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Aged, antiques, arts and craft, Crafts, desk, distressing, Glaze, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

The Painted Distressed Wood Panel Tutorial

I can tell you are excited about this tutorial! I've had more comments and compliments on the side panel on my kitchen desk and on the range hood. Today we are going to talk about the painted Distressed Wood Panel Tutorial. They are…

Home Office, inspiration, kitchen, laundry room, Master Bedroom, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

25 Dreamy Blue Paint Color Choices

It's no secret that one of the quickest and least expensive ways to transform a room is with paint. Choosing the right color, however, can be tricky. It's always recommended to paint some sample colors in the room you'll be painting. Both…

About Me, Before and After, bloggers, Chalkboard paint, decor, Decorating, Furniture, inspiration, painting, ReNew, Upcycling

Why My Grandmother Would Love that I Wrote All Over Her Coffee Table

My grandmother wouldn't mind that I painted and then wrote all over her coffee table. She was one of the most giving people you've ever met. She truly was the type of person that would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. I…

arts and craft, Birthday Gift, Crafts, DIY, fabric, Gift Ideas, gifts, kitchen, painting, save money, Sewing

DIY Kids Cloth Napkins Tutorial

Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers, contributor Jaime back again to share an earth-friendly, fun and very useful tutorial as we begin to think about back to school! Today we are talking about creating DIY Kids Cloth Napkins. Let's make personalized…

adfree, Do It Yourself, Electrical, Giveaway, light fixture, Rewiring outlet, Tutorial

How to Install a Lutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor on a 3-way Switch

Teaching kids to turn off the lights in a room they are no longer in is a tough job. No matter how many times I try to explain that leaving the lights on wastes electricity, it just doesn't seem to sink in. In their defense, they are like…

Contributor, decor, Decorating, Landscaping, Plants

25 Ideas for Tabletop Gardens and Terrariums

As the weather changes and the flowers start to wane outside, it's a great time to focus on bringing natural beauty indoors. I've gathered some beautiful and unique ideas for creating your own tabletop gardens. For those with less time to…

adfree, Build It, desk, DIY, hole repair, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, ReNew, sander, staining vanity cabinet, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, wood putty

How to Cut and Finish an Old Tabletop to Create a Wood Desk Top

Have you seen my command center in the kitchen? It's a beauty to look at, don't you think? Especially that gorgeous wood desk top. Well, I have a secret! It's actually an old kitchen table top that was given to me for FREE! Yup, zero…

chair re-upholster, DIY, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, repair, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, Upholster Chair

Curbside Vintage Step Stool Makeover

A few years ago, while driving back to work from my lunch break, I spied a very cool but sad looking vintage step stool sitting at the end of someone's driveway next to their trash. I passed by, but it didn't take me long to circle around…

10 Non-Toxic Dust Mite Remedies | Pretty Handy Girl

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Save Money while Reducing Fall Allergens

If you hang around me in the Autumn months you hear a lot of that. My seasonal allergies seem to peak in the Fall. Most people think springtime is the peak for allergens. But, nearly 3/4 of springtime allergy sufferers also suffer from ragweed…

accessories, decor, Hanging plates, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

Hanging a Key Box from London

One of the souvenirs I brought back from our London trip was this adorable little carved bird key box. The colors, the wood and the artistic way it was carved spoke to me and told me that I had to have it in my kitchen! Despite the…

About Me, Decorating, Empowerment, habitat ReStore

Haven and the GMC Habitat House Makeover 2013

My goodness, it has been a whirlwind week for me. I left on Wednesday to head down to Atlanta, GA with my good friend Holly (of Storywood Designs). We rode in the lap of luxury in a swanky new 2014 GMC Acadia Denali! (My boys were in love…

Before and After, decor, Decorating, Furniture, Home Decor, Nail Head Trim, re-upholster, ReNew, Tutorial, Upholster Chair, Window

Easy Sofa Makeover and Living Room Mini-Makeover

Have you ever been bored with the way a room looks? For me, it was my living room. It houses the same sofa... The same lamps... The same golden frames surrounding the same prints we loved so much 13 years ago! I have a quick tutorial for…

Destinations

Keswick, England – A Tour of Lake Derwentwater

I think I found Heaven on Earth. Keswick (pronounced Kes-ick) and its picturesque Lake Derwentwater currently have a pull on my heart. This small town in Northern England is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. My mom, the boys…

decor, Decorating, desk, Gardening, Plants

Desktop Terrarium {a Lowes Creator Idea}

Hey all you black thumb peeps! I have a gardening tutorial for you. This desktop succulent terrarium is hard to kill. It requires very little water and loves to be neglected. Best of all, you can put it together in less than 20 minutes! Ready,…

arts and craft, bathroom, Crafts, decor, Decorating, drill, gifts

How to Make a Mason Jar Foaming Soap Dispenser

My sweet little sister, Caitlin, sent me vintage blue Ball Mason jars for my birthday. I had resisted buying them because I might have a bit of a jar hoarding problem. (If you're in my home, don't open the cabinet in the laundry room. You…

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What’s Up with that Handy Girl?

What's going on with that Handy Girl? She didn't post anything on Friday or Monday? Has she succumbed to jet lag after her trip abroad? (nope) Did she cut her thumb off on a saw and can't type? (nope) Was she abducted by aliens? (maybe) Want…

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, painting chair, priming, ReNew, repair

Painting Metal Patio Chairs: 5 Easy Steps to an Awesome Makeover

What's worse than a rusted, faded, and drab looking patio chair? Not being able to enjoy your outdoor space because of them!! We all want to be proud of our homes and be able to have friends or family over. Don't let a little paint…

DIY, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, renovation, repair, Tutorial

How to Move a Floor Register in a Window Seat

Remember last month when I showed you how to build a window seat in a bay window? I had promised to share with you how to move the floor register. I'm true to my word and am back with the tutorial today. When I built our kitchen window…

Antique Heart Pine Flooring, antiques, Decorating, Destinations, Door Hardware, Home Decor, House Tours

Ilkley, UK – A Home Tour of an 1880 Row House

I've known Karen and her sister Anne since fourth grade. Karen was my best friend growing up and ultimately, my maid-of-honor. Anne is her older sister. During play dates, Karen and I were silly girls who avoided (the more mature) Anne,…

Contributor, Gardening, Home Maintenance, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

How to install landscape bed black edging

Jaime here from That's My Letter to share an easy project that will make your landscaping look clean and neat. Today we are going to talk about how to install landscape bed black edging. We just moved into a new home with tons of landscaping,…

Home & Auto Maintenance, Uncategorized

How to Protect Your Home from Costly Refrigerator Leaks

Two of the main causes of leaks in a kitchen are dishwasher and ice maker water line leaks. They can be slow drips that accumulate over time and leave costly damage and potentially hazardous mold spores. Our leak wasn't caused by either…