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4 Book Reviews for the New Year

February 5, 2018 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

4 Book Reviews for the New Year I love being able to review new books, especially in the New Year when I have lots of aspirations of getting organized and learning something new. Out of the many books I've received to review, these four are the ones I knew you'd like as much as … [Read more...]

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DIY Library Book Box

November 15, 2017 Sarah Home 4 Comments

DIY Library Book Box Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers! Sarah here from The Created Home to share with you a fun solution for housing library books: A Library Book Box! Recently I had to cough up $10 to our local public library for a missing book — which sort of kills me since … [Read more...]

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4 DIY Books I'm Digging | Pretty Handy Girl

4 DIY Books I’m Digging

July 7, 2017 Brittany Bailey 25 Comments

During the summer when the weather gets hot and humid, I like to curl up inside the air conditioned house with an iced coffee and a new DIY book for inspiration. This year, I have 4 DIY Books that I'm Digging. I know you'll enjoy at least one or two (if not all four) of these DIY … [Read more...]

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Vintage Map Lampshade | Pretty Handy Girl

Vintage Map Lampshade

March 17, 2017 Brittany Bailey 73 Comments

Do you want to update a plain vanilla lamp shade? Do you have a vacation you want to remember? You can do both with this vintage map lampshade! The process to create a Vintage Map Lampshade is easy, especially if your lamp shade is close to a perfect cylinder. But, what do you … [Read more...]

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How to Install Rain Gutter Bookshelves

March 8, 2017 Anika Gandhi 6 Comments

Hi, everyone! It is Anika from Anika's DIY Life again. Today, I want to share an easy and cheap project that is perfect for any kid who loves to read! I have been working on making the kids' playroom more functional and organized. The room is long and narrow, so I built a toy … [Read more...]

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Summer DIY Books to Enjoy | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Books to Enjoy this Summer

June 20, 2016 Brittany Bailey 1 Comment

Despite the fact that most people want a light-hearted beach read for summer entertainment. I have found five books that fulfill the DIY addict in me. You won't find any hot romances, but there's bound to be some hot tips and maybe some hot lye. (This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]

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DIY Owl Bookends

January 20, 2016 Jaime Costiglio 12 Comments

Pretty Handy readers Happy New Year!  Jaime here today from That's My Letter to share how to make scrap wood DIY Owl Bookends.  It's January and everyone is in cleaning, purging, and organizational mode.  While you're cleaning out the scrap wood bin, save a few scraps to make … [Read more...]

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3 DIY Books for Holiday Gifts

November 30, 2015 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

I'm thrilled to share with you a selection of 3 DIY books this holiday season. If you are looking for ideas for someone on your gift list who: has children who love to create; loves rustic metal decor; or wants some simple ideas to love the home they are living in...I have the … [Read more...]

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Natural Accents & New Ceramic Surface Design – Book Reviews

June 26, 2015 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

It's time to make room on your bookshelf for two more beautiful books. The first is Natural Accents by Stacy Risenmay. Stacy is a good friend and fellow DIY blogger. She's also a power tool rock star. Stacy recently released this colorful book filled with lots of ways to decorate … [Read more...]

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DIY Wall Bookrack

May 20, 2015 Jaime Costiglio 6 Comments

Who needs kids book storage that is easily accessible and holds a ton of books?  I'm Jaime from That's My Letter and today I'm sharing a DIY wall bookrack with free plans to build your own. This bookrack building project will have all your books corralled in no time.  The … [Read more...]

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Home, Garden and Design Books for Your Collection

December 15, 2014 Brittany Bailey 28 Comments

I love being able to peruse real bound books! Browsing through blogs and online is fine, but there is no substitute for the printed word in a book. Lucky for you, I've reviewed three new home, garden and design books that I think you'll love! The first is Decorating for … [Read more...]

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How to Organize Home Manuals

How to Organize Home Manuals

January 1, 2014 Decor Adventures 19 Comments

Happy 2014! I hope you are still enjoying a wonderful holiday season and are excited to see what we have in store for you here at Pretty Handy Girl. It is going to be an amazing year! Since you might be recovering from the fun last night at a festive celebration, I'm going to … [Read more...]

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Tips for Choosing Paint Colors | Pretty Handy Girl

Tips for Choosing Paint Colors in the School Library

December 10, 2013 Brittany Bailey 54 Comments

Choosing paint colors can be a daunting task. Looking at small paint chips at your local Lowe's Home Improvement store can be a bit overwhelming. Especially because there are so many colors to choose from! (That can be a good thing too ;-).) Luckily I have two tips to help you … [Read more...]

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School Library Reveal | Pretty Handy Girl

Elementary School Library Reveal

November 20, 2013 Brittany Bailey 19 Comments

For a month I've been working on the school library makeover that was facilitated by a donation from Overstock.com. This morning I got my emotional reward. I walked into the library ready to put on the finishing touches in the room. There were a few kids in the main section of … [Read more...]

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DIY Book with Storage Inside | Pretty Handy Girl

Decorative Book with Hidden Storage Inside

November 5, 2013 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

Do you remember when you were a kid and you wanted a super secret place to hide things from your sibling? Having a secret book with a hidden storage compartment would have been perfect! Even as an adult, it's nice to have a spot where you can hide something personal, valuable or … [Read more...]

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Two Good Reads

September 3, 2013 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

Okay, let's get this out upfront. THIS IS NOT A DIY POST. There, I said it. So, if you want a tutorial, come back tomorrow. Now, the rest of you who like to read, I know you like to read because you stuck around. And if you follow my blog, I know you like to read and DIY! Which … [Read more...]

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