Flipping Modern WAYFAIR Furniture and IKEA DIY HACKS

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I take a modern Wayfair couch/futon that I found for $40 at Goodwill, clean it up and sell it for almost full retail! I am also revamping some IKEA Nightstands to give them a whole new look! I want to show you that it doesn't only have to be painting older furniture but flipping can also be achieved with new furniture as well!
Let's Talk Numbers:
Couch: $40
Sold: $300
Profit: $260
Nightstands: $0
Materials: $5
Sold: $100
Profit: $95
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@mazie.wilson 3 жыл бұрын

After seeing my first video from you I looked on market place for chairs. I found 2 turquoise velvet chairs. They were $100 for both. I took the skirt off and painted the swivel base gold, and sold for $300 in less than a day on marketplace. $130 for chairs and spray paint. $170 profit on my first flip!

@LaciRae 3 жыл бұрын

sounds beautiful

@krissifaith6709 3 жыл бұрын

@@LaciRae dang girl!

@Stephanie-tc4kj 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! That is so inspiring!!

@virginiaforrister1606 Жыл бұрын

Great job!!!!!

@zzzinsomniaczzz 3 жыл бұрын

The way your stain frustratingly kept expanding is what is referred to in watercolor painting as "blooming." It happens because the water is drying unevenly in the middle of a dry area. The easiest way to avoid this from occurring in furniture or clothing, is to clean the spot however you prefer, but also wet the entire cushion, all the way to the edges. This way, you're controlling the edges of the bloom and they won't pool around the spot in a noticeable way.

@elizabethmallory9978 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, excellent tip. I appreciate the "share". I have had this occur many times and it's so frustrating! 😖

@dawn5227 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest them same thing. To clean the entire cushion after spot cleaning.

@MrsBamBam6932 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying this lol

@meman6964 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Wish I knew this while raising boys. Stains, car upholstery, left the "boom". I hope to remember this in future. Wet the whole cushion, then go after stain. 💡👵🏼🐞

@elizabethmallory9978 3 жыл бұрын

@ me man: haha! I know where you're coming from bro. I have 5 kids, 3 are boys and they are each a year older than the one before. I got rid of so many pieces of furniture because I didnt know about blooming or how to stop/prevent it. I just assumed it was another piece for the donation bin and started purchasing furniture that didn't absorb; just a quick wipe would do the trick. I also discovered that spray that makes everything waterproof. The name eludes me at the moment.

@dre7637 3 жыл бұрын

When screws wallow out a whole bigger than the screw the best thing to do is to put glue down in the hole then put toothpicks in there and snap them off. This will fill up the hole with wood and allow you to put a screw back in the same hole. Trust me it works great!

@carolinalopez3648 3 жыл бұрын

The toothpicks are a good idea, but lately I been using Chopsticks 🥢 from the Chinese takeout ( when the holes are bigger)

@dre7637 3 жыл бұрын

@@carolinalopez3648 Great idea!!!

@pbryant69730 3 жыл бұрын

My dad used to do that ...plus he’d use a penny as a washer (he said the penny was cheaper than a washer and it adds a cool story to heirloom family pieces)

@SR-qg7hw 3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised she didn’t know this and drilled different holes!

@shawnharris6985 3 жыл бұрын

E6000 glue works incredibly well to fill a hole, use the same screw and skip any additional wood. Once E6000 sets, nothing will ever budge.

@0rangebanana 3 жыл бұрын

Rarely do I watch a 38 minute KZfaq video. Throw a stained couch in there and I’m hooked til the end 😊

@nancym3659 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, agreed! I did the same thing.

@dwaynemesserly7016 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there. First of all I wanted to say thank you for all of your great videos. You are doing a great job and I really enjoy watching and learning. I just flipped my first pink velvet grandma chair last week. I found it being thrown out curbside so I threw it in the back of my truck. I did a professional Steam cleaning on it and sold it on Facebook Marketplace for $120. Oh yeh, I removed the ugly skirt. Lol. I wanted to give you a helpful tip. I own a carpet and upholstery Cleaning business. The one thing I would recommend is instead of putting your cleaning solution in your bissell just get yourself a cheap pump up weed sprayer and mix your prespray in it and spray your furniture down evenly and just use your bissell to rinse and extract. You will get a much better cleaning result and you won't get as many spots return. It really helps to use a soft brush to work in your prespray before extracting. Good luck and happy flipping

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Those are great tips! 😀 Thanks so much and great job on the chair! 👍🏼

@kessiareis7007 3 жыл бұрын

What’s a soft brush?

@caesiusgeo 3 жыл бұрын

@@kessiareis7007 I use a paint brush to "soft brush" upholstery (including adding wet solutions to them but you can get horse hair and boars hair brushes in many shapes and sizes

@gailremp8389 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice. I have a rugdoctor at home. You don't put the solution into the rugdoctor. You put in a little spray bottle and spritz, give it some time to do its magic. , and then you continue cleaning the carpets or whatever. then you vacuum and then you do your magic and it is gorgeous

@eochoa405 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you show what truly happens. You’re a fresh of breath air on KZfaq. Keep up the great work!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I am here to be transparent! Thanks for watching & supporting!

@gailmalone9273 3 жыл бұрын

I would have plugged the holes on the night stands with dowel and glue then re-drilled into them. It would really bug me that the legs weren’t symmetrical.

@thejunqueprophet 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t read through all of the other comments. When cleaning any type of fabric, do the whole area the same way. When you scrub a certain section only, it pushes any dirt to the edge of the area that you concentrate on. (Your killin it girl) ❤️💪

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I am gathering all the tips so I know for next time (: Thanks!

@lindabunce5133 3 жыл бұрын

And when people sit on a sofa...clothes deposit dirt over time. On this i would have scrubed up to the bend with a bit more saturation than the little Bissel provides. Then clean it all but with a little more elbow action at the dirtiest area. Lighter solid colors like this will show the most if only spot cleaning.

@lindafogarty2909 3 жыл бұрын

That was my suggestion. Clean the entire cushion

@chloesmom412 3 жыл бұрын

Have you researched maybe how to dye fabric? I am not sure if it can be done but it might be worth shot.

@slow_clumsy 3 жыл бұрын

Looking dead inside after trying to remove the stain, relatable. Love to see your perseverance, and honesty when youre listing the piece.

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Of course! Never want to portray false advertising! Thanks for watching!

@slow_clumsy 3 жыл бұрын

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 100% hate when ppl just decide to not tell you about "damage"

@selennecabrera6666 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you are the only flipper who I have seen on youtube to actually deep clean and actually refurbished everything you resale. great work 🙂

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@soaringsavage 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I second this so much!

@grandaygain 3 жыл бұрын

An epoxy or Bondo for wood would have been used to fill the holes and then drill new holes in the same spot. I love your work ethic.

@teresahobbs7630 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen other flippers use Durham’s Water Putty to fill holes.

@karenabenoit8880 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing trial and error AND everyone’s helpful comments!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a blessing 💕 Thanks for being here 😊

@anna12910 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have inspired me to try this out! I just bought 3 tiki bamboo/rattan bar stools for $20. They were vintage and had a beautiful boho chic vibe. All they needed was a little cleaning and I posted and sold them for $400 the same day! Just the beginner's luck I needed to motivate me to keep at it!

@annasimonson8363 3 жыл бұрын

I would treat the whole cushion when you spot or you might make a color change in the spots you are cleaning.

@lisafoster8269 3 жыл бұрын

I second this because it could be just water stains that are showing up instead of true stains. I have a polyester recliner that does this and unless I treat the whole cushion the same way, spots will show up that look like stains but are really just water stains.

@SuzanOxenreider 3 жыл бұрын

I am also thinking the same thing. Use whatever cleaner again but the same amount of water over thr entire cushion (base) and then use the extractor.

@lisasmith9123 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, me too! I tried to clean a chair with water and fabric shampoo and made it 100 times worse because every water mark and drip showed up and left it permanently stained. It is so frustrating and something we all learn through trial and error. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

@JamieCormier 3 жыл бұрын

Find that cleaning with rubbing alcohol solves this issue

@wynetteatkins6162 3 жыл бұрын

You are correct to clean the whole cushions over all of the bottom cushions, even any that are not stained. I would spray all the cushions with Crud Cutter, as the cleaner. Also by the time the purchaser adds some pillows and a throw, any spots will be less noticeable. But one thing I do suggest, is before using any cleaners on upholstered furniture, is try it on an inconspicuous spot (like on the edges at the bottom of the piece); in case the color of the piece is not color fast. If it removes the color, then use just plain water, blotting it well over the stain with clean towel; to transfer the dirt to the towel.

@Cheetahwoman7 3 жыл бұрын

Just an FYI, you can use part of a dowel or wooden matchstick ends dipped in glue to fill those holes back up. When they dry, you can redrill into those same spots so the leg won't come out slightly askew. Always enjoy your videos and congratulations on your new subscriber count. 🤗

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh never thought of that! Next time tho! 😀 Thanks for watching!!

@winwinmyfriend4727 3 жыл бұрын

I actually used toothpicks on a pair of chairs it really worked. i couldn't get the screws to stay in the wood.

@conniesisco6468 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used this method with toothpicks several times. It works like a charm every time!

@gloriamin5229 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of using wall plugs (not sure if it’s the correct word) to fill the big hole and then screw in the new screw. My father in law always use toothpicks to solve this problems, make sure you glue them or it won’t last long.

@carolinejordon9800 3 жыл бұрын

I need match Sticks or toothpicks and wood glue to fill my large holes

@lauriepayseur5897 3 жыл бұрын

Just a tip or two: FOLEX is around $6 at Lowe’s home improvement and cleaned blue ink out of my white carpet, like a snap. Also I don’t know how much that sponge costs that you used for top coat. But it’s also sold as a tire shine sponge for like $2. Love what you do & respect why you do it!

@pastda3 Жыл бұрын

Glad I saw your comment. I used Folex on some carpet stains and it worked great.

@lauriepayseur5897 Жыл бұрын

@@pastda3 it also works like a charm on what would be laundry stains. I keep my hubby’s shirts and sneakers perfectly new looking with this product. If it’s textiles, it works and on crazy things you expect it not to work on.

@helpmehealmyself9705 3 жыл бұрын

Consider getting a steamer for these kinds of projects, Lauren. It will deodorize and sanitize the cushions and if it has any bedbugs, which is always a concern with even the best used furniture, it will kill them. Also a tip from the carpet cleaner guys, steam helps removes stains without a lot of water. Hope this will help in the future.🙏🏽

@ithacacomments4811 3 жыл бұрын

For future upholstery cleaning.... 1/4 cup of Dawn dish liquid to 2 cups of water. Use a mixer to whip it into foam. Rub foam into stain as upholstery cleaner. Use a dry cloth to rub it dry.

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Got it! Thank you for the tip!

@sherrybrossett1944 3 жыл бұрын

Be sure it's Blue Dawn! Don't know why it works better, but the blue works best!!

@caroltomlin8822 3 жыл бұрын

Ithaca: I was thinking of Dawn because suspected it could be an oil kind of stain or protein ( blood or chocolate) stain which Dawn ( blue) is the best for those kind of stains!

@Not-thatKaren 3 жыл бұрын

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher, I definitely second the blue Dawn suggestions I bet people ate dinner or snacks on that Futon. Dawn is designed to break down fat and oils. You’ve seen the commercials with the baby duck covered in crude oil, right? I’m constantly spilling food when I eat! Lol I spot treat my tops, blouses, T shirts, etc with Dawn and use an old tooth brush to scrub. If it’s really bad I’ll spray the spot with shout stain remover too.

@maggiebrown9690 3 жыл бұрын

Similarly for clothing with grease stains, blue dawn diluted with water

@janicemullen2706 3 жыл бұрын

You are getting so comfortable with your videos! You are really getting busy! Good for you!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am feeling more and more comfortable as well! 😀 Trying to stay busy!

@shazzylynne 3 жыл бұрын

I had my car professionally detailed and he used rubbing alcohol to get the nasty water stains out.. love your channel!!

@melanipetty1910 3 жыл бұрын

Gillette shaving cream, the original formula. Do a test spot though first to make sure it doesn't discolor the fabric. I've used this for years, especially on carpet. Funny that this tip came from a friend that was a teacher for 30 years.

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

😆 I will have to try it!!

@bayleighbabin8342 3 жыл бұрын

I use barbasol shaving cream to get stains off of my dining table (painted white) and cabinets but I’ve never thought to use it on fabric

@krickette5569 3 жыл бұрын

Two things. Thing one, when you're cleaning a spot on upholstery or any cloth really, you should scrub in circles starting on the outside of the stain and going to the middle in tighter and tighter circles (toothbrushes are great for the smaller circles). If you start in the middle and go out, you are spreading what caused the stain outward. Thing Two, I use windex for almost all stains. I got that tip from a woman who cleans houses professionally. She uses windex on carpets, furniture and all over the place.

@raniaelmbey7996 3 жыл бұрын

I use windex on everything, never knew some professional use it

@krickette5569 3 жыл бұрын

@@raniaelmbey7996 I do too, now. It works for almost everything.

@vaderladyl 3 жыл бұрын

Professional cleaner here. Windex is very versatile.

@empressah888 3 жыл бұрын

Hehehe My Big Fat Greek Wedding 😁

@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a dad thing

@lisasmith9123 3 жыл бұрын

We just added some dowel and wood glue to a hole that had split where there were casters, filled it, rubbed it smooth and we re-drilled the hole to take the caster screw. It worked really well.

@empressah888 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great community here, with all the fab tips!❤️👍💋

@RosieCarl 3 жыл бұрын

I am always surprised when people do not put the dimensions on a piece of furniture when listing on marketplace. This is especially true for larger pieces of furniture like dining room tables, sofas, and headboards. You really do good, thorough work.

@sherryfronterhouse8512 3 жыл бұрын

I was pulling for you on those stains; glad it was a success! I purchased 4 upholstered barstools off of Craigslist 2 weeks ago for $10.00 each. They were literally in perfect condition...I had to do nothing to them. I listed them in 2 places; 2 sold on FB Marketplace and 2 on my neighborhood social media site. Even though there was lots of barstool competition (whoa...so many listed!!!) there was a lot of interest in these; one pair sold for $100 and the other for $115, so not a bad profit for 2 hours of work. I think there are many folks who just want stuff gone, furniture included, so I try to look for those kinds of offerings and pounce on them. I have a pair of cane chairs waiting in my garage and I can't wait to get them staged and listed!

@lindah120 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, I try and flip pieces with as little work as possible.

@user-oz8vx5bl8p 3 жыл бұрын

Chalk painting upholstery is a game changer, great if you can't get out stains :)

@theresedignard4267 3 жыл бұрын

A tip on the nightstand and holes. On sailboats it is common to use a bit of 2 part epoxy. You put a paper tape on the underside to capture the 2 part resin. Try to add enough that it has a slightly more than filled amount and sand it back. For bigger holes use the resin with a wooden plug. :) Experiment with a piece of scrap wood. Looking great with projects, as always. Thanks for sharing.

@lisajacobs1212 3 жыл бұрын

Love the wallpaper in the drawers with the Dixie Belle In-the-navy. I know this is for some friends so it wouldn't work this time, but I think adding the wallpaper to the short sides on the exterior of these nightstands would look terrific.

@marywiklander-williams6493 3 жыл бұрын

More of a chemistry lesson-lol. Video was good because most of us struggle with stains too! IKEA hack was so stylish. The white was cheap looking but the black and wood....tres chic

@jenniferelyse5134 3 жыл бұрын

You did such a good job and put in so much effort! I saw your face when the stains weren’t coming out, and I have been there. I foolishly gave up the most beautiful chair because I couldn’t get the stains out. Baking soda has ended up staining some of my darker pieces and never fully come out. Dish soap or laundry soap works since you have the bissel to pull it out. It’s fun to watch your journey and your followers are so supportive. Very inspiring.

@KatherineTheGr8t 3 жыл бұрын

I almost changed the channel when you said gray for the night stands, so so tired of Farmhouse. But I stayed and was pleasantly surprised with the Navy and contact paper. These little tables turned out really nice. Good Job Lauren, you have some great creative ideas : )

@amandahutchison5360 3 жыл бұрын

Those night stands look so much more elegant in that colour

@stephanierandall94 3 жыл бұрын

Invest in a sweater shaver for the loose strings and fuzz balls.

@christinemayes1751 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend that after you work on the stains, you go back a final time and clean the entire cushion with water making sure you start from the back and move forward pulling all the liquid around until the front turn. You have to make sure the wetness is even/same through the entire cushion inoder to have the same/even drying. If not that’s when you get those stains

@sammygirly388 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us the things that dont go perfectly. Appreciate the authenticity.

@dferg015 3 жыл бұрын

The wallpaper in the nightstand drawers is sooo cute!! You really elevated a basic Ikea piece! Also glad you managed to (almost entirely) get the stains out of the couch!

@karenjones3310 3 жыл бұрын

Trick with cleaning furniture. Don’t wet it so much because the stain is in the sponge underneath. Don’t press down only gently rub over it. That way you’re not soaking the sponge. Good old fashion soap and water I would start with to 😁 Love you flips ❤️

@almabashaw9668 3 жыл бұрын

You put your heart and soul aside from hard work in your project....it shows.

@laurieg673 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't saturate the fabric evenly, staining will occur at the edge of where you stopped wetting the material. I use a really heavy wet rag to get entire surface wet before cleaning the entire area with my cleaner.

@blancavr1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren, sometimes what ever stained the fabric goes down into the cushion, therefore once you have cleaned the fabric it reactivates the soil from the cushion. I have used a more power vacuum such as a wet and dry vac to pull up as much water as possible. I truly enjoy your work😊

@MeHere650 3 жыл бұрын

For stains, try 1 teaspoon of powdered Tide with 1/2 gallon water. Make sure you use powdered tide. It is formulated for stains. I’ve used it, it’s amazing.

@TraumaQueen65 3 жыл бұрын

There's a product you can buy to reseat screws, called spahgetti. It's a plastic tube that fills in the hole that already there and you can put everything in the right place

@maryloustevens3941 3 жыл бұрын

Love what you're doing to pay off your student loan debt and the videos are so fun to watch! I looked over the comments and didn't see anyone mention this, but you could always, as a last resort, use RIT dye on the fabric along with the product they sell to set the dye in. Make it a darker color, like a charcoal gray or navy or even black. I'm afraid to paint fabric myself. Just a thought. Keep up the great work!

@diannaineson4804 3 жыл бұрын

Just an FYI. Home Depot carries a brush restorer that you mix with water for less than $3. It works great!

@sharonclarke8683 3 жыл бұрын

Lauren I think you should of cleaned the hole seat area rather than just the stain because you've created water stains now if that makes any sense.

@patticurry565 3 жыл бұрын

Great flips! I did the same thing on carpet stains. I tried too many different products and it would get better, then worse. Like what you ended up doing, lots of plain, clean water was the answer to get all of the cleaners out.

@jcrefasi1 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing that the cleaners were leaving a larger area of soapy residue with each attempt to clean it.

@teresaforeman2442 3 жыл бұрын

FYI-When my husband has holes that are stripped out , as in those night stands, he will fill the holes with a mixture of wood glue and wooden tooth picks.squeeze in as many toothpicks as you can tightly fit into the hole, broken off as flush as possible. Then grind or sand smooth once it dries at least 24 hours. Then you can put a pilot hole in and it will hold as good as new without having to put new holes thus moving the leg of the table like you did in this video...🙂 (hope this tip works for you sometimes) I love your videos! You have taught me so much!🙂

@annodnostaw9971 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with "Ithaca Comments" about the Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. I have saved many pieces of clothing, tennis shoes and table cloths using Dawn to remove grease (fried chicken), chocolate and grass.

@cherisesimmons6807 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. For the hair pin legs, using brass furniture insert nuts in the existing holes would provide a threaded socket to keep them in their original positions.

@CS-ki5uf 3 жыл бұрын

Some pieces are made from microfiber cloth which you usually can clean with rubbing alcohol. Love the endtables!

@laurafarthing1595 3 жыл бұрын

Add glue in the old hole, add toothpicks then screw in the leg.. works like a charm.

@nicolehammonds7347 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, not sure if anyone else suggested but dawn dish soap works wonders and for the scuffed fabric maybe try a razor next time it works on clothes 😉 great work love it so much

@princess81509 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Lauren. I love your demeanor and attitude and that you put so much into having a great end product instead of just enough to get by. Blessings to you. Oh and your videographer rocks too! 😎

@MayndaY666. 3 жыл бұрын

Tip to fix the holes fro the screws with out having to drill new holes: fill the hole with tooth sticks and wood glue. Let it dry and screw back.

@hannahm7373 3 жыл бұрын

Besides the toothpick idea below for filling up holes: you can also try it using an apoxy wood filler or bondo. You can also use a dowel close to the size of the hole and glue that in. This way, you can use the same holes or, at the very least, much, much closer.

@logarithmic7 2 жыл бұрын

my go to stain remover for furniture is what auto cleaners use. Dawn+70% alcohol and my shopvac as an extractor. Works fantastic for all sorts of stains. I've also painted upholstery with a high pigmented chalk paint on a sofa i did. The sofa ended up going for more than it did when it was brand new!

@macleodsfreemery1846 3 жыл бұрын

I was sweatin' it out with you over that couch! Lol! You are a better woman than I to have stuck with it...I probably would've torched it in the driveway out of sheer frustration 😂😂 Loved it when you flipped that table up and said "BOOM!" - you used to say it more often and haven't heard it in a while. For some reason it makes me chuckle and think "She showed YOU!". Keep at it Lauren...YOU'RE SO FLIPPIN' CLOSE TO YOUR GOAL!!! 💪🙌🙌🎉❤

@wendylawton8274 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you paint an upholstered piece. I usually use Annie Sloan paints and I'm so tempted to try.

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

I’m too nervous! Maybe eventually tho! Thanks for watching!

@mdolorspc 3 жыл бұрын

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher go for it! I painted white two velvet chairs that were dark green. I was a total newbie and it wasn't that hard.

@binnyTruth 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a product that mixes with paint to make it into fabric paint. (Delta Textile Medium)

@siobhannicklow7154 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing if the stains didn't come out. Good candidate to turn into a "leather" couch. Keep on keeping on with the great work and inspiration.

@leahrivka 3 жыл бұрын

For stains I recently found a product called Carbona. It has even gotten out red wine. They also make a sheet you add to your laundry and you can wash whites and colors together!

@hannahm7373 3 жыл бұрын

I love Carbona. I can't always find it, though.

@JennaMcCallister 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely cats. Most of my furniture looks the same lol. Sweater shavers are a lifesaver!

@alternativechonga 3 жыл бұрын

My little electric sweater shaver is so bomb! I use it for everything, even getting lint off my wool dryer balls!!

@brendatomlinson 3 жыл бұрын

I was getting worried about the water stains but you pulled it out after all. Great work, Lauren!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! 😆 So glad they got out! 🤗 Thanks for watching!

@michellecabasal2963 3 жыл бұрын

I love the wallpaper liner... and the nightstand transformation ✌🏼

@mesquitemagic 3 жыл бұрын

The nightstands came out awesome! The couch looks great, too.

@markc.7984 Жыл бұрын

You can try wood filler, or even put some toothpicks in a hole that is too big to give the screw something to grab into. Also, my favorite use of my Dremel tool is cutting screws and bolts down to the length I want them to be.

@hnycreek 3 жыл бұрын

Great job as usual. Love the style of that couch but you can certainly tell the difference in quality from older to new furniture! The tables look so good with the navy blue!

@ronmauer7005 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a wonderful group of watchers - sharing so many cleaning tips. The nightstands turned out so great. Blessings from Wisconsin

@robertabrady8127 3 жыл бұрын

You have a lot of patients. Love how it came out, even with stains that are barely visible.

@dot2dal 3 жыл бұрын

Great perseverance on the couch. Glad the stains came out in the end. The end tables are very cute. I was excited to see the gray but the navy blue looks very nice.

@auntmary6544 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Lauren! I’m a brand new subscriber and I really enjoy your channel! You stuck with that couch like a champ-and you explain what you do so well💕!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! (: Glad you're here for the journey! Thanks for watching & supporting!

@sarahfisher6801 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you've already tried it, but my favorite stain remover for fabrics is Fels Naptha. It comes in a bar form and you just wet the area where the stain is, rub some of it on the area and then scrub it with your brush. I would of course spot test like with any stain remover, but it's works wonders.

@GS-st9ns 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so new to your channel. I've learned a lot so far. If I had found that couch, my first thought would have been to strip it down and reupholster it, but you've done an excellent job cleaning it. The nightstands were awesome in fact their versatile enough to have been desks for small children. I am very thankful I found your Channel

@kimcook4946 10 ай бұрын

On furniture stains, I’ve had good results with rubbing alcohol on light colored furniture. I think it helps that it evaporates quickly so the cleaning product doesn’t sit on the furniture long enough to become a stain itself. Like with any cleaner, I would do a test spot in a unnoticeable area first. Love your flips!

@shamikab1385 3 жыл бұрын

You hold your composure so well. That damn couch would have had me pulling my hair out! I love the nightstands and the paper is a great touch.

@Rhondas_Flippin_Life 3 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness I love that couch. It would have been perfect for my family room. Now back to watching what you're going to do...

@cindysmithlucinda6369 3 жыл бұрын

Dawn dish soap clams EVERYTHING! 🌺🌿

@lindafrench4670 3 жыл бұрын

I love the style of this futon. You did a great job!

@Freestile74 3 жыл бұрын

For those bedside tables, next time you might want to fill the holes with plastic wood and re-drill them out. I’ve done this before and it works great. Plastic wood is very very strong. Hope this helps!

@jenmv3483 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tip on the razor. Saved me buying a $20 gadget. I've been doing some projects too and spend time on my knees. Got a cheap kids size paddle board from dollar store. Protect those knees!

@BeverlyBaxley 3 жыл бұрын

You made those beautiful with the blue and wood color. I said wow out loud.

@karenlawson4888 3 жыл бұрын

My HH fixed a foot stool with the same problem. He glued in a dowel that was large enough to be a tight fit and when the glue has cured, he screwed into the same spot. Nice and sturdy!

@meghancasini8567 3 жыл бұрын

funny i put the same wallpaper in a dresser i'm redoing last night! great work, keep it up! xxoo meg

@jamesdugan3079 3 жыл бұрын

Great piece of furniture with that top. Looks beautiful after painting and staining.

@lindeehopkins6439 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love!! So fun watching your story!

@lesleywatkins1172 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the couch! Beautiful colour.

@MsDiesel2006 Жыл бұрын

Love that couch!!!!!

@littlemontanalady 3 жыл бұрын

I had that issue with my couch when I tried to clean it the foam under the fabric would leave big water mark stains but once the foam underneath fully dried the stain would disappear. It took a week before the stains went away fully. I was so thankful I thought I had ruined my couch. Now I just use a damp cloth with some shout and wipe it down being very careful to not get it too wet.

@carmentrevino4704 3 жыл бұрын

Well Teacher, you did it again. Great job. Love your video's.💖

@tiffanyhusar1385 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I can't believe you found this gem for $40!!

@mrststreasures9628 3 жыл бұрын

Good video content! The couch was fantastic! The 2 little tabels were so classy when finished, looked high end.

@carmenparsons5744 3 жыл бұрын

I found using a hair clipper to work very well to trim those fuzees on a chair that a cat has gotten at. Thicker strings it doesn't cut but the little snags it great. Keep up the great work your a inspiration to us all.

@victorialawrence4782 3 жыл бұрын

girl, I hear you and that frustration. I've done so many chairs and two sofas over the past several days. I'm so over fabric and oxyclean, and the Bissell. I need to go back to wood, sanding and painting for awhile! The nightstands turned out so great! Super video, guys, thank you for all the hard work that goes into them. and congrats on the channel's huge and quick success!

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a pain lol we push through it. Thank you Victoria for joining the journey 😊

@renatamitchell9535 3 жыл бұрын

You took your time and got the job done♥️. Great job 👍

@virginiaforrister1606 Жыл бұрын

Looks great Lauren!

@janiewarre9941 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the way the night stands turned out.

@FurnitureFlippingTeacher 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The wallpaper really pulled them together! 😀

@lorithrower2467 2 ай бұрын

I am fairly new to your channel so I had NO idea you had a full time job. That blows my mind, you work so hard I assumed this was your job. Good for you Lauren. 😊