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Tour of the 2020 HGTV Dream Home in Hilton Head – Part 1

Are you a big fan of the HGTV annual dream homes? My hand is raised with you! The houses are always built in a dreamy vacation location. But, the insides of the homes are often dreamier to me. Last week I had the good fortune of being invited…

cleaning, de-clutter, organizational tips

Declutter Challenge for 2020

I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday and a thought-provoking New Years. Thought-provoking? Well, I always find myself thinking more than usual around New Years. How about you? I think about the past year and the year to come. And, like most…

DIY, Upcycling

DIY Dog Treat Container from a Popcorn Tin

Take that old popcorn or cookie tin you may have received for Christmas and upcycle it into a fancy new DIY dog treat container in no time! Not only will your pup love you for it, but your wallet will be happy too! How to Upcycle a Popcorn…

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Millie's Remodel

Millie’s Remodel: HVAC Update + How to Extend the Life of Your HVAC System

This is the next update in the Millie's Remodel series. Recently I had to decide whether I needed to replace the HVAC unit for Millie. Although it was an expensive proposition, the decision on brand was an easy one for me. Millie's Remodel:…

recipe

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Bars

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Bars Hey Pretty Handy Girl readers! It's Amanda from Domestically Creative and I'm back with another tutorial. This time I'm sharing one of my absolute favorite holiday recipes for Dark Chocolate Peppermint…

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, DIY, Do It Yourself, Holiday decorating, Tutorial

DIY Jingle Bell Garland

I’m always looking for ways to simplify my holiday decorating and re-use what I have. This DIY Jingle Bell Garland project is perfect for that! Perusing the holiday collections at my favorite home stores gave me the idea of making this simple…

Automotive, Home & Auto Maintenance

Anatomy of the Perfect Contractor’s Truck

After over two years of general contracting, I've finally transformed my truck into the perfect contractor's truck. Whether you're a woodworker, a contractor, a remodeler, or a serial DIYer, you'll find this article about the Anatomy of the…

Monogram Keychain with burned on design and wooden beads

Crafts

Wood Burned Personalized Keychains

These fun wood burned personalized keychains are completely customizable and they involve burning things. Who wouldn't want to do that? Personalized keychains make a great house warming gift, Christmas or birthday gift, and can even double as…

Gift Ideas, recipe

Holiday Gift Idea: Hot Cocoa on a Stick

Every year I try to come up with a simple and inexpensive gift idea for teachers and service providers in my life. But, I don't want the gifts to look cheap. This year I put together these simple Hot Cocoa on a Stick Gift Mugs. They look festive…

framing opening and plumbing run between kitchen bathroom

Millie's Remodel, Video

Millie’s Remodel: Framing, Electrical, & Plumbing – Oh My!

Millie's Remodel: Framing, Electrical, & Plumbing - Oh My! Come take a peek into the Millie's Remodel project house and see the progression as I start to build back after demolition. Did I say demolition is finished? I thought it was, but…

arts and craft, autumn fall decor, Crafts, decor, Decorating, DIY, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, Tutorial, wreath

DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10

DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10 Hi everyone! Happy Fall! Today I’m back with this super simple wreath idea that will cost you less than $10 all in! It includes using an inexpensive starburst twig wreath from Amazon and some…

Aged, arts and craft, Before and After, decor, DIY, Furniture, Goodwill, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, spray paint, Spray paint metal, thrifting, Upcycling

How to Create a Faux Zinc Texture (with Spray Paint)

Want to give something the look of zinc metal without spending money on zinc metal? You can create the look with spray paint and this technique. How to Create a Faux Zinc Texture (with Spray Paint) A while ago I was thrifting with a few friends…

Home Maintenance, Millie's Remodel, Video

How to Protect Your House From Termites

How to Protect Your House From Termites or Why I'm Canceling My Termite Treatment You may have seen my update at the Millie's Remodel and how I found termite damage under the laundry room floor. I was just completing demolition and discovered…

Build It, Crafts

DIY Reversible Wooden Sign

DIY Reversible Wooden Sign on a Pedestal Base This is an easy project to create for any season! Make your very own Fall/Christmas reversible wooden sign on a pedestal base with this easy tutorial. The top is made with a scrap 2x4, while the…

9 ways to make your home warmer social media

energy conservation, Home Maintenance

9 Ways to Make Your Home Warmer This Winter (without turning up the thermostat)

9 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Warmer this Winter Winter brings snow days and memories of snuggling up under the blankets with hot cocoa, but one thing that isn't fun about winter are the cool drafts, cold floors, and wasted energy trying to…

Sewing

25 DIY Sewing Projects to Help You Learn to Sew

Do you want to learn to sew or maybe practice some of the basic skills that you already know? These tutorials are a perfect collection of projects that will help you do just that! They are simple enough for beginners and creative enough for…

accessories, arts and craft, autumn fall decor, Crafts, decor, DIY, glass paint, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, painting, spray paint, tablescape, Tutorial

DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders

DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders Hi, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I’m back today with a super simple and inexpensive project that you can use for the upcoming holiday season. Or anytime, really! These DIY frosted votive candle holders are…

accessories, art, arts and craft, autumn fall decor, Ballard Design Pears, Crafts, decor, Decorating, faux painting brick, Home Decor, Paintbrushes, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, pumpkin, ReNew, Tutorial, Upcycling, vignettes

How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin (Faux Painting Tutorial)

How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin Have you seen those neon orange fake pumpkins and nearly vomited because you wouldn't dream of decorating with them. I mean—get real—everyone would know they were fake. Ah ha, but have you seen the price tags?…

Build It

How to Build Decorative Gable Attic Vents

How to Build Decorative Gable Attic Vents When I purchased the Saving Etta house (a Triple-A construction house built in 1900), I fell in love with the decorative gable attic vent shape at first sight. The little diamonds decorating each…

Build It, Decorating

Two Ways to Install a Ceiling Hook for Plants

Two Ways to Install a Ceiling Hook for Plants There are a few different methods to install a ceiling hook to hang a plant from, but this post is going to cover two of them. The first method involves finding a joist, and the second method…

Emergency Preparedness, Home & Auto Maintenance

What You Need in Your Disaster Preparedness Emergency Kit

Let's take a few minutes to learn What You Need in Your Disaster Preparedness Emergency Kit. It might save your life! What You Need in Your Disaster Preparedness Emergency Kit Intense weather patterns are becoming much more common. Sadly…