I picked up this antique Eastlake dresser from Facebook Marketplace for $100. Honestly, it was a little more than I wanted to pay, but I really wanted the hardware, it was perfect for another Eastlake dresser restoration I had on the go. Luckily, this piece wasn’t painted. That alone saved me a lot of work … Read more
When I spotted this mid-century modern coffee table on Facebook Marketplace for $50, it was covered head-to-toe in white paint. But underneath, I could see the unique MCM design shining through. With its second-tier shelf and top level glass insert, I knew it would look amazing restored, so I hoped it was wood! Here’s the … Read more
This serpentine-front antique dresser was… a mess. Layers of thick paint, mystery red gunk, and scratches everywhere. But under all of that, I knew there was beautiful wood waiting to be brought back to life. This project was a full strip-down, sand, stain, and seal job, with a few repairs along the way. Here’s how … Read more
This restoration started with a free find on Facebook Marketplace, a solid mahogany dining table. At first, I thought it was just another old table… until I picked it up. It was the heaviest table I’ve ever lifted. That’s when I knew it was solid mahogany and probably much older than I expected. Underneath, I … Read more
This was a unique one. I took a vintage nightstand that was painted in thick blue paint and a cream primer, and decided to not only restore it, but experiment with a bit of modern design using my Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W laser. It’s a cool mix of old meets new, and the end result … Read more
I found this dresser on Facebook Marketplace for just $20. At first, it looked like it was in decent shape, only it was buried under multiple layers of paint. I could tell it was an older piece, but when I removed the mirror, I discovered it was dated 1889. Even better? I found an actual … Read more
I have been looking for a round-base dining table that I could turn into a fluted-base dining table for a while. I got extremely lucky and found a free one on Craigslist, so I messaged the listing and picked it up right away. If you search “fluted dining table for sale” online, you will find … Read more
I will share a quick step-by-step journey on how I removed green and white paint to reveal the stunning veneer of an old chest of drawers, bringing it back to its original but stunning look. Step 1: Preparing for the Stripping Process I started by applying a generous amount of paint stripper on the drawer … Read more
I found this unwanted and trashed chest of drawers on the Facebook Market place for a total cost of $0, yup it was totally free! I just had to drive 10 minutes to pick it up. I think I got lucky because it had snowed a lot the day this lady posted it for free, … Read more
I found this painted Mid Century Modern coffee table on the Facebook Marketplace and was lucky enough to snatch it up. The table was listed for sale for weeks, starting at $150 and eventually dropping to $100. I made an offer at $80, and the man selling accepted! When I arrived to pick up the … Read more
