Simple Steps to Turn an Old Dresser into a Money-Making Masterpiece

Chunky old dresser gets a glow up for BIG PROFIT! Upcycled Dresser's are trendy right now! Let me show you simple steps on how I make big profit in this glow up with updated knobs!
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[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for watching today! What was your favorite part of today's flip?

[@theheritagehousesc]

I loved the knobs!

[@lauralake7430]

Oh, my, you could just see an 8 track machine on top of this! I have never ever been brave enough to try one of these buffets, i might get brave!

[@kristiwilliams4816]

Oh wow I wish I had your sandpaper selection! It’s so expensive now I only get a little bit at a time.

[@ellenmcgrath8241]

I got a dresser that had the drawers lined with 1958 Kansas City Times. They sold for 7 cents back then.

[@karaphillips3697]

I found a Craftsman orbital sander and battery powered screw driver one time!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

WOW!! that is soo cool!

[@AlpineArts]

Score!!

[@cathyjackson5959]

What a WOWSER Kara!! I personally Love that you got a chunky 70’s piece & kept the chunk!! Grew up with this type of furniture so nostalgic about pieces like this. Love the updated 2-tone with paint & stain!! Those handles are Gorgeous!! 💓🌸💓

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you being here!

[@patriciaraschdorf5514]

BEAUTIFUL AND SO CREATIVE THATS MY ERA LOVE THE SOLID WOOD GOOD CONSTRUCTION MADE IN USA AND SAVED FROM THE LANDFILL WITH MANY MORE YEARS TO SHOW OFF HER BEAUTY

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@freshfindsanddesigns]

We bought a vintage dresser for my daughter’s room to redo and inside was an old letter written from world war to from husband to his wife Barbara and that is actually my daughters middle name- we all thought that was so cool!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Wow that is amazing!!

[@cliffhorman6846]

Beautiful finish

[@AlpineArts]

Not the sprayer! 🫣😂 don’t blame you though, work goes much quicker; on a piece like that, especially. Eta: those knobs! 😳 that seriously made this piece! Wow!! Your techniques are second to none- some I’ve never seen before. Well done. 👏🏻 and thank you!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so very much!

[@janetrodriguez914]

Kara, you always have such great vision. I’m running out of new comments for you. This piece is gorgeous, I love it. Another great job! Thanks for sharing the knowledge you’ve gained over the years with your subscribers. I’m sure I speak for many of us when I tell you, it’s very much appreciated. God bless you.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Awww so sweet Janet

[@rockshot100]

LL, I really appreciate the fact that you are so generous with your know-how and massive talent. (I know that sounds gushy, but so true.) One tip that I have learned finally, the hard way, is to put your cord over your shoulder when using these power tools, not fool-proof, but it helps. I am ashamed to admit how many electric hedge shearers' cords I have cut. (Maybe four, but don't tell anybody) I thank you for to tie your hair back. Can't spell tie + ing. Maybe tying?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Oh that’s a good tip! I appreciate your compliments! From a person that knows his way around this stuff, I’m honored!

[@kathystaff1237]

Awww, you broke 40,000 subscribers. I have been watching and hoping!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much for noticing! = ) I have a goal to hit 50k this year! I appreciate you!!

[@TwiggyGrant1]

This is stunningly beautiful!!! Those pulls are fabulous! Great vision, again! I’m down with a cold binge watching some of your flips I hadn’t seen. Just beautiful work. I don’t know how you find all these very high-design, solid pieces but you do, every time! You must spend a lot of time sourcing your pieces from all over Texas!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Awesome! Thank you! So sorry you are under the weather! Thank you for choosing my channel to binge watch! lol Appreciate you!

[@gsddanemom7493]

The process of staining was my fav part❤ Very beautiful !

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@tatiananeira9938]

Three of your videos and I was sold! I had to subscribe😅

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you @tatiananeira9938! This makes me smile! So happy to hear! Hope to see you next time!

[@Sleepy_schneepy]

Really enjoyed the step by step tutorial and wow, what a transformation! It’s a masterpiece!!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@Furnitureflipper Thank you! I really appreciate you being here! Hope to see you next time!

[@sanjosefurnitureflip4758]

I love the idea of using the wallpaper tool when gilding the hinges. Brilliant! 🎉

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@pattybishop8016]

Love the geo knobs! Gorgeous piece and you did such an amazing job! Love your channel!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much Patty!

[@rockshot100]

Kara, AKA Lemon Lady, maybe save one of the old hardware pulls and put it on your front door for a door-knocker? I would have mistakenly white washed the the wood a little, but you know better than I do. Never heard of that poly, thanks. AND Howards should pay you. It is like Noxema to those dry, haggard drawers. Seriously though, I can see how they look much better and refreshed, rather than almost dry rotted and falling apart, looking. LL, KNOWS! Thanks.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you :) I was thinking of a white wash but that top was soooo red I knew it would never work & it would fight me. I’m contacting Howard’s this week!! Lol

[@rockshot100]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture If it is solid wood. Never be afraid of Bleach or stronger pool chlorine. 5 gallons at Pinch a Penney. Removes most red/orange, for me. Of course pine forget it. Good idea about contracting Howard's. That might even be good for my face! Couldn't hurt.

[@claudettejeanpilgrim4346]

This is awesome, I love the carpet/tile also. I will certainly copy this.

[@joaniemilleville5756]

Beautiful! Could you do a video on how you determine how to price your flips? If you already have please tell me which video. Thank you!

[@TheKatejobe]

I've been really looking forward to seeing what you would do with this one! I absolutely love the handles. IDK what buffets like that go for in your area, but I'm going guess at least $800.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for being here! I loved this one. Selling price was…$950 :)

[@markshaw5711]

Another gorgeous transformation ❣️ The “best” thing I found in an old piece of furniture, was a past due/dunning notice…. 🤭The piece was probably from the 40 ‘s as well as the notice… it turned out to be one of my favorite pieces!-Jill 😘

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Oh wow! That’s cool! I did find an old passport once.

[@loismaddux4800]

I love the top! I think you knocked it out of the park with this stain! Brought out the beauty! Would it have helped with such a big piece to put low rollers under it to make it easier to move?? Turned out great!!

[@jannamarie3990]

Beautiful 😊

[@dorothywigginton1135]

Really pretty!! You did an awesome job! ~❤~

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!!

[@solangeherault7038]

Beautiful

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you!

[@marilynweist2645]

Very different look but it is beautiful! Love it! Great job!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!!

[@donnamullins2089]

Beautiful makeover and I love the knobs. Just lovely. Great job.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@candyzapotoski5360]

Beautiful transformation

[@rosaliefunk1629]

You have a special gift. You can take old, clunky and outdated and turn it into new, exciting and WOW!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so very much

[@stacyhigginson170]

I found someones social security card in a nightstand. I was able to get it back to the owner before they moved

[@jackieciarlelli8341]

I like all of this tutorial, as I have started my flipping business and am always learning from videos like yours, Presently, I have 2 projects underway, and I am anxious to finish and get them on Marketplace.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Great to hear! Best wishes and thanks for watching!

[@kimhaas7586]

Ok, THIS one I really liked. It’s different and classy.

[@kristiwilliams4816]

I love it!! beautiful!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@NursingNursing-bs7hb]

I love the color contrast between the paint and stain. Great flip❤. Take care in the heat !!!!!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks so much!

[@aprilsue7072]

❤ Gorgeous 🎉

[@delilahbray8309]

Gorgeous ❤️

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@jenniferhoward2127]

My favorite was the knobs. I really love how it turned out.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yes! Thanks so much!

[@cathyellis767]

Gorgeous!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@natalieelisabeth5767]

I love the white and natural wood contrast. Nice work!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@kathleenellison6869]

Another brilliant project. Love your vision

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@amandascolor679]

Sooo nice!!

[@annmurphy883]

I think that is one of your most beautiful flips ever!!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Awww thank you!

[@thepurplecraftshack3075]

Wow beautiful!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JKABCreations]

This is beautiful! So elegant! I was waiting to hear what it sold for! I’m betting it was a great profit! Thank you for sharing your talents and the process - step by step! 🥰

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!

[@Gangelizedtreasures]

I found a full bottle of Gatorade in an armoire I bought a few weeks ago.

[@kimhough7753]

It’s beautiful Kara!! That hardware is very unusual…I think it really elevated the cabinet! 🥰🥰🥰

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pankajsharks4337]

Very nice 🎉

[@suesherman3587]

Wow! Gorgeous ❤️

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@MrsJax304]

Very nice

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 70 yr old (make note l had a birthday) grandma in Texas, USA and by the way l'm subscribed and l hit Like. 🐼

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

love it Grammy! HBD to you!!

[@hazelinthewoods9966]

Amazing. Love those handles! Beautiful work as always!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@aok2727]

It sounds crazy but I appreciate you are using low end masking tape. I see people use frog tape or blue painters tape and it seems like an expensive route. With those square fronts, would liquid sandpaper work if you didn’t have a surf prep?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Oh good! Yea I don't see a need for it unless I am doing a dip dyed look. Then you need frog tape. I get all of mine off of amazon in a big pack of 5. saves $$....and I am all about saving! lol Thanks for watching!

[@rockshot100]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Good tip, thanks. MY comments and others are supposed to help your algorithm. I don't settle for anything less than froggy, but now I am rethinking that. BTW, you should get sponsored by Papa John's and unlimited pizzas. Another great tip, the pizza box trick.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@@rockshot100 hahah That's IT I'm calling Papa Johns Monday! Thanks for helping that algorithm!

[@juliahelland6488]

Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing this! 💯❣️

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for watching!

[@kaycox19]

Drop dead gorgeous!

[@joyceschetter5871]

Majong (spelling?) pieces in the hidden drawer

[@annalynn9325]

One thing I’m curious about is when to use stripper versus when to use sanding only

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Stripper is great for a tough/thick finish that is not failing or chipping off. Sanding works fine if the finish is failing.

[@hannahfagerlie6562]

I love this. I have one question. Is this kind of piece too heavy for added legs to give it height?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yea it was way too heavy

[@patm4727]

I really enjoy your videos. Your pieces are always very elegant and professional! As a newbie which would be a better investment the Festool or the Surf Prep? I can’t afford both even with discount codes. I already have a Ryobi. Thanks.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Hi pat! Thanks for being here! I say go with Surf Prep. That to me is a necessity, Festool is a luxury. If they both break tomorrow..my surf prep is getting replaced right away!

[@jenswain9762]

Such a pretty transformation. I've been flipping for a few months, need to try to update one of these. Do you know what kind of wood this was? Looked great with the stain you put on.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

-Oak most likely. that is what the majority of 70/80s furniture was. Thanks for watching!

[@sunnybunny222]

HI. I just discovered your channel yesterday and I have been bing watching...I find it fascinating the changes you make to update these pieces. i have a question on this one. you painted the outside first before the inside. i was wondering if there was a reason for that. i was wondering if it made a difference or if there was a criteria for doing it this way vs taking the doors off like you did in another video. thanks so much for sharing your techniques and process.... It is very satisfying.. Donna

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Hi Donna, no real reason here. Sometimes it depends on the filming schedule since I need to film much more of the outside but you can paint it either way. Hope that helps! thanks for watching!

[@sunnybunny222]

thank you! @@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture

[@diannahartin8394]

❤

[@bridgetb3480]

How does the gold on the hinges hold up? Nice work!

[@marywiggins7411]

Do you ever not paint the hinges? Does the paint ever chip on hinges?

[@teresitasequeira6621]

Elegante y preciosa!!!

[@annettabaker2862]

When your screws are stripped try using a rubber band on the screws

[@denisewilson8250]

Hey Kara, beautiful job! I have a question - the topcoat you used over the oil-based stain was water-based, so did you have to wait several days for it to fully dry to put the water based over the oil based?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Yes and yes! I didn’t want the amber look of the oil based top coat.

[@boring.doerings]

I have a bedroom set like that, but it’s part plastic from the 70s. It was my mothers and I would love to update it but don’t know what to do about the plastic parts?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I'll attach a video of one I did that was plastic. Maybe that will help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2Wpk5mog8qLiq8

[@kaylabates5841]

My latest project was for a friend from church… her nightstand had her children’s BABY TEETH 🦷!!! Hahaha. They were returned to the rightful owner!😬

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Ahh!! That’s a good one!

[@tammyvinas2120]

❤

[@roswithakeil7619]

You did a great job. I would have make a white paint wash to the top cause the wax Made it too dark...

[@IceCat143]

Can you please add a link for the Festool Rotex 90 squishy pad?

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

here it is! beavertools.com/497481-festool-interface-pad-ro-90-dx.html

[@IceCat143]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Awesome, thanks!

[@karaphillips3697]

So how much did it sell for???

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

$950 :)

[@Regeurk]

How / where did you sell it?

[@detodounpococonerika9949]

Which auctions do you use? I’m trying to find and auction

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

HiBid. Google it

[@cliffhorman6846]

It was ugly and your vision was excellent.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks Cliff! Appreciate you watching!

[@renewedwithmallory]

Most interesting finds: Checks from 1942. Condoms with a prescription for Viagra.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

OMG!! This is my favorite response!!

[@shawndelaney9311]

Gorgeous!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊