Welcome Diane and Dean to the Team It's a new year and we have more new talent joining the Pretty Handy Girl team. Today I am excited to welcome this DIY Duo: Diane and Dean. They are the talent behind (surprisingly) Dianeanddean.com, a DIY Home and Garden Blog. When I … [Read more...]
Welcome Julie from Love My Simple Home
Welcome Julie from Love My Simple Home I'm super excited to introduce another talented DIY educator who will be bringing us some fantastic upcycling projects, beautiful home decor ideas, and all around amazing ideas for making your home gorgeous on the cheap. Please join … [Read more...]
Introducing Our Newest Contributor – Sarah from The Created Home
I'm so excited to introduce you to the newest talented contributor, Sarah from The Created Home. Her DIY blog focuses on woodworking and anything that needs doing around her home. Sarah has amassed a wealth of knowledge from renovating her home with her husband, … [Read more...]
Introducing Our Newest Contributor – Brooke
I'd like to introduce our newest contributor, Brooke from Killer B Designs. I've been a long time fan of Brooke's blog. She has loads of talent and creative ideas to share with you. Brooke has the skills and talent to make any builder jealous. She hand built most of the … [Read more...]
Introducing Shara from Woodshop Diaries
I am so excited to introduce another all star DIY educator to the Pretty Handy Girl team. Shara comes to us from the blog Woodshop Diaries (a DIY blog with a focus on DIY crafts, furniture building, and home improvement projects.) This rock star is an engineer by day and a DIYer … [Read more...]
Introducing Anika’s DIY Life
I'm super thrilled to introduce Anika as our newest contributor on PrettyHandyGirl.com. Anika blogs at Anika's DIY Life. I know you're going to love Anika as much as I do. When I saw all the creative projects she's worked on, I knew you'd want to meet her! Anika lives in … [Read more...]
Introducing Vineta the Handyman’s Daughter
Hey Handy Readers, who could be more qualified to teach us some home repairs, improvements, and a few DIY projects than a handyman's daughter? It is with great excitement that I'm introducing, Vineta (pronouced Vin-Net-Ta) from the blog, The Handyman's Daughter as our newest … [Read more...]
Introducing Brittany Goldwyn
I am so pleased to announce the addition of another talented contributor to PrettyHandyGirl.com! Please welcome the very talented Brittany Goldwyn. Before you think I brought Brittany on because we are name twins, you must see her skills: Let Brittany Teach You How to … [Read more...]
Scrap Wood Industrial Ironing Board Rack
Hey there, everyone! It's Katie from Addicted 2 DIY again. Today, I have a project that is not only quick and easy to put together, but it's also made of scrap wood! My lumber rack is getting a bit full, so I've been on a scrap wood purge kick lately. If you remember, last … [Read more...]
DIY Stacking Storage Cubbies
Hey everyone! It's Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. Today I've got a project to help keep things organized around the house. These stacking storage cubbies are perfect for stashing away those growing stuffed animal collections, shoes, toys, books, etc. They were so simple to … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Make and Decorate Totebags
Have you been enjoying all of the awesome tote bag tutorials this week? Today we've rounded up even more sewing tutorials, decorating ideas, and an amazing crocheted tote bag. How To Sew Totebags: Who can resist an adorable lined tote bag with a monogram. Can you believe this … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Pool Sign
Hey everyone! Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. It's hard to believe, but it's been two months now since we finished building our dream pool. If you've ever wondered what you can learn (and save) by contracting your pool out yourself, I've got all of the handy details on my … [Read more...]
File Cabinet Makeover Using Chalk Paint
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...]
Wood Cut Out Tray
Happy Wednesday Pretty Handy readers. Jaime here from That's My Letter to share a DIY project that makes a great anytime gift or (an even better idea) for Mother's Day. I'll show you how to make this wood cut out tray which you can personalize with any name or shape. The … [Read more...]
Knockoff PB Personalized Pinboard
Hey everyone! If you remember, last month, I shared with you how I updated my boys' desk in our den with a wood plank desktop. The den is just about ready for the big reveal and now I'm just working on adding little details. This includes these fun personalized bulletin … [Read more...]
Rustic Wine Bottle Centerpiece
Hey everyone! Jacque here from The DIY Village again to bring you another quick DIY tutorial! A few years ago I was given a really cool set of drinking glasses made out of old wine bottles. Recently we purchased some new glasses but I wasn't ready to donate the old glasses … [Read more...]