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the big flip!

Flipping furniture is the art of transforming a preloved piece of furniture in a way that makes it usable for longer. It could involve refinishing, painting, reupholstering – whatever it takes to give it new life instead of heading to a landfill.

Well, here's the deal: Furniture makes up a decent chunk of the junk piling up in Canadian landfills. Because furniture can be made from numerous materials, such as glass, wood, and plastics, it has a varied impact on the environment. Biodegradable parts of furniture (think textiles, wood) will degrade, but release methane gas into the atmosphere, and the non-biodegradable stuff just sits there, leaching harmful chemicals. Plus, a whopping one million tonnes of furniture trash gets dumped in Canadian landfills every single year. Flipping furniture keeps it out of the landfills and contributes to a circular economy (where products and resources are managed in a way that promotes sustainability, minimizes waste, and reduces our environmental impact).

Our ReStore is a great place to find used furniture, but it doesn't have to be from there. It just must be a used piece of furniture. Nothing new!

Yes. It’s how we know that you were the one to do the work.  YOU need to be IN at least one of the three photos. 

No!​ Absolutely not! Flipping doesn't just mean painting. You can also restore a piece of furniture to its former glory through simple tasks like cleaning and minor cosmetic repairs, such as sanding scratches, repolishing wood, and removing stains from fabric.

***Just a heads-up: When dealing with antiques, original finishes, patina, and craftsmanship are valued. Sometimes, it's alright to paint them, especially if it helps protect the piece. But if you're unsure, take some time to look into it and make sure you're respecting the history and craft behind it before diving in.

Come back to this website on August 11, 2025. Voting will take place here from August 11, 2025, 9:00AM (EST) until August 25, 2025, 11:59PM (AST).  So, tell your friends!

Habitat for Humanity PEI operates a home improvement retail store– the ReStore – selling donated new and used appliances, furniture, kitchens, building materials and home supplies. And here's the cool part: Every purchase you make there helps fund Habitat's mission of building affordable homes and promoting homeownership for folks right here on Prince Edward Island! We're all about giving people a hand-up, not just a handout. Check out www.habitatpei.ca for more information.

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