The Thrift Diving Podcast

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What Are YOUR Core Values About Your Home? - #34 Sep 24, 2021

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Have you ever become defensive or felt you had to explain to your friends and family why you spent money on something for your home? Have you ever thought about what's most important to you about your home? Does your home really represent your core values?
In today's episode, I'm sharing with you my top 6 core values about "home" and why I feel you should never have to feel guilty or defensive about the choices you've made for your home.

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Everything You Wanted to Know But Could Never Ask (Until Now!) - #33 Sep 17, 2021

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Just recently I hit 400K subscribers on YouTube and to highlight this accomplishment, I asked my YouTube subscribers, "What's ONE thing you have always wanted to know, either DIY or personal?"
And the questions started coming in (be sure to click on the Chapters to jump around to get to each Q&A!

What's an easy first project I can do with a nail gun?
Do you ever suffer from burnout and want to quit blogging and YouTube?
What part of a project do you least enjoy?
How does your husband and kids feel to have an internet star in the house?
Who showed you how to use your first power tool?
Is there a room makeover that you aren't happy with? Which one is your favorite so far?
Did your first project go as planned?
Did your husband and family support your dream to become a thrift diver?
What lessons did you learn the hard way?
Will you do any collaboration videos with other DIYers?
How did you plan and set up your workshop?
What do you do with your kids for fun?

Today in this episode you are going to hear the answer to all of these questions and more!
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Should You DIY or Hire a Professional?? - #32 Sep 10, 2021

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As much as I know we love to DIY everything, there are certain times when you should not DIY something yourself. Let's jump into the discussion with my points about when you might just want to pay a professional and the benefits of hiring out.

Watch my concrete pad being installed for my "she shed"!
Walk-in closet makeover
Painting Your Shutters - Outdoor Refresh (where I hired someone to remove the shutters)

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How to Start a Blog in Just 1 Day or Less - #31 Sep 03, 2021

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Most people think it's difficult to start a blog, but it's an easy process that can literally be done in just 1 day or less! The difficult part is growing a blog to be a thriving collection of your projects and posts. However, getting a blog up and running is the easy part. I'll walk you through a very high-level overview on how it's done!

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Do You Struggle to Get Started on Projects, Too? - #30 Aug 27, 2021

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One of my biggest challenges when it comes to DIY is just getting started. Why is it so hard to move from "idea" to "done"? I believe it boils down to one of three reasons. And in this episode, we're going to talk about those reasons for procrastination, and some solutions to help us move forward, if you struggle like I do!

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SEE MY THRIFTED HEADBOARDS here on Facebook.
JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP! 30-day Makeover Challengers

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Successful Fall Gardening Tips! - #29 Aug 20, 2021

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In this episode, Eric Rochow, from Garden Fork, is teaching us how to get our gardens ready for the Fall. If you're a newbie to gardening, there are some guaranteed tips to help you have a successful garden this fall. He's also share the proper way to prepare and plant a garden bed. Catch Eric on the Garden Fork YouTube channel.

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Products Mentioned

Row covers (for keeping plants protected from insects)
BT (a natural caterpillar and worm killer)
Fedco carrot seeds
Geotextile fabric (for blocking weeds)
Spade shovel

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Successful Gardening Tips for Spring! - #4

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10 Upholstery Tips Beginners Don't Know - #28 Aug 13, 2021

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Upholstering furniture isn't rocket science. But there are definitely tips and techniques that the professionals use that beginners just don't know. In this episode, I'll share with you 10 upholstery tips that will set you up for success if you're a beginner upholsterer, as these tips were shared with me by my own upholstery teacher! Want to read the blog post that goes with this episode? Click here to read!
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***Read the blog post for this podcast: https://thriftdiving.com/upholstery-tips-beginners/
Projects Mentioned

How to Upholstery a Wingback Chair
How to get a straight cut in a woven fabric (see my demonstration)

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DIY Beginners: How to Paint and Upholster Furniture - #11

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Planning Your Next Room Makeover in 30 Days! - #27 Aug 06, 2021

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Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about doing your next room makeover? It doesn't have to be that hard! Today I'll walk you through the questions to ask yourself to get the creative juices flowing, and help you plan what needs to happen and when, what tools and materials you'll need, and how to make sure you complete it on time. If you're inspired after listening and want to join me for my own room makeover this month, and if you need some inspiration, email me your "BEFORE" pictures! You can do this!
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Projects Mentioned

Download the FREE 30-Day Room Makeover Journal here!
BEFORE & AFTER: Kids Bedroom Makeover
BEFORE & AFTER: Tween's Bedroom Makeover
Facebook 30-Day Challenger's Group (join for support and inspiration!)
See one of my 30-day Makeover Challenge videos (featuring everyone's makeovers!)
I Built My Closet Organizer (see how I built the dresser).
HomeStyler.com (free 3D software to plan your next room makeover)
HomeStyler Tutorial (see how I use this to plan room makeovers)

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Are You Feeling Discouraged, Too? - #26 Jul 30, 2021

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It's easy to get discouraged when you're working on projects: things take longer than expected, the project is not moving quickly enough, or people are disappointing you. But there are 6 questions you can ask yourself to get yourself back on track and feeling more encouraged about how to move your project forward.
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This Woman Makes Six Figures Reupholstering Chairs! - #25 Jul 23, 2021

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If you've ever thought about quitting your "day job" and doing something creative and crafty, then this episode is for you. I chatted with Wendy Conklin, owner of Chair Whimsy, who took an upholstery class in 2012 that changed her life: she quit her job and started doing custom upholstered chairs for clients in vibrant, happy colors! She shares so many tips for success when making that transition, including the importance of getting a coach, consistency, and investing in yourself and your education. She also shares great tips on what to do and what not to do when refurbishing a chair! !!
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