The DIY Not Podcast
The DIY Not Podcast is your go-to resource for mastering projects of all kinds—whether you’re rigging a shelter, covering gear with tarps, or starting a backyard project, The DIY Not Podcast is your trusted companion. Hosted by Michael Stein and powered by Tarps Plus, each episode shares real-world solutions, tarp hacks, and advice from industry pros.
Episodes
Patrick Jérôme is a French-Canadian firefighter and self-taught woodworker from northeastern Ontario. Inspired by his father and childhood experiences building forts in the forest, Patrick developed a deep appreciation for hands-on work.
After serving in the military and transitioning to firefighting, he turned to woodworking as a creative and therapeutic outlet. In 2016, Patrick began sharing his woodworking journey on social me...
Deserae Lindsley is an urban homesteader and passionate gardener based in South Austin, Texas. Inspired by her grandfather’s backyard garden, she began cultivating her own love for plants early on.
A former hairdresser, she leaned into gardening during the pandemic and now maintains a thriving vegetable, pollinator, and citrus garden—alongside backyard chickens—on less than a quarter-acre.
Deserae specializes in small-space, cl...
Katie Thompson is a woodworker, designer, and community builder who discovered her passion for woodworking in 2010 after meeting her husband, a skilled furniture maker.
With a background in communications and marketing, she transitioned from digital advertising to hands-on craftsmanship, eventually creating furniture, launching her jewelry line Black Swamp, and authoring a children’s woodworking book.
Katie is also the founder ...
Jeff Waldman is a California-based DIY enthusiast, builder, and creative problem-solver who turned a passion for tinkering into a way of life. Originally from San Francisco, Jeff's journey into hands-on construction began unexpectedly—despite having a background in electronics from his time in the Air Force, he had no formal training in carpentry or design.
Seeking a rural escape, Jeff and his wife purchased land in the Santa Cru...
Amy is the creator behind Amy Makes That, an aesthetic Cricut crafter and educator who turned a college side hustle into a full-blown creative business. Since 2018, she’s been on a mission to make Cricut crafting more accessible, stylish, and beginner-friendly through her popular tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes content.
After overcoming the sudden closure of her Etsy shop in 2021, Amy rebranded and grew a loyal audience of...
Erika Nolan is a Georgia-based homesteader whose journey began 13 years ago on a modest 50-square-foot backyard in New Orleans. Inspired by her mother’s illness and the lack of nutritious hospital food, Erika pursued horticulture and launched one of the first organic landscaping businesses in her region. What started as a city lot filled with veggie beds, chickens, and composting systems grew into a thriving business that caught lo...
Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a New Jersey-based author, educator, and modern homesteader who transitioned from running an eco-conscious graphic and web design business to cultivating a self-sufficient lifestyle rooted in permaculture. Inspired by the birth of her first child and a desire to reconnect with nature, she began growing nutrient-dense, chemical-free food on a small suburban lot before moving to a 6-acre farm to expand her d...
Kamal Bell is a farmer, educator, and social entrepreneur who began his agricultural journey in 2016 after studying at North Carolina A&T State University. Though initially met with skepticism and teasing for his interest in farming, Kamal remained driven by a deep commitment to addressing food deserts and challenging stereotypes about what it means to be a farmer. His passion for the outdoors and community upliftment inspired him ...
Carrie Anne is a furniture flipper and DIY enthusiast who turned her passion into a thriving business during the pandemic. After repurposing an old kitchen table and selling it for $300, she was inspired to start flipping furniture full-time.
Leveraging her marketing background, she built a following of 20,000 on social media, sharing transformation videos and connecting with other furniture flippers. Carrie Anne specializes in r...
Oliver and Charlotte Jiange are DIY enthusiasts and content creators known for transforming budget-friendly materials into high-end home designs. What started as a small furniture refinishing project evolved into a full-scale home renovation journey, including the restoration of a 1980s fixer-upper.
Charlotte, a musician with an eye for design, leads the creative vision, while Oliver, a meticulous researcher, handles execution. T...
Angie Holden is a crafting expert, educator, and content creator who turned her passion for DIY into a thriving online business. She launched The Country Chic Cottage in 2010 as a budget-friendly home improvement blog, which quickly gained traction.
Initially working as an engineer, Angie transitioned to full-time content creation in 2016, focusing on machine crafting with tools like Cricut and laser cutters. Today, she shares cr...
Ryan Brutt is a writer, historian, and automotive explorer known as the "Auto Archaeologist." Traveling across the country, he documents rare and forgotten classic cars hidden in barns, junkyards, and unusual locations.
Rather than purchasing the vehicles, he preserves their history through photography, writing, and social media, helping connect owners with restoration resources and potential buyers.
A lifelong Cadillac enthusi...
Johnny Bayles is a DIY builder and craftsman specializing in wooden geodesic domes. Growing up in a family of skilled artisans, including his cabinet-maker grandfather, Johnny developed a passion for problem-solving and unconventional construction.
Fascinated by the strength and efficiency of geodesic structures, he began experimenting with wooden domes, favoring interlocking triangles over complex metal systems. What started as ...
Calvin Rust, founder of BRC Construction, is a self-made contractor based in Idaho with a passion for homebuilding and education. Growing up on a family farm, he developed a strong work ethic early, managing operations from age 11. As a teenager, he joined a framing crew for extra income and quickly realized his potential in the construction industry. Partnering with a friend, he built a successful framing business, eventually expa...
Marlaina Mathisen is a potter and social media creator based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. From sculpting clay found in riverbeds as a child to earning degrees in education and studio art, she has always been drawn to hands-on creativity.
After years of balancing pottery with a traditional job, she took the leap to make ceramics her full-time career, growing both her craft and online presence. Known as "Marlaina the Potter...
Cara Newhart is a DIY design expert and content creator who empowers homeowners to take charge of their spaces. With a background in corporate finance and oil and gas, she pivoted to interior design after realizing her passion for creativity and problem-solving.
Cara shares practical renovation strategies, cost-saving tips, and real-life home transformations—including her current project, a 200-year-old haunted house in New Jerse...
Corinne Blackstone is a lifelong crafter from Northeast Ohio who turned her passion into a thriving career. After discovering Cricut machines while making decorations for her 2017 wedding, she quickly mastered the craft and began sharing tips online.
What started as a simple YouTube tutorial to help others soon exploded into a successful channel, where she now teaches cost-effective crafting techniques to a global audience. By 20...
Andrew Miller is the colorblind tulip farmer behind Tulip Valley Farms, a blooming success born from a bold career change in 2019. Despite being red-green colorblind, Andrew fell in love with every aspect of tulip farming—from the growing to the business and the joy it brings to others. His passion lies in creating a meaningful, shared experience rooted in beauty and community.
A Mount Vernon native, Andrew served in the U.S. Air...
Ira Houseweart is a skilled metal fabricator and artist specializing in decorative metalwork, including railings, sculptures, knives, and swords. Growing up on a family farm, he discovered his passion for metalworking in his grandfather’s shop, leading him to pursue formal training in welding, machining, and blacksmithing.
Ira gained national recognition after appearing on Forged in Fire, which expanded his social media presence...
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