Sure, make-unders are pretty—but stripping away paint and varnish also takes a lot of work and time. For an easier, cheaper way, look to Katie Taylor (Thrifted & Taylor’d).Katie found these dated candlesticks for just $2.99 and $3.99 at a local thrift store. “They were really sturdy, well-made candle holders, but I wasn’t a fan of their super dark stain, and they were a little bit beat up,” Katie says.