Curbside Antique Dresser With Tons of Water Damage Gets Restored

[@bettinabarry8423]

You rescued an old lady that was used up and discarded and then brought her back and gave her a new lease on life!! :-) You really did a wonderful job and made the whole process enjoyable to watch. Your music was the best!! Stay cool and healthy. Looking forward to your next rescue 😀

[@DesertDIY]

Thanks so much Bettina!

[@ronda035]

My dad used to make his own wood filler just the same way, and I had never seen that done by anyone but him! Great job.

[@zoponex3224]

i LOVE your idea of making your own wood filler!! It breaks my heart when people don't take care of such beautiful furniture. I think of the trees that had their lives shortened to make it. It is wonderful to see it restored to usefulness and beauty.

[@Regina-ui6nc]

That dresser makes an amazing sideboard/buffet. I really love the way the wood tone turned out and you kept it out of the landfill. Thanks for sharing.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Regina, that would be a great use for it!

[@annettej.gilmore8154]

What a great idea! Thanks for taking the oldest piece, not giving up and turning it into something beautiful and useful!! I love the part underneath, open space with the baskets. This all really inspires me for an old chest I inherited from my grandpa 👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@DesertDIY]

Old chests are the best! Thank you Annette

[@marilynthaxton3073]

I find it so appreciate to see 2 smiley faces, the knobs are eyes and baskets tops are the mouth 😆!! You have truly brought this girl back to life! What a great piece and I know whom ever is fortunate enough to receive this will love it!

[@DesertDIY]

Haha thank you Marilyn

[@ericaduncan1687]

I LOVE that you saved this piece! While I was sad about the drawers at first, you really made the piece more versatile by adding the shelf instead. Bravo! Great job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Erica

[@gailbutler3310]

I like it!! I hope you were able to save the drawer fronts for a future project. I love the undulating curves on them!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I am trying to think of something

[@gailbutler3310]

@@DesertDIY I suppose you could glue them together, add legs and a glass top for an entry or sofa table. That might look cool.

[@johannaomdal3800]

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[@shawndelaney9311]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@georgiannaneller1394]

Floating shelves would be nice, too. I'd like these up on a wall with some old family photos.

[@donnaferrara947]

Such a great job! I love how you treated the wood so that the grain would show. Awesome transformation😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Donna. When there's a beautiful grain like this, you gotta let it shine!

[@Emilia-fx9tc]

Oh wow, I did not expect that, beautiful.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Emilia

[@monetahuff3052]

It's beautiful,how you transformed it

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Moneta

[@janicealley5033]

Wow, they way you threw that dresser up on the truck. You go girl! Also great makeover!

[@cynthiashelton5150]

I loved your work (and results LOL) on this piece.

[@HelpMeRhondayeah]

I have the exact same dresser, my dad bought it for me at flea market in 1976, $65! My daughter is using it doe my granddaughter changing table. Mine has a beautiful beveled mirror. Buttt, the drawers need work, and the top veneer is coming loose…now I want it to look like this one! Great job! So gorgeous

[@DesertDIY]

Oh wow I bet the mirror is so awesome with it! I'm sure whatever you do will be beautiful

[@CraftedbyMonnowLane]

Love how easily us flippers can throw furniture into the back of our vehicles 😂😂

[@nancyscottartprojects7848]

I bet you girls NEVER have to go to the gym, freeweights and on the job arobics.

[@cindysliwa7758]

This turned out great! The baskets fit as if that is the way it was originally, the black knobs really tied them together. If the original owner sees this video they are going to want it back.

[@DesertDIY]

Haha I wondered that! If they'd see this video some how.. Thank you Cindy.

[@dixilh8244]

OH MY GAH, GIRL!! This turned out Wonderful! BEAUTIFUL! I can't resist FREE!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I can't resist either

[@Beruthiel45]

Wow, what an amazing finished product! 👏 From sow's ear to silk purse. 😊 Great job. 👍xx

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! Love that saying. They included it into a Disney song in the movie Mulan also!

[@Beruthiel45]

@@DesertDIY It's perfect for what you do isn't it? Such an old saying but still very relevant. 😊💖

[@kathleenchang9206]

You truly outdid yourself on this project. Wow!!! Stunning transformation.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Kathleen

[@margarethagerty1726]

This was a fabulous restoration! Great job! Love it!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Margaret

[@juliepalmer3126]

So pretty! Thank you for saving this piece of lovely furniture!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Julie

[@superannieoakley4513]

Boy, that piece needed more than just a little TLC! So glad u were able to save her bc she's just beautiful. Another great piece saved from the landfill!

[@lisastephens9703]

Cool...Love the wood glue and sawdust tip...thx

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Alicia

[@jazzettescreations]

Wow! Beautiful. From disposed and unwanted with TLC to Beautiful piece of furniture. Very inspirational.

[@farmhousechronicles9586]

I'm so glad you saved this old gal! Turned out beautiful 😍.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@mmlitcher]

Beautiful restoration and transformation!! It came out stunning!! All it takes is a little imagination to repurpose something that was once beautiful!

[@DesertDIY]

What a transformation, right!? I might have to keep this one. If you liked this one, check out these transformations kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJyVkqSjqsyCa5o

[@michellecabasal2963]

Love your new format 😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Michelle!

[@debfrancis2166]

Love how this turned out.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Deb

[@cindytalwar8438]

Love it, so pretty!

[@sm52092]

Such a beautiful save🤗 It made me remember so many pieces I have seen in the past 20+ years that had laminate peeling. All I ever saw was a sad loss….NOW I want to find one to save💕

[@54gravi]

Another Awesome transformation. I really like this one!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Ivonne

[@itsemilyschwan]

Ohh my gosh! Simply stunning!!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Emily

[@kimaoyama9594]

really beautiful job!

[@lanapatton8803]

This old piece turned out beautiful. I am thankful you gave it a new life. I have a true love, passion, and appreciation for old furniture, with that being said it would have been great if you would have rebuilt the drawers. What you do for families is awesome. Keep up the great work. God Bless.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Lana. I would have had to completely rebuild the sides and bottoms from scratch and I don't have the tools or the ability to do that level of fabrication.

[@lanapatton8803]

@@DesertDIY you can do anything you put your mind to. It’s easier than you think and you don’t need all those expensive tools. Waiting for the next video.

[@mjgullickson5168]

I did this for an antique booth I rented. Bottom drawers were like yours so out they went. I sold so many vintage gloves and scarves out of the top two drawers and as many chunky pottery pieces and baskets as I could find from the bottom shelf. It was a great piece. Eventually sold the dresser to another dealer. I love your gray wax finish and black drawer pulls, it really elevates the piece into a rustic beauty.

[@nancyscottartprojects7848]

I particularly like this piece of Americana, have seen many. You did everything properly and restored a trainwreck to a hi-speed bullet train. Good job.

[@lorifurlott2306]

Wow, most people would have dumped this dresser. Amazing transformation!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Lori

[@sveapollock2537]

Oh my gosh. I love it but I think you deserve a thumbs up for even putting it in your truck. You do magic girl. Bless you for having the vision to save this. And for all the sweet giving things you do.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Svea

[@patriciapartch5617]

So beautiful and you are amazing. Great job. 😊👍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much

[@diannamacdonald3716]

Wow! You took a pile of lemons and made a sweet pitcher of lemonade! Btw, your hair looks so cute like that.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Dianna

[@CraftedbyMonnowLane]

Gorgeous!

[@Helenahandbasket1971]

Love the way that came out! I probably would have tossed it out too. I love watching you because I'm starting to look at my old furniture with new eyes!

[@DesertDIY]

That is wonderful! I hope you enjoy beginning to renew and relove your things

[@laurieg2436]

Beautiful!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Laurie

[@gracegrasso9376]

Just beautiful I love when old things finds new purpose. Keep going love the crafts.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Grace

[@jadestone8552]

Wow it looked like it was ready for the dump....now it looks amazing.. love the large baskets on it

[@DesertDIY]

Thanks so much Jade. They are from the store called "at home"

[@sallyhover8173]

Absolutely gorgeous! You are amazing 💕🙏🏻

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Sally

[@jackieburnett6881]

OMGOSH!! This is absolutely gorgeous! You did an amazing job!!

[@sharonbrooks1923]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Sharon

[@joyshaner3642]

I love the transformation. Love the removal of the drawers and was replaced with those baskets! Great job!!! Joy.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Joy

[@stephanieprice5780]

That’s awesome that you saved such a battered up piece of furniture from the dump. Thank you for teaching us new techniques. I love the homemade wood filler!!❤️

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Stephanie! Glad I could teach something new

[@pamelastreetman7260]

It came out amazing! I love the finish.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Pamela

[@NitrosMom074]

I think is my favorite flip you’ve done! It’s gorgeous!

[@lauralloyd9403]

Beautiful job, fantastic staging.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Laura. I've been working on my staging!

[@five3blueeyes]

I have that exact same dresser! My mom picked it up at a garage sale when I was a little girl and she refinished it. It’s one of my favorite pieces! Great work!

[@DesertDIY]

How awesome

[@kayhenry6293]

That’s amazing! Looking at the piece as it was when you got it, I would’ve never expected it to turn out so beautiful.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Kay. I am glad I could surprise you!

[@jeaniemarkel360]

I love the finished product!!! You and your husband did an excellent job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Jeanie

[@DebraBall03]

Very cool! I love to see roadside finds repurposed!

[@phyllishume5854]

Pretty. Love the baskets.

[@DesertDIY]

Thanks so much Phyllis. They are from the store called "at home"

[@cherylweso]

I love this peace! I could see it in a dining room with a drop leaf table with that same gray wash ,witch is perfect! Great job Corey!

[@DesertDIY]

I can picture that also! Thank you

[@mrsdscraftdesk]

Girl, you are amazing!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much, you are so kind

[@conniefortner8750]

Wow! Awesome job.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Connie

[@darlenemccarthy7251]

I love it, Cory!! And the black drawer pulls are PERFECT!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Darlene!

[@NiNitosix]

Turned to 70, 000 as I watched. So excited for you, Cory!!!!

[@lilywrinkle4306]

Love, love what you did with this dresser 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 it’s gorgeous!

[@sarahcalderwood2750]

What a change! You did a fantastic job. I love it. It makes me look a dilapidated piece differently now. Love it.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank You! I am so glad you have a new perspective in seeing "good bones"

[@leahrivka]

Corey this was an amazing save!

[@NiNitosix]

Leaning on the everlasting arms. Love that!

[@hplee881]

I am glad you saved it. I like the shelf idea.

[@traceyalessi]

You definitely gave this piece a new life. Great job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Tracey

[@debbiechambers6424]

You are getting better and better at this all the time! Great to see how your channel is growing. 😊💕

[@ruthiezophia2946]

It's really nice to see a piece that isn't painted. Great job looks beautiful

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Ruthie

[@irisbrouillard9728]

You did an incredible job from this really worn out piece. Love it!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Iris

[@ginagutierrez2628]

Wow! Love those baskets! Beautiful just beautiful!

[@andytoole9729]

Sorry I hit send to soon before I finished in your vlog you taught me a library of talent in.a amazing short time. U are quite fortunate to have your other half for help. I'm not as lucky it's just me and Frank and Milo..I'm just so empressed

[@jenellbrown8297]

You did an amazing job! Love it!! 💚💙💚💙

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Jenelle

[@elizabethturel78]

Amazing save! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Elizabeth

[@christiecochran-lowe2298]

Amazing!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Christine

[@heatherradford1994]

So gorgeous. I love how it's all come together and really looks so much better without the drawers x

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Heather

[@jcrefasi1]

I'm so happy you saw that as beat up as it was it was still worth the effort! What a beautiful piece you transformed it into! Jo

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@juliahunt4526]

I just love you and your heart and work God bless you !

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Julia

[@Sojourner927]

Now that is a transformation! It's beautiful.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Tammy

[@carlacarloni7558]

Oh my word, you did a wonderful job! Very well done!!!

[@tinacolecampbell]

Oh my word! The transformation is absolutely stunning! You and your hubs do amazing work! 🤍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@CathiesCuratingLife]

The top is definitely cedar! Beautiful job!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Catherine

[@robinarbster911]

Otherwise you're the most authentic and wonderful. Love that. Keep up good work. Don't mean to be harsh. Ty for your videos!

[@kiraberinger]

Absolutely stunning!

[@eveorlando3389]

I think you did an awesome job making that into an attractive usable peace.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Eve

[@godwoman0]

I think that dresser was happy. The way the drawers kept moving in and out when you were sanding it and at the end it looked like it was smiling 🤣😀

[@donnaaranda7175]

Most people would have scrapped that piece or did the rustic look. But you put so much in. Mixing wood glue with sawdust is genius btw. I saw someone do it only once before. Great job 👍

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Donna. It's an old school trick for sure!

[@kimhough7753]

It turned out so good! Would never have thought it would but it looks beautiful! Good job Cory!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Kim!

[@jennifermire818]

Awesome job!!! Incredible before and after

[@lisasmith9123]

I couldn’t understand why you weren’t using the drawers, until I saw the finished item. Love the finish - one of my favourites so far.

[@AshHenson91]

I have been looking forward to this video since you picked this piece up off the side of the road! You definitely did it justice. It’s gorgeous!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thanks so much my dear! Excited for our collab

[@AshHenson91]

@@DesertDIY I am too! Both of them!

[@lisagarza8238]

This came out beautiful! I am working on a dresser I found on the street on heavy trash day that has water damage as well. Not quite as bad as yours had but the drawers are giving me issues. You had a really good idea to put the baskets in place of the non working drawers😊

[@rosemarymcneal5927]

Love the outcome of dresser. Love ur diys

[@holly5791]

What a wonderful job on a seemingly hopeless piece! I was glad to see you go old school with the sawdust and glue wood filler. I could almost guarantee that you just taught some young people, something they did not previously know. I'm glad you preserved those curves and didn't just throw a brand new top on it. Great job! 🙂👏

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Holly! I've gotten a lot of comments saying "I've never heard of the sawdust and glue" so yes!

[@lonneymarlow3371]

Wow..that was cool how u saved that beautiful piece

[@alisonvanwyk4348]

A really great transformation love the gray wash .

[@karenlouisereeder4501]

Love how this turned out, wish you'd taken drawer side runners off though.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I left them there in case I wanted to use it to hold a shelf in the future. I also like that it tells rhe story of the piece. Showing the original bones

[@terrydawson4594]

That was amazing! I’ve had total success restoring saggy drawer bottoms by putting a damp towel then some weight (books?) on them until they’re flat. May take a few days, but little effort.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! Unfortunately these were not just saggy, the guides that slide the drawers bottoms into the sides was broken leaving the bottom hanging. I wouldve had to remake the sides of each drawer