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adfree, arts and craft, Chalk marker, Chalkboard paint, DIY, magnet, memo board, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, priming, Safety Gear

Chalkboard Calendar for the Refrigerator

You may remember when we created our Summer calendar and bucket list. The boys really responded well to being able to see what was coming up on the calendar. And I enjoyed not having to pull up my Google Calendar on the computer whenever…

Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Uncategorized

Make Your Own Colored Chalkboard Paint

Making your own colored chalkboard paint is nothing new. The first recipe I found was from Martha Stewart and it worked for me. Since then, I've made the recipe a few times, but now I eyeball the amount of unsanded grout I use until it…

About Me, Birthday Gift, gifts

Leapin’ Lizard Birthday Party

It's official, we don't have any babies or toddlers or young ones in our house anymore. Pardon me while I wipe the tears from my eyes. Nope we have boys. Long lean and fat free boys who like to run and do all sorts of death defying take…

About Me

The Girl Behind the Blog – About Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl

This post has been running around in my head for quite a while now. I feel like you don't really get to see the real me when you read my posts. You don't get to see the me in my pajamas and messy desk (and dirty dishes) as I proof read the…

Before and After, decor, Do It Yourself, Guests, Home Decor, Tutorial, Upcycling

Tiled End Table Makeover – Guest Post by Design Megillah

Rita from Design Megillah is here today. This gal has more creative talent in her little finger than most people have in their whole body! I've been following Rita's blog, for over a year now. I was first drawn to her blog because of the…

accessories, arts and craft, Crafts, Do It Yourself, gifts, jewelry display, Upcycling

How to Make a Gear Bracelet – Junk Warrior Jewelry

Did you pass your Junk Warrior testing? Congratulations if you did! And now I assume you want one of these highly coveted gear bracelets that will identify you as a Junk Warrior. Get set to follow this easy tutorial to make your own! Materials: Materials: …

About Me, bloggers

Lessons on Becoming a Junk Warrior

Becoming a Junk Warrior doesn't happen overnight. It takes a lot of training and effort to achieve toughness and the ability to withstand the elements while junkin'. It was touch and go, but I eventually passed all ten tests to become a…

bloggers, decor, Destinations, habitat ReStore, Tours, Video

Day 5 Reveal of the Moore Habitat for Humanity House – End of the GMC Hidden Treasure Adventure

And now the moment y'all have been waiting for! The end of our journey and the culmination of all our efforts were revealed to Alexcia, Jaydon & Jurnei Moore on Sunday, August 5th 2012. Alexcia thought she was just getting the keys to…

Destinations, Goodwill, habitat ReStore, thrifting

Day 4 Pulling It All Together on the GMC OnStar Hidden Treasure Adventure

After yesterday's diversions, we were all feeling the pressure to purchase the final items on our wish lists. This would be our last day on the yard sale and the last day to prep any items we purchased before placing them into the Habitat…

Destinations, habitat ReStore

Day 3: Surviving the GMC OnStar Hidden Treasure Adventure

On Day 3, despite our best efforts to maximize our time, we ran into a few distractions. Here are a few words of wisdom and things we learned today: #1 - When you are thrifty and end up filling your GMC Yukon XL after the first day, prepare…

Destinations, habitat ReStore, thrifting

Day 2: The Start of the GMC OnStar Hidden Treasure Adventure

I made it home safely on Sunday night after an exhausting but fulfilling week. I apologize for not posting in real time, but there was truly no way for me to do it. Sleep was a bit of a priority for me ;-). But, we'll just roll back our clocks…

bookshelves facelift, Build It, cabinet, creating moulding, DIY, Door, Door Hardware, drill, framing, Home Tour, leveling, moulding, nailgun, ReNew, staple gun, Tutorial

Creating Open Frame Radiator Screen Cabinet Doors

A few months ago when I got the call that Woman's Day wanted to send a photographer to photograph me and my garage, I kind of freaked a little. I mean, it was my garage, the least attractive room in our house! Part of the unattractiveness…

bloggers, Destinations, habitat ReStore, thrifting

Day 1 : GMC Hidden Treasure Adventure

Well, I arrived safely in Detroit and hit the ground running. It is going to be a whirlwind of activity from now until Sunday, August 5th! Are you up for the adventure? If so, I'll take you along for the ride. First, I met up with fellow…

Door, Door Hardware, Fix It, repair

How to Replace Garage Door Rollers

How to Replace Garage Door Rollers Let's give a big round of applause and a thank you to Jeff from Home Repair Tutor for his tutorial on Changing Your Garage Door Extension Springs. Today I'll help you learn how to replace your garage…

bloggers, Door, Door Hardware, Guests, Home Safety, repair

How to Replace Garage Door Extension Springs – Guest Post Home Repair Tutor

Hey guys and gals, I have a special guest for you today! Today I have a real life Handy Man today. That's right we're bringing in a little testosterone to mix things up. This is Jeff aka Pretty Handy Man: Jeff writes…

bloggers, Build It, cabinet, demolition, DIY, Do It Yourself, Guests

Installing a Split Face Travertine Backsplash

I met Jacque and Matt from The DIY Village recently at Haven. They are such an adorable (AND TALL) couple: Seriously, these two are TALL, I'm 5'6" and I was wearing heels in that picture! Poor Matt was one of the few guy bloggers at Haven,…

Bin, bloggers, Build It, distressing, DIY, Dog, jigsaw, nailgun, Recycling Box, ReNew, sander, Spray paint wood, Tutorial, Upcycling

Vintage Coca-Cola Dog Bowl Crate – Guest Posting by Sew Woodsy

I met Katie & Jon at Haven recently and fell in love with their DIY Tutorial blog, Sew Woodsy, immediately. This fun couple really write great tutorials, like the DIY Corn Hole Game... ...and a Sew Your Own Yoga Skirt tutorial. So…

Build It, kreg jig, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Toolbox

How to Use a Kreg Jig

Hey, look at this! Tool Tutorial Friday is back! Today I have a great tool for creating strong joints when building with wood and furniture construction. Today I'm going to show you the simple tutorial for How to Use a Kreg Jig. If you don't…

Crafts, gifts, graphic letters and numbers, July 4th, kids art, stencil, Video

Dye Sprayed Shirts Using ScotchBlue Tape {Video Tutorial}

How many of you are moms (raise your hands)? And how many of you moms out there have rambunctious kids home for the summer? So, y'all with your hands raised will likely recognize this: That was my cute adorable bird salt shaker that…

Safety Gear, Sewing

Sewing a Dog Safety Reflective Bandana

I realized recently that I haven't given any updates on our adoption of Pretty Handy Dog (aka Buddy.) I'm happy to say that Buddy has been with us for a year and a half now, and he has adjusted to living with us (crazy boys and all) just…

habitat ReStore

Habitat ReStore Brain Exercises and Being on Channel 11 in Atlanta, GA

Special thanks to Becky from Organizing Made Fun for taking these photos. For some reason, I like to spend my birthday at a Habitat ReStore. In 2010, I spent the morning wandering the aisles at the Raleigh ReStore. And this year, I gave a talk…