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...]
How to Install Rain Gutter Bookshelves
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...]
DIY Owl Bookends
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...]
3 DIY Books for Holiday Gifts
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...]
Fall Home Tour 2015
When I got back from my extended stay in Houston (after my sinus surgery), I was so anxious to decorate for fall. All those magazines I'd been perusing and all the beautiful Instagram photos had me craving some beautiful autumn decor. It took me a few days to get my energy back … [Read more...]
Natural Accents & New Ceramic Surface Design – Book Reviews
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...]
DIY Wall Bookrack
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...]
Love Your Home Challenge
My blogging friend Melissa Michaels just published a wonderful new book to help you "Love the Home You Have." She focuses on simple things you can do to embrace the home you live in. With easy suggestions and achievable goals, she breaks down all the barriers you have when it … [Read more...]
Elementary School Library Reveal
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...]
Decorative Book with Hidden Storage Inside
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...]
A Lazy Girl’s Patriotic Summer Mantel
My name is Pretty Handy Girl and I am addicted to my Christmas mantel. Yes, I have used it since December 2012. I needed to enroll myself in a program that would help me get unhooked from holiday mantel décor. Truth be told, I needed a little help from my friends to change my … [Read more...]
Kids Bookend Kit: Build your own bookend
Do your kids want to build and paint just like you? This project a great beginner build for young ones who want to get in there and make something to call their own. And once they're done building they can paint it too! Or give the build as a unique personalized gift for … [Read more...]
Industrial Work Table with Vintage Dictionary Top – Guest Post by Hammer Like a Girl
Y'all are gonna love today's guest post! Hammer Like a Girl is in the HOWZZ! Check out that industrial book page topped table that they created. Today's guest post is brought to you by THREE handy gals! I'm seriously thinking about moving to Seattle just so I can be one of … [Read more...]
I Love Decorating with Books – Guest Post from Honey We’re Home
On the heels of my de-cluttering post, I have a special guest who is going to show you how you can keep all your books and make them look attractive instead of cluttered! Hooray for book lovers!!! And once you see how she used her books as décor, you are going to run to your … [Read more...]