Excellent description. Keep in mind, when calculating your profit margin, take into consideration fractional use of your top coat, paint, etc. For example, if you buy a quart of Varathane poly for $24, but only use 1/2 of the quart, the costs, for that particular price is $12, not $24. Unless you’re not going to use the other 1/2 quart (you will use it). Any equipment /materials you buy, like a sander for instance, is equipment that should be a tax deductible business expense. If you deliver a product, you get a mileage tax credit for travel (for business). Same holds true when picking up and transporting equipment. Keep accurate records. Knowing the sander you display is considerably more than $50, perhaps you were employing this technique, but I wanted to point it out. Lastly, this is the parent coming out of me; when you are using any sort of spray product, power sander, etc., where a respirator! The floor painter in your video is your inspiration to protect your lungs from future harm. You earned a subscriber and I felt your presentation was excellent for anyone thinking of getting into this business and giving it a go.
@jodilea1447 ай бұрын
This was an excellent video! I’ve seen several flippers showing how to get started, but you’ve done a wonderful job of showing true, low-cost options for folks who don’t have a lot to spend initially. I got started with homemade chalk paint and an $18 orbital sander from Walmart a few years back. The main thing one needs is determination and the willingness to just go for it. 😊
@salvagedbysammie7 ай бұрын
Yes!! 🙌🏻 don’t get me wrong, I love my expensive tools and things that make me more efficient when flipping furniture. But they’re in no way a necessity. I got started with these same cheap ways, and I hope to encourage others to do the same. Thank you for taking the time to watch! 🤍
@jodilea1447 ай бұрын
@@salvagedbysammie yep! It is nice to get to build your tool collection though!😊
@sherirottweilersforever77723 ай бұрын
My mom is trying to get rid of storage units that are costing her a fortune. She’s given me all her Drexel Heritage furniture from the early seventies. I’m planning on doing something to make them look more modern.
@c50ge4 ай бұрын
Try using an old credit card or gift card to spread your filler, I seem to have better control and have a little less sanding and waste material. Your are very easy to listen to and understand, thank you for sharing. If you make an attachment for your electric drill that holds your Purdy rollers you can clean the rollers really easily in a bucket of water. Ron it forwards and backwards until clean then spin dry with the drill.
@SparksofJoyStudio2 күн бұрын
Fantastic video! I appreciate your authenticity, suggestions and how you go through each step. New subscriber and so excited to learn more from you. P.s. I love those handles!! ❤
@suzannepalma55347 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! So informative and inspiring. I was watching with my 8 year old son, and I got the idea that he could help me in some way and I could share the profit with him once it's sold so he could put that into savings! I hope to get started soon :).
@salvagedbysammie3 ай бұрын
@@suzannepalma5534 yes!! I have an 11 year old step son who loves to help out. He “works” for me hourly when he wants to save up for something new. Whether working on a flip or babysitting his sister. Helps me out, and helps him learn to work & save for what he wants to buy 🙌🏻
@Ashley10056Ай бұрын
The best video I’ve ever seen! Thank you!
@LilyBecca6 ай бұрын
I always use a little paint bucket with a screen. It's easy to clean and you can use it over and over again forever. It's also way easier because you can really get the paint on your roller perfect with the screen and the roller hooks on the side of the bucket.
@nickelnoserestos25984 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.. Retiring the end of the year and this looks like fun and good way to stash some cash.
@salmanrazakmemon7 күн бұрын
Beauty with Brain... loved watching and learning
@shequeragrace5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. My husband and I are thinking about getting into furniture flipping as a side hustle after making $650 these past 10 days selling some of our used items. This was really informative. I’m feeling more confident that we can actually take this on.
@ts12343 ай бұрын
Hi, I know it's only been a month, but have you started it? If so, how has it went?
@Andrewpeterson333 ай бұрын
@@shequeragrace Yo, thanks so much, this info’s tight, Me and my husband think we might Flip furniture, stackin’ on the side, Made 650, yeah, we’re on that ride. Ten days in, sellin’ what we had, Flip that wood, got me feelin’ glad. This was real informative, gave us a boost, Confidence high, like there’s no excuse. Been through storms, infidelity, lies, Gambling, hookers, gigolos in disguise. But now we’re hustlin’, side by side, Flippin’ furniture, got nothin’ to hide. Leaving that past, we’re pushin’ through, On a better path, just me and you!
@rebel413227 күн бұрын
Yes!!! Update please!!!
@herbstkindmusic4 ай бұрын
A real calming video to watch and a nice makover too! A little suggestion: In your video you put the lovely green color on primer mostly, but also on the spots where the wood came thorugh. This can have an impact on the color afterwards. (less adhesion, yellowing caused by the top coat activating the tannins, surface, etc.) Maybe add a second layer of primer and treat with a light 600 or 800 grid sanding by hand before adding the final color :) And busninesswise: Go for it! :)
@markbachman2924 ай бұрын
I like it! Beautiful color green with gold. Looking match. Perfect! Good Job! Yay👌🏼👍🏽🥰
@John-w4w4r4 ай бұрын
Ty for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. I am hoping to start doing this. Maybe with some smaller items. Ty again for your great tips❤❤🎉😊
@Iamteramonique3 ай бұрын
Enjoyed every moment of the process, Sammie! The dresser turned out amazingly stunning! Love how you created your own backdrop display wall to showcase your beautiful pieces. Can you please also share the white wall color for those details as well? It pairs so lovely with all your color choices as well. Would really appreciate it! Glad to subscribe. Cheers! ☺️
@garyhorne29722 ай бұрын
Very well presented, just a simple sideboard that turned out really cool. 👌 Gary. UK
@Bizcutz697 ай бұрын
Sweet love the longer vidoes so relaxing
@salvagedbysammie7 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch!! I hope it was informative ☺️
@Bizcutz697 ай бұрын
@@salvagedbysammie It was
@thedoorguycharlieАй бұрын
Well done little one. Proud of you ;)
@heavenlymorsels7 ай бұрын
Nice work - I would love to see you incorporate the time it took to complete the flip/makeover - so you can factor in labor costs/profits - your time in so valuable and should be factored into each piece imo! 😊
@salvagedbysammie7 ай бұрын
I’ve actually been thinking a lot about how to do that! This piece would probable take me about 10 hours total. But when I record my projects, they easily take about double the time!
@heavenlymorsels7 ай бұрын
@@salvagedbysammie since the average flippers would not be recording their process maybe go with the average time it would/should take to flip a piece when not recording for KZbin or content! Though I know these days there is a lot of flippers where that goes hand and hand! 👍
@richardburchett10 күн бұрын
Love it. Besides the quality workmanship, a lot of what you're offering is the ability to see a beautiful design from out of nothing. I could never have looked at old dresser and imagined such a nice piece. One question, how do you find handles that cheap? They look like they would be way more than $5 apiece.
@1995Benzo4 ай бұрын
I came for the furniture makeover info, but less than 2 minutes in and I can't help but to admire your quads. I need you to drop that leg workout 😀
@salvagedbysammie4 ай бұрын
@@1995Benzo thank you!! 😂 I do CrossFit 🙈
@AriannaArdent-rs1di3 ай бұрын
Just found your channel- thank you! You are such an inspiration. Planning on flipping furniture full time as well
@markgibson51634 ай бұрын
Hey you never put in a video or Amazon link of where to purchase that black thing to make the holes for the handles
@erinriley69233 ай бұрын
What are you using the plastic wood for? The audio cut out in the video at 7:34
@Siftrtals3 ай бұрын
That’s a great color! Excellent job thanks I learned a lot I’m gonna give this a go
@alexbing13914 күн бұрын
very nice vid!
@luckylopez29224 ай бұрын
Great video… I was looking for a video like this so thank you. I love that information you gave about how to stage the furniture for the pic to have a better chance in selling, never thought about that, lol. You gained a new sub 😊
@pattycarosi96185 ай бұрын
Loved the video and you did a beautiful job.
@tychism35867 ай бұрын
Love the longer videos
@salvagedbysammie7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! 🤍 I’m trying to get more consistent with longer videos, so this is so encouraging!
@andresp7773Ай бұрын
Hi! What's the tool for making the holes for the door knobs called? Or, where did you get it please? Thanks!
@theresas48394 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and love that you made us a list to add up costs.
@RodrigoOda3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this type of video! Please do more!
@Davidl-ux5ke3 ай бұрын
New subscriber from the uk at first glance i thought it said savaged by sammie 😁
@hunterthomas28387 ай бұрын
Great video. Please do more. Different price points or night stands.
@sandrag8621Ай бұрын
I love how you explain everything. What is the name of your sander?
@kamakezi3 ай бұрын
Love your video and way of teaching. Do you have a video about the paint sprayer you generally use and also its maintenance. I’ve been thinking about getting one but hear so many issues about them clogging and not being worth the hassle.
@megm14663 ай бұрын
Do you have tips for people wanting to flip bigger pieces of furniture like this dresser but have limited space to work? Additionally, for people who are solo and may have trouble transporting larger furniture alone?
@bkgangstashawtii5 ай бұрын
How do you learn what sells well in your area?
@salvagedbysammie4 ай бұрын
@@bkgangstashawtii trial and error unfortunately!! It’s always changing. I did a dresser style last month that used to sell within hours. But this one has been sitting for a few weeks, unsold!
@inessampaio86762 ай бұрын
After sanding, what did you clean the furniture with?
@Sugar-o6r4 ай бұрын
Great video very informative thanks ❤
@professionalpolishman5896 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@fdort39713 ай бұрын
@salvagedbysammie thanks for the lesson. What did you do to kill the aroma?
@gtarules13 ай бұрын
No audio at 7:30?
@Justinegerman4 ай бұрын
Where did you get the tool to measure for the hardware?
@leslieschmitt77497 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial and a beautiful result … thank you! 🩷😁
@alexandraross63514 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video! Can you please give us insight on the dry/cure time before you go in with the next coat for prime, paint, and topcoat? I understand the weather and humidity probably affect the time but just wanted to get a better understanding on the wait time. Also, do we need to make sure each coat is completely dried before going in with the next coat?
@winstonsmith36902 ай бұрын
Great job.
@natal7774 ай бұрын
Nice work !
@robbscott44 ай бұрын
You stated that green goes well in your area. In the beginning, how did you determine what colors to go with? I think it would be aggravating to paint a particular color and no one wants to buy it. And is it better to sell individual pieces or try to do sets?
@denisewhitekiller25126 ай бұрын
Where did you find the handles and what length are they please?
@AleiahPrice5 ай бұрын
10 inches and Amazon she mentioned t in the video ❤
@Sandy-h3b5 ай бұрын
Turned out really nice thanks for the tutorial!! Did you sand between each coat of poly?
@marko86052 ай бұрын
How do you get the old musty stink outa the old wood?
@La_Tasha6 ай бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous
@biancaegbosimba29104 ай бұрын
This really was educating… I have this in mind to start soon since I have a knack for improving pieces. But in my area, Facebook marketplace is low-priced, how do you break even? Also the outsides of the drawers, can those be done to elevate the look? Or is there some unwritten rule for it to be bare so the quality of the wood can be confirmed?
@ligma15873 ай бұрын
what did you do to the wood filler? looks easier to spread than normal filler
@jeffnichols93442 ай бұрын
I squirt a tiny bit of paint thinner in mine and stir it. Makes it a like more watery and easier to spread.
@jimmyhopkins84475 ай бұрын
Hey guys, I’m curious, what reasons do people buy these items over cheaper and modern alternatives? (I’m not asking in a rude way, I’m asking so I can better understand my clients/ target audience) thank you
@salvagedbysammie5 ай бұрын
@@jimmyhopkins8447 solid wood furniture is better quality than what’s made today out of MDF or particle board
@pattycarosi96185 ай бұрын
@@salvagedbysammieyes agree with you MDF is a very cheap piece of furniture when you could buy from someone like this young lady for a piece of furniture that is wooden so it will last a very long time. Plus these pieces are one of a kind.
@balazsfodor44 ай бұрын
Exactly my question. While I totally agree with solid wood being a better quality, my wife and I find it hard to sell hand made wooden craft. I think right now it has lot to do with the great economy and inflation. When people have to choose between gas in the car or food on the table, when furniture is needed, they will choose the much cheaper MDF. Hand made or not, real wood or not won't matter!
@Itsreallymarcus4 ай бұрын
@@balazsfodor4I mean I own a custom woodworking business, 1 man show, commissioned $36,000 in the last 30 days rolling. It’s all in your quality, reputation and target audience. Even though the economy sucks and inflation is insane, people will certainly buy quality and custom furniture or other pieces. Marketing and photography are 70% of the battle.
@tamibretz37534 ай бұрын
Better quality. They don't fall apart after a short time. They last for another century or so
@wk9dog7 ай бұрын
Awesome 👏
@miss_mish6 ай бұрын
When you started painting I was like yikes it's yellow, didn't she say green? Thank goodness it wasn't yellow lol.
@razzledazzle89482 ай бұрын
Do you charge 50 for the sander and full bottle of cleaner for every project..?😊
@chriswhitehouse8982Ай бұрын
So you are buying and selling everything through Facebook marketplace? And so everything you buy and sell is local to your city/town I guess?
@josephauld656518 күн бұрын
I hung up a bedsheet for background
@geraldarteaga43963 ай бұрын
How long did it take you to flip this?
@CLew-ox8pf2 күн бұрын
Enjoyed video but where is your labor costs?
@La_Tasha6 ай бұрын
Thank you❤
@jeffwallsinger64114 ай бұрын
Very nice
@hunter4335SOCАй бұрын
What about the value of your time in the asking price?
@SenderoSeeker6 ай бұрын
A great, easy to follow video. I was wondering how you incorporated the cost of the sander at 50$? Thanks!
@thewoodshop694 ай бұрын
Was wondering that myself. 🤔
@lorrilj72894 ай бұрын
This was to reflect if you had purchased a “beginner” sander to do your first flip. The cleaner she included the price of the full bottle, but you can get several pieces cleaned with the one bottle. Your second flip would cost far less as you already have the sander and left over supplies from the first flip. I hope this helped answer your question 🙂
@tradergirl70675 ай бұрын
i thought you were gonna add legs from what you were saying. i think it turned out great but i agree the one with the legs is more attractive in general. my least fav color is green. good to know orhers dont agree with me. 😂
@georgedavall9449Ай бұрын
Oh yeah
@tamibretz37534 ай бұрын
This has nothing to do with furniture flipping. I do love your channel though. I watch all of your videos. But, today i just want to know where i can get that headscarf, it's gorgeous
@salvagedbysammie4 ай бұрын
@@tamibretz3753 lol!! Thank you!! It’s from Amazon! They have a ton on there. I just fold it over a bunch until it’s a thin line for me to wear as a headband. Its silk so it’s gentle on my hair that breaks very easily 🙌🏻
@jaythompson51022 ай бұрын
Man you are the total package, hot and motivated!
@dudebrodude4388Ай бұрын
Grandma catching strays
@ronald39213 ай бұрын
I don’t like the fact that the sides of the shelves aren’t painted too, if the front is
@Nhfilz3 ай бұрын
“Painting the floors” is only a good hack as long as she hasn’t done it with real paint yet. The minute she does, you may wish you hadn’t encouraged the practice!
@carlmazziotti2213 ай бұрын
I bought a dresser for $50 and my wife didn't like it. I threw it up on Facebook for $500 and sold it in one day!
@salvagedbysammie3 ай бұрын
@@carlmazziotti221 that’s INCREDIBLE!!! What an awesome turnaround 🙌🏻 be careful… it gets addicting 🤪
@johnnyc.59793 ай бұрын
If you added your time (say $20/hr), which was many hours, you probably wouldn't break even.
@TheLotusLives3 ай бұрын
If she paid someone else to do it, she wouldn’t have any profit. The money she receives from the sale of the piece is her profit (less the costs she lists). She’s retaining the money she collects. That’s the profit. She can break it down further (how many hours it took, divided by the profit would equal what she is earning per hour) to see if the hourly earnings are worth her time. Other than factoring in the income she “should” declare for tax purposes, the money she collects, less her expenses is the profit. I hope this helps.
@lgamble4 ай бұрын
Remember that you have to pay yourself for hours of labor.
@AleiahPrice5 ай бұрын
I did it under $125
@twisterwiper4 ай бұрын
Are people really willing to pay $200-400 for a dresser on marketplace? There is so much cheap furniture everywhere. You can buy an IKEA and hack it for much less. I’m surprised…
@terrywhitted23754 ай бұрын
Solid wood furniture will last generations. Composite furniture will last a decade or so.
@twisterwiper4 ай бұрын
@@terrywhitted2375 Yes, but most people where I live don’t care about that. They replace it after 5 years anyway because it goes out of style.
@catchkphere3 ай бұрын
That sander is over $650...
@susinok2 ай бұрын
Shop estate sales. I got a Dewalt for $12 yesterday.
Why don't you account for your time spent working on it? Time spent working it times hourly wage.
@salvagedbysammie2 ай бұрын
@@michaelgonzales2983 when I started, I did! But now I Put together videos and also make money through my content, so it’s a little more complex. This was just supposed to be a straight forward video to show how you can flip furniture for cheap. As most businesses starting out, you may work a little extra than you make, but it pays off in the end! Lots of business owners don’t pay themselves at first or account for their time during a start up. But being able to work from home, even if it means working for free for an hour or 2, is way better in my opinion than working a 9-5
@grahamstefaan4 ай бұрын
I wonder if shes paying the irs taxes.
@salvagedbysammie4 ай бұрын
@@grahamstefaan we have full business & employees, and a bookkeeping company. So yes, I pay taxes
@kasiaseubert4 ай бұрын
Who cares
@jruba3 ай бұрын
poor little termites, lol
@bretthines68933 ай бұрын
Great video on how to start a flipping business. Now “how to start a successful you tube channel - get a hot blonde and dress her in shorts and tank tops…
@tamberlin69613 ай бұрын
What happened to restoring furniture, especially a beautiful piece like this, to its (near)original finish? All off that beautiful wood grain is gone. The absence of handles are part of the architecture of this piece. You did a nice job. However, this was an heirloom piece. What you created, though lovely, is not.
@Nhfilz3 ай бұрын
It doesn’t sell as well. And at the end of the day, she’s running a business. A storage unit full of refurbished pieces that won’t sell doesn’t do anyone any good. Plus it’s a much more labor intensive process, meaning less profit. More chances for something to happen that ruins the piece.
@Andrewpeterson333 ай бұрын
It's ok the woodgrain is still there it's just not visible
@KateBrennan-jp6th3 ай бұрын
It’s veneer not solid wood.
@AmandaOrigo3 ай бұрын
Just because she didn’t do that exact thing in this exact video doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist anymore. Maybe just appreciate what she created and the info she shared as she learns about running this young business for herself?
@KateBrennan-jp6th3 ай бұрын
@@tamberlin6961 Not everything in this world has to be wood. The reason timber pieces end up on the scrap heap is because people are tired of WOOD. Besides, the people who dumped it didn’t think it was a family heirloom!
@developerdeveloper673 ай бұрын
Nice legs.
@HerbieBancockАй бұрын
Step 1: Live with your parents or con a rich guy into supporting you.
@AlismonitesPatrides4 ай бұрын
Why would anyone pay 400 for this?
@John-hk4fr5 ай бұрын
wasting money
@DennisMiles-nu9um5 ай бұрын
How?
@MushtaqAhmed-c8lАй бұрын
I can make pvc door so if you have work or contact in yiur circle please contact me from india