by Learn How to Make a Thrifting Survival Kit
Prevent bringing dirt and germs into your vehicle and trunk. What are the must have items in a Thrifting Survival Kit?
Thrift Survival Kit creation video tutorial from Thrift Diving
Recommendations for your Thrift Survival Kit include:
- Bucket – a sturdy one to hold all your survival kit essentials
- Tarp – to protect your vehicle’s carpet
- Tape Measure
- Antiseptic Wipes (large size, thickest ones you can find)
- Cleaning Fluid (large bottle)
- LED Torch
- Rubber Gloves
- Workers Gloves / Gardening Gloves
- Sticky Tape / Duct Tape
- Scissors
- Scraper
- Trash bags – Contractor / Gardening versions are larger and stronger
- Screwdriver with multiple heads, philips and flat heads as a minimum
- Hammer
- Paint Brush
Other Thrift Store Kit Tips
- Measure the opening of your trunk / boot so you know if a piece of furniture will fit, before carrying it out the store
- Tape down drawers and doors of furniture so it doesn’t move in transit
- Clean the piece as best you can before you get inside your home
- Wear gloves and wash your hands often with antiseptic / germ killing soap
- Use the scraper to remove the thrift store stickers
- Use the screwdriver to tighten loose legs or hinges
- Use the paintbrush to clean away dust and debris from inside drawers
Thrifting Philosophy
The best philosophy to follow when thrift store diving is:
- If you can’t walk away then you have to buy it as that means you love it so don’t walk away because it’s not going to be there tomorrow
- If you are unsure leave it; don’t buy it! There will be more to choose from another day.
- The uglier the better! ugly furniture usually transforms into the best upcycle projects since other people missed the beauty you saw
Check out more thrifting video tutorials and tips from Thift Store Expert.
