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Saving Etta: Mudroom Reveal

Saving Etta: Mudroom Reveal Is it bizarre to say that the Saving Etta mudroom might be one of the favorite spots in the Saving Etta house? I'm not sure if it's because this room has so many salvaged items. Or maybe it's because this space gets…

Birdhouse, DIY

Creative and Unique DIY Birdhouses

Creative and Unique DIY Birdhouses Spring is just around the corner (I promise!) Now is the time to create some new birdhouses for your feathered friends. Not only will it make the birds happy, but birdhouses are a colorful way to decorate your…

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Decor, Saving Etta, Video

How to Drill New Door Knob Holes

How to Drill New Holes for Door Knobs Every once in a while, you might find yourself with a new (or old) door that needs a hole drilled into it for a door knob (or a deadbolt). Today I have the perfect tutorial to ease your mind and help you…

Before and After, Door, Fix It, hole filling, hole repair, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Saving Etta

How to Fix Cracks in Door Panels without Taking the Door Apart

How to Fix Cracks in Door Panels without Taking the Door Apart Wooden doors will develop cracks over time, especially if the panels aren't free to expand and contract. Most of the time, years of paint or caulking the seams around the panels…

bedroom, Decorating, Home Decor, Kids Room, Pillows, Sewing, Tutorial

How to Make a Felt Letter Pillow Cover

How to Make a Felt Letter Pillow Cover Friends! I’m so excited to be back today with a new project for you, a DIY felt letter pillow cover. One of my favorite things to do is to scour home decor stores for inspiration for my kids' rooms.…

Aged, Bin, Build It, clamps, decor, distressing, drill, gifts, Home Decor, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, ReNew, thrifting, Toolbox, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling

Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle

Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle Spring is right around the corner and I'm itching to cut some fresh flowers to bring inside. I love displaying them in jars placed inside rustic wooden caddies. Making a little caddy or tote out of salvage…

Decorating, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, renovation, Saving Etta

Saving Etta: The Long Awaited Kitchen Reveal

Saving Etta: The Long Awaited Kitchen Reveal Thank you all so much for your patience with me as I put together the final Saving Etta updates. I have more to come, but for now I know you're anxious to see the Saving Etta kitchen reveal. Get…

Build It, organizational tips

DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Shelving

DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Shelving Mid century modern inspired shelving is all the rage, and for good reason! It looks great in most homes, has clean lines, and definitely sparks joy in my house. The only downside to the mid-mod…

renovation, Saving Etta, Tile

Saving Etta: Installing the Tile Backsplash & a Mistake I’ll Never Make Again

Saving Etta: Installing the Tile Backsplash & a Mistake I'll Never Make Again Last week you got to see how the range hood was installed (and how I averted disaster during the installation.) Today I'm sharing more kitchen updates. We're…

Build It, Decorating, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, Saving Etta

Saving Etta: Kitchen Update & Installing the Range Hood

Saving Etta: Kitchen Update & Installing the Range Hood This kitchen was a big deal for me. It was one of those projects I knew would make or break this house. It was also the first time I've taken the reins on kitchen design and installed…

Decorating, DIY, Home Decor

16 Ideas for Decorating a Large Wall Space

16 Ideas for Decorating a Large Wall Space Large blank wall spaces can often be a challenge to decorate. Whether you are at a complete loss on how to decorate yours, are trying to decide what kind of art to hang or are looking for photo collage…

Electrical, Saving Etta, Video

Saving Etta: Laundry Room Update and a No Hands Light Switch

Saving Etta: Laundry Room Update and a No Hands Light Switch About that Saving Etta laundry room, did you get a peek last week? If you missed it, I showed you how I installed the cement tile floor. We can all agree, the star of the laundry…

arts and craft, jewelry display, Video

DIY Leather Word Bracelets

DIY Leather Word Bracelets With Valentine's looming just around the corner, I'm sure you are looking for a fun DIY project to make for a friend. Or perhaps you participate in the challenge to choose one word for the year. Either way, this…

Avington Black & White Cement Tiles from TheBuilderDepot.com

Before and After, Decorating, DIY, Home Decor, Kitchen Renovation, laundry room, renovation, Saving Etta, Video

How to Install Cement Tiles With Professional Results

Step-by-step installation guide to install cement tiles and handle intricate designs like a pro. Get expert results for any space! How to Install Cement Tiles If you've been browsing Pinterest lately or flipping through the pages…

Build It, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Saving Etta

How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Privacy Fence and Gate

How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Privacy Fence and Gate I should probably re-name this post How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Semi-Privacy Fence. But, honestly it's only semi-private because the lots in downtown Raleigh are so close together…

Build It

DIY Scrap Wood Shelf Tutorial

DIY Scrap Wood Shelf Tutorial Aloha, Pretty Handy Girl friends! I'm Charlee from Build and Create Home, and today I have a great beginner woodworking project for you! This scrap wood shelf is a great way to fill up a wall space and also…

Introducing Charlee from Build and Create Home

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Introducing another New Contributor – Charlee from Build and Create Home

Introducing another New Contributor - Charlee from Build and Create Home I'm super excited to introduce our newest contributor! Her name is Charlee, and I've known her for about nine years now. If you were an early DIY blog follower, you…

Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Saving Etta

Saving Etta: Front Yard Transformation

Saving Etta: Front Yard Transformation & Tips for Saving Money on Landscaping I hope you enjoyed the backyard transformation I shared on Monday. Like the backyard, the front has taken on quite the transformation of its own. One of the first…

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, Home Decor, organizational tips, storage

How to Make a DIY Wood Wall Organizer

How to Make a DIY Wood Wall Organizer Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I'm Karen and I'm the blogger behind Decor Hint and a new member of the Pretty Handy Girl contributor team. I'm so excited to be here today. Today, I’m going…

Contributor

Introducing Our Newest Contributor – Karen from Decor Hint

Introducing Our Newest Contributor - Karen from Decor Hint I'm so excited to introduce you to our newest talented contributor, Karen from Decor Hint. You are going to love her because Karen is one super talented woman. Not only is she…

adirondack chairs around fire pit on old shed concrete pad

Before and After, Landscaping & Gardening, power tools, Saving Etta

Saving Etta Update: The Backyard Transformation

Saving Etta Update: The Backyard Transformation This has to be one of the biggest transformations (besides the demolition and framing) at the Saving Etta project! The backyard was an unruly mess of vines, overgrown shrubs, and weeds. I resisted…