Dumpster to Dollars | Flipping a Trash Picked Desk!

[@salvagedbykscott]

I just realized that I never updated you on the sale on this desk 🤦🏻‍♀️ it took about 10 weeks but it did eventually sell on Facebook Marketplace for my full listing price of $595.

[@joannwall6333]

I love seeing what you are doing with your pick up day finds! I love your redesign of this piece, I think the metal really cheapened it. The wood base is soooooo much better.

[@jill552]

“Mr. Salvaged..” 😂 Very nice redo.

[@tamioconnell8976]

Love the new base to this desk. I think it makes it look so much better than that cheap wobbly metal one.

[@RumMonkeyable]

A designer desk for $595! WOW! Someone will get a deal! Nice save, Katie! Best wishes! 😊👏👍✨❤

[@solavisa]

about 7 minutes into this video I realized I needed to stop and comment: Thank you for the way you choose to “teach” during your videos. I appreciate your sharing not only what you do but how you do it. God Bless you! Now, heading back to finish watching! :)

[@salvagedbykscott]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GLOWINGUP1234]

I totally second that comment! I love how Katie Scott is genuine, funny and lighthearted, talented, and feels like she's already a good friend of mine but never met her. That's what makes a successful channel IMO. My name is Katie too, and I'm getting into painting furniture as I've salvaged a lot of furniture as well, and have the interest, talent and time to get good at this. Thanks again Katie!

[@victoriaguerin2851]

I wouldn't have been able to let go of that desk - it's gorgeous!

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Katie, the wooden base looks so much better than the metal one looked. It’s lovely now. Good luck on the sale. Thanks for sharing

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@justscrolling7750]

I love watching and listening to your videos. I’m not from Canada or U.S. but wayyyy awayyyy in Australia. I admire your attitude and your work ethics too. Thank you for your videos and your talent

[@mimicope3404]

It turned out better than it was before. Great job and best of luck selling it!

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thanks a bunch!

[@bback4078]

I build a lot of bases for hutch top conversions- I love that you screwed two pieces of wood together to make a jig for gluing and clamping. That step gives me lots of grief on my builds and this tip will help so much!

[@conniesanders9755]

Thank you for not only giving us inspiration for flipping the desk, but how to market the piece on line. Thank you so much for another useful video. ❤your channel.

[@salvagedbykscott]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethlacky6068]

Why am I not surprised you took a designers desk and made it better ! Wonderful job!!! ❤❤❤

[@elizabethluttrell1987]

Heavens, that would fly away if you priced it that "low" in my market! Great work, as usual!!

[@kathyl5610]

Another beautiful piece of furniture saved by Katie Scott! Not only are you beautify the world, you were also saving the world, one piece of furniture at a time not going to the dump. This turned out absolutely beautiful and whoever buys. It is very fortunate. Thank you for sharing your time and your talent with us. Take care, stay safe.

[@ellenfoster9764]

Nice job returning this unbelievably expensive desk to function. I happen to think it is remarkably ugly for its price point as new, but to each their own! I think your pricing is more than reasonable

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

You know....I was about to turn the computer off...go out on my patio and have a beverage...but wait....I saw a Katie Scott Salvaged post and a "Dumpster To Dollars"....Flipping a trash picked desk...and I had to stay...the patio can wait. Oh...I still grabbed my adult beverage, but I'm enjoying it with this amazing video of how you ALWAYS brilliantly transform a piece of trash to a treasure. I really enjoy your work.

[@kitfranzman4860]

Thank you for inviting us. Beautiful.

[@debbiestott3651]

You are the best furniture flipper Katie. You take such good care of every detail. X

[@alexg5513]

Love how you brought us through the whole process right to the listing. Love how you think about your pieces. This is what makes you so good.

[@hlynn2008]

Kreg jig and Katie's design talents to the rescue! Nice save, Katie! You made this piece so much better! ❤

[@salvagedbykscott]

I think so too!

[@Elaine2241]

What a find. I can't believe as much as that piece cost originally the owner was willing to let it go to a landfill. Your base was so much better than the ugly, metal one. Great job. Hope you get your price.

[@suzannecuerrier279]

I like your make-shift corner jigs. They seem to work great!

[@bback4078]

I'm only a minute into the video and I already love it- you rock for building a new base for this $2000 desk that ended up in the trash because of weak welding. ❤

[@mkemp5983]

Awesome!!! So sad it was it was so nice and out out to the curb, glad you rescued it! I’m sure it will sell quickly, you’ve priced it nicely. Love spending time with you.

[@barbarafrondel]

I love your sensible approach to product photography, one can pay big bucks for courses that don't do better than the simple explanation you gave in a few minutes

[@salvagedbykscott]

I appreciate that!

[@honeykat1]

That's pretty shocking that a piece costing that amount was not able to stand the test of time for probably even 4-5 years (since you say it is still on sale)! It looks fantastic after your treatment, and the wooden part looked in good shape (and solid wood too?),so it would have been such a waste to throw it all out! Great job, and an interesting video! kindest regards, k

[@DebKilloren-j6y]

I love that you go step by step when you're repairing!

[@nannybug1118]

Katie, this desk is awesome with the new wooden base. You did a great job.

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@joleepack6512]

Love this! Just picked up a very abused solid walnut chest of drawers on the way home today from work. Learned so much from you!

[@kaihandren9309]

From : Gentlemen In came the fancy gent ...all modern rough and sleek black shoes The party soon changed to disaster and the trash heap loomed As dump day approached , Ms Katie was on the prowl... a lightening stop ! A little push and shove and smiles were on -- all the way home " You giant jackpot ", Ms Katie mumbled Work was needed ... shiny shoes -- gone ! With measure and cut the soft pine fell into place There our sad boy stood ... Once kicked and tossed ... now subtle and elegant... like a good tweed jacket "You giant jackpot " was heard as Ms Katie dimmed the light with a soft wink ...

[@desertlady2815]

OMG! That was awesome! I want to read more about our Ms. Katie! You need to make it a series!!! I'd buy every single book!

[@debrabutler7452]

Saturday's with Katie!

[@salvagedbykscott]

☕️

[@MrHuismeester]

You did a nice job with piece and your solution off the legs was perfect! And it is combining so much better with the rest ! and putting back the old hardware was exactly what this was needed ! See you on the next video !

[@edithrohrer7329]

I love the videos when you alter or repair. I can only watch people paint for so long even if they are my favorite channel. Good luck on the sale.

[@carolbarbara1]

It looks way better than the original! I prefer the wood legs 100%

[@deborahmatatall]

This is excellent! My experience is that most (many pieces of?) furniture is designed but not engineered. While we cannot know what happened to that desk before you grabbed it, for that price point the welds should have held. I like your wood base better and $595 sounds very fair!🌸

[@salvagedbykscott]

I totally agree!

[@karensperduti7722]

@@salvagedbykscott Me too. FYI: Bulk Pickup starts next week in my neighborhood. I got a guest room!!! Do you wanna come to Phoenix ? (typed in my best Elsa voice Frozen voice). I’ll even take to the Grand Canyon!!! ❤

[@nancyhandorf6295]

@@karensperduti7722I’m in Phoenix too 😮

[@natalieelisabeth5767]

The base!!!! I’m so loving where your creativity is taking you these days! This desk is a total Betty now and actually has a real opportunity to be around for many years to come 👏 Just, love it❤

[@salvagedbykscott]

Oh thank you!

[@sorayabejar7108]

Great job, Katie. It looks so much better with the wooden legs.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

The new base is an improvement in design and stability. I like your color choices. Thanks for sharing.

[@judysmith5605]

Thanks for taking us step by step thru the process of making the base It is truly an improvement ❤

[@katieh200]

Katie I think it looks so much better than the original I didn’t like the black metal base I think the wood just makes it huni ,Katie from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bluemountainsgirl]

you are such a sweetheart sharing your selling tips

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

This was so interesting. I like that you created a new base rather than just trying to strengthen the old one. It was inadequate. I hope it sells soon and wish I lived closer. Beautiful job.

[@bonniesmith1179]

Personally, I think the desk looks much better with the wood base. It turned out great.

[@jeannemcmillintwinlakeses3767]

It looks so much better with the wood base. Just mixing metal and wood does not always work out. And that new price is way out of line. Someone is going to love it.

[@DallasKICS]

Very relaxing to watch while I emptied the dishwasher. Made a 5min job into an 18min job 😊

[@elainel4348]

I like your version with the new legs and support. Great job every time. 😀

[@marybergman2543]

Katie, you look wonderful. Keep up The good work.😊

[@Judi-nz5hg]

Excellent, thx for the detailed explanation of how-to-do things 🎉

[@maryoconnell3857]

You are a hard-working, talented lady. I enjoy your videos and do learn from what you do. Best wishes from Florida!

[@pamboone6921]

Hi Katie, Wow that desk turned out so pretty!! Yeh I have to say I like it lots better with the new wood legs you made, job well done! Never disappoint with your wonderful talents, God Bless sweet girl ❤

[@rzpotts4]

The refresh is so much better than the original. Excellent job.😊

[@fiberotter]

Very nicely done. Hope you are through Lee with no damage and no flooding.

[@nadinehupperetz8073]

I just love behr wood stains. I discovered it this summer. You did a fantastic job.

[@bethdehart2012]

I just love you Katie. I learn something every time I watch you. You have inspired me so much! This piece is so neat! You did a fantastic job with the Reno!

[@obsidyenneg4333]

Oh my gosh. I only just realised that you’re Canadian, and out east. Mind you, I haven’t been following you for too long. But I’m happy to know price for items is not in USD. So much more relatable for me.

[@RadBadJodster]

Way to go! Another win! Hope you get into a bidding war!!! 😅❤

[@nancylabelle3060]

Your videos are so down to earth, sharing your boo,boos . I love that! Do you ever do more staging, like the top with flowers, books etc.? Some folks are very critical giving staging suggestions. And colors of background against furniture.

[@salvagedbykscott]

I do usually as a few staging props but I like to keep things minimal and let the piece do the talking.

[@matrescence_motherhood]

Pretty! Looks better than before.

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

I LOVE that scrub brush drill attachment! Sorry, I'm digressing... That desk looks so much more high-end with the wood base and your finishing techniques. If I were in your area, I'd snatch it up immediately. Always a pleasure to watch your videos, and I hope the desk commands full price for you. That's the coolest piece I've seen in a long time!

[@louanneross6410]

This turned out great. I prefer the base you made and the way you blended it to the top was amazing. I admire your perseverance. Hope you get your asking pice. It's well worth it.

[@Pam-56]

Love what you do with furniture. This is no exception. The wood base suits the desk much better than the steel. I know steel gives the feeling of sturdiness but just look what happened to it. I can’t believe people just threw it out when all it basically needed was a wooden base and a quick waxing. Excellent job 👏

[@heavenlymorsels]

So happy to have you back hope you had an amazing summer and survived Lee ok 👍🏻 thank you for including how you took your pictures and that you use your iPhone for recording your videos! 😊❤ it also amazes me that someone paid $2k for that desk and threw it away not thinking to get someone to do a new base/legs for it! One persons trash is another’s treasure brings a whole new meaning to things today! Beautiful job! ❤

[@tyrarenae3486]

Just awesome! I admire your work so much❤❤❤❤❤

[@shelly1224]

I love your new base much better!

[@jennifercartwright2360]

Great job! Thanks for sharing all the additional selling info.

[@donnamcknight3175]

Awesome! and yes we always learn from you! Thank you!

[@judybesse4058]

As always Katie it is beautiful!!!!! ❤

[@dyanalayng5507]

Oh the new base is such a better proportion for that desk. Good work!

[@NakishaRHicks]

Beautifully creative. Thank you for sharing, Katie. I love it!

[@terripenfield5069]

Looks amazing! You are just the sweetest person so down to earth❤

[@karmenmrak]

Katie & her genius designer mind! Love it! 🥰

[@philomenawalsh1696]

Loved the end result 🎉

[@irenemuus9716]

You have the best CAN DO spirit plus real know-how. You have all the right tools which is half the battle. Love your videos. I will say I can't believe the metal legs failed on a $2000 piece of furniture. No, wait, this wasn't made in America. The furniture coming out of China is junk. What a travesty that we lost so many our furniture manufacturers. It's a crying shame.

[@fidgetshouse]

Great call on making the jig. Very informative video.

[@bfranklin1052]

Love hanging out with you and watching how you improve pieces. I wonder why you chose to stain instead of paint the new legs black? Design choice I'm guessing and maybe so that they stand out as different. Great job, Katie!

[@salvagedbykscott]

I thought the black looked out of place. The wood looks more like it belongs to me.

[@michelerussell9044]

I love the wood base much better then the metal.

[@ilensantamarina9715]

Love the desk base you built.🤍🤎🤍

[@lyndaperry386]

I love your work I always learn something from you. Thks and good luck selling it.

[@LindaSkutnik]

Hey that is such a nice makeover. Your new base is so much better than the wonky metal one. I’m impressed Katie. Best of luck with selling the desk. Hope it goes fast. ❤️

[@barbaraanderson6366]

Love it, great transformation. I think it looks better than the original.

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sherrysmith332]

Loved the music in this video 🎶🎶

[@vickiehouser7206]

Like the new base much better❤

[@nancyhandorf6295]

Great job! You are such an inspiration. Thank you 😊

[@MASI_forging]

The desk looks so beautiful 👍👍

[@michelesoto5919]

Oh my what a find!! Interested in knowing what scrub brush attachment you got, prepping out house to go on the market. Looking for scrubbing several surfaces. Paint and grim in grooves of slate flooring. Stainless steel and furniture. Thank you in advance!

[@dna6440]

Thank you I love your videos and all your knowledge you share ❤❤❤❤

[@bijou737]

Thank you, Katie, for sharing your full and thorough process all the way through photography, pricing and posting. I had one question about the new base you built, which I especially watched with great interest. I noticed that you didn't put any protective "widgets" (for lack of the right terminology) on the bottom of the legs where the wood meets the floor. Do you recommend not attaching, say, those rounded thick pieces of felt or some other kind of material at the ends of the legs? Thank you!

[@salvagedbykscott]

You could definitely add some nylon feet to the bottom. I might do it after this one sells. I often put together a little bag of furniture care instructions, touch up paint (when applicable) and felt pads together when a piece is going home.

[@francinemiranda8409]

The new wooden base much better complements the desk itself than the metal. And appreciate the peek into the business end of your career!

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

That desk turned out great!! I like the wooden base better than the metal, for the exact reason that this piece was in the trash to begin with. The metal is lightweight and flimsy, so it doesn't hold up well. I hope this piece brings your asking price!!!

[@TRenee-fd6zs]

Idea for a live…how about we send you pics of pieces that are stumping us…and you tell us what you would do …let’s call it “Stump Day” 🤗🤗

[@alexandrah5571]

Love your work, and the wooden base made this piece much more classy! This was super helpful as I'm looking at posting my glass art and polymer clay online soon!

[@salvagedbykscott]

That’s awesome!

[@pennyriggs3189]

Beautiful. I’m jealous of your life and your talent! ✌️

[@FridayFrida]

Great remake! I love your style… you got a new subscriber! ❤

[@astrik5236]

Looks great! I like the new base better, the other one was too ‘skinny’😊👍🏻

[@salvagedbykscott]

I think so too!

[@staceyvanier15]

Impressed with all the clamping and jigging!😊

[@shannonwall5639]

Very cool job making that new base.

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thanks 👍

[@desertlady2815]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO!

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

Really enjoy your channel. Thanks

[@tammycockrell8387]

I saw the scrub brush attachment and thought oh yes! Great restore Katie! Prob my fav piece lately. Did it sell?

[@salvagedbykscott]

It took a few months but it did eventually sell!