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Saving Etta: Kitchen Cabinet Decision and Install

December 6, 2018 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

Saving Etta: Kitchen Cabinet Decision and Install Oh my goodness, I just realized I never shared the Saving Etta kitchen mood board with you! Well, I guess it's a bit late for this, but here you go: Inspiration Sources: Kitchen Design Image from Regan Baker Design's Lake … [Read more...]

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Installing Cabinet Handles the Easy Way | Pretty Handy Girl

Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way

May 15, 2017 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

After installing my fair share of cabinet knobs and handles over the years, I've made my own templates out of cardboard or scrap wood. But, after trying this new gadget, I can honestly say this is how you too can Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way. I was given the Kreg … [Read more...]

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How to Build Custom Built-In Bookcases

October 12, 2015 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

Matt & Jacque are here today to show you an amazing feat. They will show you how to build custom built in bookcases. You may remember this DIY Performing duo as former contributors. I know you've missed them and I'm sure you're excited to see Matt & Jacque back … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Cabinet Door Quote Art | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard Art

July 24, 2015 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

What do you do with an old cabinet door? Besides keep it with your wood scraps for ten years like I did (not recommended.) You can create pre-framed art! Today I have an easy Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard Art project for you. If you have an old cabinet door, some paint, and a … [Read more...]

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File Cabinet Makeover Using Chalk Paint

April 22, 2015 Addicted 2 DIY 6 Comments

Hey there everyone!  I'm working in my craft room to give it a major overhaul and make it a much more functional and creative space.  It also doubles as an office that I share with my husband.  It's not always the easiest thing to do, partly because of a lack of organization. One … [Read more...]

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Wall-mounted IKEA LILLÅNGEN Mirrored Cabinet turned Stuffed Animal Storage | Pretty Handy Girl

Securing an IKEA LILLÅNGEN Mirrored Cabinet to the Wall (with an outlet cutout)

May 26, 2014 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Have you ever shopped the "As Is" section at IKEA? There are some deals to be found there! Like this IKEA LILLÅNGEN Mirrored Cabinet. The cabinet had a small bent piece at the bottom and was therefore marked down to $60 from $100! Score! I easily bent the metal back in place with … [Read more...]

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Spigot Faucet Handle Drawer Pulls

April 30, 2014 Brittany Bailey 26 Comments

Remember my son's dresser that I gave a pop of color? As promised I'm back today to show you how I made the spigot handle drawer knobs. I purchased my vintage spigot handles from Etsy seller, Anything Goes Here. She has some other vintage handles available, so snatch them up … [Read more...]

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The Kitchen Renovation of 2013 – 1 Leak. 1 Year. 1 Woman.

January 17, 2014 Brittany Bailey 39 Comments

2013 Could be called the year of the kitchen renovation in our house. Or the year that nearly killed me. Or the luckiest year of our lives. I'm still debating the title. What I do know is that, I decided to take on my biggest DIY project to date. I re-built my own kitchen from … [Read more...]

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Make a Tray from a Cabinet Door | Pretty Handy Girl

Make a Tray from a Cabinet Door

November 19, 2013 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

One of my favorite places to thrift shop is the Habitat ReStore. I mean, where else can you find cool $2 cabinet doors? This fine cast off door is just screaming to be upcycled into a beautiful tray. Especially when the same thrifting adventure yielded VERY COOL door … [Read more...]

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Wall-Mounted Kitchen Hutch Tutorial

June 9, 2013 Brittany Bailey 40 Comments

Have you heard the term sandbox when talking about software development? It's the term used for the testing area where the engineers can "play" with their ideas before they go live to the public. Well, this little kitchen desk and hutch (kitchen command center) was my sandbox … [Read more...]

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Fall Decor in a Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen | Pretty Handy Girl

Building a Window Seat with Storage in a Bay Window

June 3, 2013 Brittany Bailey 87 Comments

Building a Window Seat with Storage in a Bay Window You know when you dream about the finished product on something that you've been planning for a long time? And then you finish and your dream becomes a reality? And you think to yourself, am I still dreaming? All those … [Read more...]

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Rubbed Bronzing Cabinet Hardware

May 6, 2013 Brittany Bailey 33 Comments

Have you ever fallen in love with two different cabinet hardware? But, you worried that your friends and family might have you arrested by the non-coordinating home accent police? No? Okay, so maybe it was just me. (I've included affiliate links for your convenience. I earn a … [Read more...]

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Cabinet Hardware and Winners of the D.Lawless Giveaway

March 26, 2013 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

The winners of the D. Lawless Hardware giveaway are: Mary Glidden & Lora Wikle! Congratulations gals, I hope you have an easier time deciding on what you'll purchase with your gift certificate. For the rest of you, Mr. Lawless himself has been kind enough to give y'all a … [Read more...]

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Cabinet Hardware {The Jewelry of the Kitchen}

March 15, 2013 Brittany Bailey 232 Comments

Cabinet hardware is akin to the finishing touches on an outfit. It is the jewelry that really catches the eye in a kitchen. I'm not a big jewelry person. I only wear my wedding rings on a daily basis. And I have necklaces and bracelets for the days that I actually change out of … [Read more...]

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How to Remove a Soffit – Kitchen Renovation Update

November 30, 2012 Brittany Bailey 29 Comments

How are y'all doing this week? Getting ready for the holidays? Instead of decorating, we did some demolition in the kitchen this past weekend. And it involved buying myself an early Christmas present: I snatched up this DEWALT 10--Amp Keyless Variable Speed Corded … [Read more...]

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Art and Craft Studio using Flow Wall Reveal

November 16, 2012 Brittany Bailey 209 Comments

Can I get a huge cheer and a big raise the roof sign on this project! This was the project that took FOREVER because of a few speed bumps: pneumonia, mono, water leak, mold growth, asbestos discovery, and finally being evacuated from our own house. Slowly but surely I was able to … [Read more...]

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