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How to Make a Super Simple Bar Stool

How to Make a Super Simple Bar Stool Have you ever wanted a bar stool that is a specific height or stain color? I bet you thought you'd have to search all over town for just the right bar stool, right? Well today, I'm back again from Woodshop…

Build It

Building a Striped Porch Swing using Pallet Wood

Building a Striped Porch Swing using Pallet Wood When I first laid eyes on the backyard of my investment house, I pictured a porch swing hanging from the giant tree in the back yard. That image never left my mind, and I knew I'd have to build…

Saving Etta

Saving Etta: Chapter 10: The Freezer

Saving Etta: Chapter 10: The Freezer This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from…

Decorating

DIY Corbel Curtain Rod Holders

Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers! You know what costs too much? Curtain rods. Personally, I have a curtain addiction that is matched only by my addiction to accent pillows, but let's face it, people notice the curtains, not the curtain rod…

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Decorating, Door, Home Decor

16 Stunningly Beautiful Green Doors

Stunning Green Doors: I admit it, I'm crushing on green doors lately. If you know me well, you know that I painstakingly stripped my front doors a few years ago and repainted them bright green. Now I've been thinking more and more about front…

Home & Auto Maintenance

How to Replace a Grill Igniter

How to Replace a Gas Grill Igniter Nothing beats using a gas grill to make a quick, delicious dinner! However, when the electric igniter no longer works, you may be tempted to throw up your hands and buy a new grill (or cook inside forever…

Make a custom industrial display frame using corrugated metal and wood. It is an easy and quick project and makes a perfect gift too.

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DIY Industrial Display Frame

Easy DIY Industrial Display Frame Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers, Anika here from Anika's DIY Life with an industrial metal and wood display frame for you to make! Lately, I find myself drawn to the industrial style with the metal and wood…

Aging and Antiquing Finishes Roundup Social Media Image

Aged, antiques, arts and craft, Decorating, distressing, faux finish, Furniture, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

The Best DIY Aging and Antiquing Techniques

Aging and Antiquing Technique Tutorials: Do you love the idyllic vintage or rustic look? If your answer is yes, then this round up is for you! I've curated some awesome projects with full details for aging and antiquing techniques that every…

Saving Etta

Saving Etta: Chapter 9: Life Changing Moments

Saving Etta: Chapter 9: Life Changing Moments This is the true story about a house built in 1900 that is in serious disrepair. It’s also the story about my journey toward becoming a general contractor and my attempt to save a home from being…

This black and silver Halloween sign is a spooky way to decorate for the holiday.

Crafts, Halloween

Spooky Spider Halloween Sign

Spooky Spider Halloween Sign Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial for you! This time, I'm making a spooky spider Halloween sign to coordinate with the rest of my black and…

Home & Auto Maintenance

How to Replace Refrigerator Water Filters

How to Replace Refrigerator Water Filters You just got a new refrigerator (or maybe you've owned this one for several months.) Is it time to replace your refrigerator water filter? Great, all you need is a new water filter and two minutes and…

Decorating, Home Tour

Fabulous Fall Home Tours

Fabulous Fall Home Tours Welcome to the Fabulous Fall Home Tours! The tour features 8 fabulously talented bloggers who have opened their homes up so you can get inspired by some beautiful fall decorating. If you are just coming in from Sarah's…

Decorating, Home Tour

Fall Tablescape and Coffee Bar

Fall Tablescape and Coffee Bar Welcome! I'm so glad you could join me today. I enjoyed taking a little time off from my investment house projects to decorate the house for autumn. It's always fun to twitter around and create a beautiful tablescape. Last…

Green and purple hydrangeas in rustic wood trough. Build Your own Rustic Trough Centerpiece tutorial.

Aged, arts and craft, distressing, DIY, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

What’s New

How to Make a Super Simple Bar Stool

Building a Striped Porch Swing using Pallet Wood

Saving Etta: Chapter 10: The Freezer

DIY Corbel Curtain Rod Holders

16 Stunningly Beautiful Green Doors

How to Replace a Grill Igniter

DIY Industrial Display Frame

The Best DIY Aging and Antiquing Techniques

Saving Etta: Chapter 9: Life Changing Moments

Spooky Spider Halloween Sign

How to Replace Refrigerator Water Filters

Fabulous Fall Home Tours

Fall Tablescape and Coffee Bar

The Perfect Rustic Paint Technique {with Video Tutorial}

Build Your Own Trough Centerpiece

DIY Tile Centerpiece

How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter

Saving Etta: Chapter 8: Old Trucks and Old Houses

DIY Burlap Bulletin Board

FREE: Fall Chalkboard Art Printable

21 Tips to Make Your Home Winter Ready