i turned my landlord's junk into $300

[@MysteryLullaby]

Honestly the biggest flex in this video is TSG showing off a landlord who not only lets them be as creative as they want but actively encourages it by bringing them stuff he thinks they’ll like.

[@HanCabann]

What a sweetheart, god bless Sheldon 🥰

[@kaleshabastion2332]

Haha my exact thoughts! I wish I had a landlord like him. Alas mine just enjoys jacking up the rent on the regular without making improvements to our place (and our small city's landlord have a very well known private Facebook group where they add the details of "difficult" tenants who would like to live in a decent place and file complaints to our council (who many of the landlords work for)

[@the.color.studio]

The bar for being a landlord is sadly so low

[@danikitttie]

The landlord is an angel!

[@Mr.VintageToronto]

Such an amazing project with the best team. Landlords that rock!

[@TonyYeungExe]

It's a good idea to accept old furniture! I think the sorry girls should open for subscribers in Toronto or GTA to donate their old furniture and upcycle them.

[@LoomofDreams]

I'd totally watch that series.

[@meowdee]

Ooooh that would be a fun series to re-do subscribers items!

[@EmelyPhan]

This

[@ntcssj]

DIY Danie also in Ontario does something similar! Love it or Thrift it. :)

[@stefanie07]

I love this series. If someone from the team sees this, is it possible to tag these as part of a series? I’ve seen some other channels do something like that for running series. Maybe they already are and things have changed and I can’t find it lol😅 just really enjoy these and now am rewatching a few.

[@stuff.6108]

Love this series! 300$ for that credenza was an absolute steal, I think you could’ve gotten well over $1000. It seems like some of these are actual antiques, it might get you a lot more money to work with an antiques dealer vs an Instagram reseller!

[@Blaubeere17]

same thought. I easily thought the credenza was 1000. I absolutely fell in love with it!

[@cierrapowell1765]

Agree completely! Could of gotten much more for that piece😢

[@siaeva]

Ditto! A substantial art-deco piece should command way more than that, I can imagine the person who bought it will sell it on themselves and make even more profit!

[@Mr.VintageToronto]

@@siaeva they are SUPER excited to keep it for a very long time. :)

[@RoamingTime]

I think it might be worth noting that TSG may not want to sit on items too long. So yes the credenza may have been able to fetch more, but it can take months to get that right buyer who is willing to pay it. Just speaking from my experience reselling mcm furniture.

[@lornawood3260]

Fabulous! And many thanks to Mr Rob and Mr Landlord for their donations of time and the credenza! 👏👏👏

[@TheSorryGirls]

mr rob and mr landlord

[@Mr.VintageToronto]

Mr Rob is thankful to have helped. 😄

[@beckieindia]

$300 for that credenza is actually a steal, no wonder it went straight from the stories it's beautiful!! I bet you could have got more for it

[@meforever1997]

Making your own wood filler was genius. I was weirdly super impressed how it matched when it went on - not sure what else I expected tbh 😆

[@mahanabadi5000]

Forbidden frosting

[@heatherburke9583]

rob sounds so kind

[@TheSorryGirls]

he really is!

[@Darenim]

Rachel, this looks amazing! 12:57 Just a little warning for anyone who works with a brush like this on metal, please cover your eyes very well, because it's possible for a metal splinter to get into your eye. If that happens your eye can start to itch, causing you to rub your eye and damaging it. The chance is very small but you really don't want that. A good pair of protection glasses will help! Edit: happy to see Rachel wears them later ^^

[@lestranged]

her safety glasses are on top of her head while she using that brush. Which is rather pointless. They don't work unless you put them on your eyes.

[@szeponzi]

right.. its no joke

[@CraftsDotCupCake]

Absolutely love this series, Rachel does awesome with the restauration. And as an (mostly women company), I would love to see Endometriosis causes being helped out with donations, as they already receive very little government funding.

[@amara560]

Yes! Would love the spotlight on diseases mostly affecting women. Another one is ME/cfs.

[@SamanthaValentine13]

Yesssssss!!!! I agree 😁

[@BattyDana]

So glad that beautiful piece was saved! You put such love and hard work into the restoration and it came out STUNNING! I love giving old "garbage" a new life. They really don't make stuff like that anymore!

[@arianep9243]

It's a long term project but opening a space where people can come restore their pieces in autonomy, under your guidance would be amazing. A collaborative TSG workspace. I mean I don't live in Toronto but I would love to have something like that in my city 😍

[@sarahkinsey5434]

@@arianep9243 In the US there are Makers Spaces with different machines, tools, and materials to create with. A lot of them are run by volunteers

[@moda78z]

I love it! It looks so cool?! I’m surprised Becky didn’t buy it!

[@audreym3908]

Your landlord is a goldmine! Not only is he sweet to let you redo the shared bathroom, but that he went and helped out a friend clean out his late mother's home and found a free furniture piece that you girls would appreciate!

[@ktkrogstad]

Wow! Beautiful work! I love the attention to detail, like catching the wood dust so the wood filler matches perfectly. Truly brought that piece back to life! What a transformation!! ❤❤❤

[@helloemilymills]

That tip about mixing the sanding dust with glue to perfectly colour match the wood is genius!

[@Roroxane]

I love how you really restore the pieces, you don't just slap a coat of paint on it and call it done. You really give your best effort to make the piece look its best and stay looking great for a long time (scraping all that rust and using the proper primer and paint to refinish it for example), while also respecting the vibe and era of the thing you're restoring !

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

Coexist with the bees!! 👍✨

[@KasSommers]

How lovely that your landlord is such a great partner in The Sorry Girls business. You do his bathroom, he gives you vintage pieces. And Rob is a champion for aiding you by selling the pieces.

[@Mr.VintageToronto]

Ty 😊

[@beverlydust5381]

I love that your landlord is bringing you vintage items. Rachael great job.

[@danikitttie]

I think the charity of choice should be local to where you guys live. Man, what an episode this was. The restoration on that credenza came out beautifully!

[@skylarsa]

I literally said WOW outloud at the cabinet transformation!! That is stunning!!! Also loved the landlord calling you a sorry girl and not knowing your name😅

[@anne.maxime]

Just wanted to let you know, if you didn't already: there's something called a "rust converter", which allows you to convert rust into a type of primer for the metal. Makes the job A LOT easier (I had to restore 2 old windows last year and it was truly my savior lol)

[@TuneNatic]

Homeless Connect Toronto is doing great things for the communities that are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. I got to work with them during the summer - they're great people and are doing amazing things throughout the year!

[@ginacrusco234]

The way you made the matching wood filler is brilliance! The finished credenza blows me away, and I just adore this series.

[@emilyflavell1658]

Oh my goodness that is such an incredible piece! Immediately started thinking of how I'd style it in my home 😅

[@JayofallTrades]

I love this series. I think you should donate to a woman's shelter. When my mom and I fled a toxic home, the woman's shelter helped us start over with furniture, a place to live, my mom a job, and clothing. You never know the value of something is until you have nothing.

[@JhymsAlvz_]

Ive been craving for a rachel video for a while. I miss you

[@LadyMarioProductions]

That credenza turned out AMAZING!! I definitely think you should look into a mental health / homelessness charity, as being in Toronto means you get a front row seat to how the system is failing on both fronts, and winter is coming.

[@reneediprose3396]

One of my favourite things about this series is just learning all the different upcycling techniques! I had no idea it was possible to save something that rusty - definitely will make me think twice before throwing things out in future 🤩

[@alyenriquez_]

That credenza was such a special piece🤩 loved the built in planter and smaller size yet thoughtful storage.

[@jenniferlisow2901]

This is one of my favorite series on this channel. I love how you take some amazing & not so amazing finds & turn them into something unique & beautiful with little to no money. I also love that you are taking the profits and putting them towards a charity. I look forward to seeing future episodes & hearing which charity you are donating to. Well done!

[@johncwod]

That sawdust wood filler hack is GENIUS!!

[@Dexy83]

Love this series and Rachel! I've missed it! ❤😊

[@bekacooper2365]

The way my jaw HIT THE FLOOR with the credenza reveal

[@jensiamese]

Ugh Rachel I love this series and you always hold this positive energy that I find myself smiling without knowing. Thank you!

[@sana5762]

Girl you blew life into that credenza. That was one of the most gorgeous transformations! I was hoping you guys would keep it to use, but what you're aiming is even more incredible. Much love from Montreal ❤

[@lanelothian1925]

My friend growing up, her grandpa was a cabinetmaker. He told me once that a lot of damage to wooden furniture are actually dents & not gouges. His tip was to get a wet bit of towel & wet but ring it out. Then get an iron & iron over the dent, the heat sometimes makes the dent spring back out. It takes time to do so it’s not a 5 minute job. He also said that you could leave the damp bit of towel on the dent overnight. I dropped a set of ladders on the banister in my house & made one hell of a mess of the banister. When I tried his technique it all but vanished. It’s worth a try before breaking out the wood filler if it’s just a dent & not a gouge.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

That credenza is sweeeeeeeeeeeet. I love the restore you did! Little request: Can we get a vid on the paperback books that were in it? 😀

[@jjfrank]

This is by far already my favorite series on this channel! So informative and fun, and all for a good cause!

[@jrwaters943]

Awesome video! That credenza planter is such an amazing piece. I am surprised Becky didn't scoop it up because it fits her aesthetic so well as it looks quite MCM to me with the stained wood.

[@82xmas-j7w]

you had the right feeling with the wood color, looks great 😊

[@caroledwards1182]

Love this series. The credenza turned out gorgeous! It was definitely the right choice to just stain the wood rather than repaint it.

[@HanCabann]

Rachael keeps my anxiety at bay. Very cool and calm, and creative! I love this series. Keep being fab TSG Team x

[@FriendOfJah]

The wood filler u made was BRILLIANT! Perfect color match using the sawdust!!

[@bridgetlake]

It takes a village!! You have a wonderful and keen eye. The thoughtful care in which you’ve restored these pieces is incredible. Partnering with Rob and the relationship The Sorry Girls have with Sheldon are invaluable to the community at large. When you do anything with a giving and loving heart, you will be successful in accomplishing your goals. Good for all of you in your “village”!❤

[@sabrenuh9924]

Wow!! This series is really cool, thanks for flipping those and knowing their worth. It is awesome to see the outcome, the credenza just looks out of this world good 👏🏽

[@angelicaamerico282]

Girls it amazing! I will definitely buy something from you if was in Australia. I love your content! 🙌🏾😊

[@celinaschreiner584]

You are doing such an amazing job with these projects ! It is so much fun to watch 😍

[@Clovergirl7934]

Love, love, love this piece! Fabulous job restoring it. I want it!

[@IE2484]

I love these episodes so much. You are the best person to do this too! Well done

[@FriendOfJah]

😮 WOW!!!! It turned out AMAZING!! I ❤ the unique shape, so glad u kept it. U definitely brought it back 2 a glorious life!!

[@sarahanditakarina1726]

omggg you go rachel!!! thank you to rob & mr landlord as well!

[@vlieder6632]

I loooove this series, it’s so satisfying to see these beautiful pieces come back to life 😍

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

I love that hat! And happy crying about the chairs. Shelf started off gorgeous and you made it even more so!

[@debrawhite5894]

Rachael! You’re restoration work is excellent! What a joy to watch these pieces come back for a second life. 💕

[@herxillamaeedria3644]

WAAAAHHH I’m so happy, congrats, rachael!!!!!!!!!!! Love seeing your progress as a DIY artist!!!!!!!!!

[@mssaylav1]

Rachael, you just showing out now 💯💯💯🥰What an AWESOME piece, you did on that.

[@EmmyUnwindWorld]

What a fantastic upcycling project! Turning something free into a work of art is impressive.

[@olliejilliangil8382]

Wow, that credenza is gorgeous! Enjoying this series very much!

[@kevinoakes8040]

You are mastering the art of the refinish. Credenza turned out amazing.

[@StanleyDo]

I love this series! Honestly I think you could have gotten $500+ for the chairs and credenza

[@sherryangela7455]

WOW 🤩 seriously girl you are so so good at restoring furniture, you may have a new calling here. But i would not be surprised if it was originally just like that and was painted yellow by a previous owner. I love it, great job. Oh and also your DIY wood filler was awesome! I tried that once but I messed it all up lol so bravo good for you.

[@leticiacottin4257]

Love so much that serie. Well done Rachel, you rock 🤩

[@ezzamrahman8711]

Loving the chairs and the art decor cabinet! Just gorgeous!

[@jacquelynparis4941]

Love this series, just wish there were more. Rachel is great.

[@whatlolawants2167]

Happy Birthday Rachel!🎉 That credenza is gorgeous!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheSongwritingCat]

That is a stunning restoration. And the DIY wood glue was a genuinely helpful tip.

[@Sara-rb2dg]

Woah, it turned so good! Beautiful furniture

[@leamarion4699]

Love this serie so much!! The credenza is amazing!!

[@aroidpapa]

you did such a fantastic job with the art deco credenza! Bravo!!! Do not sell it, keep it!

[@tonimaliszewski2782]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@tonimaliszewski2782]

Congrats on your goal!, I love this series

[@donnadonna7646]

Thank for sharing and for not painting it keep up the awesome work. Can't wait to see the other projects.

[@revlonbarbie31]

Loving the series - PERFECT for this channel ; also we get to see your personality flourish 🥹

[@gabbyjabbour9513]

Rachel, that credenza was gorgeous!!!

[@droomprinsesje1234]

This is my favourite series you are doing at the moment. ❤

[@OpinionisnotFact]

You did such a wonderful job on that art deco piece! It looks amazing

[@hannahjones4475]

Absolutely loving this series, the pieces look so gorgeous! Well done Rachael :)

[@thinkingbout]

The bookshelf turned out so good! How nice of Sheldon to just gift it to you for free! And Rob seemed like a really sweet person, too. :) All in all good vibes coming from this video! :)

[@CedricxChaotic]

this is becoming one of my fav series on the channel. Love it!! xx

[@evlash721]

These are GORGEOUS!! So elegant and elevated for DIYs.

[@izzistock6807]

Love this series! This and the home makeovers are my favourite by far. So glad you're doing something for charity too. No suggestions of charities as I figure Scottish charities are not what you're looking for, but I really wish you luck and I'm looking forward to the next installment.

[@jo4vt]

That turned out so amazing! Great job!

[@xxoldmagicxx]

We love Mr. Rob and Mr. Landlord!!

[@JL11775]

Beautiful restoration of that cabinet. Love it. So unique and cool! Well done, Rachel 👏👏👏

[@Underzerohero]

Love this series. Would also love to see Rachel and Becky do something with vintage/secondhand clothing or thrifting ❤

[@canflymyfriends]

This series is AWESOME! You’re killing it Rachael!

[@stephanie-g]

I've been watching the sorry girls since at least 2014 and I'm so proud of how far they've come!! I love Rachel and this series so much, I think it might be my favorite one!

[@dandani8231]

I adore you!! I have been waiting for the update on the chairs. Keep doing what you doing you are amazing❤❤❤

[@deliamorton2392]

I absolutely loved the finished piece. You are amazing Rachael. Keep up the good work!❤️

[@RebeccaVinyard-h1c]

What a great way to support a non-profit! You are so talented and determination to make this work is such a joy to watch!

[@leegalloway9508]

i think it's really good that you donate the money to charity. i know how long it takes to refinish things and all the hard work that goes into it. even though you are getting a video out of it, it's really kind of you to help others out. most people would just pocket the money and wouldn't care about anyone else.

[@sandralee6848]

Great landlord! What a score

[@thinkingbout]

Two videos in two days, what a treat! :)

[@francesauraliadelacroix]

I am so happy you are donating the money to charity!!It takes the shine away from it when something valuable has been sold for cheap because the owner didn’t know. I honestly hope that people out there in this situation give the previous owners a cut of the profit. It happened on Lone Fox and his mate bought two chairs i think from an elderly women for under 100 bucks and they turned out to be worth 40k sold at Christie’s. No mention of giving a cut or a donation to charity. I really hope it crosses peoples minds to be kind enough to share that good fortune in these specific cases❤❤

[@timikaballantyne6144]

I LOVED the cabinet! Wow.... This charity is a South African based one however they come to the aid of anyone anywhere in the world (including Canada during the wildfires), they are "Gift of the Givers" and are truly a worthy charity.

[@brandyjean7015]

That credenza looks epic restored!!!

[@Brooke-y9x]

Love both pieces! David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is my favorite charity - they foster and rehab baby elephants, who are then released into the wild when ready :)

[@stephluvsdave]

I love this series so much, and the best is the profit donation to charity!!! ❤

[@LoomofDreams]

WOW, that credenza is amazeballs! You did such an amazing job. I'm not into art deco, but I'd totally want that piece in my house. It is timeless! And the chairs ... OMG. I would have loved to have those in my house! I'm loving this series, Rachel! Wasn't a huge fan of the side tables and mirrored coffee table, but the chairs and this credenza are STUNNING.

[@appleciderwitch]

The way you restored that credenza was SO professional. I would have seen that in a restoration shop around my city for A GRAND. Props to you - as much as the yellow would have been "accurate", I feel like the new life of the piece really is suited by the natural wood finish and is a much easier piece to situate in someone's home design. Kudos to the Sorry Girls!

[@appleciderwitch]

As for charitable orgs, I am not from Canada but it looks like some strong candidates for Toronto my picks would be Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto, Black Women in Motion.

[@audreym3908]

I LOVED the results of the shelving unit bar thing!!! I would've bought it too!!