The Thrift Diving Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Thrift Diving Podcast

Serena Appiah

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 154

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

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🇺🇸 USA - homeAndGarden
02/01/2026
#86
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
17/09/2025
#90
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
16/09/2025
#74
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
15/09/2025
#64
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
14/09/2025
#44
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
13/09/2025
#22
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
15/07/2025
#97
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
14/07/2025
#88
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
13/07/2025
#79
🇨🇦 Canada - homeAndGarden
12/07/2025
#66

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https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe
563 shares
https://thriftdiving.com/tools
448 shares
https://www.pinterest.com/thriftdiving
263 shares

https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving
827 shares
https://youtu.be/SdOHSjl1hok
9 shares
https://youtu.be/Ia3_7BVD--A
5 shares

https://www.instagram.com/thriftdiving
379 shares
https://www.instagram.com/casavilora
1 share
https://www.instagram.com/readytoroth

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

Sunday, September 22, 2024 • Duration 47:57

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 stories on why I think we temporarily lose our creativity and how we can try to bring it back.

Want to share your thoughts on this episode or have a question? Email me serena@ thriftdiving.com or on Instagram @ThriftDiving.

MENTIONED & RESOURCES

Console Table I Built with a Friend! (YouTube)
My Son Left for College (blog post)
BEFORE & AFTER: Hakimah's Bathroom Makeover (blog post)
Workbench Makeover (Youtube)
Wiring the Electricity in My "She Shed" (Video)

RESOURCES

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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

Season 1 · Episode 146

Monday, August 5, 2024 • Duration 54:28

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@ thriftdiving.com or on Instagram @ThriftDiving.

MENTIONED & RESOURCES

BEFOER & AFTER Bathroom Makeover! (YouTube)
Watch all of Bathroom Week! (YouTube)
Woodpecker Tools
Festool Tools (affiliate link)
Rust-Oleum rust remover
Back saw
Nail set
Tape measure with auto-lock and fractions

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Blog

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

Season 1 · Episode 137

Monday, January 22, 2024 • Duration 24:29

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 the fulfilling experience of joining Habitat. As a crew leader, I contribute to building homes for low-income families and highlight the impactful programs supporting new homeowners. I also share my participation in a fall festival, where I painted and donated a desk that was later sold for $175, contributing to Habitat's fundraising. Join me in exploring passions and embracing meaningful callings!

Read this blog post HERE!

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Support the show

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/toolsSubscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: Subscribe to my YouTube channel:Let’s Connect!

What Did You Really Achieve This Year? - #47

Season 1 · Episode 47

Friday, December 24, 2021 • Duration 39:01

In this episode, we're going to explore all these questions and I'll share with you my own answers and insight for 2021 and beyond! :)

What was my biggest achievement this year?
What were my biggest weaknesses?
What lessons did I learn this year?
What skills did I learn/acquire?
What skills would I like to learn next year?

Let's jump into this discussion! Share your own answers with me by sending me an email and telling me what YOU achieved this year!

Got a question or feedback? Email me: serena@thriftdiving.com. Remember to follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to stay connected!

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 & EPISODES MENTIONED

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Smart Thrift Tips to Save Money and Find Deals! - #46

Season 1 · Episode 46

Friday, December 17, 2021 • Duration 34:46

I've learned a few things along the way when it comes to finding good deals at thrift stores! There are a few things you can do to make sure you're always saving money and buying quality stuff, and not wasting money on buying things that collect dust or that you don't really need!

Got a question or feedback? Email me: serena@thriftdiving.com. Remember to follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to stay connected!

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

PROJECT MENTIONS

Subscribe to my email list for 5 ebooks, printable, and checklists: https://thriftdiving.com/subscribe

Subscribe to my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thriftdiving

Let’s Connect!

YouTube

10 Gift Ideas for the Tool-Lovers in Your Life - #45

Season 1 · Episode 45

Saturday, December 11, 2021 • Duration 37:39

The only thing worth giving and getting, in my opinion, are tools for the holidays! Here are 10 ideas of tools that you can either buy yourself or start dropping heavy hints that you want these things! ;)

Got a question or feedback? Email me: serena@thriftdiving.com. Remember to follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to stay connected!

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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PROJECT MENTIONS

How to Build a Walk-in Closet Makeover

10 Wood Finishing Tips and Lessons Learned! - #44

Season 1 · Episode 44

Saturday, December 4, 2021 • Duration 35:52

Imagine spending a weekend….or even months!….building a project or stripping and sanding a piece of furniture down to the bare wood….only to ruin the piece with the finish. Gah!

You didn’t get the results you were looking for….or maybe it started peeling or cracking….or maybe the color is all wrong and now you can’t figure out how to fix it. Then you end up having to sand or strip it back to bare wood.

It can be tricky to know what to do and how to achieve the look you’re going for. Here are a few important lessons and tips I’ve learned along the way!

Click here to read this podcast in blog post form!

Got a question or feedback? Email me: serena@thriftdiving.com. Remember to follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to stay connected!

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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PROJECT MENTIONS

Let's Make Our 2022 Goals Together! - #43

Season 1 · Episode 43

Saturday, November 27, 2021 • Duration 36:40

The new year is right around the corner and now is a great time to think about all the parts of your life that deserve your attention for 2022: Home, Money, Career, Self(Care), Marriage, Family, Health, Passion. In this episode, I'm sharing with you my 2022 goals in all these areas of life, and will hopefully inspire you to start thinking about what you'd like to achieve and focus on for next year! Let's plan our 2022 year together!

HD Piano
Robinhood for investing
Stockpile (for investing)
Atomic Habits (recommended reading to prepare for 2022 goals!)

PROJECT MENTIONS

Wheel of Life (blog post)

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YouTube

10 Furniture Painting Mistakes and How to Prevent and Fix Them (PART 2) - #42

Season 1 · Episode 42

Saturday, November 20, 2021 • Duration 35:31

(PART 2 of 2) - Imagine you’re painting wood furniture: an amazing, gorgeous dresser that belonged to your grandmother….and only minutes after painting it a beautiful soft white paint, it starts to turn yellow. Or you’re about to finish painting your oak dining room chairs and realize that you have messy paint drips down the backs (and even worse–they paint has already dried!)

Painting wood furniture results in mistakes like these all the time. It’s happened to the best of us. Your goal is to replicate the the silky “brush-stroke free” surfaces you see splashed on the pages of HGTV magazine. But your painted furniture pieces always have streaks and paint drips; it looks like your 5-year-old grandson painted it. What gives?!

In this podcast (PART 2) I’m going to walk you through the other 5 mistakes from the total 10 common furniture painting mistakes you’re likely to encounter when painting wood furniture (and how to fix and prevent them!). Be sure to listen to PART 1 in Episode #41!

Got a question or feedback? Email me: serena@thriftdiving.com. Remember to follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to stay connected!

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

MENTIONS (contains affiliate links)

Polycrylic
General Finishes High Performance Water-based Top Coat (my favorite!)
Beyond Paint
Mineral Fusion paint
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

10 Furniture Painting Mistakes and How to Prevent and Fix Them (PART 1) - #41

Season 1 · Episode 41

Saturday, November 13, 2021 • Duration 43:21

(PART 1 of 2) - Imagine you’re painting wood furniture: an amazing, gorgeous dresser that belonged to your grandmother….and only minutes after painting it a beautiful soft white paint, it starts to turn yellow. Or you’re about to finish painting your oak dining room chairs and realize that you have messy paint drips down the backs (and even worse–they paint has already dried!)

Well, in this podcast (PART 1) I’m going to walk you through 5 of the 10 mistakes you’re likely to encounter when painting wood furniture (and how to fix and prevent them!). In the next podcast, we'll cover the remaining 6-10 common mistakes and how to fix and prevent them!

Got a question or feedback? Email me: serena@thriftdiving.com. Remember to follow me on Instagram @ThriftDiving to stay connected!

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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