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Pretty Handy Girl

A DIY Blog Empowering You to Complete Your Own Project. Build it, Fix it and Do it yourself. Home project tutorials.

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About Me

pretty handy girl in crawlspace with framing nailer extended over headHi, I’m Brittany Bailey (aka Pretty Handy Girl).

I am a licensed general contractor, artist, graphic designer, web designer, photographer, and lover of doing everything myself. I’m also a night owl who likes to sleep in on the weekends.

I despise stereotypes and am working hard to break down the stereotype that women aren’t handy. This site is for anyone who wishes they were handy and could make their own repairs, upgrades, or become a true do-it-yourselfer. You’ll find detailed tutorials (about home improvement, home repair, decor, craft, and sewing) to help you over the newbie hump. I’m also taking you along for the ride as I flip and renovate houses for fun.

How the heck did I get to be handy?

about prettyhandygirl.comI grew up in Northern Virginia, the oldest of three daughters. My parents added onto our home three times during my childhood. During renovations, my mom and dad let me swing hammers and “help” them build. They instilled in me a belief that I could do anything a boy could do — if not better.

How I Re-Built My Own Kitchen (after a leak) | Pretty Handy GirlIn 2001, my husband and I bought our first house in Raleigh, NC. Money was tight, so I learned how to fix things  — one broken toilet at a time. In 2013, a leaky pipe turned into a major kitchen renovation. We fired the contractors and I took over the task of building back our kitchen from bare studs by myself.

Over the years I’ve amassed quite a few power tools. I enjoy the surprised look on faces when I explain that they are actually my power tools and I don’t usually let my husband (affectionately referred to as Pretty Handsome Guy) touch them.

Want to know more about me? Read this post filled with oodles of mundane facts about the girl behind the blog.

A wish to empower

My mantra is that if someone can do it, then there is a 95% chance that I can do it too! Join me as I show you some of the accomplishments and pitfalls of doing it yourself!

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I enjoy answering questions, comments or getting feedback! I love getting random sweet notes in my inbox letting me know if I’ve encouraged you. Please, feel free to send me an email.

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Comments

  1. michelle says

    August 17, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Great Blog, Im making a canvas bag and finding difficulties with the stitching over canvas and the zipper. What needle size and thread are you using ?

    Michelle

    Reply
  2. marianne says

    August 10, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Morning! Love your blog. Question about rooting clippings. What do I do if I am on vacation and not at home with rooting mixture, baggies, rooting soil, etc. Sometimes I see a beautiful plant just begging for me to take a snip. What do I do with the clipping then? Thank you. Marianne

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      August 11, 2015 at 12:47 am

      Marianne, maybe wrap the stem in a wet paper towel or peat moss and bring it in a ziploc bag home. Although, technically you aren’t really supposed to bring plants across state lines. And you may get some questions from airport security. 😉

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    February 15, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    What color paint did you use on the kitchen cabinets in the Spring 2015 Do it yourself magazine.

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      February 15, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      Diane, they are Copen Blue by Sherwin Williams

      Reply
  4. Diane says

    February 15, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    In the Spring 2015 Do it yourself. we loved the kitchen. What color paints did you use on the cabinets that was on page 106?

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      March 17, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      The cabinets are Oxford White by Benjamin Moore and Copen Blue by Sherwin Williams

      Reply
  5. Vince Stalteri says

    January 30, 2015 at 2:10 am

    Hi Brittany and All,

    I love this blog and the power it gives women to be able to do what they want because they can!

    I am doing some research about powerful women such as all on this blog and would love it if I could use your voice to drive my research.

    please email at [email protected] me if you would be interested in being a part of this online focus group or taking a quick survey.

    Keep it up ladies!

    Reply
  6. Norma says

    January 8, 2015 at 2:45 am

    I would like some advise on how to keep all the various tools in good working condition. Drills, hammers, ect. Both the hand tools and the electrical ones.

    Reply
  7. Jennifer Moore says

    September 29, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Hi, Brittany!

    Just came across your blog today, and WOW! I love it!

    Just wanted to let you know I’ve linked to your site from my blog, which is the link I’ve provided.

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      March 17, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks Jennifer.

      Reply
  8. robin says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    this is awesome! are you still in no va? do you offer any in person classes? thanks! Roby

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      March 17, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Roby, I live in Raleigh, NC. Sorry, no in person classes right now.

      Reply
  9. aad says

    February 9, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    I just wanted to say your website is great, we just bought our first home a few months ago and there are many projects we have to undertake ourselves. Your tutorials are great! Keep it up!

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      February 13, 2014 at 12:18 am

      Thank you. Glad I could inspire 😉

      Reply
  10. Shy says

    October 13, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Hi there! I was just wondering if I could use your picture of the nickel and glass saucer light you said you bought off craigslist? I have the exact same one and want to sell it. You’re picture is better than the one I have of it sitting on the floor, lol.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      October 13, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      Shy, sure 😉

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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