Dumpster to Dollars | Flipping a Trash Picked Desk!

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In this video, join me, Katie Scott from SALVAGED by k. scott, as I take on the challenge of transforming a discarded reclaimed wood desk into a stunning piece of furniture. I found this desk in a trash pile during a bulky item pickup, and it had a wobbly base with broken metal legs. With some creative thinking and woodworking skills, I decided to build a new, sturdier base out of pine 2x2s and match the rustic white waxed finish of the desk's top.
I walk you through the entire process, from dismantling the old base to building a new one, adding pocket holes, and reinforcing it with brackets. After attaching the new base, I explain how I achieved the distressed wood look using stain and paint, and I share some handy cleaning and waxing tips to bring out the desk's beauty.
Finally, I discuss my pricing strategy for selling the desk, where I plan to list it, and my experiences with selling furniture through Facebook Marketplace. Pricing and selling furniture can be tricky, so I'll share my insights and the listing process with you.
If you're into furniture makeovers, DIY projects, or simply enjoy watching transformations, this video is for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more exciting salvaging adventures and creative projects!
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@RumMonkeyable 10 месяцев назад

A designer desk for $595! WOW! Someone will get a deal! Nice save, Katie! Best wishes! 😊👏👍✨❤

@tamioconnell8976 10 месяцев назад

Love the new base to this desk. I think it makes it look so much better than that cheap wobbly metal one.

@solavisa 10 месяцев назад

about 7 minutes into this video I realized I needed to stop and comment: Thank you for the way you choose to “teach” during your videos. I appreciate your sharing not only what you do but how you do it. God Bless you! Now, heading back to finish watching! :)

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@GLOWINGUP1234 5 месяцев назад

I totally second that comment! I love how Katie Scott is genuine, funny and lighthearted, talented, and feels like she's already a good friend of mine but never met her. That's what makes a successful channel IMO. My name is Katie too, and I'm getting into painting furniture as I've salvaged a lot of furniture as well, and have the interest, talent and time to get good at this. Thanks again Katie!

@bback4078 10 месяцев назад

I build a lot of bases for hutch top conversions- I love that you screwed two pieces of wood together to make a jig for gluing and clamping. That step gives me lots of grief on my builds and this tip will help so much!

@sarahrenfrow9795 10 месяцев назад

Katie, the wooden base looks so much better than the metal one looked. It’s lovely now. Good luck on the sale. Thanks for sharing

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@jill552 10 месяцев назад

“Mr. Salvaged..” 😂 Very nice redo.

@mimicope3404 10 месяцев назад

It turned out better than it was before. Great job and best of luck selling it!

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

Thanks a bunch!

@justscrolling7750 20 дней назад

I love watching and listening to your videos. I’m not from Canada or U.S. but wayyyy awayyyy in Australia. I admire your attitude and your work ethics too. Thank you for your videos and your talent

@conniesanders9755 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for not only giving us inspiration for flipping the desk, but how to market the piece on line. Thank you so much for another useful video. ❤your channel.

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@elizabethluttrell1987 10 месяцев назад

Heavens, that would fly away if you priced it that "low" in my market! Great work, as usual!!

@ellenfoster9764 10 месяцев назад

Nice job returning this unbelievably expensive desk to function. I happen to think it is remarkably ugly for its price point as new, but to each their own! I think your pricing is more than reasonable

@elizabethlacky6068 10 месяцев назад

Why am I not surprised you took a designers desk and made it better ! Wonderful job!!! ❤❤❤

@honeykat1 10 месяцев назад

That's pretty shocking that a piece costing that amount was not able to stand the test of time for probably even 4-5 years (since you say it is still on sale)! It looks fantastic after your treatment, and the wooden part looked in good shape (and solid wood too?),so it would have been such a waste to throw it all out! Great job, and an interesting video! kindest regards, k

@bback4078 10 месяцев назад

I'm only a minute into the video and I already love it- you rock for building a new base for this $2000 desk that ended up in the trash because of weak welding. ❤

@alexg5513 10 месяцев назад

Love how you brought us through the whole process right to the listing. Love how you think about your pieces. This is what makes you so good.

@hlynn2008 10 месяцев назад

Kreg jig and Katie's design talents to the rescue! Nice save, Katie! You made this piece so much better! ❤

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

I think so too!

@mkemp5983 10 месяцев назад

Awesome!!! So sad it was it was so nice and out out to the curb, glad you rescued it! I’m sure it will sell quickly, you’ve priced it nicely. Love spending time with you.

@deborahmatatall 10 месяцев назад

This is excellent! My experience is that most (many pieces of?) furniture is designed but not engineered. While we cannot know what happened to that desk before you grabbed it, for that price point the welds should have held. I like your wood base better and $595 sounds very fair!🌸

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

I totally agree!

@karensperduti7722 10 месяцев назад

@@salvagedbykscott Me too. FYI: Bulk Pickup starts next week in my neighborhood. I got a guest room!!! Do you wanna come to Phoenix ? (typed in my best Elsa voice Frozen voice). I’ll even take to the Grand Canyon!!! ❤

@nancyhandorf6295 10 месяцев назад

@@karensperduti7722I’m in Phoenix too 😮

@taylorvanbuskirk8040 10 месяцев назад

You know....I was about to turn the computer off...go out on my patio and have a beverage...but wait....I saw a Katie Scott Salvaged post and a "Dumpster To Dollars"....Flipping a trash picked desk...and I had to stay...the patio can wait. Oh...I still grabbed my adult beverage, but I'm enjoying it with this amazing video of how you ALWAYS brilliantly transform a piece of trash to a treasure. I really enjoy your work.

@suzannecuerrier279 10 месяцев назад

I like your make-shift corner jigs. They seem to work great!

@Elaine2241 10 месяцев назад

What a find. I can't believe as much as that piece cost originally the owner was willing to let it go to a landfill. Your base was so much better than the ugly, metal one. Great job. Hope you get your price.

@joleepack6512 10 месяцев назад

Love this! Just picked up a very abused solid walnut chest of drawers on the way home today from work. Learned so much from you!

@debbiestott3651 8 месяцев назад

You are the best furniture flipper Katie. You take such good care of every detail. X

@kathyl5610 10 месяцев назад

Another beautiful piece of furniture saved by Katie Scott! Not only are you beautify the world, you were also saving the world, one piece of furniture at a time not going to the dump. This turned out absolutely beautiful and whoever buys. It is very fortunate. Thank you for sharing your time and your talent with us. Take care, stay safe.

@barbarafrondel 10 месяцев назад

I love your sensible approach to product photography, one can pay big bucks for courses that don't do better than the simple explanation you gave in a few minutes

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate that!

@MrHuismeester 10 месяцев назад

You did a nice job with piece and your solution off the legs was perfect! And it is combining so much better with the rest ! and putting back the old hardware was exactly what this was needed ! See you on the next video !

@edithrohrer7329 10 месяцев назад

I love the videos when you alter or repair. I can only watch people paint for so long even if they are my favorite channel. Good luck on the sale.

@kaihandren9309 10 месяцев назад

From : Gentlemen In came the fancy gent ...all modern rough and sleek black shoes The party soon changed to disaster and the trash heap loomed As dump day approached , Ms Katie was on the prowl... a lightening stop ! A little push and shove and smiles were on -- all the way home " You giant jackpot ", Ms Katie mumbled Work was needed ... shiny shoes -- gone ! With measure and cut the soft pine fell into place There our sad boy stood ... Once kicked and tossed ... now subtle and elegant... like a good tweed jacket "You giant jackpot " was heard as Ms Katie dimmed the light with a soft wink ...

@desertlady2815 10 месяцев назад

OMG! That was awesome! I want to read more about our Ms. Katie! You need to make it a series!!! I'd buy every single book!

@nannybug1118 10 месяцев назад

Katie, this desk is awesome with the new wooden base. You did a great job.

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@natalieelisabeth5767 10 месяцев назад

The base!!!! I’m so loving where your creativity is taking you these days! This desk is a total Betty now and actually has a real opportunity to be around for many years to come 👏 Just, love it❤

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

Oh thank you!

@carolbarbara1 10 месяцев назад

It looks way better than the original! I prefer the wood legs 100%

@judysmith5605 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking us step by step thru the process of making the base It is truly an improvement ❤

@laurelarmstrong4535 10 месяцев назад

This was so interesting. I like that you created a new base rather than just trying to strengthen the old one. It was inadequate. I hope it sells soon and wish I lived closer. Beautiful job.

@user-jd4jg4tv2z 9 месяцев назад

I love that you go step by step when you're repairing!

@jeannemcmillintwinlakeses3767 10 месяцев назад

It looks so much better with the wood base. Just mixing metal and wood does not always work out. And that new price is way out of line. Someone is going to love it.

@DallasKICS 10 месяцев назад

Very relaxing to watch while I emptied the dishwasher. Made a 5min job into an 18min job 😊

@charlenegoskowicz8220 10 месяцев назад

I LOVE that scrub brush drill attachment! Sorry, I'm digressing... That desk looks so much more high-end with the wood base and your finishing techniques. If I were in your area, I'd snatch it up immediately. Always a pleasure to watch your videos, and I hope the desk commands full price for you. That's the coolest piece I've seen in a long time!

@katherineharper-sj4ys 10 месяцев назад

The new base is an improvement in design and stability. I like your color choices. Thanks for sharing.

@bethdehart2012 10 месяцев назад

I just love you Katie. I learn something every time I watch you. You have inspired me so much! This piece is so neat! You did a fantastic job with the Reno!

@donnamcknight3175 10 месяцев назад

Awesome! and yes we always learn from you! Thank you!

@nancylabelle3060 10 месяцев назад

Your videos are so down to earth, sharing your boo,boos . I love that! Do you ever do more staging, like the top with flowers, books etc.? Some folks are very critical giving staging suggestions. And colors of background against furniture.

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

I do usually as a few staging props but I like to keep things minimal and let the piece do the talking.

@philomenawalsh1696 10 месяцев назад

Loved the end result 🎉

@debspeck1033 10 месяцев назад

Gorgeous!

@deborahthatsme 10 месяцев назад

So happy to have you back hope you had an amazing summer and survived Lee ok 👍🏻 thank you for including how you took your pictures and that you use your iPhone for recording your videos! 😊❤ it also amazes me that someone paid $2k for that desk and threw it away not thinking to get someone to do a new base/legs for it! One persons trash is another’s treasure brings a whole new meaning to things today! Beautiful job! ❤

@MASI_forging 10 месяцев назад

The desk looks so beautiful 👍👍

@judybesse4058 10 месяцев назад

As always Katie it is beautiful!!!!! ❤

@karmenmrak 10 месяцев назад

Katie & her genius designer mind! Love it! 🥰

@NakishaRHicks 10 месяцев назад

Beautifully creative. Thank you for sharing, Katie. I love it!

@tyrarenae3486 10 месяцев назад

Just awesome! I admire your work so much❤❤❤❤❤

@nancyhandorf6295 10 месяцев назад

Great job! You are such an inspiration. Thank you 😊

@desertlady2815 10 месяцев назад

I LOVED THIS VIDEO!

@shelly1224 10 месяцев назад

I love your new base much better!

@dna6440 10 месяцев назад

Thank you I love your videos and all your knowledge you share ❤❤❤❤

@justines1919 10 месяцев назад

Pretty! Looks better than before.

@jennifercartwright2360 10 месяцев назад

Great job! Thanks for sharing all the additional selling info.

@patriciacloud1866 10 месяцев назад

Love your videos. Really inspirational

@fidgetshouse 10 месяцев назад

Great call on making the jig. Very informative video.

@ilensantamarina9715 10 месяцев назад

Love the desk base you built.🤍🤎🤍

@Pam-56 10 месяцев назад

Love what you do with furniture. This is no exception. The wood base suits the desk much better than the steel. I know steel gives the feeling of sturdiness but just look what happened to it. I can’t believe people just threw it out when all it basically needed was a wooden base and a quick waxing. Excellent job 👏

@elainel4348 10 месяцев назад

I like your version with the new legs and support. Great job every time. 😀

@monicalundy4400 10 месяцев назад

Great job!

@kitfranzman4860 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for inviting us. Beautiful.

@terripenfield5069 10 месяцев назад

Looks amazing! You are just the sweetest person so down to earth❤

@pamboone6921 10 месяцев назад

Hi Katie, Wow that desk turned out so pretty!! Yeh I have to say I like it lots better with the new wood legs you made, job well done! Never disappoint with your wonderful talents, God Bless sweet girl ❤

@fiberotter 10 месяцев назад

Very nicely done. Hope you are through Lee with no damage and no flooding.

@sorayabejar7108 9 месяцев назад

Great job, Katie. It looks so much better with the wooden legs.

@bluemountainsgirl 10 месяцев назад

you are such a sweetheart sharing your selling tips

@louanneross6410 10 месяцев назад

This turned out great. I prefer the base you made and the way you blended it to the top was amazing. I admire your perseverance. Hope you get your asking pice. It's well worth it.

@lyndaperry386 10 месяцев назад

I love your work I always learn something from you. Thks and good luck selling it.

@maryoconnell3857 10 месяцев назад

You are a hard-working, talented lady. I enjoy your videos and do learn from what you do. Best wishes from Florida!

@RadBadJodster 10 месяцев назад

Way to go! Another win! Hope you get into a bidding war!!! 😅❤

@rzpotts4 10 месяцев назад

The refresh is so much better than the original. Excellent job.😊

@Judi-nz5hg 9 месяцев назад

Excellent, thx for the detailed explanation of how-to-do things 🎉

@SparrowStockwell 7 месяцев назад

It looks good!

@bonniesmith1179 10 месяцев назад

Personally, I think the desk looks much better with the wood base. It turned out great.

@debrabutler7452 10 месяцев назад

Saturday's with Katie!

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

☕️

@dyanalayng5507 10 месяцев назад

Oh the new base is such a better proportion for that desk. Good work!

@sheelahrayjohnson3324 10 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@sunnycadwallader2873 10 месяцев назад

Really enjoy your channel. Thanks

@user-wy8zr8ig7c 10 месяцев назад

Hey that is such a nice makeover. Your new base is so much better than the wonky metal one. I’m impressed Katie. Best of luck with selling the desk. Hope it goes fast. ❤️

@nadinehupperetz8073 9 месяцев назад

I just love behr wood stains. I discovered it this summer. You did a fantastic job.

@pennyriggs3189 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful. I’m jealous of your life and your talent! ✌️

@vickiehouser7206 10 месяцев назад

Like the new base much better❤

@marybergman2543 3 месяца назад

Katie, you look wonderful. Keep up The good work.😊

@FridayFrida 10 месяцев назад

Great remake! I love your style… you got a new subscriber! ❤

@obsidyenneg4333 10 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh. I only just realised that you’re Canadian, and out east. Mind you, I haven’t been following you for too long. But I’m happy to know price for items is not in USD. So much more relatable for me.

@katieh200 10 месяцев назад

Katie I think it looks so much better than the original I didn’t like the black metal base I think the wood just makes it huni ,Katie from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@florrojasc5834 10 месяцев назад

Great job

@goodviews3597 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful 🥰

@shannonwall5639 10 месяцев назад

Very cool job making that new base.

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@johannac7755 10 месяцев назад

It's beautiful!

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

It really is!

@bruceagneberg5824 10 месяцев назад

Remarkable!

@sherrysmith332 10 месяцев назад

Loved the music in this video 🎶🎶

@maryjunker5057 10 месяцев назад

You are amazing!

@alexandrah5571 10 месяцев назад

Love your work, and the wooden base made this piece much more classy! This was super helpful as I'm looking at posting my glass art and polymer clay online soon!

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

That’s awesome!

@hammerchickdesigns 10 месяцев назад

I love it!!! You're such an awesome furniture flipper and you have great eye!!💓💓

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!!

@hammerchickdesigns 10 месяцев назад

@@salvagedbykscott you're welcome!!!

@staceyvanier15 10 месяцев назад

Impressed with all the clamping and jigging!😊

@bfranklin1052 10 месяцев назад

Love hanging out with you and watching how you improve pieces. I wonder why you chose to stain instead of paint the new legs black? Design choice I'm guessing and maybe so that they stand out as different. Great job, Katie!

@salvagedbykscott 10 месяцев назад

I thought the black looked out of place. The wood looks more like it belongs to me.

@user-vl8qw8hp1g 10 месяцев назад

That desk turned out great!! I like the wooden base better than the metal, for the exact reason that this piece was in the trash to begin with. The metal is lightweight and flimsy, so it doesn't hold up well. I hope this piece brings your asking price!!!