Screen Porch Makeover with Invisible Mosquito Screens
I'm incredibly excited about our screen porch makeover with…
August 2, 2019/by Brittany BaileyDIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar
Create this DIY Chalkboard Calendar to get you and your family…
August 1, 2018/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Home Tour 2017
Happy Holidays! I can't believe the holidays are here once…
December 20, 2017/by Brittany BaileyFabulous Fall Home Tours
Fabulous Fall Home Tours
Welcome to the Fabulous Fall Home Tours!…
September 29, 2017/by Brittany BaileyWelcome to the Fabulous Fall Home Tours!…
Fall Tablescape and Coffee Bar
Fall Tablescape and Coffee Bar
Welcome! I'm so glad you could…
September 28, 2017/by Brittany BaileyWelcome! I'm so glad you could…
Pantry Reveal with Coffee Bar and Hidden Wine Storage
Today's the day I'm finally sharing the Pantry Reveal, complete…
June 5, 2017/by Brittany BaileyVintage Ruler Stops on Narrow Pantry Shelves
While configuring the new pantry, I knew I wanted to use…
June 2, 2017/by Brittany BaileyPantry Progress Update
I'm really anxious to show you a sneak peek of the pantry…
May 22, 2017/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Home Tour 2016
I'm so happy to see you again this year! This is my annual…
December 9, 2016/by Brittany BaileyPaint Colors in My Home
I owe you an apology. This post has been on my "to do" list for…
January 18, 2016/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Home Tour – Mudroom and Foyer
Last up on my holiday home tour is my mudroom and foyer.…
December 21, 2015/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Home Tour – Kitchen
One of my favorite rooms to decorate is our kitchen. There…
December 16, 2015/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Home Tour – Dining Room
Welcome back for another holiday room tour! Today I'd love…
December 14, 2015/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Home Tour – The Living Room
It's the most wonderful time of year when I can invite…
December 11, 2015/by Brittany BaileyThe Best Piece of Furniture for My Growing Son
Can we take a moment and talk parent-to-parent? You know…
November 6, 2015/by Brittany BaileyFall Home Tour 2015
When I got back from my extended stay in Houston (after my…
October 23, 2015/by Brittany BaileyLiving Room Reveal
I'm so excited to finally reveal our living room makeover…
August 31, 2015/by Brittany Bailey12 Tips to Create a Perfect Gallery Wall
When you Don't Love It, a room in your home can become a…
June 29, 2015/by Brittany BaileyThe Reality Is…
The reality is that what you see on TV and magazines isn't…
April 8, 2015/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Tablescape
Can we be honest for a minute? This year when Jen Woodhouse…
December 12, 2014/by Brittany BaileyPretty Handy Girl’s 2014 Holiday Home Tour
Welcome to my Holiday Home Tour 2014! If you are just arriving…
December 11, 2014/by Brittany BaileySports Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space
My home is protected by ninjas! Well, actually Tae Kwon Do…
November 10, 2014/by Brittany BaileyScreen Porch Fall Decorating
This fall I've spent a lot more time on our screen porch.…
November 7, 2014/by Brittany BaileyRustic IKEA Hacked Cabinet
Rustic is not usually a word used to describe IKEA. IKEA…
September 5, 2014/by Brittany BaileyUpdating a Nightstand {Lowe’s Creative Idea}
The best way to give your room a makeover on a budget is…
August 25, 2014/by Brittany BaileyMaster Bedroom Reveal
When I mentioned to Pretty Handsome Guy that I was going…
August 1, 2014/by Brittany BaileyHow to Paint an Ombré Wall Technique
How to Paint an Ombré Wall Technique
Ombré painting is…
July 7, 2014/by Brittany BaileyOmbré painting is…
Boy’s Bathroom Refresh {#LowesCreator Project}
You know those projects that you complete 80% of the room…
June 2, 2014/by Brittany BaileyRed, White & Blue Themed Boy’s Room Reveal
Happy Friday!!! I finally finished my son's room makeover.…
May 30, 2014/by Brittany BaileyWall-Mounted Desk Tutorial
Need a desk but lack floor space or the funds to buy a desk?…
May 19, 2014/by Brittany BaileyOur Cork Floors – Update Report
A year has flown by since I laid our Globus Cork glue down…
April 14, 2014/by Brittany BaileyOur DIY Latex Mattress: the Savvy Rest Serenity
If you've been searching for a mattress that wouldn't break down…
March 14, 2014/by Brittany BaileyThe Kitchen Renovation of 2013 – 1 Leak. 1 Year. 1 Woman.
2013 Could be called the year of the kitchen renovation in…
January 17, 2014/by Brittany BaileyPretty Handy Girl’s Christmas Home Tour 2013
Welcome, welcome! I see you made it here from Songbird's beautiful…
December 12, 2013/by Brittany BaileyHoliday Home Tour & A Big Accomplishment
Guess what! BIG NEWS!!! I FINALLY finished our kitchen remodel.…
December 8, 2013/by Brittany BaileyPainted Lampshade and a Quick Guest Room Makeover {Lowe’s Creator}
My mom was coming to visit his month. Since she's a repeat…
October 30, 2013/by Brittany BaileyLutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor Follow Up
Well, it's been a while since I installed the Lutron Maestro Occupancy…
September 23, 2013/by Brittany BaileyHanging a Key Box from London
One of the souvenirs I brought back from our London trip…
August 12, 2013/by Brittany BaileyWhat’s Up with that Handy Girl?
What's going on with that Handy Girl? She didn't post anything…
July 30, 2013/by Brittany BaileyA Lazy Girl’s Patriotic Summer Mantel
My name is Pretty Handy Girl and I am addicted to my Christmas…
July 3, 2013/by Brittany BaileySummer Tour of Homes – Welcome to My Home
Welcome, welcome! I'm so glad to see you made it. I hope…
June 5, 2013/by Brittany BaileyBuilding a Window Seat with Storage in a Bay Window
Building a Window Seat with Storage in a Bay Window
You know…
June 3, 2013/by Brittany BaileyYou know…
Mudroom Tour – 2013
We made some serious progress this past week. Not only did…
May 20, 2013/by Brittany BaileyHow to Create a Meaningful Home in Three Steps
Creating a meaningful home isn't an overnight process. I…
May 13, 2013/by Brittany BaileySneak Peek of our Kitchen
I am so thankful for all the comments and well wishes you…
April 28, 2013/by Brittany BaileyInstalling Cork Tile Flooring in the Kitchen
One of the best decisions I made in our kitchen renovation…
April 19, 2013/by Brittany BaileyDrywall Installation Tips and Kitchen Progress Update
I'd rather not say that I'm seeing the light at the end of…
March 13, 2013/by Brittany BaileyHow to Survive without a Kitchen during Renovation
I've been asked many times how we're surviving without a…
February 25, 2013/by Brittany BaileySeriously? Kitchen Update and News Flash
That's what I was thinking today. Ever have one of those…
February 6, 2013/by Brittany BaileyArt and Craft Studio using Flow Wall Reveal
Can I get a huge cheer and a big raise the roof sign on this…
November 16, 2012/by Brittany BaileyFlow Wall Assembly in the Art and Craft Room
The art and craft studio is nearly complete. One of the major…
November 15, 2012/by Brittany BaileyKitchen Plan Update
It has been a whirlwind week. I've been doing my best to…
November 14, 2012/by Brittany BaileyWhen Life Hands You Lemons, Plan a Kitchen Renovation
Hey y'all. I figured you might want an update from "The Handy…
November 6, 2012/by Brittany BaileyHow to Install a Scrap Wood Wall
I'm so thrilled to be healthy again, that I'm doing a happy…
October 5, 2012/by Brittany BaileyBonus Room Plans to Convert to an Arts and Craft Room
Hello, this is Pretty Handy Girl reporting from…
Fall Mantle and Autumn Décor
You got a peek at my living room fall décor when I showed…
September 7, 2012/by Brittany BaileyCreating Open Frame Radiator Screen Cabinet Doors
A few months ago when I got the call that Woman's Day wanted…
August 6, 2012/by Brittany BaileyMake a House Shaped Mailbox – a Lowe’s Creative Idea
June is almost here (although it felt like summer this…
May 29, 2012/by Brittany BaileyCopper – A Little Bling-Giddy Bling Bling on da How-wow-wowzz
It's DJ P-Diddy Handy Gee in da Howzz today!
Yo, yo, you,…
May 12, 2012/by Brittany BaileyYo, yo, you,…
Laundry Room Reveal using Flow Wall
TGIF! Our spring break is officially here. Sadly I'm not…
March 30, 2012/by Brittany BaileyPlans to Update My Laundry Room with Flow Wall System
You know that beautiful laundry room I showed you last year?…
February 17, 2012/by Brittany BaileyFabric Backed Open Kitchen Cabinets – DIY on a Dime the Tutorial
I'm back to show you the updates I made to my kitchen. Remember…
February 15, 2012/by Brittany BaileyAdding Grilles to Garage Door Windows
You know that thing about your house that you really want to…
January 10, 2012/by Brittany BaileyTool Tutorial Friday – Vacuum Cleaner and Holiday House Tour
Welcome back to another Tool Tutorial Friday! Before we begin…
December 16, 2011/by Brittany BaileyGarage/Workshop Makeover Final Reveal – Thanks to the Bagster Bag
When last we left our gal, Pretty Messy Girl was embarking…
December 13, 2011/by Brittany BaileyFrom Fishy to Beachy, the Boys’ Bathroom Reveal
When I last showed you my boy's bathroom, it looked like this:
Nemo…
August 17, 2011/by Brittany BaileyNemo…
Screen Porch Tour
You know the saying about not waiting for your house to be…
June 9, 2011/by Brittany BaileyHow We Fell for Our Home
Hooray, February is here. This is the month of love (and chocolate!!!…
February 1, 2011/by Brittany BaileyCamping Themed Boy’s Room
Today we are going to talk about our Camping Themed Boy's…
January 27, 2011/by Brittany BaileyPainting Dandelions on the Wall
It's Friday!!! But, it's not just any friday. No, no, no. This…
January 7, 2011/by Brittany BaileyHanging Curtains and No Iron Solution to Wrinkles
Glad you came back to see how I hung the curtains in our…
January 5, 2011/by Brittany BaileyLaundry Room Makeover
Wash...Rinse...Dry...Repeat...Wash...Rinse...Dry...Repeat...This…
December 15, 2010/by Brittany BaileyI have a dirty little secret….my master bathroom is UGLY!
I can't believe I'm about to show you my dirty little secret.…
November 13, 2010/by Brittany BaileyMom Cave – Who Knew There was such a Thing!
If you are an addicted blogosphere surfer, you are probably aware…
October 26, 2010/by Brittany Bailey1970’s Guest Bathroom Makeover
I've been super busy this weekend finishing up some projects.…
October 3, 2010/by Brittany BaileyHome Office Makeover – From Dark and Dreary to Light and Dreamy
Why do we wait to remodel the rooms that we spend the most time…
August 30, 2010/by Brittany BaileyInstalling the Antique Heart Pine Flooring
Welcome back! If you are just joining us, we are on the fifth…
August 26, 2010/by Brittany BaileyPreparing to Install Antique Heart Pine Floors (and buying antique lumber on Craig’s List)
While writing this post, I thought about some alternate titles.…
August 25, 2010/by Brittany BaileyBuilding a Shoe Storage Bench from Kitchen Cabinets
Welcome! If you are a friend, you know that all our friends…
August 20, 2010/by Brittany BaileyPainting Decorative Graphics on a Wall
On Monday I showed you my fireplace painting from white paint…
August 19, 2010/by Brittany BaileyLighten Up! 5 Ways to Bring Light into a Dark Room
On Monday I showed you my fireplace painting from white paint…
August 18, 2010/by Brittany BaileyPainting Brick Fireplace – From White to Beautiful Brownstone
This is the first in a five part series on renovating our…
August 16, 2010/by Brittany BaileyMy Home Tour – The Guest Room
Having guests over is such an exciting opportunity to catch up…
August 12, 2010/by Brittany BaileyWhen is a Closet not a Closet? Reading Nook Transformation!
Come see this Closet Reading Nook Transformation! Learn how I…
June 29, 2010/by Brittany Bailey