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Home » Home Maintenance

How to Hire Great Contractors and the Questions You Need to Ask

October 2, 2020 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

How to Hire Great Contractors and Questions You Need to Ask Hiring a great contractor can be a tough task. The actual experience can be so paralyzing that some people ultimately give up on their dreams of a renovated space. I have a good friend who felt completely overwhelmed by … [Read more...]

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, renovation

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Millie’s Remodel Update: The Easiest & Cheapest Way to Move a Shed

July 20, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

You might remember the ugly Frankenshed behind the Millie's Remodel house. It's finally time to try to move this ugly monster. Whether we're successful or not, I'll share the Easiest & Cheapest Way to Move a Shed! Millie's Remodel: The Easiest & Cheapest Way to Move … [Read more...]

Build It, Home Maintenance, Millie's Remodel

Millie’s Remodel Update: Exterior Front Reveal

July 10, 2020 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Get a load of this transformation! See Millie's Remodel and her exterior front reveal. Plus, I'm sharing tips to help you keep your home protected from termites when landscaping. Millie's Remodel Update: Exterior Front Reveal This update of the Millie's Remodel project is … [Read more...]

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Millie's Remodel

How to Waterproof Floors in Any Room

March 4, 2020 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

Today we're prepping to tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Having seen firsthand how much damage water can cause to a home, I want to show you this tutorial for How to Waterproof Floors! Waterproofing Floors in Any Room Renovations are finally moving forward at Millie's … [Read more...]

Build It, Home Maintenance, Millie's Remodel, repair, Tile, Tutorial

Millie’s Remodel: HVAC Update + How to Extend the Life of Your HVAC System

December 13, 2019 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

This is the next update in the Millie's Remodel series. Recently I had to decide whether I needed to replace the HVAC unit for Millie. Although it was an expensive proposition, the decision on brand was an easy one for me. Millie's Remodel: HVAC Update + How to Extend the Life … [Read more...]

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Millie's Remodel

How to Protect Your House From Termites

October 11, 2019 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

How to Protect Your House From Termites or Why I'm Canceling My Termite Treatment You may have seen my update at the Millie's Remodel and how I found termite damage under the laundry room floor. I was just completing demolition and discovered the two exterior rim joists crumbled … [Read more...]

Home Maintenance, Millie's Remodel, Video

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9 Ways to Make Your Home Warmer This Winter (without turning up the thermostat)

October 7, 2019 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

9 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Warmer this Winter Winter brings snow days and memories of snuggling up under the blankets with hot cocoa, but one thing that isn't fun about winter are the cool drafts, cold floors, and wasted energy trying to heat your home. Today I have 9 ways to … [Read more...]

energy conservation, Home Maintenance

Window Cleaning Solution - Water and Dish Soap

How to Clean Your Windows like a Pro

June 26, 2019 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

How to Clean Your Windows like a Pro Hi, Pretty Handy Girl Readers!!  What's one way to improve both the interior look and exterior curb appeal of your home? Clean your windows! Not only do sparkling clean windows look amazing from the outside, but they also let more light in … [Read more...]

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Fixing Sagging Furniture Seat Cushions

April 12, 2019 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

A few years ago I gave my stepmom’s screen porch a much needed makeover. At the time we noticed the seat cushions were starting to sag, but decided they still functioned. This year, my stepmom told me they had to be fixed. Boy was she right! Today I'm going to show you the … [Read more...]

Home Maintenance, Video

How to Fix Cracks in Door Panels without Taking the Door Apart

March 1, 2019 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

How to Fix Cracks in Door Panels without Taking the Door Apart Wooden doors will develop cracks over time, especially if the panels aren't free to expand and contract. Most of the time, years of paint or caulking the seams around the panels will cause the wood to stick and not … [Read more...]

Before and After, Door, Fix It, hole filling, hole repair, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Saving Etta

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How to Update Ugly Recessed Can Lights with Energy Efficient LED Lights

September 24, 2018 Brittany Bailey 22 Comments

Do you have those old discolored recessed can lights in your home that use big hot flood bulbs? If so, it's time for an upgrade! How to Update Ugly Recessed Can Lights with Energy Efficient LED Lights Today I want to show you how to update ugly recessed can lights with energy … [Read more...]

DIY, Do It Yourself, Electrical, energy conservation, Home Maintenance, light fixture, Tutorial diy, how to, Led bulbs, light bulbs, light fixtures, Maintenance, storage

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Exterior Paint Color Scheme at Saving Etta

June 23, 2018 Brittany Bailey 30 Comments

Exterior Paint Color Scheme at Saving Etta Things are moving along on the house. I know I owe you another Saving Etta chapter. Please know it's on my to do list. The past two weeks have been absolutely insane. My electrician, plumber, and HVAC contractors have been putting in … [Read more...]

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance

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How to Easily Fix a Leaky Hose

June 15, 2018 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

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, Fix It, Gardening, Home Maintenance, Landscaping & Gardening diy, how to, outdoor

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9 Energy Friendly Ways to Help Your Home Feel Warmer this Winter

January 29, 2018 Brittany Bailey 1 Comment

We are excited to share these Energy Friendly Ways to Help Your Home Feel Warmer this Winter today. Winter brings many fun things with it each year, but one thing that isn't fun are the cool drafts, cold floors, and wasted energy while trying to stay warm. Recently I created a … [Read more...]

Home Maintenance

How to Repair Your Dishwasher - Control Panel Replacement

How to Repair a Dishwasher

November 24, 2017 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

How to Repair a Dishwasher: Control Panel The holidays are here and your kitchen will surely be getting a work out! Now is NOT the time for your dishwasher to break. Recently we found ourselves with a non-functional dishwasher. The control panel buttons stopped working and … [Read more...]

Electrical, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, repair

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...]

cabinet, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Tool Tutorials

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