The Thrift Diving Podcast

10 Lessons for Taking Creative Classes Online! - Episode #154

In a recent blog post and podcast episode, I confessed that I had been experiencing creative burnout, but I think I was just...bored. I needed to learn something new, cha

STOP Creating Only When You "Feel" Like It - #153

This episode is a heart-to-heart about creative burnout and showing up for your creativity even on the days when you’d rather do anything else. I’m sharing the epiphany I

10 Tips for Your Next Room Makeover! - #151

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Join My 30-Day DIY Challenge and Win $1,000! - #152

Do you need a kick in the DIY pants? Then you should join my 30-Day DIY Challenge! Recently I shared with you the "BEFORE" and "AFTER" of my friend's home office mak

Women Can Repair Appliances, Too! (And This Woman Is Teaching Them How) - #150

Did you know that women make up only about 3% of the home appliance repairers, but they excel in this field? In this episode, I sit down with Mona Sims, the inspiring own

How to Sell Refinished Furniture on Facebook Marketplace - #149

I don't know about you...but in this economy, I need a side gig! Have you ever considered selling your refinished furniture on Facebook Marketplace? I've starte

Social Media is KILLING Our Creativity! - #148

In this episode, I’m sharing my recent struggles with feeling uninspired and disconnected from the projects that used to spark joy for me. Life has been “lifin’,” and hon

Why 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 sp

The 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

How 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 YouTub

How 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

This 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 sha

How 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

Do 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

What 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

Finishing 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, Di

This 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 197

I Was Too Poor to Volunteer...Until Now! - #137

I'm sharing my personal journey of giving back with Habitat for Humanity. I reflect on my early desire to volunteer, the challenges of balancing work and family, and

I'm Doing the 75 Hard MENTAL TOUGHNESS Challenge! - #135

I tend to DIY everything in my life, even my health and workouts in order to lose weight and get mentally stronger. I told you in a recent episode that I am doing the 75

Let's Set Our 2024 Goals! - #136

This is my favorite time of year! I love setting goals for the new year. Last year, though, I didn't set goals, but rather, set "themes" for how I wanted my life to