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Mosaic Tile Coasters | Pretty Handy Girl

accessories, art, arts and craft, Birthday Gift, Crafts, decor, Gift Ideas, gifts, Lowe's Creative Idea, mirrored glass, Tile, Tutorial, Upcycling

Mosaic Tile Coasters {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

Want an easy and inexpensive gift idea to give out as a hostess gift for those upcoming holiday parties? How about Mosaic Tile Coasters? They are quick and easy to make. Last month, for my Lowe's Creative Idea I created a unique lamp shade…

Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Product Review, Toolbox

WORX JawSaw Product Review

A few months ago WORX sent me their WORX Lithium Cordless Chainsaw with Extension Pole for a product review. Our property is very wooded and we have so many trees that I've lost count. I do know that they need pruning and maintaining on…

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DIY Gift Idea: Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar

Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar I love making homemade gifts during the holidays. Not only is it more personal than something store-bought, but it's a budget saver as well. One of my favorite quickie gifts to make is hot cocoa mix. With mason…

Build Your Own Giant Chalkboard | Pretty Handy Girl

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Build a Giant Vintage Chalkboard

Have you scoured antique stores or Craig's List looking for a big giant vintage chalkboard? Those vintage school green chalkboards are highly sought after. But, hard to find. I have good news for you! You can build a Giant Chalkboard any…

Door, Door Hardware, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Safety, light fixture

12 Ways to Burglar Proof Your Home

Thanksgiving is next week and it's the biggest traveling holiday of the year. Taking steps to burglar proof your home can put your mind at ease as you travel and keep your home and valuables safe. The experts at Allstate have offered…

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DIY Snow Globe Ornament

Jaime here today from That's My Letter and it's officially holiday prep time! Today I'm sharing a DIY snow globe ornament with a wood base that makes a perfect gift for anyone big or small. This snow globe ornament is constructed…

How to Install an Exterior Security Light | Pretty Handy Girl

Electrical, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Safety, light fixture

How to Install an Exterior Motion Sensor Light

Nothing deters a thief like a well lit area. But truth be told, I needed this light to illuminate the path when taking out the trash. There is nothing like walking out the door with the trash in your hands after dark and realizing that…

Gray Restoration Hardware Stain Recipe | Pretty Handy Girl

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DIY Restoration Hardware Weathered Gray Stain Recipe

I've fallen in love with the Restoration Hardware Salvage Gray wood stain. But, try as I might, I haven't found a pre-mixed stain that produces the same look. That never deterred me, and I don't like to give up. Therefore, I created my…

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Aging Galvanized Metal Quickly

Hey everyone, it's Jacque here from The DIY Village! I am so excited to share this DIY tutorial with you. I love the look of old metal buckets, but finding them with the nice patina is easier said than done. I am constantly coming across…

Quarterly Reminders on Google | Pretty Handy Girl

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Sports Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space

My home is protected by ninjas! Well, actually Tae Kwon Do athletes, but they are ninjas in training. So, don't even think about breaking into our house or they will open up a can of whoop ass on you! 😉 Unfortunately, where my boys…

Screen Porch Decorated for Fall | Pretty Handy Girl

accessories, decor, Decorating, Home Tour

Screen Porch Fall Decorating

This fall I've spent a lot more time on our screen porch. It all started with a new ceiling fan. We call it the trickle down effect in our house. You bring something new, nice and beautiful into a room and all of the sudden everything…

Make Your Own Mosaic Tile Lampshade | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Make a Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade #Lowes Creator

Want to make a lamp shade that will bring some style and bling to your home? All you need are a few mosaic tile sheets, a lamp shade top piece, and some thread. In no time you'll have a beautiful Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade! Materials: (I've…

Smoke Detector Maintenance | Pretty Handy Girl

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Safety

Day 31 – Smoke Detector Maintenance Tips

Happy Halloween! Trick or Treat, smell my feet! Now, give me something good to eat. Are you ready for the trickery tonight? Ahhh, good. What about the time change in the US? On Sunday, November 2nd be sure to turn your clocks back one hour.…

Seal Gaps Around Pipes with GREAT STUFF | Pretty Handy Girl

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, energy conservation, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, Plumbing

Day 30 – Seal Gaps Around Pipes

Do you have an open door policy for drafts and bugs? Of course not! Wait... you might and not know it. Have you looked under your sinks around the water pipes? If you have gaps around the pipes, you have the welcome sign up for cold…

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, caulking, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance

Day 29 – Caulk Cracks in Siding and Trim

One of the best thing you can do to save money is to prevent water from getting through your home's exterior. Now is a good time to walk around your home and look for gaps and cracks around doors, windows, trim and siding. If you see any,…

Use Your Old Toothbrush for Cleaning | Pretty Handy Girl

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, cleaning, Home & Auto Maintenance

Day 28 – Keep Old Toothbrushes for Cleaning

Never throw away your old toothbrushes again! These worn out dental tools make fabulous scrub brushes for cleaning. First be sure to mark the old brush with a permanent marker so no one will use it in their mouth again. Then…

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, energy conservation, fireplace, Home & Auto Maintenance, weatherstripping

Day 27 – Put an End to Fireplace Drafts

You may sense a theme here, yesterday I talked about weatherstripping the garage. But, as the temps are dropping, it's important to take some time to seal your home and eliminate drafts wherever they are lurking. One of the biggest offenders…

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, energy conservation, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, weatherstripping

Day 26 – Weatherstrip Your Garage Doors

Do you have a garage? Are your garage doors insulated or weather stripped? Or do you have big gaps in the sides like this: If you don't have weather stripping on your garage doors, you could be throwing away money on heating…

Do You Open or Close Crawlspace Vents | Pretty Handy Girl

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, energy conservation, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, repair

Day 25 – Do You Open or Close Crawlspace Vents

Do you leave your crawlspace vents open or closed? The great debate ends now. If you guessed open, you are right. If you guessed closed, you are also right! Crawlspace vents should be opened in the spring and closed in the fall.…

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, Home & Auto Maintenance

Day 24 – Two New Tips using a Flashlight

Do you have a flashlight? Silly me, of course you do. But, if you only use it when the power goes out or to send your child out trick or treating, you are missing out on two additional uses for a flashlight. Day 24 - Two New Tips using…

31 Days of Handy Home Fixes, air filter, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance

Day 23 – Remembering to Change Your Air Filters Regularly

I'm sure you already know how important it is to change your air filters in your home. As a Filtrete Ambassador, I'm happy to remind you why you should replace your Filtrete Healthy Living Ultimate Allergen Reduction MPR 1900 filters on…