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Should We Paint Antiques?

Would you prefer to listen? >>> Flipping Furniture for Profit podcast, Episode #7 from October, 2025: This post is from 2017 when there was (and probably still is) a common thread running through social media: “NO! Don’t paint that! It’s an antique. You will ruin it!” OR, “Nobody wants antiques any more. Paint it, make it beautiful again.” Who is right? Let’s look for a minute at a little bit of history, specifically, Colonial America…   At 6:30 this morning, I woke up and said, “Hey, Siri. What time is it?” The lovely British accent came back at me and said, “It’s 6:31, way too early.”   As per usual I grabbed my phone to check my messages on the Forum to see if there were any fires to put out and saw a screenshot from my DH about another debate going on regarding antiques. Oh, boy. Here we go … Read more

Flipping Furniture for Profit Podcast: Thank You for a Successful Launch Week

What a Week! Thank You for Making the Podcast Launch So Special Wow… what an incredible week it’s been! Just a few days ago, I launched the Flipping Furniture for Profit Podcast, and I can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am for the support, encouragement, and excitement you’ve shown. From sweet messages to kind shares on social media and offers to join me, you’ve made this launch week one I’ll never forget. If you haven’t tuned in yet—don’t worry, it’s not too late! The first three episodes are live and ready for you: Episode 1: We All Start at the Beginning – My story of how (and why) I started flipping, and why it matters for you. Episode 2: 3 Easy Flips You Can Do This Weekend – Simple projects to help you grab a quick win and build confidence right away. Episode 3: Top 5 Mistakes … Read more

Tomorrow’s the Big Day 🎉 My Podcast Launches!

Tomorrow’s the Big Day My Podcast Launches! I’ve been hinting at it all over cyberspace… and now it’s almost here. Tomorrow, I’m officially launching the FlippingFurniture for Profit Podcast—a place where beginner flippers can get simple, step-by-step help to start their flipping journey with confidence. To kick things off, I’m releasing not just one… but three episodes right out of the gate: Episode 1: We All Start at the BeginningI share how and why I got started flipping, what I’ve learned along the way, and why I’m so passionate about helping you build your own flipping journey. Episode 2: 3 Easy Flips You Can Do This WeekendYou don’t need a workshop full of tools or tons of experience to start. These simple flips will give you a quick win (and maybe even some quick profit!). Episode 3: Top 5 Mistakes New Flippers Make (and How to Avoid Them)Learn the pitfalls … Read more

A New Podcast for Beginner Furniture Flippers

A New Podcast Just for Beginner Furniture Flippers If you’ve ever wanted to start flipping furniture but felt overwhelmed by where to begin… you’re not alone. I hear from so many women who dream of turning outdated, forgotten pieces into something beautiful (and profitable!), but instead they get stuck: Not knowing where to start Unsure where to sell their finished pieces Afraid of wasting money on products that don’t work Not knowing what tools they really need I get it—I’ve been there. That’s why I’ve been working behind the scenes on something special just for beginner flippers. Next week, I’m launching a brand new podcast designed to take away the overwhelm and give you a clear, step-by-step path forward—so you can stop second-guessing and start flipping with confidence. I can’t wait to share the first episodes with you! Until then, keep an eye on your inbox (have you subscribed yet?) and … Read more

Bad Advice Alert #1: What New Flippers Shouldn’t Believe on Facebook

Bad Advice Alert: What New Flippers Shouldn’t Believe on Facebook When you’re new to furniture flipping, it’s easy to get sucked into the advice whirlpool—especially in Facebook groups where everyone seems to have an opinion. Some of it is gold… but a lot of it? Not so much. If you’ve ever been told to skip prep, the brand you are using is why “this or that” is happening, or that “anyone can do it” with zero experience, you’ve probably run into a few of the common myths that make flipping harder—not easier. In this post, I’m breaking down one popular (but very wrong) tip floating around online, so you can avoid frustration and flip with confidence right from the start.   PEELING PAINT I recently read a post in a Facebook group from someone that was very distraught because she bought a buffet from a local flipper for $400 and … Read more

Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 4)

Today, I’m going to take you behind the scenes for the last set of drawers in my workshop cabinet. It’s been such a fun project! You know, I’ve been using this cabinet to store all those random tools and furniture parts that used to be scattered all over my workshop. And let me tell you, it’s not just super handy, but it’s also super cute! I’m a firm believer in surrounding myself with beautiful things, especially in my workshop. It just sparks that creative fire, you know? What’s really cool about this project is that each drawer front has a unique design. It’s like a mini canvas where I can express my personality and showcase different furniture redesign techniques. It’s creativity on a teeny tiny scale, and I absolutely love it! In case you’ve missed out on my previous posts, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are the links: … Read more

[VIDEO] Master the Art of Antiquing – Retique It Glaze Tutorial

The Art of Glazing Yep. Glazing can be intimidating! I remember the first time I used glaze on a couple of pieces. Oh my, I’d thought I’d ruined it. But then a weird thing happened. I waited a day, took another look and LOVED it. So now I always tell my members to wait a day before deciding that the outcome wasn’t good enough. It’s funny what one day will do to your perspective. Yesterday I glazed the doors on my end table and at first I thought that I wasn’t happy with how it turned out. It didn’t look like picture I had in my head. But then it happened again! Today I LOVE it and I can’t wait to list it. What a transformation! Here’s the BEFORE with another piece I picked up at the same time.   It was cleaned, repaired and primed with oil-based paint. My … Read more

[VIDEO] Tool Tip – The Allway Contour Scraper

Sometimes there is a simple solution to a pain in the wazoo situation when it comes to prep. Have you ever had to remove from the bottom of an end table foot those nasty ol’ stick on floor saver thingys? I have and it occurred to me that I had a tool that would make short work of a dirty job – I no longer had to try to pull them off with my fingers. I know, it takes me a while sometimes but I eventually find an easier and painless way to do things…because I hate prep, and it needs to be done. This is a short video showing you how I used a simple tool – the (afflink) Allway Contour Scraper. I use it all the time for so many different things. What’s your fave tool? Let me know in the comments. My workshop is full of great … Read more

[VIDEO] Furniture Flipping Marketing Tips – Reposting Strategy

DON’T LOWER YOUR PRICES! I’ve been asked by my FB group, For His Glory Furniture Flipping, to create some videos on marketing our flipped furniture.   I thought you might like them as well. Do feel free to comment with tips of your own. Let’s get this industry back on track asap so we can all build our businesses and grow our audience to the way they were before all this stuff happened…you know what I mean!   Part 2 – The Reposting Strategy Next up: DEALING WITH LOWBALL OFFERS Talk soon,

[VIDEO] Finding the Time to Flip

I’ve gotten many comments like this, “Val, I have no idea how you get so much done!” or, “You amaze me at all the things you do, how do you do it?” Well, some of my ability to accomplish as much as I do is through planning and patterning. I learned it back in the day when we were raising our 15 kids at the same time we were in the ministry doing 111 different things. The days flew by and the list kept getting longer, so I had to do something to keep on task and accomplish the things that mattered to me. Patterning is developing good daily habits, creating a lifestyle that was productive in a way that I didn’t even have to think about what to do next. It’s eeking out time to do at least a little of what needed to be done, giving myself margin, … Read more

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