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5 Reasons We Don’t Finish DIY Projects (and How to Finish!)

Filed Under: Tips and Advice | 2 Comments

My husband has very little faith in my ability to finish DIY projects. It’s not that he thinks I can’t do them. Rather, he knows I’ve got a terrible case of “unfinisheditis.”  He has seen the best of my projects, finely executed with punctuality, from start to finish, like a ninja wielding power tools. But he’s also witnesses the horror… View Post

How to Build a DIY Fire Pit With Gravel, Stones, and Walkway

Filed Under: DIY, Build It | 15 Comments

I can’t tell you how long I’d been wanting to build a DIY fire pit in my backyard, with a stone walkway. Now, in 2021, when the safest place to see friends and family is outdoors, a fire pit is one of the best solutions for cold spring, fall, and winter small get togethers. One summer, I built this outdoor… View Post

How to Reupholster Dining Room Chairs with Velvet Fabric

Filed Under: Decorate, Chairs, Furniture Makeovers | 16 Comments

This post on how to reupholster dining room chairs with velvet fabric is sponsored by Arrow Fastener. When you have kids (or pets), there are things that you allow yourself to buy for the house. And then there are things that make you suck your teeth in frustration and file away in the “Things I Can Never Enjoy Because My… View Post

BEFORE & AFTER: My China Cabinet Makeover Using Beyond Paint

Filed Under: Decorate, Furniture Makeovers, Popular | 380 Comments

Don’t let people tell you that china cabinet makeovers aren’t in style in 2020 and beyond. Hands down, painted china cabinets are some of the most fun pieces of furniture to refinish because it’s extra storage that can either be a statement piece or blend into the background.  I scored this awesome china cabinet for a measly $40 at the thrift… View Post

How to Build a Walk-in Closet Organizer From Scratch!

Filed Under: Build It, DIY | 6 Comments

This closet organizer build was sponsored in part by Arrow Fastener. You might be wondering if it’s possible to build your own closet organizer from scratch. I’m here to tell you that it’s possible, and it’s not that hard. It’s intimidating, though, because it’s such a large item that you’ll use daily. So not only does it have to hold… View Post

10 Pain Free Tools and Accessories for the Baby Boomer DIYer

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Getting old sucks when you’ve got shoulder aches, bad joints, and dwindling eyesight.  The beauty of the wisdom you gain is the bright spot for baby boomers, of course. But the physical limitations can threaten to put a halt to some of the activities that you enjoy, and yes, that includes DIY.  I’m a part of the generation “Gen X”… View Post

10 Reasons to Install a Smart Lock on Your Front Door

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This Lockly Vision Smart Lock review is sponsored by The Home Depot.   If you’d have asked me in 2010 when we bought this house if 10+ years later we would be opening up the front door lock with our fingerprints, I would have looked at you like you had two heads. I would have insisted you’d drank too much… View Post

9 Tips for Using a Table Saw for Beginners

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The tool review is sponsored by The Home Depot. All opinions belong to Thrift Diving. I started using tools in 2013 after attending a blogging conference where The Home Depot and some exclusive brands were in attendance. Over the years, my tool collection has started to grow. I’ve not used all common power tools that you’ll find in most homeowners’… View Post

Making Epoxy Art with Flowers: DIY Drink Coasters

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These epoxy art flower drink coasters tutorial is brought to you by The Home Depot. All opinions belong to Thrift Diving. I’ve always wanted to make epoxy art with flowers, specifically epoxy flower drink coasters! I should have done some research before getting started on this project, but because I was so excited to get started, I decided I would… View Post

The 18-Volt OCTANE RIDGID Rotary Hammer Drill

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This RIDGID rotary hammer drill review is brought to you by The Home Depot. All opinions belong to Thrift Diving. I started using power tools in 2013, wielding my first circular saw and reciprocating saw after attending the Haven conference, which is an annual blogging conference for do-it-yourself and decorating bloggers. My DIY toolbox slowly grew. Over time, though, as… View Post

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