The 30-Day “Fall Overhaul” DIY Challenge is Here!
The 30-Day “Fall Overhaul” Challenge is being brought to you by Arrow Tool Group.
We’re baaaaaccck! I’m so excited that we’re kicking off a new round of my 30-Day Challenge!
You and I have been doing these challenges since 2014, and each time, we get inspiration, motivation, and determination to not just start a project, but to finish a project! Below you can find the “BEFORE” or project pictures that I’ve received so far. As more pictures come in, I’ll be updating this page with everyone’s project images!
Do You Want to Join the Challenge, Too?!
I’d love for you to join the challenge! The more people, the more inspiration and motivation. This challenge is brought to you by ArrowToolGroup.com. Arrow Tool Group® has been a trusted name in the tool industry for nearly 100 years, which is huge. I’ve personally been working with them for the last 7-8 years, using their staplers to do upholstery projects and more.
But now, they’re offering a whole new lineup of utility knives, hammers, levels, pliers, PRO-lock and Self-lock tape measures, including office supplies. (You can save 15% if you use my coupon code at Check-Out, too. Just enter “thriftdiving15” – all lower case, no upper case!). A huge thanks to them for sponsoring this challenge!
STEP 1: Enter the giveaway first HERE or (see below to enter your name and email)! The giveaway is only open to US residents, but if you’d like to join just the challenge, you can join HERE.
STEP 2: When entering, be sure to click “Join Arrow’s Email List” so that you officially join Arrow’s email list and it will kick off an email confirmation to your best email!
STEP 3: If you’d like additional entries, click on Follow Arrow on Instagram, Follow Thrift Diving on Instagram, and Refer a Friend.
STEP 4: Upload an image of the “BEFORE” photo or project you plan to work on during the challenge!
STEP 5: Check your email! 🙂 You’ll get a confirmation email. If you don’t get it, check your Promotions tab (or spam folder). You want to be sure to white-list my email (se****@**********ng.com) so that you get my challenge emails delivered to you weekly!
At the end of the challenge, you’ll get more entries by uploading your finish project or makeover (via the same SweepWidget app found on this page). The more you do as part of the challenge, the more entries you’ll get = the more likely that you’ll win!
Here’s the official SweepWidget app so you can enter! (Psst! If you encounter any issues entering, please email me ASAP: se****@**********ng.com):
So what room, space, or project will YOU be working on during this challenge!? Leave a comment below and share more about your project!
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A 30-day format gives a project enough time to move beyond the exciting first day while still creating a clear finish line. The emphasis on completing, rather than merely starting, a home project is especially useful because small milestones can prevent a larger overhaul from becoming vague or overwhelming. Setting one visible weekly checkpoint could add helpful structure to the motivation and determination behind the challenge.
A 30-day format can make an unfinished project feel more manageable because it shifts attention from an intimidating end result to a steady series of small decisions. The emphasis on actually finishing, rather than merely starting, is especially useful. A simple progress note, a defined next action, and a realistic allowance for interruptions can help sustain completion without turning the challenge into another source of pressure.
A 30-day format gives a DIY project enough structure to move beyond the exciting first step. The emphasis on finishing is important: a small daily commitment can make a larger overhaul feel more manageable. Keeping a brief notation of the next action, needed materials, and any obstacle at the end of each session could make it easier to restart the following day.
Whoopsie, if I had known my photo would be on the blog, I might have been a bit more careful when taking it! 🤭 Looking forward to this challenge!! I’ve already gotten started and posted on Instagram. Can’t wait to see what everyone else does.
LOL, ooh, your photo is fine!! I just want to spotlight all the hard work everyone is doing! 🙂 Thank you so much for doing the challenge!