Hey that turned our really nice! One small $ saving tip? Don't use the big box store wood conditioner. Just brew yourself some really strong black tea...let it cool and then use that instead. It works better (I've been using it for years and have tested it on multiple woods including pine, alder, cedar and oak), is less expensive (by a long shot) AND doesn't expose you to any unnecessary chemicals. The tannens (sp?) in the tea do the job. Wipe it on, give it a light sanding and viola, your ready to roll. Keep up the great videos!

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Just did research on what you said, and I must say… GENIUS 🤩 Thank you!

@earthcandleco

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks 😊

@TREBORANDERSON

2 жыл бұрын

Tannin.

@slevennwolf9751

2 жыл бұрын

Don't know how it's called in english bu you can also use "brou de noix" basically it's just the pigmented water you obtain by boilling walnuts shells. Can be used as ink to draw but also as woodstain ! (Warning : it stinks a lot when you're preparing it and don't you dare to use ever again the pot you prepared the solution in)

@maple9326

2 жыл бұрын

But, wood conditioner is not the same as what you're talking about. Tea acts as a stain and wood conditioner pre treats the wood so that the stain will absorb more evenly(which is badly needed on pine, which this wood is) and not be blotchy.

Okay, the jar storage idea is just pure genius!

@melaniebishop6005

2 жыл бұрын

It is cool. People been doing the jar storage for a long time.

@callatimeout6077

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing!

@mstexasg6243

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same. Now I have to figure out how to do it. LOL.

@johndurrett3573

2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather used them in his basement workshop. Good memories!

@eilakenslow6273

2 жыл бұрын

@@johndurrett3573 Yep, a hanging pole with baby food jars attached. Filled with screws, nuts, nails and candy if you looked for it!

I love that there are no sudden loud or obnoxious noises, its peaceful to watch. Great work!

I really appreciate that you explain why you do the things you do in this video - like conditioning the brush. It makes things make so much more sense to someone like me who doesn’t know much about this sort of thing

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 🤗 Thanks for watching my videos.

Who else was impressed with the dramatic vacuuming of the routed grooves?

I just had a major hit of nostalgia. My grandfather did a lot of woodworking in his basement. I guess that’s where I get my love of at least watching it. He had baby food jars on turning spindles for his fasteners. I literally got a warm fuzzy feeling when I saw that. Thank you.

Essentially no talking. Just tools asmr with video. Yes. We need this.

@BratvaTV

2 жыл бұрын

Watch these types of videos at 2x the speed and you can enjoy them in half the time.

@AStaff-gh4vo

2 жыл бұрын

Instant subscription from me

When I saw you saving the dowel to reuse, I knew you were my kind of person.

1:50 That spinny thingy holding the screws and nails is so fun

The mysterious black gloved hands perform magic.

Gorgeous! Liked that you saved the dowels....waste not want not!!

Absolutely fantastic makeover. And brilliant editing - no insane muzak, no chatter or inane commentary full of repetitions just the work speaking for itself.

The tip on wetting the brush with paint thinner before sealing 👌🏻

There is nothing I appreciate more than a 'how to' inspiration video without the stupid stock music jangling in the background. Okay, the videos with jazz are the worst, but the stock music crap is more common. Thank you for letting me learn and enjoy the process quietly. This is very clear without being annoying.

Super mad skills…one of the BEST IKEA hacks ever!!!!!!!!

I love how you let your skill do the talking for you. Even the noises from the tools sound like they are from nature. Excellent job!

Everything about this project is amazing, but also a shoutout to the great editing and transitions!

the editing and photography was IMPRESSIVE!

You practically make a whole new piece. Such a much nicer piece of furniture when you’re done.

Wonderful not to have irritating music and voice overs. Great transformation, thank you.

This is one of the "better" IKEA-Dressers, one of the older ones with pure and solid wood. The younger ones are much worse: the wood is thinner, and the whole thing is "chipboard with veneer". They can't be changed anymore in the way you did it. Greetings from Germany! I like your work!

Love that there’s no chitty-chatting. Thank you! I love the sounds of sawing and woodworking and songbirds. Perfect!

@matthewhopkins666

2 жыл бұрын

I don't mind chat, it's the video makers that insist on using elevator music from start to finish that do my nut in.

I love this without any music, furniture building ASMR? YES PLEASE

I have no words to describe how peaceful this was! It is awesome!!!

Apart from the no-chatter, it’s your attention to detail that makes you fabulous at what you do. So many times in this vid I thought he’ll stop now, but nope you went that extra step further. This is furniture art - awesome job!

Such attention to detail!! If you sell your pieces I hope you're charging BIG BUCKS for that work. People often dismiss the amount of TIME that goes into furniture makeovers & wanna say "all you did was slap on some paint/stain & a few new drawer pulls!". But anyone who has done a GOOD job on even a simple tiny end table know that it takes TIME to do it right. That piece is stunning & sure to last many years! Tnx for sharing

Very nice change of character.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I've stumbled upon your channel by accident and love everything about it. The editing, the no talking, the quality craftsmanship, etc. This is a beautiful piece and you've earned a new subscriber!

Absolutely love your work… Beautiful!. I agree with some of the other commenters, I love the quietness - No ridiculous distracting music or even talk…and the only sound is the louder than normal sound of the work that you’re doing whether it’s hammering or scratching your pencil across the surface or spraying… Etc. It reminds me of some years ago when I watched a video about a Japanese tea Garden ceremony. The deliberateness of each movement the tea ceremony preparer made with each movement and the sounds associated with pouring the steaming water in the small cup,to brushing the tea in the cup in a swirling motion, to removing the brush out of the cup, tapping it twice against the lip of the cup and then, in an orderly fashion, laying down the tea brush beside the cup at a particular angle - every single action was conscious and deliberate. Watching that ceremony reminded me that I was watching a “master”. This video reminds me of that very much. Could we all be that conscious as we do what we do on this planet.

Dude your actual filming is awesome.

You are the most meticulous and resourceful furniture artist I have found! Kudos on your RRR skills and your furniture skills.

makes me want to pick up some used ikea furnitures

Your flips are done with so much attention to detail. It is so inspiring to watch. I'm a novice at this but prefer to do something properly. This is one of my favorites.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️

Hi from the U.K. You are so talented. Fab makeover. Love your videos, no talking just pure talent at work!

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, from Canada! 😁

The editing on this video made my eyeballs feel like they were getting a warm fuzzy hug. I really like the way this flip turned out!

Fantastic video. Easy to follow and no blabbing-on BS.

What a great transformation! Love how you reused the bord from another furniture instead of buying new and also saved the wooden plugs.👏👏👏 and as everyone else said, great editing!

Nice job! Love the way you shot and edited the video. Also the creative vision you had was excellent. Who else saw that beautiful piece hiding in that IKEA dresser? I didn’t. Keep up the great videos!

I would loooovveeee a video from you on how you make some of your cool work shop things. Spinning jar nail holder is amazing! I'm now saving up my yogurt jars.

@ModernMakeovers

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I’ll make a series for workshop hacks... Thanks for your suggestion! 😁

I was thinking... mmm that's a nice basket of cheese!

Found your channel by chance looking at recommended videos and I must say, your video is excellently shot and edited and your skill is clearly amazing. I love that you chose not to voice-over but also didn't add any silly royalty free music that makes me want to click away immediately. I'm off to binge-watch the rest of your videos because if they're anything like this one, I'll love them all!! Keep it up!

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it Kelsey! 😁

My dad had an amazing work bench area in our basement while I was growing up. That spinning baby-food jar nail & screw holder would have sent him over the moon! :-D It's really fantastic! You did such a great job on this chest, NO ONE would know it was from lil old IKEA!

Fantastic. If I hadn’t seen what you did I wouldn’t have believed the amazing transformation

That's so ridiculously talented, i can't even...just WOW!

Gorgeous piece. You'd never guess it was from ikea furniture, well done 😊

Great video for even a beginner like myself. Thank you for not blasting bad music and tool noise between moments of quiet...I always have to keep my finger on volume like a trigger on those bad videos. Also, snow in April ..ya live in Alberta Canada or what eh.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

I’m in Ontario now, but I used to live in Alberta for many years so I know exactly what you’re talking about 😆

This is one of the best furniture flip I’ve ever seen!

Wetting the brush and removing the bubbles...genius

My new favorite channel with just this video alone... subscribed immediately

Can you make a video showing how you make the jar spinny thing? It's AMAZING!

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

One day! 😁

You are a symphony! Awesome job.

That turned out beautifully. A big WOW from me.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

Very cool project!!!! Keep em comin'

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

The only ASMR I've ever enjoyed! Came for the hack, stayed for the satisfying sounds.

Wow, that is REALLY effective! These are the best kind of hacks, ones that are relatively easy to do but make 200% difference. The new dresser looks so classy and could easily be displayed.

Excellent work! Picked up a few ideas and more understanding, thank you. Guess I'm finally going to have to break down and buy a router.

I love these kind of transformation!! Bravo! I wish i could drill two holes at the same time too lol!

Nice! The apothecary "false front" makes for a much more useful piece because it's not actually a dozen tiny drawers.

Brilliant! No annoying commentary, just practical how-to. Thank you so much 100%

random stuff: that basket with sponges I thought it was Swiss cheese with some sauce and they were taking a break to have some snack...

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@oggopia

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, had the same thought

@tina-xp3pk

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was bees Wax 😂

@anara5099

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing 🤣

@Swartberry007

2 жыл бұрын

So I was not the only one drooling 😂🤣🤣

This is amazing! I have the same dresser and I'm tired of the look. I love what you've done here. I showed my hubby so now I just have to trust that a miracle will happen and he'll get it done for me. Thanks for the upload! ❤🙏

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😄 I’ll be rooting for him!!

@bevnicp

2 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry for jumping in do you know what the dresser is call scrolling FB for a bargain right now

Whoever does your editing is doing a MASTERFUL job. Great video.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll let me know that you said that! 😆🙏🏻🙏🏻

The drawer pull labels, in the past I've cut cereal box (inner portion facing out). Lol, looks good tho

The amazing transformation, the editing and the rotating nail organizer! Fantastic job

Amazing transformation. The best of the best IKEA hacks!!!!

We’ve been refinishing and up cycling furniture for years and I have to say we’re highly impressed with the quality and time you put into your work. Can’t wait to watch more. Thanks for sharing your talent!!

I appreciate how quiet your videos are! Thank you

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

😊🙏🏻

Was surprised everything wasn't just particle board and laminate! Slick editing and great execution of vision

This is ASMR of furniture refinishing and I'm in love!

Lol - I was thinking making all those drawers was going to take forever XD. This is brilliant! :-)

@JohnPatersonAu

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaryAnnNytowl Don't be such a stick in the mud 😄

The difference from the before and after is amazing! Really gave the piece life! Wonderful work!!

Very attractive to the eye...

I refinish, re purpose and build furniture and I loved your work. From one artist to another. Congrats on your beautiful job. Subscribed. Not a single word yet engaged the whole time.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

Beautiful project, congratulations for the idea and the dexterity with which you have faced all the processes. I'll follow you, keep it up. SL

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated 😁

Love the “no talking “ the sounds of your talent speak … very soothing☺️🥰

Your type of videos are my FAVORITE!!!!! No talking and cool sounds. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Very impressed with how well the piece took stain with that conditioner!

Another great furniture flip, photography video is a bonus ! Could you share a video on tool organisation, cause yours' one look fabulous

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I’m planning on making a workshop hack series in the future!

Very nice ……..you did a wonderful job…..thanks for the tips such as conditioning the brush before clear coat.

WOW I didn't know one can mix mineral spirit with gel stain , learned something new. I LOVE a good ol victorian era medicine cabinet

Wow! Great work. Just discovered your channel, love how you don't talk or play music, like everyone else does in furniture restoration videos. It's relaxing and unique. Thanks for (silently) explaining stuff as you go. 😊👍

You know, this is a well done video. I really enjoyed the clarity of how instruction were done. A short, pleasant, relaxing video. Kudos to you.

I was sceptical. It is gorgeous now! I also think everything should be on wheels! 👍Love this!

Love the way you record the sound of your work

This was amazing. I learned so many little tips to make my projects better.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

I’m happy to hear that :)

Nicely done, great editing and videography. In particular the variable tones for the drawer fronts, very clever…I’d still love a proper multi drawer cabinet though.

i love the sound design of these videos

I love how purposeful and organized you are. It was relaxing to watch this project .

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed :)

You've got skill! And patience. And lots of nifty tools I wish I had. This is gorgeous!

Wow! Outstanding! Beautiful! I could watch you remake these furniture pieces all day. Thank you so much for sharing.

The editing is very artistic. I love how you duplicate yourself in the same frames.

I love that you don’t speak in your tutorials. Makes it SO much more tolerable to watch the entire thing and it’s actually pleasurable to watch. Thank you! ❤

Wow.. impressive 👍👏💯

Great work done. :) Pine is always tough to work with, doesnt take stain evenly and always looks patchy, ive stopped using it for my projects.

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Wood conditioner helps though!

@yashulgautamsharma

2 жыл бұрын

@@ModernMakeoversTrue

Wow!!! I refinish professionally and have never seen the cardboard for drilling hardware holes trick!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

@sylvaind.6786

2 жыл бұрын

It's called a template... weird comment from a "pro"...

Wow ! I’ve always wanted an apothecary, but their so expensive. Great substitute.

Love the way you saved the dowel pins for future use!

WOW just simply WOW!!! This is absolutely stunning!! A true masterpiece. This has made my top 5 of the best flips I’ve seen. You’re a very very talented human being. Not only do you have the natural gift from god to turn everything you touch into gold BUT you’re also a bit of an expert with your filming. Love the way you do your filming and editing. All the people out there who go crazy for ASMR are going to love your videos. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for sharing ALL of your talents with us 🤗

@ModernMakeovers

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻❤️

Those two guys at 1:25 are dressed identically! (Great video work.)

Brilliant! I love the way you work! 👍