All over the country there are tons of pieces of beautiful furniture that have been damaged or marred just waiting for the right person to give them the restoration they deserve. If you have an attention to detail and don’t mind a little hard work, refinishing and reselling old furniture can be one of the most lucrative fast and easy ways to make money.

First, you’ll want to pick up a few pieces at thrift stores or garage sales. When you’re just getting started you likely won’t be great at knowing the valuable pieces from the non-valuable ones. Keep in mind though that anything that looks great is going to sell so don’t get too caught up in the historical aspect. Simply go with your gut and buy pieces that you could see being beautiful with the right touches.

Once you’ve got the pieces home you’ll need to do whatever it takes to get them in shape. This could mean stripping and re-staining them, repairing broken legs or re-stuffing chairs. There are tutorials all over the internet that can help you learn these valuable skills.

When you’re done you’ll have beautiful and regal pieces. It’s now time to market them. There are several options, from selling them at antique fairs to selling on eBay. No matter how you choose to sell them, be sure that you’re making at least double what you paid. In may cases you’ll be making 3 or 4 times your cost. If you turn your profits around and reinvest in new pieces to fix up, this fast and easy way to make money can keep you employed for years to come.