can i upcycle these side tables for a profit?

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Okay guys, we have some exciting news. This is the first part of a new series Rachael will be working on called Project Profit. Throughout this series, she'll be finding second-hand items, whether they cost very little or no money that could be on the side of the road, Facebook marketplace, at the thrift store, and bring you through the process of how she upcycles them to give them a fresh new look. After upcycling them, she will be trying to sell them on marketplace for a profit, which will then be donated to a charitable organization. In this first episode, Rachael is turning two matching side tables she got for $15 into 4 new side tables to sell them.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 - intro
1:40 - finding side tables second hand to upcycle
3:28 - upcycling wood side tables
13:18 - upcycling glass top side tables
19:40 - selling second hand for a profit
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Host & Creative : Rachael Nyhuus
Producer : Nina Pikula
Video Editors: Nick Liske & Justin Abalos
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[@Elin.Noller]

A tip, when you want to use a "pop of color", but want to play it a bit safe and appeal to a wider audience, ALWAYS go green! A soft sage works for many. Regardless of if you go dusty, pastelly or bright

[@mdwrm]

green was my first thought too

[@MrIljuha2000]

Or blue Or red Primaries are good in general

[@k9spot1]

gen z has started call it “millennial green” 😂

[@Elin.Noller]

@@MrIljuha2000 Not really? Green is the only "color" that is also a neutral. Primary colors like red, blue and yellow are very strong and many ppl prefer neutrals. (white, beige, brown, grey, black...and green)

[@Elin.Noller]

@@k9spot1 Sage green? edit* Or are you confusing millennial pink and gen z green, mashing them up?

[@nunulatiqah]

showing the canadian dollar to us viewers is the most random thing but SO NECESSARY for people like me who hasn’t seen one before 😂❤

[@TheSorryGirls]

LOL

[@J0E1L3]

I know some people call it monopoly money because all our bills are different colors but it makes it so much easier to not mistake 10$ from a 20 or 50 like with US money

[@LaughingInTiny]

​@@J0E1L3...plus they're pretty. 😊

[@amara560]

​@@J0E1L3I mean same goes for the euro. Lots of currencies have different colours. Feels like US is the outlier.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

​@@J0E1L3most countries have colored money US only place don't do this.

[@fatimagonzalezglez]

missing those sorry girls videos where it was becky against kelsey! a og sorry girls vs new sorry girls will be super fun! following this series of profit for non-profits! love your content!

[@shikmalagbas9721]

I hated thoseee it always made me so anxious 😆😆😆 I hate to see someone “lose” heheh

[@bonesonstones1]

This was SUCH a fun watch. The series is a great idea, and it's such a good fit for Rachael!

[@TheSorryGirls]

we're so excited to see all the fun projects that come out of it!

[@bloodmayft]

the overthinking starts it's so me hahahahaha love the tables!! Also rounding the corners did actually changed a lot the basic design they had!!

[@TheSorryGirls]

such a small but impactful change

[@heathertormey]

Same! Tables would never get painted LOL

[@StanleyDo]

The plaster tables looked so good in white

[@vintagecameragirl]

My studio tutor used to buy wood glue/PVA in bulk and put them in those kitchy ketchup bottles. It meant using less plastic, it was cheaper, and you could refil the ketchup bottles so it was easier to squeeze as there was less air in the bottle. Hope that helps!

[@tinaprice6090]

I'd paint them a different color although the blue is cute it reminds me of a kids room or fun house. The other ones looked so expansive you totally could have sold for more but it was a very good profit. You could totally do them again in a light stone color I'm sure they'd sell fast

[@NashaAbWahid]

My first time seeing Canadian dollar! Thanks Rachel! ❤

[@TheSorryGirls]

no way

[@jeremymartin1957]

This feels pretty fun and reminds me of some of the older SorryGirl content. Kinda wish through that here was a bit of a rough estimate for the free from the store room stuff to give a better idea of the actual profit

[@Marzo496]

I totally agree, not all of us have a store room stocked with things, and would likely have to buy all these things like paint glue etc if I ever wanted to attempt something like this

[@nicolehultquist1303]

I came here to comment almost exactly this

[@VaLonFrandsen]

It's never really free anyways, you had to pay for it once so add that to the price. Even if it is just partial paint bucket cost.

[@lilacunderground]

I think you could probably mix the pigment into the plaster so you don't have to paint again, but this is so cool!

[@AnnaYV]

This is a really good idea! Maybe mica powder would work or something? Saves time too!

[@CraftTimeStudio]

My thoughts, I knew that the glass table would sell immediately because it was a unique piece and the color could go with almost any home. The first one with the pop of color, no matter how much work was put into it, still looked a bit plain. Excited to see the next projects in this series!

[@idolpr]

LOoOooOoVE THIS NEW SERIES! Would be great to set a “profit goal” for the year and work all X amount of episodes to see if you achieve it in all episodes or in less than you estimated.

[@MrIljuha2000]

Would also be nice to see the optional prices of the "free" stuff as if you had to buy them All in all, great vid! Always love a good upcycle

[@3eggomelet]

I would love to see the other Sorry Girls join in on this series too!!💕

[@Julia-no1ch]

Rachael might be the most charming person I've encountered. She's like a real life fairy building furniture and designing decor items and her videos feel almost magical and it makes them so fun and inspiring to watch!

[@ingelinhansen7704]

Love this new concept! I also just came up with another series you could do. Have subscribers send you a blueprint of diy they come up with and you make it. Not just sending an inspo pic, but actually just an idea. I have so many ideas all the time, but not the skill to actually figure out how to execute.

[@zoellaswe6635]

I seriously love Rachel and the way she explains and walks through things but this video seems to have a lot more personality in it! And I love it her videos in the past seemed stiff so I’m so glad to see her shine in this video and hope this energy stays !!!❤

[@mrym5038]

Rachel is always fun to watch!! LOVE HER CREATIVITY❤ those tables look INCREDIBLE!!

[@lkf8799]

I got a super cute dressing table for free and my brother's Dad painted it for me and that's the color I picked. My mom thought I was crazy but it came out so good that she complimented me after 😉

[@TheSorryGirls]

yess love to hear itttt

[@_cherry_marly_]

I picked my bed side table up from bulk trash (?) . Sturdy wood in a light mint green color. Love it😊

[@Hannahbeckett894]

I actually really hoped you’d pick lavender for the lacquer tables! I would have loved that in my own place! Both turned out great, amazing work as always!

[@celinepe8101]

Love the idea of this series! A non profit I’d like to mention is Retiti Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya. It’s a community owned Sanctuary that takes in orphaned and abandoned elephant calves, with the goal of being able to release them again

[@bubblegum123dftba]

Omg yes I already know I'm going to LOVE this series!!!

[@TheSorryGirls]

yay!! us too!!!

[@beccabentleyxx]

A great non profit is A Home For Hooves Farm Sanctuary! It’s is a forever home for abandoned and rescued farm animals on Vancouver Island, BC. This place has a massive place in my heart. We’re raising money for a new property to accommodate the influx of animals we’ve had since another local sanctuary closed down.

[@laflacamorenita]

Great concept for videos. love that you are donating the profits while still giving us tips and best practices. I can’t wait to continue watching more videos like this.

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Yesss... I love to see diy upcycling projects!!! The creativity to see something old reimagined is so much fun!! So happy to see a dedicated series for this concept. Yayyy 💕😊👏

[@dr.angelajones2594]

Great projects!!! I think Barbie pink lacquer would be a hot item right now.

[@pamt.6052]

I love this new series! Way to go, Rachael! 💗And I love the turquoise; it is such a happy color. 😍

[@sandyallen1488]

Love Rachael’s videos. I find them to be extremely creative and they always turn out so beautifully.

[@fernofthecentury]

Same!

[@evewithwonder]

The way I laughed at the overthinking spiral 😅 so relatable

[@ginacrusco234]

Fantastic episode! I'll definitely be following the series. Both designs are superb. My favorite nonprofit causes: Planned Parenthood, Doctors without Borders, Habitat for Humanity.

[@tharbin6502]

I love Habitat for Humanity, too! It would be fun to see the Sorry Girls volunteer at one of their builds for the duration of a house build! Or help thrift and style full rooms in one of their houses!

[@britbc4461]

I love this AND that profit is going to a non-profit. Y'all are awesome!!

[@alisonyoungmusic]

Love this concept for a series!! The tables turned out beautiful, can't wait to see what's next.

[@leamarion4699]

I love this serie!! So smart and I love this for Rachel, can't wait to see what's to come!! 😁

[@ERYN__]

Project Profit is a cool name, but I also kind of want a random prediction amount that a "Profit" thinks you will or won't beat.

[@sarasworst]

the profit prophet lol

[@nomadine85]

Nice, so like… “Project profit prophet”

[@Rocannee]

​@@sarasworst when I was watching the video I understood Project Prophet lol

[@GiftPrincessBuhman]

Omg Rachel, you never disappoint! I was astounded at the 2nd table, you pretty much was the inventor and designer of that furni!!!! ❤

[@autumnwhitaker2979]

LOVE this idea for a series. It is such a wonderful intersection of things y'all care about and what your viewers care about too.

[@fernofthecentury]

Agreed!

[@bestreviewsguides]

This series is nothing short of brilliance, a testament to a captivating concept seamlessly woven into perfection, leaving no room for anything but admiration and awe. The synergy it exudes is remarkable, a harmonious union that effortlessly enthralls, making it a match made in the heavens of creativity.

[@cathylavorante6871]

You did a great job!! So creative! I’m sure those tables will sell!

[@fernofthecentury]

YESSS!!! I am SO here for this series!! What a great idea, Rachael! They turned out absolutely beautiful, and I hope you get a higher offer for those turquoise tables. Genius to end up creating TWO sets from the one original. I will be looking forward to the next video. The filming and editing was, of course, Sorry Girls quality: Perfection.

[@leeleescraps]

Great job! Love the tables. Canadian Alzheimer’s Society is am organization that needs more recognition & donations. This tragic Disease has hit my family hard and it’s been tough seeing my mom suffer.

[@woin9361]

18:56 I grew up in an area full of birch trees, and this reminds me of what the trunks look like after the rain ❤

[@janusquiamco7128]

I hope the buyers won‘t get mad when they see what the items cost to make 😅 I like the mdf tables, i hope you get a good price for them. The problem is mdf furniture is so common (so ikea), it would take something really unique to generate more interest in them. One idea would be to add a detail that would give the tables an additional function. I suggest a small hole on a corner of each tabletop where you can fit in a small glass container that can serve as a flower vase.

[@helenm1085]

I don't see why you'd be mad that someone didn't spend much on the materials for your tables... 1. They're paying for the work to make them, plus the creativity to design them 2. everything she got for free would have to be paid for if they wanted to make the tables themselves

[@lindap9079]

I'm looking forward to this series. I have one thought about the glass tables. When plastering I would have held the top piece next to the tube so that the texture would be cohesive above & below the glass. All of the tables look great!

[@tanyaclark9160]

I love the colour of the turquoise tables! A potential nonprofit to support is The Couchiching Conservancy in Orillia, Ontario. They protect forests and wetlands in the region, safeguard habitat for wildlife and also have a bunch of nature reserves with public trails (also no cost to walk the trails). 😊🌿

[@karenmcneill2602]

Both tables are terrific! My favourite is the turquoise. Great idea to round the edges. Thoroughly enjoyed this Rachel!

[@cronoly]

Love it! Can't wait for the next video in this series! ❤

[@mandyheming8124]

Love this serie already! The tables turned out sooo good!

[@aroha9090]

Wow, I really adore the blue tables! Surprised they didn't get as much love as the plaster ones.

[@Chloflow101]

Oh my gosh those tables just transported me back in time! I’m sureeee we had these in my 90’s childhood home, they were supposed to have some fabric table cloth under the glass to cover the cheap unfinished mdf base 😅 I can’t be the only one to remember this?!

[@hajerhassan7512]

Great idea and so on trend , love it so much hope you do more of these in the future ♥️

[@waterbitten]

The second tables were classy and gorgeous!! I love Rachel's projects, theyre always clean and dont look like DIYs.

[@breannakion9167]

Love the concept of this series! I'm an avid fb marketplace shopper with aspirations of flipping items but struggle with inspiration. Thank you for the motivation!

[@fernofthecentury]

Same here!

[@arothera]

I’m so excited for this series!!! Thank you for this!!!

[@angietoscano103]

I absolutely love your creativity and how you rethink a project! Amazing!

[@DiRidpath]

I think you chose well on the color. My suggestion is to see what colors are trending in the stores and go with that. Right now, aqua is a popular color, or pick a color that goes with the era that the piece of furniture will fit.

[@natashaaverbuj]

What a great idea for a series! Love it. It was so creative and resourceful to buy two tables and make four, and the end result is so good! I look forward to seeing your next project!

[@owllilly5535]

Love the series! As for a suggestion for a non profit, I would suggest "Laughing at my nightmare". It provides equipment to people living with spinal muscular attrophy and other disabilities. The founder has also a KZbin channel with his wife, called squirmy and grubs. I love them and the charity does so much good work! :)

[@denises9426]

This series is going to be great! Thanks Rachael! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@apizzatopping]

When she’s plastering the two disks I was like “ooh cake!”

[@hellatrix2603]

I thought so too! The plaster tables look like they have a little cake sat on top ready to serve!

[@kaesthetyc]

Great video! Really like this idea and this project, hope to see more!

[@BSWVI]

I'm going to enjoy this series. Rachael is a hoot (sorry, oldie here) and I laughed in recognition at the overthinking. Really nice that you tell us the details, like sanding between coats!

[@teresadreamer8554]

Love this it's great what you created. Love the ideal of the second set of tables.👍👍😊😊❤❤❤

[@leslieschmitt7749]

I excited about the new series and. Love both projects … great start!! ❤

[@shellie904]

OMG... I had to stop at 11:54 to tell you... My sister has had a solution for the limited colors of corresponding spray paint to other modes in her head for so long! She owns her own prop rental company, "Make A Scene Rentals" and the struggle of the pandemic has never afforded her the time and resources to capitalize on her idea... BUT she has always said she would love to share the idea with other 💖women💖 who could make it happen... I think that is The Sorry Girls! Have a groovy day, the big sister.

[@babitferreira]

I loved the first set of tables, they are beautiful

[@BelindaShort]

Honestly I don't want to say this because I know that is not the point of this video- but your labor is worthwhile. People need to remember to add a charge in for that.

[@BelindaShort]

Specifically I'm remembering the marketplace video that was made and how it seems like hours and hours and hours of work in order to save this money.

[@thisiskenn10]

I really enjoy this series and I love that the money is getting donated! Please do more because it was so fun to watch. I like both of those styles of tables!

[@sandraryder-smith3547]

I am SO excited for this Project Profit series!

[@georgia450]

Omg you guys should do a series like the trading a Bobby pin series, but every time you trade you upcycle the item and then trade for an item that needs upcycling. Maybe there can be an end goal?

[@nefertitimontoya]

Love this

[@Naamisonbekend2]

I already love this new series and those glass plaster side tables I thought were so cool! Like looking really high end

[@barbarybcia]

I love this new series! Great video!

[@AmyBC123]

This is such a fun and inspiring series 😊 and now I desperately want to lacquer paint something!

[@lynette.]

Great project colour limiting tables sale interested to how much they do go for. Making a second pair of tables from the one find such a good idea.😊

[@ki4815]

Love this new series and both sets of tables. Would love to see a series where you four pair up and battle each other with different DIY or interior design challenges.

[@TheSongwritingCat]

The lacquered tables are such a pretty color. I know it's an aesthetic, but making things genuinely look valuable might be an issue for this series. The lamps from previous videos would probably do well, but it's harder to sell stuff that looks like particle board or plastic, even if it's cute.

[@LittleDergon]

Great tables, the blue lacquer ones were more my taste so I'm surprised they didn't sell. I did see that you had priced them at $70 in the ad, so maybe that's why? Would prefer to have a conclusion to the project with how much they sell for in the episode but I kinda understand the want to upload quickly after a project is done. A charity dear to my heart is Ocean Conservation Namibia where they save seals trapped in ocean plastic. A small team who have already saved over 500 seals just this year! They have a KZbin channel you could direct people to to help raise awareness too

[@vickinoeske1154]

I'm impressed with how much the lacquer spray paint looks like lacquer. 😊 The cost of spray paint is crazy. I recently bought a can that had a stone like finish, $12.

[@morticiagomez6166]

Some excellent ideas! I like the white better for the glass top coffee tables. As for the blue-ish table, it’s very pretty but not a universal colour. The fashion now is the natural beech wood look with a darker varnish contrast - maybe the legs be natural beech wood and the top is darker ?

[@atmidnights1106]

so excited for more of this new series!

[@shirleycarter2451]

The two black tables would have looked cool with a light inside pointing upwards, then the light would come out like a round glow from under the smaller circle ontop of the glass. Oooh one of those colour changing light would have been amazing.❤

[@_umetnica_]

I love this series idea because I love whenever Rachael DIYs or upcycles things but her place is only so big!

[@lisakarendonnelly5992]

Beautiful! Love these inspirational projects. Keep it going. The non-profit donations are going to add up. I vote for the Nature Conservancy. 🌲

[@LoDega]

I love that you’re doing this!!

[@wordsbygemm]

Really enjoyed this, what a great idea for a series! Looking forward to future eps!

[@corijauregui2911]

love!!!! i think the turquoise is such. a niche color- i would’ve done a green since it’s trendy now

[@unusedbrokenbrick]

The show flea market flip was a lot like this. I loved that and I love this too!

[@shellycook8322]

Love this series!! I can't wait for more episodes.

[@sharlaangulo3649]

I LOVE the color you chose! And love the idea for this new series too!!!! 😊

[@juicyyybaby]

This fits your style so well! I love it

[@amaliecblicher]

Awesome concept! And love love love the glass tables

[@lindakleiner5734]

Rachael I love the over thinking 🤔. And the “ Noooo it’s fine” when asked 😂 It’s so real for a majority of us out here 😊❤ loved your up cycle and hope you make huge profit.

[@MsGwwen]

Already looking forward to the next episode! ❤️

[@PeacockEarings]

Ok hear me out. Repaint those tables in the mushroom aesthetic that's so popular rn. Beige shroom legs and a rich red top. 🍄 🍄 Or slightly more muted red and go neutral nursery vibes

[@sandralee6848]

I love those blue tables. Very nice

[@CedricxChaotic]

I like this new series a lot! Can't wait to watch the next one and get to know the non profit org that gets the profit xx

[@Tealeafsong]

I love this idea for a series ;) thanks Girls

[@Tantejuju65]

In Minnesota there is a NP called Bridging. They supply furniture etc. To folks who have limited money to furnish a home. Usually low income folks or those trying to put their lives back together...I am sure there is a similar NP in Canada

[@tyeisele]

loved the plaster tables - your more extreme ideas always turn out the best! Definitely lean in more to your creative side! Its what the people want haha

[@enzieriddle5326]

Great job Rachael! And I'd recommend the Stonewall Foundation:)