BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself

By MelDidItHerself

I’m Mel from MelDidItHerself-- a social service worker turned full-time furniture painter & refinisher and content creator.

Doing furniture makeovers and upcycling furniture to keep it from the l... more

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BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself episodes:

October 26, 202374: Organizing & Storing Your Furniture Refinishing Supplies
In episde 74 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I warn you of the dangers that drastic temperature changes can cause for your furniture refinishing supplies and tools, let you know how I organize my supplies and provide some motivation to re-organize and declutter your furniture painting and upcycling supplies, materials and tools.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Try Fusion Mineral Paint (the one built winter tough!) and save 10% off their site when you use this link.

Label maker*
Other links you may be interested in:
Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.

Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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21min
October 19, 202373: Removing Stenches & Odours From Your Furniture
In episde 73 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I discuss different strategies for removing stenches and odours from your furniture-- whether it's a piece you inherited from someone, have sitting around your house already that has picked up an unideal scent, or is a piece you're looking to flip for profit.
Products mentioned in this episode:
Shop towels*

Howard's Feed and Wax*

Dixie Belle Big Mama's Butta*
Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle

Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
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17min
October 12, 202372: Beginner's Supply & Tool Guide For Furniture Makeovers
In episode 72 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I bring you a beginner's guide to the supplies and tools you will need to tackle your first (few) furniture makeovers-- and it's probably less items than you would think! Tune in as I discuss the bare bones basics of how to accomplish effective furniture upcycling projects, and learn my process for determining whether or not a product is worth purchasing (and my hacks for saving $$$ when you do decide to invest).
Links mentioned in this episode:
Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products

Try out anything from Fusion Mineral Paint and use this link to save 10%

Episode 18: Paint Brushes 101 for Furniture Makeovers & My Favourites

Episode 47: Safety Equipment & Safety Gear To Wear When Painting & Refinishing Furniture

Episode 63: Safety Equipment & Tools For Safely Upcycling Furniture
Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
28min
October 05, 202371: Furniture Flipping Fails & Fuck Ups- It Happens To All Of Us!
Everyone makes mistakes--we're human! The important thing is to not let those mistakes ruin us and to ensure we are learning from the lessons the world is throwing at us. In episode 71 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I pull back the curtain and share anything *but* the highlight reel on my Instagram profile: the true tales of my flaws, fails and fuck ups doing furniture makeovers, custom work, and selling my pieces to interested clients. *facepalm*
Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠⁠⁠⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠⁠⁠⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠⁠⁠⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
29min
September 28, 202370: Progress Over Perfection- Ways To Improve Your Mindset
In episode 70 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, we discuss one honest truth: it's so easy to play the comparison game. Keep your mindset in business and in your furniture refinishing in check with these strategies for focusing on how far you've come versus harping on what other people are doing.

Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle
Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and ⁠⁠use this link⁠⁠ or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products
Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠⁠⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠⁠⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠⁠⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠⁠⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠⁠⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠⁠⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠⁠⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠⁠⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠⁠⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠⁠⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
27min
September 21, 202369: Deinfluencing Furniture Refinishing Products & Tools
In Episode #69 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I deinfluence some common furniture refinishing supplies and tools-- some that will surprise you. Tune in to hear me spill the tea!

Linked mentioned:
Try out Surf Prep Sanding products and use this link or use code MDIH10 to save 10% off all their products

Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠

⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle

Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
25min
September 14, 202368: Topcoating 101- Different Options For Every Furniture Makeover
In Episode #68 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I provide a high level overview all about your different topcoat options for your furniture makeover: what they are, what sets them apart from the rest, the pros and cons of each, and my product recommendations.
If you have ever wondered:
What topcoat do you use for a furniture makeover?

Can you put a clear coat over furniture?

What is the best topcoat for stained furniture?

What topcoat should I use for chalk painted furniture?

What are the best topcoat products to use?

Links mentioned:
Mineral Paint 101

Paint Brushes 101

Chalk Paint 101

Furniture Strippers 101

Behr Fast Drying Water Based Polyurethane

General Finishes High Performance Water Based Polyurethane

Annie Sloan Clear Wax

Minwax Polycrylic

Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane

Varathane Diamond Wood Finish
Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠⁠

⁠⁠Join the waitlist ⁠⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle

Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
26min
September 07, 202367: Are you getting the support you need?
In Episode #67 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I talk about the different ways you can approach curating a supportive circle of people around you.

Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠

⁠Join the waitlist ⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle

Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠Click here⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my ⁠Instagram⁠,⁠ 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
24min
August 31, 202366: Exploring Different Ways To Use A Refurbished Dresser
In Episode #66 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I help you to expand your mind and think creatively about different ways you can use (or market!) an upcycled dresser.
If you have ever wondered:
What are other uses for a dresser?

What are great storage solutions?

How can I get my refinished furniture pieces to sell?
Then this episode is for you!

Links you may be interested in:
Want to get weekly furniture flipping inspo and tips right to your inbox? ⁠Sign up for the Friday Furniture Focus newsletter here ⁠

⁠Join the waitlist ⁠for the next cohort of Refinish Your Future: Two Weeks To A Profitable Furniture Flipping Side Hustle

Want help putting together a strategy for your social media, or get some support and accountability for completing your action plan and crushing your goals? Check out ⁠my coaching/consultation services⁠ and let’s get you heading in the right direction today.

Sign up for a ⁠BusyBees in Business Strategy Session⁠ to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab ⁠the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover⁠ now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? ⁠Click here⁠!

Grab your free copy of the ⁠Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business ⁠

Record an audio clip through ⁠my SpeakPipe Link⁠ shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

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August 24, 202365: Walking You Through My Latest Custom Project
In Episode #65 of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, I walk you through my latest custom refinishing project for a client. This includes my step-by-step process, the products I used, and my tips and tricks for getting the best finish.
If you have ever wondered:
How do I refinish a dining room table?

What products should I use on a table to make it durable when restoring it?

What is the process when offering custom furniture refinishing to clients?
Then this episode is for you!
Products & tools used::
Carbide scraper* https://a.co/d/8MVNegy

3x4 Electric Ray Sander- Surf Prep Sanding*

Ultra Grip Primer- Fusion Mineral Paint*

Coal Black- Fusion Mineral Paint*

Varathane Stain & Poly One Step Oil-Baed Stain & Polyurethane in Satin Classic Black

Shop towels*

Behr Fast Drying Water Based Polyurethane in Satin
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Sign up for a BusyBees in Business Strategy Session to join me on the podcast to talk through a barrier/challenge you’ve been experiencing refinishing furniture or starting up a side hustle/business selling your painted and refinished furniture!

Ready to tackle your first furniture flip!? Grab the No BS Guide To Your First Furniture Makeover now and get to flipping. Use code BUSYBEE for 20% off for a limited time!

Want to snag some Surf Prep Sanding* or Fusion Mineral Paint* products for your furniture makeover for 10% off? See my curated Amazon Storefront* with all the furniture flipping essentials for your project? Click here!

Grab your free copy of the Guide and Checklist For Starting Your Official Furniture Refinishing Business

Record an audio clip through my SpeakPipe Link shouting out your favourite episode of BusyBee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself, and don’t forget to shout out your socials so we can follow along on your furniture refinishing journey!

Are you loving the Busybee Refinishing with MelDidItHerself podcast? Let the world know by leaving a rating on whatever platform you’re listening on, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts letting me know what you’re loving, or what you’ve learned that you’re going to take back into your work - this will help more busybees like us discover this community and join us every week to gush about all things furniture refinishing.
Can’t get enough MelDidItHerself? Check out my Instagram, 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!

*this means this is an affiliate code where I make a small commission when you use my link, and you save money on your order! It’s a great way to support me and my small business when you’re buying products you already intended on getting – thanks in advance if you use it :)
...more
30min

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