In Episode #4 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through the steps, from start to finish, on what to do to tackle your first furniture makeover - whether you decide to paint or stain your furniture, or do some combination of both! We are taking it back to basics for those who are interested in learning more about furniture painting and refinishing, but just have absolutely no idea where to begin. We all had to start somewhere… join me and let me guide you through this exciting adventure, and be the cheerleader you never knew you needed.

Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 4: Refinishing Your First Furniture Piece post what you’re planning on tackling for your first furniture makeover, or if this isn’t your first rodeo, tell me about that first furniture flip you did back in the day (how did it go, and how did you feel after it was completed?!).

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In Episode #3 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I share the five things I’m glad I started right from the beginning of my furniture painting and refinishing business. These were things I implemented from day 1 and have found so useful for keeping me organized, intentional, focused, on track and motivated in my business.

Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 3: Five Things I’m Glad I Started at the Beginning of my Business post what you implemented early on in your business that is paying off today - regardless of the industry you’re in!

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Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.  I’d also love if you would subscribe and leave a rating wherever you’re listening in.

Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.

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In Episode #2 of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I wanted to talk more high level about the concept of upcycling furniture instead of purchasing new, manufactured furniture. We'll talk about the F word (no, not that F word-- F-waste!), just how much furniture ends up in the landfill every year, and how choosing refinished will help to sustain the environment and be more sustainable.

We'll discuss how vintage furniture is often more well-built, and carries a history with it that tells a story. I'll also walk you through the intentionality that goes behind every sale of a piece of refinished or painted furniture, which will make you feel even better about supporting a local business in your community, while getting an amazing furniture piece for your home.

Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 2: Why Choose Refinished Over New? post why you love choosing upcycled furniture instead of buying new, and the benefits of doing so... I'd love to hear what you think!

Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.

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In the inaugural episode of Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through my introduction to the world of DIY and furniture refinishing and upcycling. We'll chat about my first ever furniture makeovers and how I turned this hobby into an official business, and we'll go over what you can expect from this podcast every week when we meet here together.

Let me know over on Instagram (@MelDidItHerself) on the Episode 1: The Origin Story post what topics you'd like to see covered in upcoming episodes, any specific questions you have, or just come let me know if you're excited for episodes to come! 

Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my YouTube and TikTok for more furniture refinishing, painting, DIY and lifestyle content to tide you over until next week’s episode.

Email [email protected] for sponsorships, or just to say hey!

Welcome welcome WELCOME my friends to the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast! I am so excited to be finally taking on this exciting project that has been living in my head for some time now.

I’m Mel from MelDidItHerself and I’m a social service worker turned furniture refinisher, DIYer, small business owner and content creator.

I’ve learned everything I know about these industries thanks to people who shared their knowledge on the internet, so I’m paying it forward by bringing you my tips, lessons learned, and sharing my journey in this space with you.

So thank you so much for being here, being curious, and being a lifelong learner like me.

Join me every Thursday starting June 2, 2022 for new episodes!

In the meantime, follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for more furniture refinishing and upcycling, DIYs and other furniture makeovers and thrift flips.