The Thrift Diving Podcast

What It's Really Like for a "Newbie" to Do Their First Room Makeover - #140

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We're going behind-the-scenes to hear the complete story of that epic bathroom makeover that I just finished in my best girlfriend's bathroom! What makes this an inspiring episode is that my friend and I get vulernable about what it was really like to tackle a DIY project together. She lacked interest and confidence because she was a "DIY newbie," and I lacked confidence because I had never done a project in someone else's house before (only my own house). Listen as she and I share the ...

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