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DIY Tool Tote Gift

Jaime here today from That's My Letter dropping in to say hello to all you Pretty Handy Girl readers. I'm sharing this DIY tool tote gift idea. It's perfect for Father's Day, a Honey-Do Shower, New Homeowners, or basically any occasion…

10 Cool DIY Gifts for Handy Guy or Girl on Your List

DIY, DIY tools, Do It Yourself, Gift Ideas, gifts

10 Cool Gifts that Every Handy Guy (or Gal) Would Love

As an avid DIYer, I know that Father's Day is a good time to pick up great bargains on DIY tools and more. Sometimes picking out the right gift for that handy person in your life can be a little daunting. Therefore, I've created a list…

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Half Round Copper & Wood Side Table

I wanted to build a small side table for our living room that wouldn't take up a lot of floor space and have a light, airy, and industrial feel. I realized that was a tall order, but I like to challenge my creativity. On top of that order…

DIY Drawer Organizer | Pretty Handy Girl | Storage and Organization

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DIY Drawer Dividers

I like to think of myself as an organized person, but that isn't 100% true. I spend 15 minutes searching for my son's baseball hat on the way out the door to his game; I shuffle papers from one pile to another; and I have that dreaded "drop…

Decorating

Arranging Faux Flowers to Look Real

Although summer is the season for planting outside and enjoying lush gardens, sometimes you also want flowers inside the house too. But without the fuss, possibility of allergies, or need to water. I found a great way to get the look of…

Home & Auto Maintenance

10 Ways to Renovate Your Kitchen on a Budget

When I first took on the task of getting my client's home ready to sell, I knew the kitchen could make or break the sale. Kitchens are the first room buyers evaluate when trying to decide whether to put in an offer on a house. Some reasons…

How to Repair Window & Door Screens | Pretty Handy Girl

Home & Auto Maintenance

How to Fix Window & Door Screens

A screened porch or screens in your door and windows are a beautiful thing when you want to enjoy the fresh air outside but don't want to invite mosquitos to feast on you. Today I'll show you How to Fix Window or Door…

Easy Fix for a Screen Door Hydraulic Closer | Pretty Handy Girl

Home & Auto Maintenance

Easy Fix for a Screen/Storm Door Closer

How annoying is it to have your ankle bitten by a screen or storm door that closes too fast? Not only is it annoying, but it can really hurt! Why put up with a screen door hydraulic closer that no longer works well when you can fix or replace…

How to Save a Dated Vanity | Pretty Handy Girl

Painting & Antiquing Techniques

How to Save a Dated Bathroom Vanity

If you have a dated vanity, you may think you have to rip it out and buy a new one. Well, think again. It's not hard to save that dated vanity and make it look like new without spending much money! All you need is a little prep work and…

accessories, arts and craft, DIY

Concrete Tea Light Candle Holders

Hi everyone! This is Lindi, visiting again from Love Create Celebrate! Have you ever made anything with concrete? I'm not just talking about the patio outside! I've noticed concrete projects slowly making their way indoors and I'm loving…

Landscaping & Gardening

Create a Living Wall Lattice Privacy Screen

Did you see the Living Wall Lattice Privacy Screen I created for our new patio? It was so easy to install that I'm kicking myself for not thinking of the idea sooner. I'm just happy to have it now as it gives us a little more privacy and…

Decorating

Decorating Ideas for an Outdoor Garden Party

The weather has been amazing this week! It feels so wonderful to have a spot to entertain on our new patio. Up until last week, we had no furniture for the patio, which meant it was a barren spot. Two things happened that allowed me to…

arts and craft, Gift Ideas

Cute Critter Plant Stakes

Spring is here and so brings the critters, but these are the cute kind you'll want to keep. Jaime here from That's My Letter sharing how to make cute critter plant stakes using wood parts and pieces. I'm a sucker for any project with…

Backyard Patio Reveal | Pretty Handy Girl

Landscaping & Gardening

Backyard Landscaping and Patio Reveal

I've had many friends and readers ask if our backyard renovation was complete. Truth be told, it was finished right before Spring arrived. I wanted to wait for the plants to start blooming before taking the final pictures. Plus, I had to…

Landscaping & Gardening

How to Build a Square Foot Gardening Grid that Won’t Rot

As I mentioned before, I am trying my hand at Square Foot Gardening. If you've never heard about this style of gardening, do some research or check out this book on Square Foot Gardening (affiliate link). The basic premise of the Square…

How to make yard dice | Outdoor Games | Pretty Handy Girl

arts and craft

DIY Yard Dice

When the days start getting longer and warmer, my projects start to focus on the outdoors. I love having fun things for my family to do while we are soaking up some sun and fresh air. While I was out shopping one day, I saw a set of…

Landscaping & Gardening

How to Build a Vegetable Trellis on a Budget

Recently, I showed you how to build these rot resistant planter beds. They are definitely working well for me. Many of my seeds have sprouted and they look very happy. Soon I'll need a trellis to support the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers…

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How to Build a Rot-Resistant Raised Planter Bed

I've wanted to start a vegetable garden for three years! Each Spring something comes up and it doesn't happen. This year is the year, I told myself. I'm going to build Raised Planter Beds that are rot-resistant (because who wants to…

Getting Ready to Sell Your Home? Create a Luxurious Master Bedroom to Woo Buyers (without spending big bucks) | Pretty Handy Girl

Decorating

Luxurious Master Bedrooms Attract Buyers

Creating a relaxing and luxurious master bedroom is a great way to attract potential buyers and help you get top dollar for your home. This is the one room (besides the kitchen and master bathroom) that can make or break a home sale. Buyers…

Home & Auto Maintenance

How to Fix Small Areas of Wood Rot

Wood rot is as inevitable as a rain storm after you wash your car. Any home that is built with wood is susceptible to rot. Newer constructed homes using cement based siding and PVC trim don't have to worry about it. But for the rest of…

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Industrial Display Shelves

Hello! My name is Lindi. I normally blog at Love Create Celebrate, but I couldn't be happier to contribute some great ideas at Pretty Handy Girl! I love the look and style of industrial home decor. On my blog, Love Create Celebrate, I…