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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 love to hear from my readers 

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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I DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENT FOR LINKS. I DO NOT ACCEPT GUEST POSTS. I WON’T PUT YOUR LINK ON MY BLOG FOR FREE. Are you still reading? Do you want your product mentioned on my blog? Great! Let me ask you a few questions first. Is it DIY or home-related? Can I write a valuable post or tutorial around your product? Do you have a budget for sponsored posts? If the answer to all of these is YES, feel free to contact my agent:  whileyouwriteagent (at) gmail.com.

You can also find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube!

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Comments

  1. Jerri Mullins says

    November 13, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Brittany, please add me to your newsletter. Just found your blog and I love it! Thanks!

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      November 15, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      I got you signed up 😉

      Reply
  2. Tawny Leste-Carlson says

    October 28, 2020 at 12:40 am

    PS I just typed in “fear of power tools” in the search box and found your article about our fears, where they started, how they are perpetuated and your encouragement in getting past them. I need to thank you for writing that and for sharing your amazing abilities and talents with the rest of the world. I’ve been in tears since I began reading your words that are so very uplifting, strong and EXACTLY what I needed. I feel changed, as I’m sure many, many women (and men) have felt after discovering you. (I’m positive none of the jerks who write you negative bs have EVER changed a person, at least not for the better! Ha!) You truly “rock”!

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      October 29, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      Tawny, thank you so much for your comment. I’m so glad my posts have touched you (and others as you suggest.)

      Reply
  3. Tawny Leste-Carlson says

    October 28, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Dear Brittany, I’m sorry to bother you, I couldn’t find a link to sign up for your newsletter, could you please add me to your list? I’d really appreciate it. Thank you for your website, and your mission to empower women. I need all the empowerment I can get in order to conquer my fear of power tools ~ hurting myself is the main reason for my fear. I started with a simple Dremel and despite putting my long hair up before I used it, somehow the dremel got caught in my hair, winding up to my scalp in about the first 5 minutes of using it lol. Luckily my husband was home (a union carpenter who isn’t helpful around the house so I have to learn how to hang shelves, brackets for hanging plants, etc myself) and he got the dremel unstuck without loss of any hair amazingly, but I was chastised with a sweet yet condescending “See honey? That’s why I don’t let you touch any power tools”. Well, that lit a fire under my butt and when I saw an article about you and your website I knew you were exactly what I need. I don’t know for certain if I’ll get over my power tool phobia but if any place can help me with that, it will be Pretty Handy Girl. Bless you!

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      October 29, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Tawny, what a scary and inspiring story. I’m so glad that one incident spurred you to learn more about using power tools. And glad you have all your hair ;-). I signed you up for the newsletter enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Linda Huston says

    September 23, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Need help starting to make glass shelving for kitchen nook with 7 windows no curtains, just shades

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  5. Monica Wilkins says

    August 13, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Please add me to your newsletter.

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      August 16, 2020 at 9:45 pm

      I just added you. Enjoy!

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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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