The Thrift Diving Podcast
By Serena Appiah
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Episodes: 154
Description
Inspiring you to decorate, improve, and maintain your home with DIY, without compromising your wallet, the environment, or style.
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10 Lessons for Taking Creative Classes Online! - Episode #154
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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STOP Creating Only When You "Feel" Like It - #153
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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10 Tips for Your Next Room Makeover! - #151
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Join My 30-Day DIY Challenge and Win $1,000! - #152
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Women Can Repair Appliances, Too! (And This Woman Is Teaching Them How) - #150
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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How to Sell Refinished Furniture on Facebook Marketplace - #149
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Social Media is KILLING Our Creativity! - #148
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Why We Lose Our Creative Spark (And How to Get It Back!) - #147
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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The 46 Top Hand Tools For Your DIY Toolbox! - #146
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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How Thrift Diving Went from a Hobby to a Business! - #145
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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How to Get Almost ANYTHING Done in 5 Minutes - #144
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May 20, 2024 |
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This Is Why I Haven't Been Posting Much - #143
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May 12, 2024 |
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How to Fall In Love With Your Home Again - #142
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Do These 7 Home Maintenance Tasks NOW! - #141
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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What It's Really Like for a "Newbie" to Do Their First Room Makeover - #140
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Finishing the Interior of a "She Shed" Workshop! (w/Guest Diane Dains) - #139
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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This Bathroom Makeover Brought Me Closer to My Best Friend - #138
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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I Was Too Poor to Volunteer...Until Now! - #137
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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I'm Making Over THIS Outdated Bathroom in a Friend's House! - #134
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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I'm Doing the 75 Hard MENTAL TOUGHNESS Challenge! - #135
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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Let's Set Our 2024 Goals! - #136
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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'Twas the Night Before Thrifting! - #133
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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What Kind of Paint Sprayer Should You Buy for DIY Projects? - #132
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Ask Me ANYTHING! (Q & A) - #131
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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"I'm Never Renting My Home Again!!" - #130
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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20 Surprising Things I Learned in Carpentry Class! - #129
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Do You HAVE to Sand or Prime Furniture Before Painting?? - #128
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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The "60 Minutes Per Day" Declutter Trick! - #127
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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5 DIY Projects That Scared Me to Death! - #126
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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7 Things I Regret After Buying My She Shed - #125
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Where Have I Been? What Have I Been Working On? - #124
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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10 Tips for Affordable Bathroom Makeovers! - #123
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Remember THIS the Next Time You Procrastinate on a Project - #122
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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The Real Meaning of "Home" - #121
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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5 Hidden Truths I Learned About the Home Depot - #120
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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How to Easily Hide Scratches in Wood Furniture - #119
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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How to Manage Your Weeds and Garden with These Helpful Tips w/Stephen Dubik! - #118
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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I'm Building a Deck! - Lessons Learned So Far - #117
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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I'm Struggling to Finish This DIY Project (And Here's Why) - #116
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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I've Got Pre-Diabetes (And Here's What I'm Doing About It!) - #115
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May 28, 2023 |
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PART 2: Getting to Know the REAL Serena Appiah - #114
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May 22, 2023 |
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PART 1: Getting to Know the REAL Serena Appiah - #113
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May 15, 2023 |
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How to Start Taking Care of Your Body TODAY! - #112
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May 05, 2023 |
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10 Things You MUST Know Before Hitting the Thrift Store - #111
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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My She-Shed Has a Bug Infestation (Plus...Creating More Storage) - #110
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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7 Reasons Why You're Struggling to Get Started on Your DIY Projects - #109
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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THIS Is How You STOP Projects From Taking So Long - #108
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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How $400,000 in Habitat ReStore Sales (and Volunteers, Sweat Equity!) Fuels Affordable Homes for Families!
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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Imposter Syndrome Hit Me HARD This Week... #106
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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How to Paint Over Rusty Metal Furniture - #105
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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The Joy of Journaling (And Why You SHOULD Be Doing It!) - #104
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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I'm Ashamed to Have Wasted This Much Money in 2022 - #103
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Don't Tell Me 70's Bathroom Home Decor is BACK?! - #102
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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How to Get Started with Weaving Rugs! - #101
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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How to Find Amazing Stuff at Estate Sales! - #100
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Jan 22, 2023 |
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7 Categories of Clothing You Should Purge Right Now! - #99
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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12 Sanding and Finishing Tips from a Professional Finisher - #98
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Do THIS Instead of Making Specific New Year's Resolutions - #97
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Take Control of Your Money in 2023! (DIY Money Challenge!) - #96
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Dec 18, 2022 |
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11 New Creative Hobbies to Try in 2023! - #95
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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9 Money-Saving Gift Ideas for the Holidays - #94
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Is Your Decorating Style Outdated?? - #93
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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7 Controversial DIY Projects: Where Are They Now?? - #92
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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How to Find Your "Happy" Again w/ Rachel Jimenez - #91
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Nov 06, 2022 |
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Creating a "Cozy" Home and Life By Changing Your Thoughts - #90
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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12 Common DIY FEARS and How to Overcome Them! - #89
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Build Your Cozy Fall DIY Fire Pit! - #88
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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When Should You NOT Paint Wood Furniture?? - #87
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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How to Stop Hating and Love Your Home Again - #86
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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What Does "Home" Mean to YOU? One Woman's Surprising Journey - #85
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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10 Repurposing Ideas for Your Next DIY Project! - #84
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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3 Things I Would Change (and 3 Things I Wouldn't!) If I Started a Blog and YouTube Channel Today - #83
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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How to Embrace Your Authentic Self - #82
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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DIY and Home Improvement MASSIVE Delays During Post-Covid - #81
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Spray Paint: Tips and Tricks for Better Results! - #80
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Aug 21, 2022 |
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I've Been So Unmotivated Lately. Have You Been, Too? - #79
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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How to Deal with Disappointment When Things Don't Turn Out - #78
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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Where Are You With Your 2022 Goals So Far? - #77
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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Bleeding Through Paint, Picking a Topcoat, and Must-Have Tools! - #76
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Stop Ignoring Your Local Elections! (And Why It Matters So Much) - #75
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Teaching the Next Generation How to DIY and More! - #74
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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What's the Best Paint for Furniture? - #73
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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Don't Refinish Another Piece of Wood Furniture Until You Hear THIS! - #72
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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Getting Started with Learning to Sew! - #71
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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COVID Finally Got Me, Too! - #70
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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When DIY Projects DON'T Turn Out! - #69
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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How to Plan Out Your DIY Projects from Start to Finish! - #68
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May 28, 2022 |
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Bug Infestations in Your Home! - #67
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May 20, 2022 |
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How to Make a "Truth or Dare" Giant Jenga Game! - #66
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May 14, 2022 |
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Never Ignore a Water Leak Again! - #65
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May 07, 2022 |
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Who Says You Can't be OLD and DIY?! - #64
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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When Professionals Make Mistakes -- What NOT To Do! - #63
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Apr 23, 2022 |
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Why is Gardening is SO Expensive?! - #62
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Apr 16, 2022 |
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Are You Hoarding Stuff, Too? - #61
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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How NOT to Be Ripped Off By Contractors - #60
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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Water Leaks and Broken Appliances! - #59
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Mar 26, 2022 |
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How to Sand Wood Properly with an Orbital Sander - #58
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Are You Embarrassed of Your House, Too? - #57
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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We Shouldn't Be Afraid to Speak Up and Ask Questions - #56
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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I've Got Mice and Drywall! - #55
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Feb 26, 2022 |
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Do These 12 Things to Safely Use ANY Power Tools! - #54
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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It's Time to Let Go of Perfection - #53
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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How to Properly Prep Furniture Before Painting - #52
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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I Felt Completely Lost This Week - #51
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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Why Is It So Hard to Get Straight Cuts Using the Jigsaw and Circular Saw? - #50
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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I've Been Using Toxic Paint Stripper For Years! - #49
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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I'm Being Trolled by Electricians on Facebook! - #48
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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What Did You Really Achieve This Year? - #47
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Smart Thrift Tips to Save Money and Find Deals! - #46
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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10 Gift Ideas for the Tool-Lovers in Your Life - #45
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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10 Wood Finishing Tips and Lessons Learned! - #44
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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Let's Make Our 2022 Goals Together! - #43
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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10 Furniture Painting Mistakes and How to Prevent and Fix Them (PART 2) - #42
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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10 Furniture Painting Mistakes and How to Prevent and Fix Them (PART 1) - #41
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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Ask THIS Simple Question to Keep Your House Clean! - #40
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Getting Rid of Sentimental Clutter?! - #39
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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Is Your House Cluttered, Too? Join My "90 Days to Neat" Challenge!!! - #38
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Oct 23, 2021 |
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10 Tips for Your Next Room Makeover - #37
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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5 More Tips for Hiring a Professional or Doing It Yourself! - #36
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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My "She Shed" Has Arrived! Here's What Else You Need to Know - #35
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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What Are YOUR Core Values About Your Home? - #34
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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Everything You Wanted to Know But Could Never Ask (Until Now!) - #33
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Sep 17, 2021 |
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Should You DIY or Hire a Professional?? - #32
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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How to Start a Blog in Just 1 Day or Less - #31
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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Do You Struggle to Get Started on Projects, Too? - #30
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Successful Fall Gardening Tips! - #29
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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10 Upholstery Tips Beginners Don't Know - #28
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Planning Your Next Room Makeover in 30 Days! - #27
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Are You Feeling Discouraged, Too? - #26
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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This Woman Makes Six Figures Reupholstering Chairs! - #25
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Jul 24, 2021 |
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5 Ways to Improve Your Curb Appeal - #24
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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How to Use Stencils on Furniture, Walls, and More! - #23
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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How to Strip Wood Furniture Using Eco-Friendly Products - #22
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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What Happened After Each Podcast Episode? - #21
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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10 Woodworking Tips You Need to Know Before Your Next Project! - #20
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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How Bloggers Make Big Money - #19
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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How to Repurpose ANYTHING (Even If You're Not Creative!) - #18
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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10 Tips for Starting a DIY Project You've NEVER Done Before - #17
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May 28, 2021 |
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7 Thrift Stores Lessons I Have Learned! - #16
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May 21, 2021 |
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MOLD! Is Your Home Making You Sick?? - #15
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May 14, 2021 |
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Home Buying and Home Selling Tips During a Hot Market - #14
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May 07, 2021 |
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10 Questions You MUST Ask Before Buying a "She Shed" - #13
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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5 Power Tools You MUST Buy as a Newbie! - #12
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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DIY Beginners: How to Paint and Reupholster Furniture!- #11
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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The Trouble with Choosing Paint Colors - #10
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Termites, Bed Bugs, and Carpet Beetles - OH MY! - #9
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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Making Extra Money From Your Love of DIY - #8
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Awesome Thrift Tips For Your Home! - #7
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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5 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Home Insurance - #6
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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This Family Upcycled an Old School Bus Into a Tiny House! - #5
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Successful Gardening Tips for Spring! - #4
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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5 Wasteful and Toxic Effects of Buying "New" - #3
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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How to Start Finishing Projects! w/Guest Charles Gilkey - #2
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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The Story of Thrift Diving and Welcome! - #1
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Jan 29, 2021 |