Tutorials

tiled and grouted marble subway tile backsplash around utility sink

backsplash, caulking, Home & Auto Maintenance, laundry room, Tile, Tutorial

Tile Setting Marble Tiles without Thinset Mortar

You may remember years ago when I installed Smart Tile adhesive tiles in our laundry room. Well, truth be told, they weren't looking so smart after 3 years and a water leak. I had a few leftover marble subway tiles from our kitchen backsplash…

Quick Kitchen Cart Makeover with BB Frösh Chalk Paint Powder

Before and After, chalk paint, Furniture, kitchen, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Product Review, ReNew, sander, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial

Quick Kitchen Cart Makeover with BB Frösch Chalk Powder

It seems I have a penchant for painting my late grandmother's old furniture. You may remember the coffee table I wrote on of her's. This kitchen cart was Grandma's, but it had seen better days. It has been hanging out in my Dad's kitchen…

Metallic Color Block Canisters | Pretty Handy Girl

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DIY Metallic Color Blocked Canisters

I'm back with another easy Lowe's Creative Idea this month. When you get tired of your cobalt blue canisters you can easily spray paint them with a metallic color block pattern. That's exactly what I decided to do with my thrift store canisters. I've…

DIY Marble Toss Game | Pretty Handy Girl

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Rustic Wine Bottle Centerpiece

Hey everyone! Jacque here from The DIY Village again to bring you another quick DIY tutorial! A few years ago I was given a really cool set of drinking glasses made out of old wine bottles. Recently we purchased some new glasses but…

accessories, Beach, bedroom, Before and After, decor, Decorating, framing, Kids Room, milk paint, mirrored glass, ReNew, thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycling

Racing Stripe Mirror Makeover

While my sister and I were renovating the Topsail Beach condo we had a strict budget. Finding a large mirror for less than $15 was challenging until I found this mirror with potential. I know my sister was doubtful, but I had a vision. Some…

Bistro table, Build It, built-in window seat, de-clutter, desk, DIY, Do It Yourself, Furniture, habitat ReStore, Home & Auto Maintenance, kitchen, moulding, Mudroom, organizational tips, past projects, slipcover, storage, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

12 DIY Storage Projects to Organize Your Home

It's January and you know what that means! Time to clean and purge the house of all the excess stuff. Last year I was too busy with projects to purge, so this year I'm taking advantage of some warmer days to clean out our home. I hope you'll…

arts and craft, Build It, decor, Decorating, framing, gifts, Home Decor, jigsaw, Lowe's Creative Idea, sander, scrapbook paper, stain, Stashbusting, Trash to Treasure, Très Frugal, Tutorial, Upcycling

Floating Wood Block Picture Frames {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

We are days away from Christmas and I'm sure there is someone on your list that you just can't figure out what to get for them. I have the perfect solution! Make them a wood block floating picture frame using scrap 2x4" lumber and plexiglass. If…

Mosaic Tile Coasters | Pretty Handy Girl

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Mosaic Tile Coasters {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

Want an easy and inexpensive gift idea to give out as a hostess gift for those upcoming holiday parties? How about Mosaic Tile Coasters? They are quick and easy to make. Last month, for my Lowe's Creative Idea I created a unique lamp shade…

Build Your Own Giant Chalkboard | Pretty Handy Girl

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Build a Giant Vintage Chalkboard

Have you scoured antique stores or Craig's List looking for a big giant vintage chalkboard? Those vintage school green chalkboards are highly sought after. But, hard to find. I have good news for you! You can build a Giant Chalkboard any…

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Aging Galvanized Metal Quickly

Hey everyone, it's Jacque here from The DIY Village! I am so excited to share this DIY tutorial with you. I love the look of old metal buckets, but finding them with the nice patina is easier said than done. I am constantly coming across…

bookshelves facelift, Build It, de-clutter, DIY, Do It Yourself, framing, hanging shelves, Home Tour, jigsaw, kreg jig, lockers, nailgun, organizational tips, Product Review, Stairway makeover, storage, Tutorial, wood putty

Sports Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space

My home is protected by ninjas! Well, actually Tae Kwon Do athletes, but they are ninjas in training. So, don't even think about breaking into our house or they will open up a can of whoop ass on you! 😉 Unfortunately, where my boys…

Make Your Own Mosaic Tile Lampshade | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Make a Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade #Lowes Creator

Want to make a lamp shade that will bring some style and bling to your home? All you need are a few mosaic tile sheets, a lamp shade top piece, and some thread. In no time you'll have a beautiful Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade! Materials: (I've…

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DIY Industrial USB Charging Station

Have you ever been in need of an electrical outlet only to find that they’re hidden by furniture or in a hard to reach place? How about that elusive time of day when you’re cell phone’s down to 1% and you have a handful of charging…

How to Build Custom Rustic Crates | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Build Custom Rustic Wooden Box Crates

Making custom rustic wooden box crates is super easy. You can build your crates to fit in a book case or use them as drawers in a cabinet. When I was giving my IKEA cabinet a makeover, I chose to remove a door and build custom box drawers…

Rustic IKEA Hack Cabinet Transformation | Pretty Handy Girl

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Tutorials

Tile Setting Marble Tiles without Thinset Mortar

Quick Kitchen Cart Makeover with BB Frösch Chalk Powder

DIY Metallic Color Blocked Canisters

Rustic Wine Bottle Centerpiece

Racing Stripe Mirror Makeover

12 DIY Storage Projects to Organize Your Home

Floating Wood Block Picture Frames {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

Mosaic Tile Coasters {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

Build a Giant Vintage Chalkboard

Aging Galvanized Metal Quickly

Sports Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space

How to Make a Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade #Lowes Creator

DIY Industrial USB Charging Station

How to Build Custom Rustic Wooden Box Crates

Rustic IKEA Hacked Cabinet

Updating a Nightstand {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

Install Security Film to a Glass Door and Protect Your Home

Beef Up Door and Window Casing with Back Band

DIY “Eat Your Veggies” Cloth Napkin Gift Set

Chalkboard Memo Board – The Time I Made a 4th Grade Teacher Use a Power Tool

Building a DIY Marble Toss Game with Dremel Fortiflex