
Serena Appiah is a blogger, entrepreneur, artist, thrifter, wife, and mother of three young sons. She had been named the 2016 Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year, which won her the opportunity to speak at home shows nationally. Since 2012, she's been inspiring readers at ThriftDiving.com to decorate, improve, and maintain their home on a DIY budget. Thrift stores, power tools, and paint brushes have helped Serena and her readers transform their homes, one project at a time.

It only takes a few household items to create a work of art! DIY expert, Serena Appiah has the 411 on how you can complete this fun and easy craft with your little ones.

Getting ready for Spring time is extra enjoyable with this hands-on craft project. This fun activity teaches kids a fun craft just in time for getting outdoors on your own lawn. The Home Depot sells Kids Workshop kits to teach your children something new and to get them involved. If you don’t have the kit on-hand, all you need is cardboard, paint, glue and other items you probably already have around the house. Read on for step-by-step instructions for making this toy lawn mower from Serena Appiah of Thrift Diving!

No need to waste money on the same old boring board games. Head over to your local Home Depot to grab just a few items, like cardboard, paint, and glue to create fun DIY projects like this one Serena Appiah of Thrift Diving made for her kids. She was able to DIY this cool tabletop tennis game, check out the step-by-step details of how she did it below!

Looking for a fun holiday craft for your child to make over the holidays? Serena Appiah from Thrift Diving has you covered with this adorable Christmas car! Download the template below, gather some supplies from your local Home Depot and let’s get started.

Any adult will tell you, having a clean, organized desk to work from is key! But it’s important for kids too - especially with more of them learning at home. With some help from The Home Depot, Serena Appiah has the tools to help you and your child make a desk organizer that will keep their desk in tip-top shape!

The backyard area is the perfect place for entertaining in the summer. Serena Appiah of Thrift Divingcreated the ultimate entertaining area with the help of pavers from The Home Depot.

Nothing is more nostalgic than a toy car - even better, one that’s amphibious! Read below for the step-by-step instructions on how Serena Appiah of Thrift Diving created this fun DIY and eco-friendly amphibious military vehicle!