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Tips for Creating a Gallery Wall | Pretty Handy Girl

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12 Tips to Create a Perfect Gallery Wall

When you Don't Love It, a room in your home can become a place to avoid. Last week I hung our TV on the wall in our living room, but was cringing because that big fat TV was screaming "Look at me! Look at me!" It was killing the cozy vibe…

book, Books as decor, Decorating, Gift Ideas, Product Review

Natural Accents & New Ceramic Surface Design – Book Reviews

It's time to make room on your bookshelf for two more beautiful books. The first is Natural Accents by Stacy Risenmay. Stacy is a good friend and fellow DIY blogger. She's also a power tool rock star. Stacy recently released this colorful…

Lowe's Spring Makeover | Pretty Handy Girl

Build It, Crafts, game, kids art, Kids Room

Death to Ugly Toys – DIY Tutorials for Quality Toys and Games

This summer, parents are busy trying to keep their children busy with quality games and toys. Any seasoned parent knows that those electronic noise-maker toys have no place in a sane household. With this in mind, my friend Stefanie from Brooklyn…

Build It, painting, silhouette

DIY Produce Rack

Hey everyone! It's Katie from Addicted 2 DIY again! I've got a great project to share with you all to store your summer bounty. I've been looking for a way to store fresh produce for a while. It was driving me crazy storing everything…

Installing a Wall Mount Flat Screen TV + Hiding Cords | PrettyHandyGirl

accessories, DIY, Do It Yourself, Electrical, Furniture, Giveaway, living room, Tutorial

Wall Mounted TV with Hidden Wires Tutorial

Do you have a flat screen TV? Do you have children? Wish you could mount your TV on the wall for space and safety? Or have you already mounted your TV, but the wires are visible and hang below your screen? GASP—not the dreaded visible…

Birthday Gift, Build It, Gift Ideas, gifts, party

DIY Cupcake Tray Carrier

Jaime here from That's My Letter today sharing a DIY cupcake tray carrier. It's summer and that means lots of friends getting together for BBQ's and outdoor parties. You can't show up empty-handed to party, so why not take along this…

Before and After, decor, garden bench, Gardening, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Lowe's Creative Idea

Lowe’s Spring Makeover Tour

Have you been following all the Lowe's Spring Makeovers? There were 10 in all, and each one is truly a miraculous transformation. If you remember, there were 10 bloggers who were sent to 10 different areas that were hardest hit by this…

art, arts and craft, Crafts, DIY, game, Gardening, gifts, glass bead magnets, kids art

Boredom Buster DIY Projects for Kids

If you're on a quest to keep the kids entertained, I have several Boredom Buster DIY craft projects for you and your kids that will keep you busy over the next few weeks or so. Summer Calendar & Bucket List Kids' Thumbprint…

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Little Playhouse for Ollie {Mystery Thrift Off}

I love giving my boys creative freedom on projects. Frequently I let them have access to my scrap pile. Inevitably they build little houses for their stuffed animals. This little house was designed and painted by my 8 year old for Ollie…

Housewarming Gift Crate | Pretty Handy Girl

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Housewarming Gift Caddy {Mystery Thrift Off}

Do you have a new neighbor or know someone who just moved? It's time to celebrate with them by giving them a housewarming gift caddy! This is an easy gift tote that you can customize to any size you like. Plus, the recipient can use the…

arts and craft, Before and After, Chalk marker, Chalkboard paint, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, sign, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Chalkboard Arrow Sign {Mystery Thrift Off}

Are you having a yard sale, a lemonade stand or an open house? This Chalkboard Arrow Sign is an easy DIY project that will bring more attention to your event. But, let me back up to explain exactly how this Chalkboard Arrow Sign came…

12 Father's Day Gifts - Way Cooler than a Tie | Pretty Handy Girl

Gift Ideas, gifts

12 Father’s Day Gift Ideas – Way Cooler than a Tie

Father's Day is coming up next week. The conundrum of what to get your Dad or your spouse is waging war in your mind. I scouted far and wide on the interwebs to come up with 12 Father's Day Gift Ideas that are Way Cooler than a Tie! (I've…

Build It, Decor Adventures, DIY, Gardening, Plants

Scrap Wood Planter Box

Hi, it's Jessica from Decor Adventures, back this month with an outdoor project that's perfect for summer. You know how your garage is filled with scrap pieces of wood from other projects you've done? Today you get to put those scraps to…

accessories, Before and After, Gardening, Landscaping & Gardening, Lowe's Creative Idea, Sponsor Spotlight

Lowe’s Spring Makeover Reveal

**This project and post has been sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. They are a company that works hard to give back to the community. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to make a difference in one family's life. Thank you,…

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DIY Painted Pool Sign

Hey everyone! Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. It's hard to believe, but it's been two months now since we finished building our dream pool. If you've ever wondered what you can learn (and save) by contracting your pool out yourself,…

Dragonfly Garden Decor using a Dollar Store Whisk and Skewer | Pretty Handy Girl

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Dragonfly Garden Decor using a Wire Whisk + Skewer

Summertime is coming and I'm enjoying spending more time in our garden. I'm always looking for cute craft ideas that I can do with the kids while school is out. When I saw this great idea for making a wire whisk dragonfly on Morena's Corner,…

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DIY Decorative Ammo Box

I'm super excited to have Pauline from My Altered State joining us today! It's been a while since we've had a guest on Pretty Handy Girl, and this guest was certainly worth the wait! She's joining us today to show you How to Build a DIY…

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DIY Wall Bookrack

Who needs kids book storage that is easily accessible and holds a ton of books? I'm Jaime from That's My Letter and today I'm sharing a DIY wall bookrack with free plans to build your own. This bookrack building project will have all…

Black + Decker Flex Lithium Vacuum | Pretty Handy Girl

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Black + Decker MAX Litihum Flex Vacuum review

Black+Decker sent me their BLACK+DECKER MAX Lithium Flex Vacuum to test. I've been holding this review in my back archives for a while. I never like to publish a review until I've given a product a thorough testing and make sure it will…

DIY, Do It Yourself, fireplace, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

DIY Firepit and Seating

Firepits are very popular right now. You can purchase a simple firepit at your local home improvement store, or put in a little sweat equity and create a DIY Firepit with Seating. When we had several hardwood trees taken down in our…

Before and After, habitat ReStore, Landscaping & Gardening, Lowe's Creative Idea

Lowe’s Spring Makeover Plans

I'm super amped to give you an update on the Lowe's Spring Makeover plans. If you recall, Lowe's was partnering with these bloggers heroes to come to the rescue of a few homeowners: All Things G&D | Beneath My Heart | Brooklyn Limestone |…