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DIY Snowflake Christmas Trivets

Hey there, everyone! It's Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. I'm back with a Christmas tutorial that can pull double-duty as both Christmas decor and a useful accessory for your big family gatherings. I don't know about you, but in my…

energy conservation, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Plumbing

How Energy Efficient is Your Water Heater?

Let's talk more about energy efficiency today. Did you know that your water heater can be one of the biggest energy hogs? It's true! That conventional storage tank water heater works all day to keep your water hot. If the thermostat…

35 Upcycled Gift Ideas | Pretty Handy Girl

Gift Ideas, gifts, Trash to Treasure, Très Frugal, Upcycling

35 Upcycled DIY Gift Ideas

Plain glass jars, an abandoned door, a rickety ladder, or stray drawer. These aren't items most people would envision as beautiful gifts. But we aren't most people. We like creating unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that add beauty to a space in…

How to Install a New Chandelier | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Install a Chandelier

Do you love all the light fixtures in your home? If not, do you wish you knew How to Install a Chandelier, so you don't have to hire an electrician to do it? Today your wishes will be answered! You know that moment when you see the…

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DIY Door Stop with Handle

Hi Pretty Handy Readers! Jaime here from That's My Letter sharing a quick and easy scrap wood project. Today I'll show you the step by step tutorial for how to make a DIY Door Stop with a Leather Handle. They say necessity is…

Build It, Crafts, DIY, Gift Ideas, gifts

50+ DIY Gift Ideas

Hello again, it's Colleen from Just Paint It with another fabulous homemade gift collection. Today we have 50+ DIY Gifts for practically everyone on your list! This is a diverse group including painting, quick crafts, woodworking and so much…

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Gift Ideas for the Creatives on Your Wishlist

The holidays are fast approaching and I'm sure there's someone on your list that fits the "creative" description. That special someone desires something opposite of the normal gifts that most people will enjoy. He or she may be a hipster…

21 Sew Easy Gift Ideas You Can Make Yourself | PrettyHandyGirl

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21 Sew Special Gifts (You Can Make)

Hello again, it's Colleen from Just Paint It! I love making gifts for the holidays, and receiving them too. There's something so meaningful when you know someone has invested their precious time in a gift. Today I have 21 Sew Special Gifts.…

Furniture, Home Tour, Kids Room

The Best Piece of Furniture for My Growing Son

Can we take a moment and talk parent-to-parent? You know how parents of grown children will tell you to cherish the moments you have with your children because they grow up so fast. You know it's true, but you can't really fathom the speed…

Decor Adventures, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Landscaping

How to Winterize Your Rain Barrel

Hello friends. It's Jessica, from Decor Adventures with some easy tips to get your home ready for the cooler months ahead. I'll show you how to winterize your rain barrel, which goes perfectly with Brittany's recent guides on ways you…

11 Ways to Keep Your Home Warmer | Pretty Handy Girl

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11 Ways to Keep Your Home Warmer this Winter

That bugger, Old Man Winter is peeking around the corner. He's ready to put the chill in your bones and push drafts through every little crack in your home. But, you can be ready for him with these 11 Ways to Keep Your Home Warmer this Winter.…

How to Protect Your Pipes from Freezing | Pretty Handy Girl

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Protect Pipes from Freezing

In the same vein as Monday's post about adding insulation, let's continue preparing for winter. While you are under the house looking at insulation, take notice of your water pipes. Are they insulated too? If not, it's important to protect…

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DIY Stacking Storage Cubbies

Hey everyone! It's Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. Today I've got a project to help keep things organized around the house. These stacking storage cubbies are perfect for stashing away those growing stuffed animal collections, shoes,…

Is Your Home Ready for Winter? | Pretty Handy Girl

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Is Your Home’s Insulation Ready for Winter?

The folks at Duluth Trading Company want you to stay warm and comfortable this winter. They have sponsored this post to help you get your home ready for winter. And to help you stay warm and comfortable while taking on these energy conserving…

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Protected: Download Fall Mobile Phone Backgrounds

Thank you for being an email subscriber. I hope you enjoy these FREE Mobile Phone Backgrounds. Please enjoy them for your personal use only. Simply right click on the image you want to use below to save it to your photos. If you are downloading…

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Fall Home Tour 2015

When I got back from my extended stay in Houston (after my sinus surgery), I was so anxious to decorate for fall. All those magazines I'd been perusing and all the beautiful Instagram photos had me craving some beautiful autumn decor. It…

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How To Build a Sliding Mirror Door

How to build a sliding mirror door: Hello Pretty Handy Readers! Jaime here from That's My Letter and today I am sharing a sliding mirror project that is the finishing touch on my newly made over walk-in closet. I will show you how to build…

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How to Make a Headboard Bench

Today's Rockstar is one of the bloggers that I aspired to be when I started blogging. This gal truly paved the way for DIY Bloggers. Gail is here to show us how to make a headboard bench. Watch closely as she deftly converts an old headboard…

Pantry with Coffee Bar and Hidden Wine Storage | Pretty Handy Girl

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Table Saw Safety Guidelines by The Sawdust Maker

Friends, it’s Nick from over at The Sawdust Maker! A site devoted to helping others take their woodworking skills to the next level. While I am in the middle a joint series on my website, I wanted to take a minute to talk to you about…

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Personalized Wood Slice Coasters

Today I have the ever fabulous and always vivacious Corey on stage. She will be sharing how to make these Personalized Wood Slice Coasters. Corey is the rockstar designer behind Sawdust 2 Stitches. As if you had any doubt, this girl is…

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How to Build Custom Built-In Bookcases

I'm a firm believer that one can never have enough storage within their home. Especially, when you're talking about a multi-purpose room. A lot of people (myself included) have one room that has to function as many spaces. For us, the guest…