENTIONED:- Let's Make Our 2022 Goals Together - #43 (Podcast)
- DIY Canopy with Mosquito Netting - (Blog post)
BOOKS MENTIONED:
- The One Thing by Gary Keller
- Goals! How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible - Brian Tracy
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
- Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
- Finding Me by Voila Davis
- Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
- Summer People by Elin Hilderbrand
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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
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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
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50 min - Bleeding Through Paint, Picking a Topcoat, and Must-Have Tools! - #76
This week I'm fielding questions from readers Gretchen, Elizabeth, and Sveltana, who wanted to know how to stop bleed-through on an old Hoosier cabinet, which paint and topcoat to use for bedside tables in her 5-year-old's room, and what are the "must have" tools for DIY projects for basic home improvements? Listen to my answers in this episode!
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EPISODES & PROJECTS MENTIONED:- Ombre Mid-Century Modern Dresser (that was bleeding through)
- Which Furniture Paint to Use? - #75 (Podcast)
- Which Furniture Paint to Use? (Blog post)
TOOLS MENTIONED:
- Power Tools 101: What to Buy and How to Use Them
RESOURCES:- Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane (Bob Villa)
- How to Use a Jigsaw (YouTube)
- How to Use a Circular Saw (YouTube)
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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
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48 min - Stop Ignoring Your Local Elections! (And Why It Matters So Much) - #75
I'll be honest with you: I used to not pay attention to my local elected officials. I didn't realize how they affected everything from the amount of property taxes I paid, to how I can use my land and property due to zoning laws, to creating affordable housing, to how parks and forests, etc., are protected and used.
But lately, because of Primaries taking place in Maryland right now, I have been researching to death all of the candidates and what they stand for. I'll share with you why this matters so much to not just homeowners, but renters, too.
I'll also share with you a scary shooting that happened outside of a grocery store near my home (I was yards away from the shooting!) and how I learned of what my local county council is doing to address gun control.
After listening to this podcast, I challenge YOU to find out how your county council is addressing local issues related to your home, neighborhood, and safety! Be involved and make sure your voice is heard.
Click here to see when your own state primaries are taking place this year!
**Maryland, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Washington, DC Voters**
Download the Black Voters Guide for where candidates stand on issues that affect Black and brown voters.
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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
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About The Thrift Diving Podcast
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Inspiring you to decorate, improve, and maintain your home with DIY, without compromising your wallet, the environment, or style.