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Sculptural Branch Jewelry Display Holder

Okay, I admit it. I'm a little infatuated with branches lately. Maybe it is because winter is here and all those bare skeletons of trees have me fascinated. Or maybe it is because my neighbor has been taking down a lot of trees — which…

Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials

Tool Tutorial Friday – Using a Dremel TRIO

Today we'll be learning about the Dremel TRIO! This smaller power tool fits comfortably in your hand. The tool is a cross between a jigsaw, router, and regular dremel. Further, it has a rotating bit that cuts into drywall, wood, plastic,…

Decorating, Uncategorized

Kicking Valentine’s Day into High Gear!

I am officially kicking Valentine's Day decorating into high gear! Yesterday I shared with you my wooden branch heart wreath. Thank you for all your nice comments about it. I wasn't sure anyone would like it because it looks so...well...different. Do…

arts and craft, Crafts, Decorating, Holiday decorating, wreath

A Valentine’s Day Wreath from Tree Branches

When I saw this mirror frame Jaime from That's My Letter made, I was instantly head over heels in love with the branch circles. Valentine's Day Wreath So much so, that every branch I passed by I would think, "Hmmm, I wonder what…

energy conservation, Home & Auto Maintenance, weatherstripping

Installing Weatherstripping on a Garage Door Really Warms Up the Workshop

Last year I froze my handy buns off working in the garage. (This year they returned after eating loads of Christmas cookies! Ugh.) In all seriousness, while searching for bigger and more powerful heaters it occurred to me that I might want…

caulking, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials, Toolbox, Tutorial, Video

Tool Tutorial Friday – How to Use a Caulk Gun

You know the old saying, "No question is a dumb question." Well, I have to say that about this tutorial, "No tutorial is a dumb tutorial." I realize that a caulk gun isn't a big scary power tool, and yet I still think learning how to…

bloggers, Decorating, DIY, Electrical, lamp, light fixture, painting, ReNew, Spray paint metal, thrifting, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Show Stopping Beaded Chandelier Makeover – Guest Post by Modern Parsonage

Welcome to our second Wednesday in 2012! Today I have a special guest for you: Bri from The Modern Parsonage is here to show you how she created that truly fabulous chandelier you see up there. But, before we get to the tutorial,…

Decorating, DIY, habitat ReStore, Home Tour, painting, ReNew, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, Window

Adding Grilles to Garage Door Windows

You know that thing about your house that you really want to change, but it takes you a while to mull over how to change it? Well, that thing for me was our garage doors. They are the two giant doormen that greet me at least five times a day…

bloggers, Blogging Tips, DIY, Do It Yourself

I Broke My Blog and WordPress Plugins You Shouldn’t Blog Without

If you happened to glance this way yesterday you may have seen a blank screen...nada...nothing! And if you came by today, you probably saw the home page with some error codes and not much else but 404 errors when you tried to go to a post. I…

Before and After, DIY, Do It Yourself, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, laundry room, no-iron wrinkle remover, stain remover

Miracle Stain Remover and a Healthier Alternative to Dryer Sheets

I've been keeping a secret from y'all and I just can't live with it anymore. I have a miracle stain remover recipe that has time and again proven to work on some of the most stubborn stains. Plus, find out why we don't need dryer sheets anymore! Miracle…

Before and After, Decorating, Home & Auto Maintenance, laundry room, Product Review, ReNew

Smart Tiles Installation and Product Review

The other day I was lamenting the condition of our laundry room. It was beautiful about a year ago, but continual use and lots of cleaning paint brushes had left the wall looking like this. Since Jackson Pollock walls are not in style,…

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ANNOUNCING the Best DIY Project of 2011 CONTEST!!!

ANNOUNCING the Best DIY Project of 2011 CONTEST!!! Stacy from Not Just a Housewife is hosting a contest to find the Best DIY Project of 2011. As the power tool wielding writer of a very popular DIY blog, she is the perfect person to host…

Best of Posts

Best of Pretty Handy Girl 2011

It's the end of the year and I know y'all have been busy. So, I thought I'd give you the cliff notes version of Pretty Handy Girl in 2011. Gift Bucket Liner from Goodwill Pants How to Paint a Dandelion Wall Mural Fork Photo and Note…

arts and craft, Uncategorized

Easy Decoupage Citrus Glass Plates

Today I want to share with you an easy craft tutorial. I call these my citrus themed glass plates. Before my 4oth birthday party, I had been scouring the stores for some pretty citrus colored plates to serve sweets on. I was coming up empty-handed,…

arts and craft, Build It, Crafts, DIY, Do It Yourself, gifts, Tutorial

DIY Wooden Hot Wheels Car Racing Ramp

Do you have a little free time over the Christmas break? How about taking some time to make a wooden racing track with your kiddos! If you have boys, I'm sure you have Hot Wheels cars in your home. They go hand-in-hand. My boys play with…

arts and craft, christmas gift wrap, Crafts, Decorating, dove silhouette, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, Holiday decorating

Creative Gift Wrapping Day #5 – Polar Bear, Dove, Holly and a Sleigh

This is it, the last day of the Creative Gift Wrapping tutorials. I hope you have had fun with some of these creative gift wrap ideas. In case you missed any, here are the previous days of gift wrapping: Day #1 - Monogram & Name Plaque Day…

arts and craft, Chalk marker, Chalkboard paint, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, Tutorial, Upcycling

Creative Gift Wrapping Day #4 – Chalkboard Tags

What is better than a creative gift wrapped package? A creative gift wrapping that can be re-used again and again and again! Chalkboard tags made from foam board are adorable and can be used after the gift has been opened. Materials: …

arts and craft, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, wrapping paper

Creative Gift Wrapping Day #3 – Clustered Butterflies and 3-D Tree

Last night I invited two of my girl friends to wrap our Christmas presents together. We decided it was waaaaayyyyy more fun to wrap together than by ourselves Christmas Eve. We chatted and talked for hours! Before we knew it the clock had…

arts and craft, Crafts, Decorating, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, Snow, wrapping paper

Creative Gift Wrapping Day #2 – Frosty and Rudolph Gift Wrap

Are you ready to have some fun today?! Making recognizable holiday characters is sure to be enjoyable. It brought me back to some preschool craft projects we used to do in school. Materials: Black felt or black construction paper …

arts and craft, christmas gift wrap, Crafts, Decorating, Gift Ideas, Holiday decorating

Creative Gift Wrapping Day #1 – Using Elmer’s Holiday #GlueNGlitter Supplies

Every year I try to come up with new and creative ways to wrap Christmas gifts for my friends and family. For me, making beautiful packages is almost as fun as opening the gifts Christmas morning. In fact, I usually invite a few friends…

arts and craft, Crafts, Decorating, Gift Ideas, gifts, Guests, Holiday decorating, painting, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Tree Branch Ornaments by Laura Makes

Today I have a special guest with a special holiday project. Laura is going to show you how to make those adorable tree branch ornaments! But, first, let me tell you a little about Laura. This is Laura with one of her four fur babies! Laura…