We paid our mortgage 3X flipping furniture part time // side hustle 2021 // furniture makeover

[@diywife]

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[@tha9110]

why aren't you looking at the camera? it doesn't feel that you are talking to me :(

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

Why don't you get a virtual assistant to help you edit your videos. We hired one in the Philippines and it was quite affordable and showed us to do more if what we love. Fivre is good too. Thanks for the video! 😊

[@housefamily9784]

What is your criteria when you are looking for pieces to buy? Does it need to be solid wood or can you do the same thing with veneer?

[@lliamjurdom9505]

This husband looks so happy - hes on cloud 9 … he really loves her … but also they have done what you have to do when things change or hardships appear … there is something else waiting to be claimed … when bad things happen - good things are not far away !!! Good on you both !!!!

[@Lovely_Linda_777]

This is amazing!!! I’m sooo inspired!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, & giving us motivation to do something great! Well wishes for the channel & I’ll def be back for more!!! I hope you become successful to make it all worth it! I know how hard editing is! 🙌🏻💞🙏🏻

[@KonnieHua1980]

Not only are you making a profit, but you're helping the environment by providing a second life to much of the used furniture. That's a WIN:WIN! Awesome.

[@summerofsam99]

Exactly. And it’s quality furniture as well. Not some cheap Walmart/target stuff. Nothing against that cheap stuff lol

[@lucky1u]

Interesting take. I saw her Not helping the environment with all the pollution she was partaking in, better just to sand it down. Use a brush with something less toxic for the planet. I would not enjoy being her neighbor. Notice the mask she wears. Ugh

[@cflo1386]

@@lucky1u For real 🤦

[@Kenzingo]

@@lucky1u how is she polluting? You're the type that just looks for something to complain about

[@lucky1u]

@@Kenzingo let's see, chemicals sprays into the atmosphere , the pollution it creates to even make the products she is using. Actually I'm just sensitive to toxic stuff so when I clicked on this video I had no idea it was going to be such a chemical use video. I was just put off by the chemicals. So judging my personality over this is pretty SHALLOW and ignorant of YOU McKenzie. Don't bother commenting back. Jerk

[@ChipLinck]

Interesting, but I'd include time in the cost section. Time to search, purchase(furniture and supplies), move, restore, stage, list, deliver, sell, etc.. You might discover you are not charging enough on certain pieces. That could help you price pieces appropriately, or become more selective in the pieces you choose. You want to make enough to pay for your time, and then make a profit. By paying yourself for your time (and considering that a cost), you don't end up just working for the business. Your pay is money you get to keep, and your profit is what funds the business.

[@diywife]

Hi Chip! I do try and account for time getting the piece all the way through staging, and also try to err on the side of estimating more time because there are likely costs I’m forgetting. You’re the first person that has simply explained WHY you pay yourself an hourly rate and the rest is profit that goes back into the business, that makes so much sense now!

[@joemicheals4964]

It's easy to quick calculate price minus cost equal profit but there are many hidden or intangible costs like time invested. This is where many people short change themselves. FULL travel and purchase costs, including the ones you don't buy because the seller exaggerated the item. Vehicle wear and tear, and maintenance. All expenses which can be 25 to 50% more than shown. Equipment costs and depreciation. Travel time to buy and time to sell and the endless online enquiries of Facebook. Endless " is this still available" and questions already answered in the ad. You spend as much time online buying/selling/responding as actually refinishing. And you need a populated area to move higher end product with more upscale buyers. The important little details that get left out of $4300 monthly profit. Not as fast, quick or easy as shown. Not to be a Debbie Downer but not as easy or simple as shown. Just FYI in the purpose of full disclosure.

[@maclobster9298]

Grounded and succinct point. This guy knows what's up.

[@owlyboy6059]

@@diywife You might also want to include the cost of storing the item as space also can be quite expensive if you have to pay for a unit.

[@lolwtnick4362]

true. i flip furniture once in a while. dont do anything. just wipe down or vacuum and usually get 3 to 4x profits. no painting, no polish, no scrubbing etc

[@sallygilbert7132]

I have watched the 10 flips in 1 night and it is now 8am and I haven’t slept. Your videos are awe inspiring. I cannot tell you just how wonderful they are and the pieces that furniture you produce are out of this world awesome. I don’t usually comment but I felt so strongly that I stayed up all night so had to say well done xx

[@nobody764-j9n]

i did this till i retired.at 42. i made a fortune. finding old furniture in the street rubbish and fixing it and selling it and i never spent more than a few cents on paint i had or a handle. and all from my living room.

[@stelas9307]

I love how they look and the fact that we are recycling these beautifully done furniture instead of buying cheap new ones.

[@christinedowd1820]

The great thing is that you can buy something made in the USA and refinished in the USA. You also save things from the landfill and recycle. You guys are awesome. Your pieces are beautiful.

[@dasikakn]

I love the idea of recycling furniture and providing new life for older pieces instead of chopping down forests to build cheap furniture with cheap labor and ship it around the world.

[@Shelikem52]

Dean, I love you for celebrating your wife in this way...you two are brilliant together!

[@Alexkpz888]

Stumbled on your KZbin channel....she is a gem! And you had an eye to recognize that. Her smile is so sincere. Great work both of you!

[@diywife]

Thank you so much!

[@NC-qc7wd]

@@diywife Next step, put together a professional spray room! When I had a woodshop we registered with the city to allow us to spray paint!

[@SKRUBL0RD]

when you know what you're doing and you work hard, you can achieve your dreams. kudos for hustling like this and especially sharing it with everyone.

[@junkemail5575]

"...have a flippin' awesome day..." Got it Dean. Will do.

[@diywife]

:P

[@mochagrl78]

That was funny! 😁

[@candyDander]

Gorgeous furniture flips. I like how you added your own base to some of them, really helped enhance what was there and gave a modern touch.

[@NinaZuccaro0824]

I flipped a coffee table/two matching end tables this summer. Got them for free. They were high quality and functional, but my aunt bought them in 1991. 3 kids, 5 dogs, and 30 years were written all over them. It was so hard but so worth it. They look amazing, and I was too proud of myself to sell them!!!

[@diywife]

That is so awesome, way to go!!

[@jesshothersall]

It's lovely to keep your Aunt's furniture, but brought bang up to date too, well done either way :)

[@mariaduffy5723]

Oh my gosh! You two are such a beautiful couple. Love how you compliment each others personality. Love that you have such an awesome and proud husband that shows off your talent! And your husband's voice is so soothing and your laughter is contagious. Enjoy and cherish your years together. Missing mine of 17 years, 3 babies. Cancer took him a week before his 40th birthday. He is now mine and my children's angel. I subscribed right away, so many amazing flips and tips. Love them all! So going to try flipping furniture, keeps me calm. Thank you for channel! Much love from Florida!

[@Baz274Music]

came because I was curios to see a few before and after pics, of the furniture being flipped. Stayed because of the wholesome vibe I get watching this down-to-earth couple do their thang 😀

[@daisyy99]

I hope the IRS is not listening. I admire what you are doing. You two obviously enjoy each other. Don't overdo it! Rest, relax and have fun.

[@TheBereangirl]

I turned a neighbor's old childhood drawer/closet combo dresser into a standing cabinet for my baking supplies. Turned out great. Never thought to make a business out of it, good for you DIY Wife!❤️

[@seancooo]

My uncle runs an antique shop and does stuff like this for a living as well. He swears by "Chalk Paint".... idk if that helps or if you care, but there you go!

[@kathywillis7459]

You have such outstanding personalities. I LOVE the way you interact with one another. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were scooped up by a channel someday.

[@diywife]

Aw thanks so much, Kathy!

[@natalievuong5468]

I love and truly appreciate the honesty, transparency, and how down-to-earth you both are! Mad respect to your skill and guidance :)

[@bakeraus]

I just love that you are reusing old furniture and giving it a new home. You see so much of these pieces of furniture going into landfills or being burnt.

[@saraha4518]

I absolutely LOVE this. You have a great eye and I really like the touch of your custom base. I hope you guys consider doing this full time!

[@idamack8235]

I am about to close on my first home and have a huge garage. I have never had the space to do larger projects. You guys are my inspiration, what a great idea to help pay down mortagage, even rainey day fund. Thnak you. Beuatiful work!

[@brendaelledge9702]

I don’t want to flip but I love watching and learning. I appreciate your hard work and talent. And I also appreciate your patience with the tedious people who feel the need to be negetive with comments. That takes a special grace ;)

[@jonathanb.9150]

I'm watching this in July 2021 - My family and I are moving out to a small farmstead and I hope to use one of our barns to do exactly this! Great work - awesome job. I hope I can be half as successful as you all! God bless!

[@matthewvanderveer8812]

U just said your moving to a farmstead and you wrote “you all” not y’all. Idk man sure u can make it as a farmer?

[@ghshomeimprovements]

He will complain about 4:30 am farmers noise.

[@gabbie6319]

this is stunning! Not only is your flipped pieces beautiful, but so is your filming style. This is obviously something you both were made to do! Can't wait to see more

[@diywife]

Thanks so much!

[@zorilli]

WOW! I love you both's personality so so so much! I am from a world where people are greedy with their knowledge. It is so refreshing to be "in" an environment where two successful people get as much joy out of spreading FREE knowledge to others as they seem to get out of being successful alone. I am sure you both do pretty well with this youtube channel, but I still want to say thank you for taking the time to film these! This video really lit a fire under my butt! Thank you for the quality shown in this video and in all of the work that you do :) It is NOT going un-appreciated. From a 26 year old in Houston that just took over my family's resale shop downtown, planning to dip my toes in the furniture flipping waters ;)

[@bystandersarah]

I love the furniture style, the video skills, the upcycling but mostly I love that you wanted to film this to show off your wife’s skills. So sweet!!! 🥰

[@franmerjimenez4287]

I love guys, their work, their channel, the energy they transmit and how they inspire other people. Love from Venezuela and keep going.

[@diywife]

Thanks so much!

[@tgeetoo9451]

Still love these furniture redos so much!!! One year later ❤

[@cathyknapp9360]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us your great works these beautiful art pieces stunning I am grateful that you're online and showing me how to do some of these beautiful pieces for my home please stay online I enjoy watching each and every one of your flips you guys deserve what you get I agree the prep work is the most important I have learned so much from both of you and so grateful I'm 68 years old so I'm not a Furniture flipper but if I was younger I would hop on board thank you so much may God bless you and your family

[@diywife]

I love hearing this, Cathy! I don't think furniture flipping is for everyone, but creating beautiful pieces for your own home is so satisfying too!

[@debragiannetti9755]

You are such a great team! Each of you compliments the other. The talent and commitment to create,film,edit all while raising a family is testament to your hard work and tenacity. Your content is inspiring and funny making your channel my absolute favorite DIY KZbin channel. Thanks for sharing your journey and taking us along.

[@christinethompson5114]

You guys are my favorite people on KZbin! I love how real you both are and your energy together is what makes these videos so great!

[@diywife]

Thank you so much!!

[@maureenwanjiru1954]

I love the way you cheer on your wife, well done

[@stewbugz5213]

So excited to watch this! Since becoming a stay at home mom, I paint/DIY anything I can get my hands on! It's been 9 years of repurposing! I am looking to start venturing out and selling pieces but am terrified! This was such a great inspiration. I love the colors and all the staging you added! My new favorite channel!

[@jesshothersall]

What is there to be scared of, what do you have to lose, what is the worst that could happen? Maybe no-one wants to buy your first piece? is it nice? is the price right? still no sale? enjoy it yourself then, and try again with something else :). Start with just one piece, sell that, then just one more. Someone will always buy what you've made if it looks nice, and you'll only get more confident by practice, so get started! :)

[@ABD-od2xh]

The most amazing thing is not about the profit u r making but doing it together and supporting each other in this path..be happy and stay blessed

[@jordanscrimshire6714]

Hey guys! Just wanted to say THANK YOU! My husband and I just moved his grandparents and we decided to save a garage full of stuff. I’ve renovated a few tables, but this video (and your others) just gave us the confidence to get the stuff and try to flip it. Thanks so much for all of the free info and inspiration you provide! I also love that the videos are fairly concise and straightforward. I’m a toddler mom too- and ain’t nobody got time for that 😂 Do you only refinish real wood pieces? And does that change the price you charge? Would love to know! Thanks again for sharing your light with us! ❤️

[@sallyaguilar6174]

Love you guys. It's nice to see a couple be so open and let us see you all joking around.

[@blossombykay]

These pieces are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!! 🌟

[@jeanyang1220]

I love how transparent you are! Thank you for sharing!

[@ModernRemade]

You guys seem so kind and I love your videos! I'm a big believer in re-purposing things and I'm always amazing with how great your furniture turns out!

[@diywife]

Thanks so much! That's a big part of my motivation, I honestly just love the challenge of taking something that no one else wants and making it look beautiful!

[@elesixestepa373]

I just found you two and I've been binge watching. You're funny, real, instructive and on top of all that you upcycle pieces giving them a new life and home. Well done.

[@chelin7023]

You just make it look easy! For me the painting process is the hardest. Maybe the right tool and practice, practice, practice will do the trick😉 Love your work, personalities and enthusiasm! 🥰

[@fredrickmona7121]

Chelin.. Good morning how are you doing?

[@Just2gofoods]

Creating a channel for your wife, that's LOVE! I'm a new viewer and 30 seconds into watching the video, I subscribed!!! Cheers! ~Elizabeth

[@lindabunce5133]

You two are great! Enjoy all your flips. Keep it up and you'll pay off that mortgage!

[@diywife]

Thank you!! I sure hope so!

[@DRamos-vq5tb]

What color are you using

[@rockyquinn3374]

that first beautiful original Asian piece was gorgeous it hurt my soul to be painted over. i appreciate your lovely modern flips. that one just looked like an antique treasure.

[@diywife]

I promise that was just Deans videoing skills and that perfect gold hour lighting! It was particle board and in really rough shape 😅

[@rockyquinn3374]

@@diywife lol!! Thanks for easing my concern!

[@jaydhillxn]

Love the hard work and you guys are a great team. Keep it up 👍

[@maryibanez2767]

Just recently retired ... more time to DIY! Thank you for your videos, very enjoyable very encouraging!

[@mochagrl78]

I giggled when you asked how much experience is needed! You make it look very easy. I'll stick to just watching from the sidelines! 😉

[@tomsetberg4746]

Good to see people working hard and enjoying themselves.

[@sandraaj]

Got a notification that you guys uploaded: time for a break from university stuff! It's so impressive what you have accomplished! Keep going 💪🏻

[@tumntumn9815]

Nice to see a hardworking, together couple.

[@shelton126]

You do some truly beautiful work. The colors and style are top shelf. I got a few pieces for my daughter that she reupholstered and refinished but she just does it for her own house. She likes Victoria style furniture. I’m going to send he a link to your video for inspiration.

[@ladybug644]

I'm totally motivated now after watching this. Not just to make $$. But to bring beauty and magic into an ugly boring piece of furniture. You guys are awesome!!! I like your spray technique. I get tired of brush Mark's. I will have to try

[@PaulPatrickRogueMissionary]

My first thought was, either y'all live in a big city or you transported the work to a big city, and it was spot on. Way to take that risk. Ive flipped dressers before and your work is very impressive. Y'all have inspired me to get back into this hustle again. I also appreciate the prep work shown in the video (that you don't mention) and that has helped me with some of my issues with flipping dressers. Thank you!!

[@CherieButler]

You all have great taste! Each piece is so well done and just beautiful.

[@Mariah_Dannon]

For sure, It's Art both the furniture and KZbin video making, what a team!

[@fabiandallas4315]

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[@dsquare3703]

I love Andrea's work. The gray dresser in the beginning was my favorite Also the one with glass middle panels. All of the dressers are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@whitneya7578]

This is so awesome. I have restored my own furniture and have sold a couple pieces for a big profit! I always use that same polycrylic satin clear too! Great job!

[@annarankin9103]

What you guys do take talent and it shows in the finished products. Gorgeous.

[@fredrickmona7121]

Anna Rankin... Good morning how are you doing?

[@ChristinaHomeSweetHome]

Wow I’m impressed love all the pieces you created and the diy feet’s for the dressers amazing 🤩 love it 😍

[@stacykelly9962]

I just found you! This video is exactly what I have been looking for . You’re not only talented but honest with cost versus profit. A young married couple that compliment each another with support is something this old married gal loves to see. Excited I found you. 😊

[@nancyberg6260]

This was great. You do a good service in telling us this outline of your process. So,thanks

[@pcbluespcblues]

Our whole family were so impressed with your video. It has inspired our son and friend to look into doing this in The Netherlands. Really tempted to do this myself but age and all.

[@diywife]

Oh that's so awesome!!

[@meganesposito3013]

This is my fav furniture flipping channel. This is soo inspiring and I appreciate that you did not factor in KZbin profit. Congrats on the huge month! ❤️

[@diywife]

Wow, thanks Megan! That's mainly because our KZbin profit isn't very much at this point haha

[@shanejones2600]

The payout per video over the year should be more then a 200- 400 profit on a piece. So the time per edit should be accounted for in the payout. So paint once, $ for a long as the videos remain. The beauty of it. Love these videos! It’s so inspiring! Tammy

[@ldiggins8421]

I would say for the quality of work that you do on each piece, and the time and materials, that you could easily charge more. Kudos to you for doing such professional work! Really attentive to detail and it shows:)

[@michellepereira2328]

I love your story and your work. I like to paint furniture for my own home but I did recently sell a small table just for the heck of it and that was pretty exciting. I think it’s great to bring old things back to life.

[@joym944]

Genius idea to go sell in a larger city. I keep using my small town as an excuse

[@ItsJustMeMcKee]

I love how you did that piece around the bottom. That's a great idea. I'm sold!

[@brentgooch5213]

This made me want to do a flip, except keep it for myself. And y’all were just enjoyable to watch. AND the footage was amazing too.

[@judyescobedo4769]

Just started watching your channel and I really enjoy it. You both are so talented and you two always look like your having fun. I have learned a lot. Thank you!

[@amydillardGypsySoul]

Impressive! I love seeing a review of the process and all the pieces. Thanks!

[@fredrickmona7121]

Amy Dillard.. Good morning how are you doing

[@ArtyBicardi]

wow! please dont ever sale yourself short you have an amazing talent!

[@lex6819]

I bought my first used table and painted it the other day and I enjoyed it so much! I'd love to learn more/better techniques.

[@Chris-z6f6k]

Astonishing. Pity we live in a different country. I threw out so many furniture from my grandma house, I would have loved to have them converted like this.

[@MJCreative-Bleu96]

I love your work. I would love to learn how to make the base to elevate a piece. I flipped my first piece for my guest bedroom. I posted it my page on FB. Everyone liked it! It wasn't perfect, but for my first time, I thought it turned out great.

[@diywife]

Oh that’s so great doing your first piece! And no ones first pieces turn out perfect, but I do think it’s a skill you can grow quickly!

[@Melody-285]

I really love distressed furniture & it sure takes the pressure off of it being “perfect” - lol - and if you’re doing it for yourself, just have fun in it & take pride of having accomplished something with your own two hands ! I find it very satisfying 🥰

[@tanyaaustin4123]

I love seeing these beautiful pieces made even more beautiful. Keep up the great work and thank you for your time

[@marwinreeves3274]

Awesome job! Your wife is a beast! When you have a partner, things can get accomplished with ease. Respect!

[@my59ranch]

@diy wife - The TRUTH most people just don't understand. Videos take a MASSIVE amount of time and effort. While some of ours are more polished I really don't have the time (unfortunately) - great video and projects!

[@gildamolinar5155]

My favorite flipping couple. 😉

[@alethamobley6688]

I’m in a smaller town have a hard time selling things at a decent profit. I love the work!

[@ellenpavao6639]

you guys are awesome and so inspirational!!

[@freshencounter]

You’re energy and humor; Thanks!

[@reneelewis991]

This was an exciting video to watch (my first from your channel)! I have been contemplating what I can do to contribute to our household income while raising a newborn and this is a path I can see myself taking and being satisfied with! Zero experience, but I am eager to learn a new skill. Beautiful work by the way. You have a talent for transforming something worn down and unused into a sleek and appreciated piece.

[@rowanbowyer6560]

Best interview and video for young couple …….you deserve all the best , good for you both

[@elnosworld9893]

That’s fantastic you guys have done a great job I’m gonna have to figure out how to do that face because I actually love it so I think it’s really beautiful and I think it can be modified depending on what a person really wants right now things are in the shift so expect the market to change that’s a good thing now because it’s just another challenge and who doesn’t like a challenge

[@orlandoskipper589]

Between the furniture product and the film product, I subscribed. I appreciate quality work.

[@Gumpa7619]

Great work! I'm in love with final results! She is so sweet! Subscribing!

[@r.d.ontheroad-1094]

Way to go, I used to do a lot of flipping and there is good money in it!! Nice job!!

[@bibphil5078]

I hear you about the energy having the channel takes. I restore a lot and upcycle but have to find snippets of time between my core work. I am really pleased with my latest project, a 4 meter by eight metre cabin, but feel sad that I didn’t take the time to take really good before footage, so people don’t know just what turnabout it is. I use second hand paints and mix them to get my desired colour scheme and have converted a buffet/sideboard into a fitted kitchen in this project. The flooring is stranded bamboo and was bought as leftovers from someone else over buy very cheaply on market place. Little projects like this are great for using and modifying other peoples surplus, stuff that goes into landfill otherwise. The trick is planning and buying with a broad design idea yet being flexible so you can take advantage of what’s out there.

[@diywife]

Ok that is so cool!! I have always been bad about taking any before pictures... now Dean does all of that lol!

[@BB-uz8pn]

I literally wanted to cry when I saw that antique you painted over at 4:32!!😢

[@diywife]

I joked with Dean that his photos were too good on that piece and people would be mad that I painted it, I promise it was not as special as that golden hour lighting made it look! Like the guy selling it had been trying to GIVE it away and no one wanted it haha. It was particle board that was chipped and water damaged and in need of some serious help :)

[@ritarosa6824]

@@diywife thank you for explaining that it was particle board because in the pictures it seemed like a special antique piece

[@EASTTXREALTORCharleneHall]

Stumbled across this video while researching AirBNB videos. My husband and I just purchased a small lake house in our area with all of the furniture inside. I think we will try and update the bedroom furniture by giving it a makeover as you have. Great video! Liked and Subscribed! :)

[@fredrickmona7121]

East.. Good morning how are you doing?

[@sibos]

Very nice job, and glad to see you refreshing these pieces and sending them along to a new hope. My only comment really is I would always recommend wearing dust/respirator masks when sanding and using the paint gun, even when outside. It might seem like over kill, but those very fine particles are not something you want to be breathing in. Thanks!

[@ashleyarguello6880]

It's inspiring that you are teaching your siblings how to flip furniture as well. Their pieces look amazing 😍 Do they also have youtube channels? I'd love to see their work!

[@diywife]

They are doing so well, it's a blast to watch! They don't have channels but there's talk of a family DIY instagram account... I'll be sure to share if that happens!

[@ClausenLT]

I do paint and body for a living. I'm also an amateur carpenter. I've built several speakers with the cabinets, and recently I've been looking for alternative ways to make money, simply because I am burned out on paint and body. My wife has been doing furniture restorations for used furniture that we bought for personal use, and when we sell said furniture we always make something, but I never considered this as a revenue stream. I'm literally set up for everything you detailed in this video and then some. I made a desk and used automotive clear because it's impervious to almost all chemicals. It's expensive, but nothing makes a hi-gloss like this. Any way, thanks for this video!!!

[@chaseman]

No words to describe our appreciation for you guys being transparent and choosing to share your experience, tips, and journey!

[@jomcenroe7538]

well said!

[@larrykaminski5636]

I really like your approach and process. Your video was fun and I hope you continue to have great success. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@jill552]

You guys are the bomb!