Searching in vain for the furniture of your dreams? It can be tough to find something that’s the exact right size, color, and price for your home — but thankfully, with a little DIY magic and a pinch of sweat equity, you can flip an existing furniture piece to create the perfect thing yourself. Flipping furniture may sound intimidating, but don’t worry: We’ve got you covered with tips, explainers, and even some beginner-friendly DIY tutorials to guide you through the process. Your first furniture flip is within reach, and we’ll be by your side the entire way.
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Becoming a furniture flipper gives you the opportunity to make everything you own fit your style and your needs perfectly. The first-ever Toyota Corolla Cross is the perfect fit for this moment: impressive in looks, versatile in size, and rich in available features.
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License to Flip
Becoming a furniture flipper gives you the opportunity to make everything you own fit your style and your needs perfectly. The first-ever Toyota Corolla Cross is the perfect fit for this moment: impressive in looks, versatile in size, and rich in available features.
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Features to Flip For
Once you have the bones of your project in place, it’s time to add bells and whistles. The first-ever Toyota Corolla Cross goes above and beyond with extras like available all-wheel drive, wireless phone charging, and front and rear parking assist with automatic braking. (And that’s just the beginning.)
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Need an extra boost when stripping paint off furniture? You can reach for something you probably already have: oven cleaner! Apply it to the surface, let it sit until you can see the paint starting to come up, then scrape it all off.
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2 more brilliant furniture flipping hacks (and 2 others to skip)
Need an extra boost when stripping paint off furniture? You can reach for something you probably already have: oven cleaner! Apply it to the surface, let it sit until you can see the paint starting to come up, then scrape it all off.
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Features to Flip For
Once you have the bones of your project in place, it’s time to add bells and whistles. The first-ever Toyota Corolla Cross goes above and beyond with extras like available all-wheel drive, wireless phone charging, and front and rear parking assist with automatic braking. (And that’s just the beginning.)
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Do You Want to Start with a Piece You Already Own, or Shop for Something?
3 Stunning Furniture Makeovers You Can Do with Zero Experience and No Power Tools
20 Creative Furniture Makeover Ideas to Help You Turn Basic Pieces into Masterpieces
8 Things You'll Need if You Want to Stain Your Furniture
7 Things You'll Need if You Want to Paint Your Furniture
Give Me the Natural Wood Look, Please!
Painted All the Way!
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