Could I make these thrifted finds work? | DIY Diagnosis | REISSUED

[@TheGenflute]

Hold on...at 0:53 PRIZES for whoever set up the drunken teddy bear party at that table in the thrift store. 😂😂😂

[@REISSUED]

Haha I didn’t catch that!

[@dianeo]

LOL, I had to go back and check it out. Hilarious! 😆

[@kristiswa]

I always go to my local thrift store when I want to get drunk with teddy bears!

[@michelleschaefer9545]

Hungover

[@wpeters4361]

I will never understand the Rae Dunn craze, when the only "creative" thing about her pieces are adding words to everything in that weird font.

[@REISSUED]

I think it was probably kind of quirky and original at first and has just gone too far!

[@Heyu7her3]

​@@REISSUED I definitely thought so at first... only bought one thing tho

[@liddybird3608]

Yeah, me too. I actually do not like things that are labeled like that, unless it's to identify contents.

[@ronnie-livingacolorfullife]

Rae “Dunn to Death”

[@patticurry565]

My vote for more DIY Diagnosis!

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Patti!

[@MLiesel]

Would love to see more videos in this format! Feels like it’s helping build my own “diagnosis” skills, and it’s just fun to hear your ideas!

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Liesel! Helping your build your own skills is exactly the goal with these videos! Glad you found this helpful. More to come!

[@markwagner4909]

I’d remove the backing on the glass table

[@REISSUED]

Great idea!

[@rickgarms7656]

Liberace?...really Andrew? The only way that brass, glass & mirror piece would shout Liberace is if it had 1 candelabra and at least 3 Faberge eggs on top! Hahaha, Just kidding. One of my exes had an apartment size collapsible table just like the one you presented. It was, however, solid wood from Italy and had 4 folding chairs that nested inside the center cavity. He really put that to use in a small space. Very flexible. It appeared to me that the hall tree hooks were not original based on the ghost image of different shaded wood behind them. But that piece has a LOT of potential for manipulation. I like the format of suggested project pieces peppered with real projects. Cheers Andrew.

[@luciejean-mercier3603]

always a treat to watch!

[@REISSUED]

Thanks!

[@jelsner5077]

Regarding the split seat on the hall tree, all you would need to do is put wood glue in the crack and clamp it back together for 24 hours. No need to add metal plates. The glued joint will be stronger than the wood itself.

[@REISSUED]

Oh interesting! I would have thought the wood would still be prone to splitting when you sit on the seat. Thanks for the tip!

[@jelsner5077]

@@REISSUED As long as it's clamped tight while drying, you're good

[@brucehansen7949]

$30 for that old junk is far from a steal, your getting robbed if you buy it

[@gatheringmoss5726]

Love this format. Definitely more, please. Love the flower X-ray, but not the black background, nor the glass.

[@lisajackson4784]

Awesome content!! Love it! Do more 😊

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Lisa! Glad you enjoyed this

[@tl1110]

For the x-ray flower picture... I don't hate it, but I don't actually love it either. It's a very specific colour choice that needs to be in a specifically designed room - otherwise it would stick out like a sore thumb.

[@REISSUED]

Absolutely agree! And the color is exactly why it didn’t win me over 🙌🏻

[@captainprincess5943]

Yes! I love the xray flower piece! It's dramatic, for sure. Carefully incorporated, it could be a really great focal piece for some art deco motif. Love it!!!

[@millie8984]

Love the DIY diagnosis.

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Millie!

[@GabbyPaynter]

Another vote YES for this format!

[@JackSmith-oq6ek]

I love this format, and giving us the ideas is amazing. I wish you could take someone with you and they take the project and see it through with your guidance! I love hearing your ideas for things and the reasons you leave some things and take others. I think you showing us your criteria for curating pieces for your space is really interesting. thanks for trying new things!

[@elizabethfaraone]

I LOVE the glass x-ray flowers. If we had been shopping together, I would have advised you to buy it.

[@REISSUED]

I’m glad you liked it Elizabeth! I definitely see the potential for a space with the perfect color palette

[@lynseypeters]

Really enjoyed this video so definitely be interested in more. 🤗 I did not like that flower picture, but I'm sure someone could style it up well somehow.

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Lynsey! Glad you like this video 🙏🏻

[@mcblakemore3423]

Yes, the black & white flower would have caught my eye too! Question on the antique sewing table -- could it be taken apart to use the ornate base in another way (loved the circular metal detail).

[@REISSUED]

Yeah I expect the base could come off and maybe even come apart! Interesting thought. Thanks for sharing!

[@EconMBAStudent]

Could be used on a patio or even better a cottage style garden for plants

[@consideredwhisper]

My up-cycle suggestion would be for the birdcage. Remove the base (recycle it) and spray the metal bars part whatever colour you want - your oily brass spray might work well. Then you could modify it as a hanging pendant lampshade. Maybe for your entrance hallway.

[@TheGenflute]

Yes! That flower is either on or is imitating photo sensitive paper. It's a cool technique that many professional artists use in super cool ways.

[@REISSUED]

Yeah it’s very interesting!

[@michelleterhune7674]

Love the xray glass piece. Build a box around it and backlight it.

[@lisagaines1813]

Loved this vid! I felt like I was right there shopping with you discussing options and potential. Using your old footage as examples of techniques was brilliant. I think you might really be on to something new here.

[@AnnikenKivlok1233]

I like this content! I'm not a creative person so it's interesting to see how you think. I did not like the glass flower at all, but it would not supris me if you did something with it and put it in the right place I would love it😄

[@REISSUED]

Like you like this! Yeah I think the flower could work with the right styling!

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy Andrew!! Good eye for turning trashy finds to treasured pieces! The x-ray plant has an almost Asian feel, it would be great in an area the just catches the light so that it glows! Big hugs from Kenny in Ohio!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Laurad419]

Just found your channel and wanted to weigh in on your DIY diagnosis content….great idea! We’ve all heard people say “there’s nothing good at thrift stores near me, how do you find this stuff?” This is a great way to learn how to see that diamond in the rough 👍🏼

[@adrianamartinez8092]

I really enjoyed this content! I'm an avid thrifter but nit a DIYer. I see cool stuff and always fantasize of DIYing it into something amazing...but I know myself 😂 So I leave it. This content inspired me to give it a try 👊🏽

[@robyoung9968]

I love the X-ray flower.. Great ideas for these items. Obviously a lot only work in certain spaces, and maybe possibilities.. It looks like a fun job for you, lots of interesting items surely go through Thrift Stores, my Dearest friend is a great thrifter as well. You got it down and really can see the potential..

[@rocioiribe5841]

wait, i have another idea! that flower frame looks glass, i know there's DIYs out there that bleach/distress glass or mirrors, i bet you could make an antiqued glass look out of that easy. :) Kelsey from The Sorry girls has done this to mirrors in her Making Home series and Alexandra Gater did that in on of her recent videos by turning a mirror to glass. Just sharing ideas! :D

[@karisiemens4243]

Great channel! I like your perspective and I adore the name of your channel. Clever. Thank you for your content.

[@clairewright8153]

Love the idea of buying the drop leaf table and making it over. I need a small table or desk to use as a home office, so this idea really suits the very small space I have. Thanks 😊

[@mskelspider]

I think this series is a fantastic idea. I've followed 3 or 4 KZbinrs as they redid their houses and they didn't have a plan for when the house was done. Mostly, I stopped following them so great transition!

[@copperpenny0209]

I don't hate the x-ray floral. There's definitely a place for that. I have to say, I'm a little disappointed that you didn't get the mirror and glass console piece. I would have loved to see you work your magic on that one.

[@cvonsutphen]

Great video! Would love to see more content like this.

[@REISSUED]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@sirenl5608]

The glass x ray flowers behind your hob as a splash back x

[@GregoryCooper-eh6yk]

You asked for input, so here goes : 1 - hall tree. I would cut off the curvy top part and use the bottom half as an extra little seat, or pot a piece of glass over the arms, creating a side table. Paint or stain as you like. 2 - glass/brass/mirror table, remove the back pieces and turn the thing into a glam bar. 3 - curvy lamp, don't waste your time 4 - the 3 compartment wire piece, line the compartments with sheet moss, and use a window box on the porch. 5 - bird cage, your ideas were on point, or remove the base and use as a pendant lamp shade, maybe even weaving macrame cording or ribbons through the wires. 6 - game board, also not worth the time probably 7 - trunk, remove the lid and use as a planter box. I had one in my early teens, and covered the whole thing with my stamp collection. It looked cool, but I was also young, haha. 8 - the pendant light, I have seen these painted red (or color of choice) lamp shades replaced with small Terra cotta flower pots and used as an outdoor hanging planter from a tree. It looked awesome ! 9 - old sewing machine base, my mom used a similar base topped with a piece of marble as her kitchen island....always loved that. 10 - xray flower pic, for you Andrew, I could see you incorporating it into a collage. 11 - collapsable table. Your ideas were on point. I would have gotten it, just to have if the price was right, and find a use for it later, just because. Haha. So, Sir, there ya go.

[@artistandhisdogs1351]

What is the social media @ for the Restore posts you shared?

[@lornawood3260]

Enjoyed this one; cool ideas! 😊👍🏼🙏

[@anastasiarn7781]

I love the ideas for the bird cage.

[@xingcat]

I have the same size table, but from Ikea, with the drawers in the middle of it. I use it for my painting studio, and I never put the leaves back down anymore. I suspect a number of people would wind up with it either open or only take it out for occasional use. The x-ray flowers thing...I could see it in the right space, but it reminds me of the 1980s a little bit too much. I'd expect to see it with filament flowers surrounding it, lol.

[@REISSUED]

Very interesting points! It would be hard to leave that much space for a table and have it down most of the time… I’ve thought about something like this for dinner parties in my entry… once it’s all cleared out 😅 And yeah I definitely get the 80s vibe in the flowers!

[@robinbirdj743]

The standing Victorian lamp on the right almost out of sight would have been a good vintage choice. Those are usually still functioning or can be easily rewired. I took apart one socket on one like that and it was porcelain and easy to fix. The center uses a large bulb format but Amazon and lighting stores had the mogul converter for about $6-7. Great lamp! The ones I found like that were about $25 and worth it; mine were 3 way lamps and worked with 4-5 LED low wattage bulbs.

[@RitaVernoy]

Once again, you have amazing creativity!😊

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Rita!

[@tamora.monique]

I need that tiny huge table

[@franciemontgomery2935]

I love this format! ❤ I definitely appreciate the fact that you already have a lot on your plate and to take on more projects just isn't feasible. I just like to go thrifting with you! (I was disabled in a bike accident and dependent on my husband to take me to the thrift shops. He's not a fan of thrifting. I try not to do it too often and I know to be successful at thrifting, it is important to go often!)

[@charlieshort8934]

Okay, so.... I don't know which Goodwill you're shopping at, but that one is crazy expensive. I live in Sacramento and the Goodwill prices are much less expensive than that. Just saying 😀

[@tinaranson6172]

If you are looking for a special hardware piece,I have a large place I can go to and find virtually anything. It would give more reasons to take a short road trip.!

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

Yes, I liked this (kind of) video. Please more. Regarding the pieces I liked the sewing table, folding table, checkered board and entry hall chair (tree?) the most, the glas shelve/cupboard the least. I don't like glas for furniture in general, Idk. I prefer wood and black/rusted metal most. And please don't put a bird in such a tiny cage!! Actually please don't put a bird in a cage at all!.. 😶

[@deidrecrawford4208]

Love the fun ideas. Thank goodness you think outside the box so I don't have to. Yes, colour drenching is really hot this year. You have solved my issue in my front foyer with my vintage/antique pieces that aren't worth stripping, but just weren't looking...right. Lightbulb moment. Thanks😊

[@trentdotson1522]

This was more interesting than I thought it would be. You have a good eye, and I agree completely about copying the drop-leaf table-a really useful and versatile piece. (Might I suggest Lowe’s/Home Depot unfinished project panels for the top?) I despair of something cool ever being done with old sewing machine stands/cabinets-the wood ones are intractably clunky, and the wrought iron kind are too hippie-dippie, imho. I could see you altering the large picture somehow; by itself, it’s a hard pass for me.

[@SJC49]

Like the idea of painting out the hall tree the same colour as a background wall. 😍🇨🇦

[@carylbarnett7448]

Why do you have your talk so fast? You & Lone Fox. 🤷🏼‍♀️ P.S. I like your stuff 😊

[@joannestimson9641]

Love this format! It is really inspiring. I thought the mirrored piece was interesting but couldn’t get past the overhang. However you cleverly overcame this with your plan for the legs. Brilliant! Don’t think I like the flower picture but undecided.

[@biancakaye2721]

I love your content and ideas but can you speak slower? I'd like to just chill and enjoy the video but it feels rushed when speaking so fast. Just a request.

[@PCHPatti]

What a great format! Focus is on your design approach and solving execution challenges. Love it!

[@EconMBAStudent]

Not a lover of the x-ray photograph, I have seen too many, especially in calendar format, it was cool, no longer, in my not so humble opinion. I liked you idea of using the fold down table as a template, the veneer and synthetic shine is not good, but retaining the piano type hinges, a great idea! Thank you!

[@beckywood7483]

Great creative content format, which features what I love about your refurb style. Definitely do more of this! I love to thrift, but I lack the artistic eye. The birdcage/planter idea is beautiful and blew my mind! Will definitely be on the lookout for hanging cages for my patio!

[@Earthy-Artist]

I love opening youtube and then seeing your happy smiling face 😀 with a new video! Great idea to do DIY diagnosis's! And having a glimpse into your initial creative process. Love that hall tree. As someone in comments said, 'I don't hate it or love it' in reference to the X-ray flowers. Love your idea of making a sturdier more well made diy version of that drop leaf table.

[@jonathansouthwell8237]

Thought this series was very interesting and actually helpful. One can only have soooo many projects at one time. It's great to see and hear others ideas. I really wish our thrift stores had more things like this around here.

[@Devina210]

I love this kind of video. Okay my favorite two pieces are the old wash basin with mirror, and the hall tree. I love your idea for the wash basin. Also, that flower pic, it's a little bit creepy, and the contrasting colors are too stark. I might like it better if the background was a gray and the x-ray flower was like moss green, or dusty blue color. Do more of these! You're giving us all some great ideas and teaching us how to think creatively.

[@joheldenbrand4985]

I like the diy diagnosis ,but would watch youwork on your home. By the way I'm jealous of your goodwills mine are actual junk stores.

[@davidmessner9610]

Just found your channel on the end I am an immediate subscriber and fan. Love your ideas. I’m trying not to go to fanboy over your cute face. Love to hear another gave me and being creative your new fan and gay uncle David.

[@kristingieseking2270]

This was a helpful video. Do more please! Your personal diagnosis of the various items was thoughtful and helpful. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@The_Smith]

Great video Andrew, That Xray flower would be neat as a table top, as for the folding table? . . . who would bother veenering something in what looks like a lowgrade pine!?

[@jennifergraham3752]

I love the concept for this video. I look forward to watching! Ok that was great. I would love to see more of this content in the future. Fun and inspiring!

[@territimmons8482]

I am not sure the glass table *had a wood back 🤔 looked more like the back of the piece it was *backed up to*...usually those tables are open in the back..just saying 😊

[@Eloiseat6]

Some nice choices and some questionable ones here! I feel that anything made with crappy materials should be ignored-though yes, you could use it as a template if you want to build your own with good materials. My preference is to ignore anything mirrored that belongs to the 80s, or anything made of mirrors, like coffee tables etc. Mirrored things are too fragile to work with. I also just don’t like that aesthetic, whether it’s glam or something else. That said, I like this video and am always curious about your ideas for reworking stuff!

[@jill552]

When wood is split like the hall tree, wood glue clamps. Let it dry. Remove clamps. Done

[@tinaranson6172]

I might leave back open or you glass, if was possible?

[@jamesduncan578]

Some good ideas, like the thoughts on the floor lamp. The flower picture would have to be incorporated into a project I think to make it work.

[@sarahwatts7152]

I think the fold out table would be hard to use in a space, as you would likely fill in the space around the leaves by just living an everyday life

[@KymeGracia]

my grandma had a folding craft table like that except it was white veneer and she laid her clothing patterns to cut the fabric. I was very handy

[@Eloiseat6]

I think the flower is originally made on photo sensitive paper, a technique that goes back to the earliest days of photography. I would love to have some of that very early stuff! But this particular print looks too commercial and some of the aesthetic is lost.

[@marilyns6043]

Dude - that first item has a giant circle in the middle of it. It's missing the beveled mirror.

[@SJC49]

Great video - lots of great tips. Thanks!

[@kirabickford537]

Loooved it more please!!! All the way from South Africa.

[@GLITTERandSKULLZ]

What's wrong with chalk paint farm house?

[@milliehouston1089]

I’m not crazy about the floral piece, but I did like some of the other items

[@L0vFunnieThings]

I love the X-ray flower and DIY diagnosis!!

[@FlippinGrammie]

I would have grabbed the rusty shovel next to the lamp.

[@sharonjones7929]

I enjoyed this format and listening to your ideas 😊

[@hsmd4533]

I love this video, please continue doing ones like this!

[@ghazaln]

Great video! Thank you 🙏🏼 😊

[@katykennedy4244]

Love this video!!!

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Katy!

[@sirenl5608]

I haven’t seen one of your videos in ages ❤️🇬🇧

[@AndyMartinMakes]

Great content and look forward to the next DIY Diagnosis. Not a fan of the x-ray flower print. It might work in a modern/contemporary space, but that’s not our style. We have a similar drop leaf table, but ours has a round top. We use it primarily for plants and gives us flexibility if we need an extra table. Your idea to salvage the hardware is genius.

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Andy!

[@deblawson9517]

So happy I found you!! Great ideas!

[@liddybird3608]

What fun! Keep doing this please.

[@mapleleaf0]

I really liked this format in the mix!

[@cindyterroy4152]

I love the X-ray flower on glass!

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

This was a lot of fun, thank you! I personally can't walk away from such interesting finds, especially if they are clearance price😹 I'll just shop vicariously through your thrift videos, as I'm currently doing a use it or lose it clean out. This video series feeds my creative soul, many thanks!😻

[@shirleywendt4930]

Your art piece was great! I think James needs to find another channel to watch😂

[@franciemontgomery2935]

I so agree with you. Andrew's artistic, creative magic made the painting so much more interesting. Maybe James just doesn't like/appreciate mixed media. 🤔

[@inapickle806]

Cool additional format! I loved the old sewing machine. It could be spectacular in a small bathroom, as you suggested. I'd love to see that glass table upcycled simply because I can't picture it and would love to be blown away.

[@mollierocket705]

We hate the X-ray 🩻 flower 💀

[@karenarnold2112]

Yes, I like insight into your ideas and creative process. The flower print is interesting and in the right space could be cool (though not my personal style).

[@buttercup1765]

Love this format!

[@nancyprawdzik8348]

That's not Rae Dunn.

[@rocioiribe5841]

very small, possibly trivial detail, but for this style of video i think it would be better if you were sitting down, maybe by that large center desk. just sitting by a large desk gives an academic tone. feel free to ignore this completely if it sounds lame lol i like that x-ray flower but it's for a very specific room, that almost stark, gaudy but minimalist mansion with all white walls and glam decor from 10 years ago. and this video idea is so cool! i'm such a newbie at thrift flipping that it's hard to see potential in items still. Is there a way to make this video series collaborative? (idk how, i just think it would be cool, like a creative workshop chat) EDIT: had to say i love seeing more idea sketches! keep that in future videos!

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

It would be fun to see a live where people have sent pics of items for Andrew to Diy Diagnose, while everyone in the chat can also chime in with ideas. Collaboration mayhem!

[@rocioiribe5841]

@@ericaeschenbacher4921the creativity would be wild!

[@vernacharboneau6691]

I really love the design of the table! Enjoyed the video!!

[@REISSUED]

Thanks Verna!

[@tada678]

Less talk

[@mikenelson1624]

💡✨👍♻️💫

[@VLC360]

I’m sorry, you asked, ……… I have tons of ideas…..however they’re not the same as yours, I appreciate your creativity and artistry……. However, I want to see a project finished. My suggestion would be to do one piece at a time and sell it online……I like you a lot I’ll continue to watch you, but you talk so quickly, your arms and your eyes dirt around everywhere with enthusiasm I know … I appreciate your enthusiasm ….but to me to me, that’s just radio……. If you are going to do “a to do “ then do it…. merchandise it… and show us the end project….. feels lazy…. If KZbin is going to be your income, then it’s going to take a ton of time and effort…… I know you have a whole other life out there as a performance artist, and a home to finish. …..the projects you show us are huge and complicated …. perhaps simplify simplify them if you’re doing it for KZbin.. … this video is just too much too many pieces way too much talking. And the some of pictures of the items are poor quality…… OK you asked for my opinion there it is……. I don’t mean to offend you. I actually love what you’re doing to your home……

[@rocioiribe5841]

i see your point but i think there's a place for brainstorming and planning and talking out ideas. Plus the actual videos of the items itself as he's talking about it with supplemental images add to support his creative brainstorming.