Want to add a little bit of a patriotic flair to your Summer porch or patio? This DIY American Flag planter box is so simple to make from start to finish, you can easily create one for yourself. DIY American Flag Planter Box I hope you all enjoyed the Make It May series. I … [Read more...]
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed with a Cucumber Trellis
It's spring-time and the perfect time to start a garden. Build this raised garden bed with or without a cucumber trellis and start gardening tomorrow! How to Build a Raised Garden Bed with a Cucumber Trellis Is there anything better than vegetables grown in your garden? They … [Read more...]
14 DIY Projects to Get Your Garden Growing
It seems to me that we could all use a little distraction during this season of social distancing. I encourage you to step outside and try your hand at one (or two) of these DIY Projects to Get Your Garden Growing! Not only will you set yourself up for some fresh fruits, veggies, … [Read more...]
Indoor Herb Garden with Mason Jars
Growing herbs indoors is not as difficult as it sounds! Whether you are short on garden space, or just want to have fresh herbs available to you all year long, this tutorial for an indoor herb garden using Mason Jars is simple to create. Indoor Herb Garden with Mason … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Make a DIY Vertical Garden
A vertical garden can be a perfect solution for a small porch, apartment, or any other space-limited space that needs a little sprucing up. You can build one to plant herbs, succulents, flowers or whatever else you want to use to bring a little greenery to your space. And if you … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy DIY Fan Trellis
Quick and Easy DIY Fan Trellis Every spring I find myself making a new fan trellis to replace my worn, weathered and rotting trellis that was left out over winter. This year, I am going to use the right materials (cedar and exterior screws) to allow me more than one season's … [Read more...]
How to Easily Fix a Leaky Hose
How to Easily Fix a Leaky Hose A garden hose is a valuable tool around my yard in the summertime. It's vital to keep my yard looking beautiful, keeping plants watered, and occasionally for a fun water fight with my kids. But what happens when that very useful hose springs a … [Read more...]
DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial
DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial For anyone who lives in a "not so sunny" place (and needs a quick pick me up from the dull grey skies), you'll find this easy DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial just what you've been craving. Even if you live in the sunshine state, bringing the … [Read more...]
DIY Fence Trellis
DIY Fence Trellis Hi, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, and today I'm going to show you how to create this easy DIY fence trellis. Easily give a boring, flat fence visual interest in winter, and a place for vines to grow in the summer! Our … [Read more...]
How to Compost – Magnificent Garden Soil
Do you compost? Oh my gosh, if you don't, why not?!!! It is easy, it's great for the environment and it will result in amazing nutrient rich soil that surpasses anything you can buy from a store! Some of the additional benefits are that you will reduce the amount of trash you … [Read more...]
Thank You for Nurturing My Child – Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Every year my son's elementary school has a staff and teacher appreciation week. It sneaks up on me and catches me off-guard (every year!) In the spirit of last minute teacher appreciation gift ideas, I'll be bringing you a week's worth of ideas that are quick, easy and … [Read more...]
Backyard Landscaping Update
Things have been busy in our yard. There's been lots of mud and dust flying around. I figured you'd like an update on our backyard landscaping. Put on your boots and let's get dirty! If you remember, I had big plans to give our back yard a face lift using Belgard stone … [Read more...]
Lowe’s Spring Makeover Tour
Have you been following all the Lowe's Spring Makeovers? There were 10 in all, and each one is truly a miraculous transformation. If you remember, there were 10 bloggers who were sent to 10 different areas that were hardest hit by this past winter. We all combed through hundreds … [Read more...]
Boredom Buster DIY Projects for Kids
If you're on a quest to keep the kids entertained, I have several Boredom Buster DIY craft projects for you and your kids that will keep you busy over the next few weeks or so. Summer Calendar & Bucket List Kids' Thumbprint Envelope Pillows Melted … [Read more...]
Scrap Wood Planter Box
Hi, it's Jessica from Decor Adventures, back this month with an outdoor project that's perfect for summer. You know how your garage is filled with scrap pieces of wood from other projects you've done? Today you get to put those scraps to good use and make a planter box for plants … [Read more...]
Lowe’s Spring Makeover Reveal
**This project and post has been sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. They are a company that works hard to give back to the community. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to make a difference in one family's life. Thank you, Lowe's!** You guys, there is one … [Read more...]