Thrift With Me | Do's and Don'ts of Buying Furniture to Flip

In this video, I take you around to 7 of my local thrift stores and Goodwills while showing you how to pick out furniture that would make a good flip.
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[@tubalchemy432]

someone who shares all their knowledge, from their personal experience is really giving...i think it shows the solid character of a person thank you Lauren for all you share with others rock on

[@katrinanelson4425]

She makes money from these vids. It's not that altruistic.

[@kaypittman8326]

@@katrinanelson4425 she didn't always get money soo...

[@justmemandalee]

@@katrinanelson4425 Are you unaware that this is her personality, her core character and it comes naturally. When you chose your career did you choose something you loved and are good at it? She gets paid for what she is doing well, to make mention of her “ altruism” factor makes you a much less desired character - in my opinion. The world would be an easier and more enjoyable place if there were less people who blurted out shit talk such as what you said. Have a great day Katrina, I hope something brings you joy today~

[@kellygriggs564]

@@katrinanelson4425 apparently you have not seen any of her work! She transforms furniture amazingly! Don't add destructive comments about people you haven't taken the time to learn something about. I'm 60 years old and Been working in. Chicken plant all my life still do. I have talents that I only do when I have time. THIS YOUNG LADY IS SO SMART TO BE SO YOUNG DOING WHAT SHE LOVES AND BEING HER OWN BUISNESS. She awesome for teaching others how they could do the same! Shame on you! I am happy for her & I hope she made a wallop for this video! 😁

[@bddybdz]

@@katrinanelson4425 exactly! People here just want to believe she’s an angel or something. It’s a business. These videos and our views pay her very well. Nothing to do with ‘giving character’.

[@loraglick1567]

I remember when this was your side gig & you just wanted to pay off your student loans cuz for your education to become a kindergarten teacher. But you were and are so good at this, and it turns out it paid so well, that it became your full-time gig. You are a generous and inspiring person who truly deserves your success. Thank you again, Lauren, for all you do …. And all you give!!!!

[@CuratingLife_CathiesCurations]

Be sure to try moving the drawers around before you completely give up on a piece. A lot of times these things are donated and to keep them light when you’re moving them they take out all the drawers. Then they just get shoved back in and they may not be in the right slot.

[@denisalosey5516]

That is true. I just got a dresser given to me and the bottom 2 drawers were not going in very well. I switched the drawers and now they work like they are suppose to.

[@Sdstrachan1971]

Great advice! I often take the drawers all out. Usually the drawers are numbered so it helps to discover how the drawers are SUPPOSED to be placed. Super helpful

[@bluecottonbykammy7199]

Great point! I’ll remember that.

[@trixie9777]

I was surprised that she didn’t say that in this video b-c she said it in another video about the drawers fitting differently even if they look the same.

[@dsa2591]

I thought the same thing.

[@cindywooldridge9032]

Yes! Take us along when you purchase your flips. I learned so much today. BTW I spray painted black a wicker bookshelf like the one you passed on and it sold for $225!

[@lisalanham7433]

Yes she should have gotten that.

[@chers5505]

Those shelves are highly sought after! Easy flip with super high ROI.

[@ebeemars9344]

Well Guys it really depends on her customers. Here in Florida we definitely sell different things from Los Angeles where I am from.

[@julianielsen1885]

I do think she knows her market pretty well. It always amazes me the difference in preferences in markets.

[@lindamcdermott8157]

This was informative. I am a ‘settle for’ person, and it comes with disappointment. Thank you for your insight. Lesson learned: it’s okay to walk away and keep looking.

[@CS-ki5uf]

Those old dressers can sometimes have the drawers in the wrong place!! We had 50s style dressers blond furniture like what u found in Thrift World & if u put the top drawer in the bottom space...it was all wonky. Sometimes it is worth it to take them out rearrange. ...but of course u know that already lol.

[@ronicalawrence1336]

I have been teaching for 35 years and retiring in 7 months. I have been watching your channel and I have a notebook full of ideas! You two have been such an inspiration!

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

I converted one of those large 1980’s/90’s tv armoires into a bar cabinet. I cut & stacked 4x4 lumber to create “steps” for bottle display, ran simple lighting and put in a few tracks to hang stemware. A couple of shelves display other glassware. Nice feature is that I can just close the doors for a cleaner look.

[@folkloreambience]

When I saw that rattan piece I gasped and then saw $25, wow. That would have been a pick all day every day. Quick glue to the loose pieces and post for sale and could get a minimum of $150 but probably way more. Don't pass those up! I am shocked it was still there and at that price.

[@jeanneschultz809]

Loved going thrifting with you. Was a great way to end my day of cleaning house. Made a cup of hot tea kicked back in the recliner and got a great lesson on furniture shopping without leaving the house. I am ready to go again. Thank you for sharing with us all your wonderful knowledge and tips

[@edithramos9786]

Thank you so very much! You handled “disappointment and no-finds”with professionalism. Furthermore, you taught EXACTLY what to look for and your thought process. HUGELY helpful. Can’t even tell you how wonderful this was. A ‘urge, giant thanks.

[@PerfectlyIimperfect1]

FYI - The “dresser” with the locks, was actually used for documents, art or maps . That’s why they locked each draw.

[@melindainglesby1922]

They're drawers, not "draws"...

[@JackieBluXO]

Learning how to fix those not so perfect drawers would open up more options for you to purchase furniture. Drawer slides can be replaced and broken pieces repaired. Ask the staff for an extra discount on the ones w damaged drawers. Might be a good winter project to learn how to do repairs from a carpenter or pick up a freebie and practice.

[@CFinch360]

Or just watch some KZbin videos on how to fix them LOL

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

That's what I was thinking about the handmade dresser that she passed up. It looked like cedar to me. I would have grabbed it up in a New York minute!

[@lisac7386]

I’ve fixed a few different types on hand-me-down furniture and our expensive name brand solid wood furniture. Most are actually very simple.

[@kmoore6105]

I guess I was missing something. I was not impressed with this video. Walking around and just showing the same flaws over and over again is not helpful. Too many buts for me. Minor fixes.

[@JackieBluXO]

@@kmoore6105 Since she doesn't buy furniture w broken drawers she was showing that she looks at many pieces before finding one to purchase, which isn't easy for her. For someone new to furniture flipping the video may be helpful.

[@angelamonroe7737]

The coffee table that you passed up in the first thrift store with the glass top. I've thrifted them and sold them. Just remove glass top. Go to your local fencing store. A fence store company near me, bring back the old fence. They allow you take those fence pieces which are already weathered. cut the fence panels and plass them where the glass insert was. don't forget to paint the wood table white and distress that. They actually turn out very beautiful and will sell.

[@mrsducky3428]

Thank you for the tip!!

[@trixie9777]

I’d love to see that! It sounds very creative.

[@ladykbear]

I''m so jealous of your thrift store prices! My local goodwills and habitat stores have caught on to flippers and now price their too high for flipping. Still a good deal if you want to spruce something up to keep.. but too high for making any profit.

[@mommyharris1111]

^5!

[@shimmeringchimps3842]

I was just about to comment the same thing! I laughed out loud when she balked at that dresser for $7.99. Small, broken, plastic lawn chairs at the Goodwills here in Phoenix are $10, poor quality dressers are $25-$50, and even little things like dishes are the same price as brand new ones at Walmart. I enjoy repainting vases and get many from there, but they're usually $5-$10 for small ones and $10-$20 for larger ones.

[@marm2371]

In Canada, EVERYTHING is more expensive. Thrift stores and retail stores so it's almost impossible to flip anything. The housing market is also super expensive so you can't flip there either. I can't believe how cheap everything is in the US.

[@mrsducky3428]

Exactly! At the nearest habitat store, an entry door, used, no frame, damaged was priced at 399.99. went across the street to a home Depot, a prehung door, regular price 266.00

[@marm2371]

@@mrsducky3428 yup!! It's so overpriced for the regular shopper, never mind flipping. I don't even bother going into the #ReStore anymore because they overprice things and no returns.

[@georgiastewart8813]

The rattan / cane hutches sell super well! That boho look is really in right now. I recently got one for free, had to do a lot of work and learn how to weave the cane but it sold for $250 and I had a bunch of inquiries so probably could’ve got more! That piece has minimal damage (the cane slots back in super easily), so could’ve made a super good profit!! Just for future reference :)

[@davemarsteller8377]

Maybe you could show us how to do that.

[@lilyamezcua4047]

Wow! Those prices in New Jersey or New York do not exist in our thrift stores

[@lilyamezcua4047]

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions, and educating everyone about the types of wood grains and plywood. Wow, you are truly talented and AMAZING!

[@ambermoon1401]

​​@@lilyamezcua4047 you do realize you're replying under someone else's comment right? So she's not even going to get a notification of hope comment and won't see it.

[@lizhoward9754]

This was very informative and hearing your thoughts on each piece. I really, really would love to see more of these. It would be really cool to follow one piece from thrift store to refinish to staging to selling.

[@madinelson0]

Yes, do more like this. It was a great learning what others look for, seeing potential in pieces or why you avoid some.

[@angelamonroe7737]

Wow. I also loved from thrift America the "hand made" dresser that each drawer locked. It would be beautiful painted white and left the top the wood. That little bit of damage adds the character to the piece.. I love your thrift stores!! ❤️❤️

[@paulortiz2035]

It was made of red cedar wood. Paint doesn't stick very well to cedar. Would be nice for woolen cloths storage!

[@SustainablyBougie]

I loved this! That rattan shelf could have easily sold for $500 maybe more in the Austin area, especially if listed as a Boho bar cabinet. Lol it probably would have sold in minutes. I’m jealous.

[@sandrajohnson9926]

Getting expensive to live in Austin.

[@monicadamian7245]

Yes that shelf is the best ! So popular now

[@diannephillips2689]

Great video! I loved to hear your thinking on specific pieces. Clarification: plywood is many layers of thin sheets of lumber combined with glue. Pressboard (sometimes called other names) is what you pointed out on the first three drawer dresser. It is a combination of shavings and glue that is combined with pressure. Thanks again for a refreshing post.

[@brendamcalpine1341]

Yeah, plywood is solid construction. That $8 dresser was particleboard.

[@wendyfaith1048]

I noticed that the piece was MDF not plywood. Important difference especially as the top was water damaged.

[@janenebendrick1632]

This video was so valuable in showing what NOT to get! I appreciated it because I would have liked to pick up many of them and then wondered how I was going to fix them when I got home!

[@wallashakalla]

Have been looking for a table and chairs set at thrift stores for years. I know it’s out there, waiting for me. Learned a lot from this video, and now I’m even pickier 😝

[@erical9526]

I have to say, you're my favorite teacher! I'm learning so much from you. Very new to this and just sucking up the knowledge you're sharing so I'm properly prepared to start this new endeavor. Many many thanks for your incredible tutorials.

[@deniceshoup7143]

I like how you talked about each piece and told why or why not you would buy it. It is more helpful than just showing the items in the store. You shared some great information

[@calideb4437]

Thanks so much for taking the time to take us along on a shopping trip (even while getting strange looks). We always appreciate the lessons! ♡

[@cheryldavis8776]

Love going on your shopping expeditions with you, Lauren! Please take us along whenever you go again. Just one thing I noticed in the small handmade dresser at the first shop: looked like the drawers were cedar lined or simply made from cedar... would have been a real plus if the dresser had met your standards overall.

[@tinawynn4503]

I like that you took us thrifting with you...great video!!! I would of loved that antique buffet!!!

[@wtglb]

One of those coffee tables with the glass tops would look amazing with a resin ocean pour on it 😍

[@cathyknapp9360]

Thank you for sharing all your wisdom and knowledge on these pieces I'm about to buy some new pieces for a home in the new year and you've given me a lot of tips on what to look for to get the quality of the product I found this very educational . Yes I would love to see some more of your flipping days and teaching days thank you for sharing have a great day and God bless you and Nieman

[@kimberlyhoskinson7865]

Yes take us along with you. It is nice to see how you choose the furniture and what to look for.

[@jerisharpe906]

Thank you for pointing out what to look for when buying used furniture to redo for yourself or to resell.

[@lenealincecum3424]

Thank you so much for showing us how you shop. I would love to see more of you shopping.

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Great video, Lauren. Please do more. Pricing, wood, quality all important to learn. Thanks!

[@Ontheflipside2021]

Yes I would love to go shopping with you again. Thank you for your tips and tricks.

[@LindaM1976]

I really enjoyed this video and found it very informative and helpful. I have definitely made some big mistakes buying the wrong pieces. I sold them but for very low profit. I also want to say don’t be afraid to say no to out dated furniture that friends want to give you.

[@tiffanymelton793]

I love thrifting! Thank you for always being such an inspiration. I have started my flipping journey and appreciate you so much

[@patriciareeps3389]

Twenty years ago my husband and I downsized to a smaller home. We sold our massive bedroom set. We scouted thrift stores and Salvation Army stores. We bought a dresser, mirror bed and two night stands. They were all wood with dovetailed drawers. They were all different finishes so we sanded and painted them Later we found a small armoire and retrofitted it to house a small tv I still have them and they have stood the test of time. I love all your advice

[@Alicia-ig7cv]

Great video. I wanted to share my experience with you of the drawers. I recommend pulling it out all the way and seeing if the edges are all together okay because sometimes they're loose a little bit and all they take is a little glue with a clamp and then if you put a new glide stopper on it or a little plastic piece where the drawer hits the wood that it's rolling on on the corners of each front it makes a huge difference and those are easy fixes.

[@carollawrence6461]

Your welcome. When I walked in the salon I thought you were shelly.

[@jackiecaldwell1847]

Wow! I can’t believe all of the thrift stores you have near you! Amazing. My husband and I found a media cabinet armoire on the side of the road and took out the tv drawer and added a rod . It’s a perfect armoire for his clothes since there is no room for him in MY closet 😂

[@captainflannel8558]

start making them n marketing them as husband closets lol could be a big seller most u ladies would the extra closet space lol

[@mrsducky3428]

Here in California, after years of searching, I found a Hoosier in rough shape and she was asking $500. A friend in Nebraska sent me dozens of ads for Hoosiers in much better shape, all for less than $75.00 She calculated that I could drive there, stay at her house, buy the Hoosier of my dreams, then drive back to California for less than the $500.

[@wluckie7213]

Thanks for sharing. Even if it was a bust, I learned a few things about the different types of woods- gave me some things to think about when I do get to look.

[@grainnesehring3337]

Loved this video thrifting with you Lauren.This was very informative thank you, thank you. I am in awe of your patitence. I need some. I only wish you started a few years ago😁 I certainly could have used your advice. I will think "what would Lauren do" the next time I'm out searching for my next project. I am blown away by your maturity and talent. Loved your Rainbow chairs video. I'm addicted to your channel.💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@suzsnide03]

I've been really depressed lately and you made me smile when you smiled in the mirror. Thank you!😁

[@brandygargano4184]

I loved this video. I have been needing something like this. I would love to see more thrifting videos.

[@DecFirefly1210]

Very informative and interesting, thanks Lauren. Yes, I get not wanting to do more chairs now. But I did find that white leather chair very interesting.

[@lindseypopejoy1301]

I love how you ask questions and Im yelling answers at the screen LOL

[@peytontheperfect12]

This is such a major help. I hope your business increases exponentially after all you are doing to help others. Appreciate it greatly

[@marys.5552]

Thank you for sharing your furniture flipping purchase guidelines. I learned so much! Please do more of these vlogs.

[@marissasaldivar5235]

Thank you for the day of thrifting. I would love to see more of these on your channel.

[@joliecole5548]

I love your ideas and the colors, I love the kitchen it is just so cheerful to me. Good luck with everything, can’t wait to see it all.

[@deboraheato4579]

Thank you for teaching many of us how to thrift. You're very talented and inspiring.

[@rkeller8141]

I’m now at the end of the video, but have to remark how much I enjoyed it. Background music enjoyable, again, the two of you are a power couple and loving your working success.

[@gayleleier8115]

Yes yes yes - - - I learned a HUGE amount today. I would have bought half the things you said not to and I would have been sad. Except for that one fancy tall dresser. I would have snatched up that one. But I really learned what to look for.

[@marilynwoodard7961]

It was actually kind of comforting to see that you too can spend all day shopping and find nothing! Another thing I look for in drawers is a center or side glide. I don't know if that is the correct term, but it makes a world of difference in the function of the piece.

[@amyjacob2100]

I would have gone home with a truckload of furniture from those places! I love to fix the problem drawers to make it a good piece again. However, I do like to get good deals on Marketplace or 50% off at Goodwill. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@TransformedByJesus]

One of my issues is that through Covid all our local Goodwill's have not been taking furniture and out prices in California are much higher at nearly all Thrifts.

[@mrsducky3428]

This is the truth!

[@ladawnab.5645]

I absolutely want to go thrifting with you more! I learned so much.... I wish I would have seen this before I acquired the 6+ bust projects that I thought I could handle but clearly can not. Extensively damaged. Also your price guide on what to pay was very worthwhile knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing, I look forward to more like this.

[@andreachurch1608]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. And thank you for saying don't settle. I absolutely have settled in the past and you are right it becomes more work and my profit margin plummets.

[@debbiehawley1278]

Thanks Lauren this was a lot of fun and interesting. Please do this again.

[@barbaralumpiesz9504]

Yes, I’m so glad I’ve found you, I was given a bedroom set and I’ve sanded it just need to repaint it and discovered you… thought I’d like to do this, maybe and enjoy watching you tell what to look for and what not… thank you for sharing your experience

[@marm2371]

HI! Enjoyed the tips while you were out there thrifting. Would like to see more of this along with your refinishing tutorials. Thanks :)

[@colbi0909]

Thank you for showing your thought process. I get too excited and buy stuff that isn’t really worth the work. So very encouraging for me to be more picky

[@paulortiz2035]

That is called paying your tuition for your 'schooling'!

[@leticiaditomasso6362]

Thank you so much. I've always wanted to flip furniture and have hesitated. I'm working on a wood bench that was my Mom's. Besides sanding, painting it in also doing a seat for it. I'll pay when done. Thanks again for your inspiration.

[@kimhough7753]

Love going thrifting with you! And thanks for all of your knowledge!

[@darlenestewart9781]

Thanks for this video. I got stung, thinking something was all wood. It wasn't, now I have more info when looking for pieces.

[@galady8632]

A way to easily utilize a cabinet and hutch - selling 2 pieces so more profit. Add a cleat to the back of the hutch (available in stores selling hinges, latches, etc), paint the piece and sell it as a coffee bar, dry bar, juicing station, tea bar, etc. (I would remove spindles and curved trim pieces for a more timeless appeal.) It can easily be hung and not consume floor space. The cabinet can be totally separate. The stores sell the pairs for a bit less since the 'look' can be so dated.

[@kelleyhawk6595]

I would have grabbed that cedar dresser so fast for only 40.00. Cedar is so expensive and so beautiful!!!!

[@scrappylifter8318]

I agree.

[@summersez1673]

That chair to the left of the recliner you were looking at was gorgeous. I would have taken that home, sanded the wood on it, stained it lighter and sold it, unless it was just too beautiful for me to let go! I was slobbering over that chair the whole time you were looking at the velvet chair. lol

[@tiffanydix5022]

That white velvet cane chair beside the blue one was GORGEOUS!!

[@LAK1253]

OMG that super detailed dresser would be beautiful painted and put up on DIY Wife leg base. And that hutch 😍. I need that. My stores never have anything that nice

[@sashahedges744]

Love these! Lately in stl those chairs at time 26:26 have been selling pretty well. 70s and 50s style is coming back with art deco getting more popular and they are super easy to flip.

[@brittanycsoke]

i noticed the same thing!

[@paulakohrt6189]

I would buy the rattan shelf because I’ve been looking for one! Thanks for the tips!!! 😊

[@janicesnapp2850]

Thanks Lauren for sharing your tips on what to buy. Very helpful you affirmed my latest thoughts on drawers needing extensive repair! I Recently completed a free five drawer dresser, four drawer glides needed complete replacement. Time consuming and $36 investment for drawer glide parts alone plus all my other supply expenses. Promised myself no more extensive drawer repairs! And The dresser hasn’t sold yet.

[@Lia2222]

Thanks Lauren, and yes, take us along for the ride!

[@stanmondzelewski9253]

Iv done pretty good grabbing scabby antiques off marketplace. Paint the base white and stain the tops. They go pretty fast

[@vickyb9918]

Thank you! I enjoyed that. Yes let’s see more of these. Love the tips you gave.

[@northwestlife2794]

You are a legend! Thank you for being so detailed, and with great advice! Just starting out with my two kids to have some fun and be creative while showing them how to make some money creating something.

[@evangelinekrage453]

Awesome video! Such an essential part of the business that doesn't get talked about much. So, thank you!

[@vivianzuniga8814]

Wow that’s incredible that you have so many thrift and goodwill stores available right in your area!

[@gloriasonnier9864]

Thanks Lauren for the educational shopping trip. I have a plywood piece that I would have never bought if had seen this video first.

[@paulortiz2035]

Plywood doesn't split! And is stronger than wood! Go to an antique store and look at the sides of the case goods. They will be split from top to bottom on the sides! Wood splits! Plywood doesn't!

[@hayeslaura5627]

I loved getting to see this and appreciated you sharing why you passed on pieces.

[@roxroxutube]

So many wonky drawers have just been put back in without lining up on the slider. I always take them out and check for this. I've gotten some great deals because everyone thought the piece was broken and the drawers were just put back in wrong place or off the sliders.

[@barbarafling3790]

Glad you did this. I can be a little too enthusiastic and buy something that is too much work. I learned a lot.

[@pamelarichter908]

Fun thrifting with you! Thanks for the info on how to tell whether or not a piece has veneer. I think I finally have it figured out. :-)

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

You are so welcome! glad you enjoyed!

[@jrwheeler81]

Awesome tips! I'm just getting into refinishing furniture myself. I love giving older pieces a modern farmhouse appearance. I'd much rather buy something secondhand that is 100% solid wood than something brand new that is veneer and isn't going hold up through the years like solid wood does. I've had veneer furniture pieces before and they always end up needing to be replaced within just a few years because they chip and peel so easily, especially when you move them. I actually just bought a new computer desk a little over a year ago that is veneer and it's already peeling on the edges at not even 18 months old. It's so annoying. I'll take a preowned solid wood piece that can easily be refinished to look brand new over veneer any day! In my old bedroom at my parents' house, I have two solid wood bureaus that originally belonged to my grandparents that are probably from the early 1900s and I want to refinish those!

[@user-nj2md1uv5c]

Yes I certainly want you to take us with you to thriftstores !

[@gloriafields4328]

Thanks Lauren for all of the great advice on picking furniture. I pass up a lot of furniture in my area because they are cheap made and damaged. I don't mind doing a few repairs but if I don't feel that I can make a decent profit, I'm not going to purchase it. Please take us along on more of your journeys thrifting. I really enjoyed learning just what to look for.

[@nukapuka]

Nice video and very informative. I loved that desk. It would look great in dark blue or gray. I'm surprised they don't sell well. A lot of storage for pens and paper inside.

[@Regeurk]

Great information! I really enjoy your insights on what pieces will sell and what pieces will not sell.

[@susanaitken6655]

Loved thrifting with you. Very informative and interesting. Would definitely “go” with you again. 😉Thanks for the info-very valuable.

[@tiffanygaydos8997]

It was very enjoyable to hear what you have to share about purchasing second hand furniture

[@katmodlin9154]

I have TV cabinet with drawers like you saw in the first place. I live in a very small space. I put two shelves in the top cabinet & use it as a linen closet. I was going to put a hanging bar in it for clothes but the shelves are more practical.

[@milolaclover]

Yes please more of these as they are so informative thank you, much appreciated

[@thresakr]

Would love to see more of your videos thrifting. You gave extremely helpful advice.

[@makeuplover6852]

Lauren I really really really LOVED this ! Yes please do more of these , maybe these could be good quick videos to add to your regular weekly ones I know that time was really sort of getting short when you were trying to dothe extra video a week...I don’t know about anyone else but if you go weekly I’d take the camera and as long as your kinda feelin in the mood to vlog, turn that camera on girl! Not sure how much work is involved in editing these but I say yes to more of these ! I’d love to see you do one of those really ‘ 80’s dresser sets with the heavy scrolling detail etc...and see what you could do with it. You did a bright green dresser quite some time ago ( that was the first video I saw of yours YT must have liked it b/c it got put into my rec’s That day...anyway...I follow several women who are DIY / interior designers and wow..they spend $1200-$3000 + on really over sized credenzas ( which are literally dressers) and often are painted in a very high gloss paint. I’ve seen some add bambo trim and then do a bamboo brushed gold handle , you can add gold legs ...anyway every time i see those really ornate ‘’80’s bedroom sets I think of you and what you could do with those :)

[@Just.Ral01]

Love your energy and creativity . Just started thrift flipping and love your tips. Will be using them ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@gaylewatkins6781]

Definitely enjoyed the shopping trip even though you didn't find anything I learned a lot! Yes let's go again.

[@pockets1254]

This was great. Would love to go thrifting with you again? I have been refinishing antiques for years, but items people have brought to me, so I’ve never flipped them before & would like to know more about that end of the equation. You’re great!!!

[@hdezmartha]

I watched this in order to learn new english words about pieces of furniture, (beacause I'm learning english) but in the end, I really enjoyed watching your video. I know that I migh not be your target, and I probably won't buy furniture to flip, but I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge to everybody.

[@camillecostanzo3151]

Looks nice..with the dye ,the possibilities could be endless. Like ombre, or marble effect or tie dye look..omg! However I get the time consumption factor. You go girl. I love what you do, and you're TEACHING us all.😊