The Thrift Diving Podcast

Sep 22 2024 147 ep. 44 mins 16

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

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Why We Lose Our Creative Spark (And How to Get It Back!) - #147

Sep 22 2024 47 mins

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 stor

The 46 Top Hand Tools For Your DIY Toolbox! - #146

Aug 05 2024 54 mins

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@

How Thrift Diving Went from a Hobby to a Business! - #145

Jun 09 2024 77 mins

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

How to Get Almost ANYTHING Done in 5 Minutes - #144

May 20 2024 23 mins

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

This Is Why I Haven't Been Posting Much - #143

May 11 2024 36 mins

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

How to Fall In Love With Your Home Again - #142

Mar 24 2024 29 mins

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 ab

Do These 7 Home Maintenance Tasks NOW! - #141

Mar 03 2024 49 mins

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 insp

What It's Really Like for a "Newbie" to Do Their First Room Makeover - #140

Feb 18 2024 76 mins

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

Finishing the Interior of a "She Shed" Workshop! (w/Guest Diane Dains) - #139

Feb 12 2024 79 mins

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

This Bathroom Makeover Brought Me Closer to My Best Friend - #138

Jan 24 2024 41 mins

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 stre