Category Archives: Dumpster Diving

From Trash to Treasure… to my living room…

Posted on 09/12/2012 by Jody Thompson

Look what I found sitting in the alley recently– this cute table! I really felt like it had potential to become a “treasure” and couldn’t resist the urge to rescue it. Plus, I found a recipe for chalk paint and … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumpster Diving, Free Stuff, Re-Use Stuff | Tagged Chalk paint, Food, latex paint, repurpose furniture, restaurants, satin latex, travel, vacation | 4 Comments

From Trash to Treasure…bookends from A to Z

Posted on 05/07/2012 by Jody Thompson

Dumpster diving is sometimes viewed as an urban foraging technique.Dumpster divers typically scour thru dumpsters for items such as clothing, furniture, food and…my good luck… bookends… in serviceable condition. Imagine my surprise and delight when my friend BC found these cool … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumpster Diving, Free Stuff, Re-Use Stuff | Tagged clothing, dumpster diving, san diego location, shopping, style, travel, vacation | 2 Comments

Dumpster Diving- Patio Chairs From Trash to Treasure

Posted on 02/23/2012 by Jody Thompson

Tonite I’m writing this post from the comfort of my “new” patio. Decorated courtesy of yet another quasi-dumpster diving adventure. You don’t always have to jump in the dumpster to find the good stuff. My patio chairs were found outside … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumpster Diving, Free Stuff, Re-Use Stuff | Tagged black satin, DIY, dumpster diving, metal chairs, patio chairs, red pillow, spray paint, Target, two chairs, upcycle, WalMart | 5 Comments

From Trash to Treasure

Posted on 02/06/2012 by Jody Thompson

I write a lot about dumpster diving. But what about the stuff you can find parked out in the alley near the dumpsters? Imagine my excitement when I spotted a cute little barrel type container sitting all lonely in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumpster Diving, Re-Use Stuff | Tagged barrel type, dumpster diving, dumpsters, excitement, lucky day, plant holder, san Diego | 1 Comment

Dumpster Diving – University City – San Diego

Posted on 01/31/2012 by Jody Thompson

My motto– if you’re planning to dumpster dive– do it with dignity. I’m not a big fan of physically diving into dumpsters. Mostly out of fear. I prefer to walk by and if there is something interesting laying out front … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumpster Diving, Re-Use Stuff | Tagged Cost Plus World Market, dignity, dumpster dive, dumpster diving, dumpsters, entryway, nobel drive, table, UTC neighborhood, visual scan | 2 Comments