Sofia Marques

Sofia Marques

Level 5 Designer

@sofia.diy · Porto

4.5 · 640 followers

Weekend DIYer sharing beginner-friendly renovations that cost less than a takeaway dinner.

  • Budget DIY
  • Paint
  • Decoupage
Ideas submitted

18

Ideas accepted

9

Commission earned

$1,140

Acceptance rate

50%

L4

Level 4 Renovator

120 / 1000 XP to level 5

3,120 XP

Achievement badges

First Sale

Sold your first item on Uhmuse

5 Renovations

Completed five renovation projects

Top Rated

Held a 4.8+ rating for 30 days

Waste Warrior

Diverted 100kg from landfill

Community Voice

Published 10 DIY tutorials

Streak Master

Listed something 8 weeks in a row

Submitted renovation ideas

For: Cast Iron Cookware Set
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Easy

Season back to a slick black non-stick surface

by Sofia Marques · 4 weeks ago

Rust is cosmetic on cast iron. Three seasoning rounds and it's better than new.

Cost
$12
Resale
$130
Profit
$118

Materials

  • Steel wool
  • flaxseed oil
  • oven
  • coarse salt
97 upvotes
For: Wool Overcoat
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Medium

Retailor the shoulders and replace the lining

by Sofia Marques · 4 weeks ago

A tailored second-hand coat sells like new stock.

Cost
$35
Resale
$165
Profit
$130

Materials

  • Silk lining 1.5m
  • thread
  • sewing machine
  • shoulder pads
27 upvotes