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The April Outdoor Overhaul 30-Day Makeover Challenge!

Filed Under: Outdoor Spaces, Room Makeovers | 3 Comments

There’s something really fun that we do here at Thrift Diving at least twice a year and that’s 30-day room challenge makeovers! We’ve been doing them for 4 years now, helping each other to turn around the rooms in our house, one at a time. But a year ago I took our 30-day challenge and turned it into an outdoor makeover… View Post

BEFORE and AFTER: Vintage Bar Cart Makeover From the Thrift Store!

Filed Under: DIY Tutorials, Tables & Desks | 50 Comments

For the sake of ease, let’s just call this a vintage bar cart makeover from the thrift store. (Although I am definitely aware that this is an old TV cart from the 60’s and 70’s, I much prefer to think of it as a bar cart or, as I will use it, a tea cart!). But regardless what you call it,… View Post

I’ve Got a New Beacon of Spring!

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Sponsored | 5 Comments

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hive. The opinions and text belong to Thrift Diving When we lived in our 2-bedroom condo, the first sign that spring was around the corner, way before Daylight Savings, was a small crack of sunlight that shone on the wall behind our bed in the morning. I know it… View Post

5 Ways of to Feel More Creative and Happy for National Day of Unplugging

Filed Under: Build It, Crafts, Sponsored | 6 Comments

This post is brought to you by Wood, Naturally. All opinions belong to Thrift Diving. I’m embarrassed to admit that I used to paint over every single piece of wood to make it look more modern. I didn’t know better. But over the years, the more I’ve learned about wood, the more  I realize how beautiful wood is. It reveals… View Post

How to Make a Pretty DIY Window Privacy Screen

Filed Under: Build It, Crafts, DIY Tutorials | 58 Comments

Making a DIY privacy window screen is the perfect DIY window treatment. If you can’t hang curtains, have an odd-shaped window, or would love to remove the privacy screen to let in light during the day but easily put it back in place at night, then a privacy window screen that you can make yourself is the way to go!… View Post

BEFORE & AFTER: Dining Room Bench Makeover Using Beyond Paint

Filed Under: Chairs | 18 Comments

I absolutely love dining room benches! I had found this dining room bench at the thrift store for a measly $15. It was perfect for my dining room table, for which I had only paid $12.00. (I have excellent luck at finding deals–what can I say??). But it was one of those pieces of thrifted furniture that you bring into… View Post

My Pretty Little DIY Card Catalog

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers, Storage | 34 Comments

I love card catalogs, especially DIY card catalogs! It’s no wonder that (aside from the thrift store), libraries have always been my favorite hangout spot. So imagine my luck when I was walking through the thrift store on a 50% off sale day and saw this amazingly beautiful piece sitting there, pristine! I felt like I had just struck gold!! The… View Post

Turn an Old Knife Block into a DIY Crayon Holder

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY Tutorials, Popular | 99 Comments

How to Repurpose an Old Knife Block   Do you ever walk by something at the thrift store and your brain says, “Whooooa, hold up–I can make something with THAT!!” Well, that’s what happened when I stopped by the thrift store and walked past this section of knife blocks and inspiration hit. I’ve got a great idea for a DIY knife… View Post

My Pretty Custom Welcome Mat Makeover With Spray Paint

Filed Under: Crafts, Outdoors | 88 Comments

I don’t know if I should be embarrassed or amused that our new custom welcome mat belonged to the previous owners. We never threw out their old worn-out rubber welcome mat when we moved in. Who does that?? Apparently us. It’s not my fault. The welcome mat was dirty, but it was still in solid condition. And you know how… View Post

How to Make a DIY Journal Notebook From Scrapbook Paper

Filed Under: Crafts | 1 Comment

A DIY journal notebook is one of those easy craft ideas that satisfy your soul: it only takes 10 minutes, but yet, you walk away feeling like Martha Stewart (even if you’re not the creative type). I’ve been making a DIY journal notebook to track projects for the past few years–both for myself and for gifts for family, but I… View Post

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Furniture Makeovers

BEFORE and AFTER: Vintage Bar Cart Makeover From the Thrift Store!

BEFORE and AFTER: Vintage Bar Cart Makeover From the Thrift Store!

BEFORE & AFTER: Dining Room Bench Makeover Using Beyond Paint

BEFORE & AFTER: Dining Room Bench Makeover Using Beyond Paint

My Pretty Little DIY Card Catalog

My Pretty Little DIY Card Catalog

More Furniture Makeovers

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Turn an Old Knife Block into a DIY Crayon Holder

Turn an Old Knife Block into a DIY Crayon Holder

12 DIY Projects and Posts That You Gotta Check Out Again!

12 DIY Projects and Posts That You Gotta Check Out Again!

Understanding Wood: 7 Things You MUST Know BEFORE You Refinish or Build Your Next Project!

Understanding Wood: 7 Things You MUST Know BEFORE You Refinish or Build Your Next Project!

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Crafts

5 Ways of to Feel More Creative and Happy for National Day of Unplugging

5 Ways of to Feel More Creative and Happy for National Day of Unplugging

How to Make a Pretty DIY Window Privacy Screen

How to Make a Pretty DIY Window Privacy Screen

Turn an Old Knife Block into a DIY Crayon Holder

Turn an Old Knife Block into a DIY Crayon Holder

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DIY

5 Ways of to Feel More Creative and Happy for National Day of Unplugging

5 Ways of to Feel More Creative and Happy for National Day of Unplugging

How to Make a Pretty DIY Window Privacy Screen

How to Make a Pretty DIY Window Privacy Screen

My Pretty Custom Welcome Mat Makeover With Spray Paint

My Pretty Custom Welcome Mat Makeover With Spray Paint

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Room Makeovers

The April Outdoor Overhaul 30-Day Makeover Challenge!

The April Outdoor Overhaul 30-Day Makeover Challenge!

5 Questions You MUST Ask Before Jumping Into a Kitchen Makeover

5 Questions You MUST Ask Before Jumping Into a Kitchen Makeover

How I Overcame My Fear of Painting My Walls a Dark Color

How I Overcame My Fear of Painting My Walls a Dark Color

More Room Makeovers

Upcycled

Eat-In Kitchen Table Makeover: BEFORE & AFTER

Eat-In Kitchen Table Makeover: BEFORE & AFTER

10 Clever Questions to Repurpose ANYTHING (Even If You’re Not Creative)!

10 Clever Questions to Repurpose ANYTHING (Even If You’re Not Creative)!

Repurposed Toddler Bed Becomes a DIY Potting Bench: Trash to Treasure

Repurposed Toddler Bed Becomes a DIY Potting Bench: Trash to Treasure

More Upcycled Posts

Lifestyle

I’ve Got a New Beacon of Spring!

I’ve Got a New Beacon of Spring!

When You Talk, Does a Company Really Listen?

When You Talk, Does a Company Really Listen?

Reader of the Month: Meet Haley!

Reader of the Month: Meet Haley!

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I’m Serena Appiah (rhymes with IKEA). I think home should be affordable. All you need is paint, power tools and thrift stores. >> READ MORE...

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