Restoring a dresser

How to strip and sand a stained and varnished vintage dresser to a natural wood finish

Right after we got married, Anthony and I shared a twin mattress on the floor in our first house because it was the only mattress we had (mine from college). That set-up lasted a few weeks until we bought a new mattress and a secondhand bedroom set from a local thrift store. We stripped the shiny varnish from the set of dressers and gave them a coat of satin poly to modernize them a little (key word: a little). You can see them in our first house tour. We also added some new hardware I found…

I purchased this antique dresser from a friend who lives down the street from me. Isn’t she a beauty? The mirror was in excellent shape, no scratches or anythin…

If you are a budget conscious person like me, but want quality furniture pieces, you might need to get your hands dirty! Good quality, real wood furniture is expensive if purchased new! If you've got the money for that, go for it! For me, I love to find old pieces with good bones, good style, but just need a little TLC to bring them back to life! I've shared before that my oldest son, Joshua and his wife, Sarah, are expecting their first baby in December! We are all so excited! I found an…

Achieve a modern look with our DIY Pottery Barn dresser makeover! In this easy DIY furniture project, I’ll show you how to refurbish an old dresser to create a DIY Pottery Barn dresser look alike. Whether you're new to upcycled home décor or an experienced DIYer, this is the perfect project to add a stylish touch to your home.

Discover the transformative art of restoring wood furniture without stripping with step by step easy guide.

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Meesha | Furniture Flips | DIY Home on Instagram: "Comment the word “LIST” and I’ll send you all the supplies I used. Do you think the added hardware was necessary?? I was so happy to find this solid oak dresser built in the 1990s on Facebook marketplace. I’ve been wanting to work on something similar with a cool shape for a while. #beforeandafter #furnitureflip #diy #diyfurniture #1990s"

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How I gave a vintage dresser a modern makeover by stripping the finish off, and refinishing by using a combo of stains. Stain details included as well as sources.

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How to restore and makeover any old dresser using DIY Paint. Restore a dresser bound for the trash with my easy tips.