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Okay, so you’ve decided to start flipping furniture. You’ve invested in primers, paints, and sealers, and you’ve picked up a cordless drill and screwdriver. Now all you need is the merchandise. But with so many options cluttering thrift stores, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace, figuring out what’s worth your while can be a daunting task.  To … Read more

Interested in turning a boring piece of furniture into something spectacular? I asked popular DIYers to help create a list of unexpected — but easy-to-find — supplies and tools to help you become a successful furniture flipper. What they’ve come up with can be incorporated into every room of your home and, as an added … Read more

Few things are more satisfying than giving a well-worn piece of furniture a new life. And if you can get paid to do it, then it’s a creative and rewarding gig. But pro furniture flipping is not all sunshine, rainbows, and bureaus. It can be a ton of hard work, too.  I interviewed talented pro … Read more

At face value, the concept of flipping furniture sounds easy enough. You find free or inexpensive furniture and fix it up so that it looks new, or at least like it belongs in the modern age. But it’s a process that involves a lot of ingenuity — and also a lot of trial and error. … Read more

Heather Bien Contributor Heather Bien is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer whose work has appeared on MyDomaine, The Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings, HelloGiggles, and more. You’ll often find her making pitstops for roadside antique shops, drooling over original hardwood floors, or perfecting her latte recipe.

There’s a lot to love about furniture flipping. It’s a chance to upcycle pieces that otherwise could have languished in the landfill, put your DIY skills to the test, and potentially even earn some extra cash on the side. Whether you’re looking for inspiration before trying the design world’s hottest hobby or in order to … Read more

It’s easy to think that you can’t recreate a beautiful Instagram post of a cheery saffron buffet or a dresser with wallpaper on the center panels. But you, too, can make a stunning transformation to any piece of secondhand furniture you find at the local thrift store (or along the curb).  Of course, the process … Read more

Megan St. Esprit Contributor Meg is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and four children. Meg is a counselor by education and an extrovert exploring the world by nature. Meg writes about education, travel, real estate, culture, parenting, adoption, and social justice. Follow Megan