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Before and After, cleaning, Decorating, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Lowe's Creative Idea, Pillows, Plants, Sewing

How to Recover Outdoor Pillows and a Mini Patio Makeover #LowesCreator

When Lowe's challenged me to give an outdoor spot a mini-makeover, I knew exactly where to turn my attention. Our small paver patio is where we sit on warm spring days to eat lunch, take a break or sip wine after dark. The winter months…

accessories, Landscaping, Lowe's Creative Idea, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Plants, stencil, Tutorial, Upcycling

Outdoor Planter from an Ice Bucket #LowesCreator

Being a Lowe's Creative Ideas blogger is one of my favorite jobs as a DIY blogger. I love walking the aisles of Lowe's, with my provided gift card in hand, dreaming of finding mundane objects to transform into amazingly beautiful objects.…

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More Handy Peeps Joining Me

Have you ever wanted to clone yourself? You know, so you can get more done and be even more awesome? I've wished this for a long time. But, recently I've actively been searching for clones. Well, not exactly clones, but other handy people…

cabinet, Decorating, Door Hardware, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

Cabinet Hardware and Winners of the D.Lawless Giveaway

The winners of the D. Lawless Hardware giveaway are: Mary Glidden & Lora Wikle! Congratulations gals, I hope you have an easier time deciding on what you'll purchase with your gift certificate. For the rest of you, Mr. Lawless himself…

bloggers, Home Office, Kitchen Renovation, Mix Paint, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

Gray, Grey or Greige {Finding the Perfect Gray}

Work is progressing in the kitchen and I finished painting the upper portion of the wall a very light greige (a cross between beige and gray.) Light Greige Our Kitchen Command Center - Sherwin Williams Aesthetic White With the abundance…

ceilings, Paintbrushes, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Uncategorized

Painting Ceilings Like a Pro

Can you tell what I've been doing in the kitchen lately? Yup, painting the ceiling! Painting your ceiling like a pro isn't difficult, it's just a pain in the neck, literally! But, these tips and tricks can help you get professional results…

Before and After, Contest

Voting for Round 2 of Creating with the Stars {Knockoff Challenge}

My goodness the competition is fierce. I've seen some scissors, plumbing parts and puffy paint being thrown around. I've witnessed dirty looks and name calling. This is the ultimate throw down all ya' got competition. And it is nothing short…

accessories, arts and craft, Crafts, decor, Decorating, Home Decor, mirrored glass, Resin, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling, Window

10 Uses for Old Windows

Last week I replaced our kitchen window with a new casement window. It's beautiful and I'm in love. But, I feel bad for the old window. The window is sitting neglected and abandoned beside our house. Whenever I walk by, it begs me…

cabinet, decor, Decorating, Giveaway, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

Cabinet Hardware {The Jewelry of the Kitchen}

Cabinet hardware is akin to the finishing touches on an outfit. It is the jewelry that really catches the eye in a kitchen. I'm not a big jewelry person. I only wear my wedding rings on a daily basis. And I have necklaces and bracelets for…

Electrical, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

Drywall Installation Tips and Kitchen Progress Update

I'd rather not say that I'm seeing the light at the end of this long renovation tunnel (for fear of jinxing myself.) But, I definitely have caught a glimpse of the finish line. Last week my kitchen designer emailed me to let me know that…

arts and craft, crackle, decor, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

Egg-ceptional Eggs

Easter is just around the corner and I'm looking forward to crafting some egg-ceptional eggs with the boys. While browsing the crafting blogosphere I came across some really stunning eggs. Amazing Real Eggs Made Shabby Chic with a Dremel…

accessories, arts and craft, Crafts, decor, Decorating, Home Decor, lamp, Sharpie Stencil

10 Minute Song Lyrics Lamp Makeover

Are y'all sick of all my ugly construction type tutorials yet? After all the framing and drywall dust I've been breathing, I just wanted to put down my hammer and flex my creativity a little. The perfect project presented itself in the form…

ceilings, Electrical, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, light fixture

How to Install Recessed Lights

Kitchen progress is definitely moving along (hooray!!!) We now have recessed lighting in our ceiling and it really helps even out the lighting in the kitchen. Plus getting rid of the semi-flush light fixtures makes the ceiling feel taller. We…

demolition, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation, renovation

How to Survive without a Kitchen during Renovation

So you've decided to renovate your kitchen and you want to continue to stay in your house. Have you given any thought into how you'll survive without a kitchen during the renovations? How to Survive without a Kitchen during Renovation I've…

adfree, cleaning, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Safety, repair, Uncategorized

Kitchen Progress Update + Filtrete

I can honestly say that this is the first week that I've felt the progress on our kitchen (besides just feeling it in my sore muscles.) And, it FEELS GOOD! No more road bumps like termites or asbestos. I'm sure from this picture you are…

Automotive, Home & Auto Maintenance, Pretty Handsome Guy, repair, Tutorial

How to Replace a Car Battery {Pretty Handsome Guy Style}

Hey Pretty Handy Girl readers, I'm stepping up to the podium today to prove to you that I can do more than just wrap presents around here. I also have a handy side (don't let Brittany fool you) that occasionally comes out. There…

demolition, DIY, Giveaway, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Safety, old outlet, repair

All About Termites and Clean Up with The Bagster Bag

There we were, Harvey the electrician and I were happily making progress on the kitchen renovation. Harvey was just finishing up on the last row of outlets when his hand disappeared into the wall. "Ummm, Ms. Bailey, I think there's something…

About Me, Build It, DIY, Do It Yourself, Electrical, Home & Auto Maintenance, Kitchen Renovation

When and Why You Should Get a Permit

When and Why You Should Get a Permit Have you heard the horror stories about filing for a permit and the subsequent inspections? Did you hear the tale about the inspector that made the electrician pull everything out and start over? Have…

decor, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants, Tutorial

Easy Potted Clover for St. Patrick’s Day

Valentine's Day is in one day, right? So, what am I up to? I'm getting ready to celebrate the return of spring and St. Patrick's Day of course. In North Carolina, the trees are starting to bud and a few have flowers. I'm super excited…

Giveaway, Home Tour, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

Seriously? Kitchen Update and News Flash

That's what I was thinking today. Ever have one of those days, where you feel like life sucker punched you in the gut. And then when you started to stand up it pulled the rug right out from underneath you? Well, sometimes that's how my past…

DIY, Do It Yourself, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Safety, laundry room, repair, Tutorial

Installing Semi-Rigid Dryer Hose to Prevent Fire Hazard

It's time to take on a little fix in your laundry room. This single upgrade can prevent your home from a house fire. Let me show you how installing semi-rigid dryer duct can prevent a fire hazard! Installing Semi-Rigid Dryer Hose to Prevent…