Saving Etta: Side Porch Update While there was a lot of progress on the exterior of the house, the side porch was built after the interior walls were framed and shortly before the exterior siding was put on. Truth be told, the side porch build started way back before the framing … [Read more...]
How to Install a New Window
Installing new windows on your home isn’t rocket science, but it is recommended that you have some construction experience before tackling this project. If you have the skills, the install should only take an hour or less. Today I'll show you How to Install a New Construction … [Read more...]
16 DIY Built In Storage and Shelving Ideas
Built in storage and shelves are a great way to create an attractive home that is as functional as it is beautiful. Built-ins maximize the space you can use in your home and make it easier to keep organized and clutter free. Here is a collection of 16 DIY Built In Storage and … [Read more...]
50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make!
50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make! Do you have a spare pallet lying around from that last large shipment? Or maybe you know somewhere to get free or inexpensive pallets? If you do, here are more than 50 Pallet Wood Projects that you can make with your own two … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Coat Rack
Build Your Own Coat Rack Hi I'm Toni from Girl, Just DIY and I'm happy to be here with you today as a guest blogger for Pretty Handy Girl. Today I'm going to share with you how to build your own coat rack. I've been saving the old wood shelves from our kitchen remodel for just … [Read more...]
DIY Custom Closet Shelving
DIY Custom Closet Shelving I don't like wire shelving in closets! Who's with me on this one? I am slowly replacing all the wire shelving at my daughter's new home. As you may know, custom closets are super expensive. While researching "small closet solutions", I found a way to … [Read more...]
DIY Scrap Wood Laptop Stand
DIY Scrap Wood Laptop Stand Hello, Pretty Handy readers! Anika from Anika's DIY Life back again with a quick and fun project that is useful and will improve your posture! Do you use a laptop? If so, you will help your neck and back immensely by making a DIY Scrap Wood Laptop … [Read more...]
How to Create an Inexpensive Mulch and Stone Walkway
How to Create an Inexpensive Mulch and Stone Walkway Spring is on its way and that means more rain. It's also the time of year when the grass has been dormant and there is more exposed dirt and mud in your yard. Let's be honest, everyone tends to have problem spots in their … [Read more...]
How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame
How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame Every year when I go to meet my sons' new teachers, I tell them if there is anything that needs fixing to let me know. It's my small show of appreciation for all they do for my kids. Before Christmas, one of the teachers took me … [Read more...]
How to Make a Long Clamp with Shorter Clamps
How to Make a Long Clamp with Shorter Clamps When you are trying to outfit your workshop with equipment it can be tempting to skip purchasing more expensive long clamps. After all, how often do you really need to clamp something longer than 12 - 18"? Luckily, I'm here to justify … [Read more...]
How to Install Pegboard Walls
How to Install Pegboard Walls Pegboard walls are the bomb, aren't they? They provide a ton of storage organization without taking up valuable floor space. Pegboard can be used in a variety of spaces successfully. A garage or shed aren't the only places that can use this … [Read more...]
Build a Cute Garden Shed
Build a Garden Shed Happy New Year! It's time to store away all those awesome gifts and maybe create more storage solutions. I'm not sure about you, but our garage was definitely bursting at the seams. That's why I'm super excited to share with you how to Build a Cute Garden … [Read more...]
29 Hacks to Help You Get More Organized
29 Hacks to Help You Get More Organized January is the time of year where we focus on making the next year better than the last. Often that involves new workout goals or resolutions. Other times it means getting more organized. There is something intensely motivating about being … [Read more...]
DIY Bread and Cheese Board
DIY Bread and Cheese Board Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial for you! This bread and cheese board was a gift to my mom for Christmas, and she absolutely loved it! The marble inlay is perfect for keeping … [Read more...]
Best of 2017
Best of 2017 2017 was another busy year that flew by. For those of you that may have missed some of the best tutorials and DIY posts of 2017, I've collected them all together for you in one place. Without further delay, here is the Best of 2017! It only took me four … [Read more...]
DIY Barn Wood Picture Frame
DIY Barn Wood Picture Frame Hey all, it's Shara here again from Woodshop Diaries! Today, I'm excited to show you how to make a simple barn wood picture frame! A friend of mine tore down his family's tobacco barn recently and he asked me to make a few things out of the wood … [Read more...]