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August 5, 2019 by thelittlefrugalhouse

DIY Yard Sale Dresser Makeover

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Do you love a good yard sale makeover? Today, I’m sharing this DIY yard sale dresser makeover that I just finished.

Check it out if you want to makeover your own yard sale find!

DIY Yard Sale Dresser Makeover

This DIY yard sale dresser makeover was simple and I love the white rustic, farmhouse, vintage look of it! Check it out for ideas for your own DIY!

I grabbed this dresser for $5 at my mother in law’s yard sale, not really sure what to do with it or how it would turn out.

This DIY yard sale dresser makeover was simple and I love the white rustic, farmhouse, vintage look of it! Check it out for ideas for your own DIY!

The dresser was old, beat up, and needed a few repairs.

I just finished the makeover and posted this dresser for sale, to hopefully make some side money!

This DIY yard sale dresser makeover was simple and I love the white rustic, farmhouse, vintage look of it! Check it out for ideas for your own DIY!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sander and 80 grit sanding pads

Valspar Satin Interior Paint in Perfect White

Wood filler and putty knife

Paintbrush

New knobs – from Hobby Lobby

Directions:

  1. Sand dresser smooth.
  2. Fill any holes or gauges with wood filler and putty knife.
  3. Sand wood filler smooth.
  4. Wipe clean.
  5. Paint first coat of paint, let dry.
  6. Paint second coat of paint, let dry.
  7. Distress edges with sander as desired.
  8. Wipe clean.
  9. Add new hardware.

That’s it! It’s not as complicated as it seems to paint furniture and give a yard sale find a great makeover!

This DIY yard sale dresser makeover was simple and I love the white rustic, farmhouse, vintage look of it! Check it out for ideas for your own DIY!

Make sure to follow me on Instagram for more projects like this!

This DIY yard sale dresser makeover was simple and I love the white rustic, farmhouse, vintage look of it! Check it out for ideas for your own DIY!

My favorite place to find new hardware is Hobby Lobby! They have a great selection and often offer the knobs and pulls 50% off!

This DIY yard sale dresser makeover was simple and I love the white rustic, farmhouse, vintage look of it! Check it out for ideas for your own DIY!

Thanks for checking out this DIY yard sale dresser makeover! Go tackle your own DIY furniture makeover and tag me on Instagram so I can see!

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