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[@DoItOnaDime]

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[@lynetteeaster2918]

Happy Easter Kathryn may you have a blessed Holy Week. ✝️

[@GrammyRose]

Question, is that bottom piece original to the table? It seems like a different color. Isnt 4 months equivalent to 30 percent? Just wondering. I love the end result! Also thank you so much for not smacking your camera with your hands for a transition. Love your channel

[@therealJamieJoy]

OMG Kathryn you are wearing the cutest dress to Home Depot. You look like you're going to brunch. Thanks for brightening my day with your video. YOU ARE ALWAYS ENOUGH!

[@Jessie20032]

Happy Easter Kathryn! God bless you abundantly The table looks amazing 🤩

[@donnamiele2317]

That table really came out beautifully. You did such a great job. I'm looking for a table about that size for my entry way. I've been debating though because I have a cat, so I would have to be careful what I would display on it.....Love all your idea's Kathryn. ❤❤

[@lilypudd]

Love how this came out! So pretty! Bleach is awesome to use in this manner. It really brings out the beauty of the wood. Just a safety moment, in case people aren't aware.( it's the nurse in me) Bleach can react dangerously with other chemicals, mainly ammonia. Also, please wear safety glasses, bleach can damage eyes if accidentally splashed in them (rinse eyes immediately with running cold water & seek medical care). Thanks for another great video!

[@vaderladyl]

Can cause allergies and sensitivity too. I hate the smell of bleach, gives me a headache and I develop a contact allergy when it touches my skin plus irritates my throat.

[@kyarichards2894]

Yep.... that was a bit worrying to watch. Wear protection.

[@ahe79]

Yes, bleach and vinegar (she mentioned some use vinegar in the water to wash off the bleach) creates chlorine gas much like it does with ammonia, which can be lethal if inhaled in high amounts.

[@purrmageddon5749]

The table turned out so much more beautiful free of that yellowed varnish. I need that square sander! 🤣 You have inspired me to give this technique a try. I think it would turn my old nightstand (and drop leaf table, and bookcase etc) from drab to fab.

[@susanramos1294]

I love re-purposing furniture! Buying a hand sander was a game changer!! This turned out beautiful. I have never tried this technique, but now I need to.

[@markaralvin5545]

Hello Susan

[@samsanderson224]

I used to clean my back deck with bleach. I realized many, many years ago, when I was pouring SHOCK into my pool , I spilled some on the decking. I watched it soak into the wood, which was cedar, and was absolutely amazed at what it looked like. The spill was maybe half dollar sized and the wood was sparkling clean and GORGEOUS! Well, pool shock is basically bleach. Now, I had no intention of using pool shock at $17.00 a gallon. So I bought some store brand ( Dollar Tree ) bleach, a couple of cheap paintbrushes and proceeded to clean my decking. I always used deck cleaner, which is also very expensive, to clean my deck. I also stained some of my decking with a mahogany stain. That was used for the seating area. No more. I was convinced that this was going to work! I was also convinced by an area the size of a half dollar, that this was going to be beautiful. Well, my husband was shocked when he came home that evening. He wanted to know who had replaced the decks and how much it cost. I told him that I did it, by myself, and the cost was about $18. My sitting area was 16’ x 24’. A separate deck ran around the pool and was about 5’ wide. The pool was about 15’ x 30’. Oh it was a LOT of work. The good news is, when I got REALLY hot and sweaty, I could dip in the pool. The bad news was I didn’t want to get out🤣 Well, the decks came out gorgeous, no professional needed, and not a lot of money. My husband was in shock. I kinda was too. It really looked like I had it professionally done. All with bleach. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dnsgilbert09]

Did you pour on your bleach, or did you paint it on?

[@jaclynleblanc1088]

@@dnsgilbert09 she didn't reply but she did mention that she bought some paintbrushes so I'm thinking that's what she did

[@ivonnegonzalez556]

Perfect … accident 👍

[@michelleedwards689]

Thank you. In going to try. Did you dilute it with water? Or just straight bleach

[@vaderladyl]

Be careful with bleach. It is caustic and too much and too frequent use can corrode or damage wood, metal and concrete and compromise their integrity.

[@climaxhubbard]

Bleach likes to evaporate quite quickly (especially in the sun). An easy way to extend this is to add some dish soap (like Dawn). This keeps it "wet" longer and allows it to dwell so you don't need to keep reapplying. Though, if it were me, I would have used a wood brightener (oxalic acid) so the wood's ph wasn't shifted so heavily like it is with bleach. Using bleach shifts it so heavily that any stain or clear coat will fail much sooner.

[@trisyates2912]

I totally LOVE this thrift furniture makeover! Thanks, Catherine!

[@katev3832]

Yes! I LOVE to see vacuum lines appear in the carpet!! Ha, ha! Love sanding, too ♥️

[@michelleandino7309]

I need that sander in my life! This girl loves power tools! 😉 The table looks so amazing Kathryn! I'm definitely motivated to try this type of my project myself! 🌺

[@martinemikita9281]

It's a bad ass sander... I've had one for years!!! go get one!! ❤

[@michelleandino7309]

@@martinemikita9281 That's great to hear! 😀I'm definitely getting one! Can't wait to start sanding things! 🤩

[@martinemikita9281]

@@michelleandino7309 Some people get bored of sanding... I AM ADDICTED to it. It's awesome!! U look young in ur thumbnail... which is awesome bc the younger u start the better at the craft u will be!!!

[@martinemikita9281]

@Creative Renewal NOT a good brand to you... I've had mine for abt 10 years... its phenomenal and I resell furniture. It's my favorite one.

[@martinemikita9281]

@Creative Renewal Yeah Girl I love that sander!!! I use it all day everyday. Yaye ur a reseller too!!! It's so much fun... I slow down in the summer tho bc UNFORTUNATELY we are in Arizona (1 year left, military family) and in the summer we reach Temps of 123 and I simply can't tolerate the heat. It sucks.

[@mr_gamer3385]

I love ur channel. I just wish your videos were longer so we could enjoy u even more! Since the videos are posted just once a week. Ur inspiration and hacks and tips are always so fantastic! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[@NoFeArChiC2]

I'm pretty intimidated by furniture repair/altering in general, but I'm definitely interested in the how-to. This was super fun to see and I appreciate all the advice and info about the steps needed to be taken, start to finish. Love it. I like the color so much better once you bleached it. It brightened up the piece beautifully! Yay!

[@reneerasile8059]

I'm on aeebb

[@reneerasile8059]

❤

[@cSsm65]

You always make me feel better , especially if I've had a really bad day! Thank you for your positivity and your affirmation at the end of every video. Have a wonderful day, and God bless you!

[@theeluannesantos]

I absolutely adore you! I’m so happy that you’re working with Skillshare We love companies that work with you.

[@sylviafigueroa8789]

A couple of weekends ago my daughter need a night stand. I had one but wrong color so we sand it and cleaned it and painted it. It was a very sturdy wood piece and I prefer older wood furniture too. Thank you for sharing tips, and being so encouraging. God Bless

[@ioanaconstantin7151]

That looks gorgeous! I don‘t like the „shabby-chic“ look ( chipped paint 😂), but this is definitely a winner

[@greenscreekgirl]

Beautiful! I have things in my home that would like great sanded and bleached. We were thinking about buying new pieces just to bring our decor up to date! No need now just a little elbow grease! Thanks so much for all you do!!!!

[@Random_847]

That turned out gorgeous!! I have a gorgeous oak sofa table I have handed down to my two daughters 20 & 21 they are living together through college and this would be an awesome fun project for us this coming summer!! They would love the look and transformation it will make! They have it behind a big section of their big L shape sofa that is dark grey, I’m just excited now I think it will look amazing! Thank you so very much for this video! Your personality and encouraging words really brighten my day! ☮️💟

[@RaeganNicoleFry]

I absolutely love your videos. You are so amazingly helpful and such a pleasure to watch. I can't wait to try this on my old oak book shelf. Thank you thank you. 😊 💕

[@kimberlyhoward7896]

What a cool technique🥰! The side table looks gorgeous 💕! I have a coffee table to redo. Now I know what I want to do 😁! Thank you for sharing 🤗💕!

[@deaneclark6469]

Your table looks amazing...you & your husband did a wonderful job! As always Kathryn, thank you so much for sharing all of your hard work & tips! Stay safe, healthy and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤🇺🇸😊

[@marilynbunte5376]

I would love this little cabinet! You did a gorgeous job! Thank you!

[@kathymackenzie6763]

I love this because my daughter has a table that my Mom gave her and she doesn't think she wants it anymore. I wasn't sure what I was going to do to it but I knew it is a handmade piece and I was taking with me when we move cross country this year . Now I know! Thank you for another great idea , you are full of them 😀 . Love & prayers 🙏🏻 ❤

[@DoItOnaDime]

Love that you can transform the piece and give it new life!

[@maureenboisvert2778]

Oh I LOVE THIS!!! I’ve never been an oak fan because of the yellow undertones and the grain never seems right but after sanding and bleaching your table has none of those issues. Thank you so much for trying and sharing this, I’ve learned something new today - and that’s a day well spent!!

[@DoItOnaDime]

The process really changed how it looks! Glad you're here!

[@jackyc1402]

Kathryn, you have inspired me, I think I'll have to get a square sander now. You've done an amazing job on the console table, I couldn't believe that the bleach was able to lift the colour of the table. Wishing you and your family and Do it on a Dime family a very happy Easter xx

[@lindamaggio3572]

Great project! It's a good idea to wear a mask when sanding too

[@MakingItMyOwn]

That table looks so beautiful with your transformation! I have a credenza I’d love to do this to. Thanks!

[@joyceprice6749]

I have an all wood island and I'm going to sand it and paint it. Your video makes me more confident about starting on it. Thanks for sharing. Take care. ❤️

[@DoItOnaDime]

You can do it!

[@priyapatel08]

I wanted to try my 12 years old night stand ! Thanks for the tips it will help me lot!❤️

[@lynne5404]

I love refinishing furniture...Thanks for the tip about the sander, the bleach and the polycrylic...wish I had your suggestions a few months ago when I refinished a bookcase. I did all the sanding by hand...whew! AND...my piece did turn out redder than I wanted, but it still looks nice.

[@amykat5]

I love this!! My bed and armoire/chest is dark, dark oak. I thought about painting white. This will look beautiful! Thank you for another fantabulous idea! What is the paint color on your walls? I’m about to paint my house. Changing a lot around here! I’m painting the stained trim white and want a nice, neutral color to go on the walls. It looks taupe but was wondering about exact color. Thank you! God bless!

[@debbiecampbell3260]

I never would have thought of doing that, thank you for sharing! Your little table came out great!!!

[@tulincreech1524]

Wow!!! So beautiful!!! I am literally walking around my house right now trying to find something to do this to! I think a trip to habitat for humanity in gastonia is in store this weekend. Thanks Kathryn!!❤

[@DoItOnaDime]

Good luck on finding the right piece to transform!

[@chelleychelley8299]

Love it! I've been wanting to do something with an 1980's oak coffee table and end table that has the orangey color to it...it's getting bleached!!!! Thanks a bunch

[@cw6744]

Kathryn, you and Charlie did a fantastic job. Your videos are always on point💕

[@kathyspry8499]

I love this project! I'm so glad I found your channel. You inspire me to try new things. You are a bright spot in my day. Thanks! 💚

[@carrie402]

What a transformation and it's a straightforward process - love it!

[@tanialinning9463]

Fantastic makeover Kathryn! This is one of my favorites!

[@conniesloan7675]

I love this so much. I have two solid wood end tables I want to try this on. Thank you so much for all of your positive vibes you radiate!

[@DoItOnaDime]

You can do it!

[@markaralvin5545]

Hello Connie

[@lk1869]

You need a dremmel! I have a good one that has a few speeds. So versatile! I use it to get in grooves of furniture, grind metal bits off of some of my projects, and to grind down my pupper’s hard nails. (It was cheaper that a good nail grinder too!)

[@DoItOnaDime]

That's one to look into! Thanks for the tip!

[@amos4395]

Can you recommend an affordable model or something similar for a beginner that is user friendly?

[@jsw7077]

Thank you for this! I literally just started researching how to do this to an older side table.

[@jessicawilliamson927]

My Queen Anne style chair I picked up cheap 2nd hand… I tried painting it, paint/sand distressing it but just wasn’t happy with either only to be disappointed again when I decided to sand right back and discover a hideous pretty much orange wood. At a loss I thought I’d give this a go and wow. It came out better than I had imagined!!!! Thank you

[@dniemann41]

It turned out beautiful! I love refinishing pieces. Working on a dresser right now 😉

[@DoItOnaDime]

That's awesome to hear!

[@RobynCoburn]

So glad to see you wearing a dust mask while sanding! Safety first!

[@brandonhoffman4712]

With no dust extraction... 2/10 dust collection rating. Nothing quite like wearing bleached wood dust for the day... How about wearing gloves when handling chemicals like bleach? Or long pants for leg protection? I'll give a 3/10 for putting gloves on @ some point but points were taken for the short dress.

[@erin.wilson]

wow thank you for the video. I love this idea. a few weeks ago i picked up an old telephone bench for my entryway in the same oak finish as your piece. great to see what I can turn it into. I love that look 😍

[@lindac5189]

I love how your table turned out!! I've got a darker oak bedroom suite that I've been wanting to do but, it's a large rice bed with intricate detailing on the post. I've had it since the mid 90's so I'm really over the dark oak color now 🤣🤣

[@aliciaspears7847]

I am brand new to your channel but am so drawn to your sweet and uplifting spirit ! Thank you for being a light in the dark for people who need it. I'm off to check out some of your other videos.

[@maryingles347]

That's so cool! I didn't know you could bleach wood! I'm excited to give this a try too :) Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Tysto]

I have that exact sander, and I love it, but I really recommend you start with an 80-grit sandpaper (then 120, then 220) to cut your sanding time down.

[@gerihenry2261]

I just love your energy, thank you for always remaining so positive and upbeat! And thank you for today's post, ohmigosh, I can't wait to try this on a very nice old dresser we have that is much too yellow and shiny for my liking, thank you, Kathryn!!

[@DoItOnaDime]

You can do it! Transform that dresser!

[@ellahayes7233]

I've been planning on doing this to some end tables. You've given me new incentive showing how easy it is.💙

[@DoItOnaDime]

That's so great to hear! Thanks for sharing!

[@kandiehernandez7205]

I absolutely LOVED that ! Great job !

[@michellemcnew3762]

That table is just beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you come up with. You are just so creative and as cute as can be! I just love watching your videos and seeing your beautiful family.

[@brieb9750]

Yesss! More videos like this! So helpful! I want to start flipping furniture eventually. Thx Katherine! ❤️

[@DoItOnaDime]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

Beautiful!💕 What a great technique. Thanks Kathryn! 😊

[@patriciasizemore5133]

My mom taught me how to bleach furniture when I was a teenager. Confession, I'm in my mid-sixties now. I find repurposing furniture so satisfying.

[@jmsl910]

can you do the bleaching first & then sand?

[@rowenalynn3531]

The table looks so good! I'm loving the bleach idea....so much cheaper Nd no clean up!!.. and yes.. the square seder is the "bomb". Love mine .

[@mistymcclanahan1138]

You are so creative! Love this! ☺️ Have a great day y'all.

[@noellahosken1097]

It look’s great! Who knew bleach would work so beautifully. Great job.! I love your bubbliness. I’ll bet you can lift anybody’s spirit, your such a joy to watch. Ty.❤️❤️

[@oceanblue3803]

Beautiful! I have a dining room table I want to do, but I feel very intimidated to try it! You’re an awesome woman, Kathryn!

[@naduellab]

Wow! That looks great and easy. I love your cheerful attitude and presentation. 🤩

[@whatsamacallit3833]

Great result! Good job! Glad to see you wear a respirator for the sanding. You need a real respirator for the bleach application. Your health is so precious, protect it to the fullest. Thanks again.

[@cherylm7574]

Wow Katherine, that piece really looks great! It looks so updated. You inspire me.

[@susanbortz113]

Thanks for the tips on redoing furniture. I was trying to find how to do it.

[@loriray6835]

I love this !!I will have to do this. Thank you for the inspiration! ❤❤❤

[@kaylaleiann]

This turned out so great!!! I love this idea!!

[@wilmaheger7276]

That turned out amazing!! Love it.

[@gailnelson2826]

I just love your energy, your my kind of a girl, I could have a ball just thrift shopping & doing projects with you.Keep sending your great jobs to help us that want to figure it out,Great Job

[@robinlasobeck821]

That was fun to watch you do that project from start to finish. And it's good to know that the sander is a reasonable price. It was a lot of work, but I guess if you have the time. I am definitely feeling a little more inspired and I think the sander was a Kickstart.

[@MsShanarun]

NOW I know what I will do with the 3-piece oak set we have!!! I have been wanting to change 😢them. This look is perfect. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@mariamercado3946]

This little table turned out beautiful 🥰. Thank you for sharing.

[@RavenVargas27]

It's gorgeous, I've done this a long time ago to a piece that even after 5 sanding's was still stained from a reddish wood stain it really works. I stopped using oil base polyurethane because over time it yellows I'm going to try the water based polycrylic finish you used thanks for this and the info

[@ktdidits]

Love it! I have a couple pieces I will definitely do this with. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@maryokeefe2144]

Outstanding! I loved this, great video, great project, beautiful results, very impressed! And it was cool you and Charlie worked on this together ❤️

[@heytheretracyh]

I love this! I have a few pieces that need some updating, so I’m going to try this! Thanks for sharing!

[@carolboling9167]

Love the look! Just scored a table today; I may try this to see if I like it before I try paint. Thank you! 🤗

[@elizabethbabilonia7046]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@tatygonzalez8664]

Wow! Loved how it turned out. Thank you for sharing this idea!

[@elainedanalis170]

I’m so glad I found you! I have my mom’s small kitchen hutch, think I’ll try this technique, thank you!!

[@kristenbahr7394]

We did a dresser that had a cherry finish. LOTS of sanding but it turned out great. I love the piece Kathryn!

[@DoItOnaDime]

You definitely need to apply some elbow grease, but the end result is awesome!

[@michaeljj43]

great job...looks terrific. a little too time consuming for me. you got me hooked on chalk painting which is REALLY easy. i've done about 10 pieces following your coffee table chalk paint tutorial. love it!!!!

[@traceyv9961]

Turned out gorgeous! Thank you for the tips!

[@TiredAsAMutha]

This is exactly the color I want my bathroom vanity but I did not know what I could use to get the yellow out. This is great! I need to try this

[@SamSung33377]

Did you end of doing it? I’m wanting to do the same with my bathroom vanity

[@TiredAsAMutha]

@@SamSung33377 yes I did! Turned out amazing & we so many compliments on it

[@patriniacopeland6891]

Beautiful. Thank you for showing us how to transform wood furniture. I don't feel intimidated any longer by the process. thanks to you!!!!

[@Nolabaebae]

I’m looking over all of my furniture to see which one I’ll transform first. Great video!

[@maryeilers5695]

I love your attitude! When you picked that table, I was thinking….. oh no, why that one? Then the “after” reveal, I thought…. OMG, it’s perfect!!!! Thank you for making this video and inspiring all of us to not limit ourselves.

[@gigilarigi3132]

LOVE this idea! Thank you for just being you! 🥰

[@karireyes6710]

That transformation was amazing. I may try that someday.

[@TheLazyScrapbooker]

Wow! Great tutorial! You made that look easier than I assumed it would be!

[@Trish....]

I didn't know that you could literally bleach wood! I've had beech & beach wood, & both have that nice weathered look like you created. It turned out so well=)

[@michellevaudreuil7256]

Oh my goodness! This turned out beautiful!

[@phyllis6014]

So happy you did this. It’s next on my list to try

[@bethaniel841]

Looks fab! Definitely the kinda thing I’ve been looking for to inspire me to up-cycle ♻️thanks❤️🧐🧐

[@cassiemorgan64]

I love all your videos!! but your hair is always so beautiful!! I would love a quick hair tutorial ❤️❤️ I love your curls in the intro!!!

[@miss30427]

Excellent step-by-step instructions for bleaching wood furniture. Thank you for all your tips on such a project.

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Another reason I like this style sander is I have small hands & feel like I have better control of it. 😊

[@DoItOnaDime]

It is definitely easier to control than some others I've tried!

[@linanegron2772]

I loved how this came out u so amazing at doing projects you make it look so easy and I love ❤️ your videos and channels thanks

[@tammyroyal7547]

Your table turned out beautiful!! What a cool look!! ❤️☺️✌️

[@ms.krueger2660]

So cool. 😎. All my furniture needs new life !! I’m going to show this to my hubby.

[@teresaamlin9066]

It's Beautiful after you were finished with it. Thank you for sharing. I'll be doing this!!

[@PEPSIKERR]

This is great. I have an old oak piece that I started to sand. Now I know to use the right sandpaper. Thanks