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Sport Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space | Pretty Handy Girl

Sports Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space

November 10, 2014 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

My home is protected by ninjas! Well, actually Tae Kwon Do athletes, but they are ninjas in training. So, don't even think about breaking into our house or they will open up a can of whoop ass on you! ;-) Unfortunately, where my boys are plentiful in kicking and punching … [Read more...]

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Day 13 – Remove Your Shoes at the Door

October 13, 2014 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

  Want to cut down on your vacuuming? Want to make your carpets last 10 times longer? Want to keep bacteria out of your home? Wow, sounds like a miracle product right? Actually you can accomplish all of the above by simply training yourself and your family to remove their … [Read more...]

cleaning, Home & Auto Maintenance, Mudroom, organizational tips, storage

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How to Build Custom Rustic Wooden Box Crates

September 8, 2014 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

Making custom rustic wooden box crates is super easy. You can build your crates to fit in a book case or use them as drawers in a cabinet. When I was giving my IKEA cabinet a makeover, I chose to remove a door and build custom box drawers instead. Here's the super easy … [Read more...]

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Painted Bedside Vanity | Pretty Handy Girl

Painted Vanity Nightstand

July 25, 2014 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

In the quest to makeover our master bedroom and save money, I've been painting several pieces of furniture to coordinate with the new bed I built. One of the pieces I painted was this small desk that doubles as a nightstand. Our bedroom isn't very large and our master bathroom … [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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Reusable monthly menu board with magnetic meals - perpetual menu board

Perpetual Menu Board

February 12, 2014 Jacque Knowlton 13 Comments

We were recently in North Carolina visiting with Matt's family.  While we were there I took the time to visit an old dear friend of mine.  This girl has known me for years!  In fact I just realized it's been 21 years since I first met her.  Needless to say it's important to catch … [Read more...]

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Boy's Red, White & Blue Themed Room | Pretty Handy Girl

Galvanized Tub Storage Bench with Furry Upholstered Lid {Lowe’s Creator Idea}

January 6, 2014 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Every month Lowe's challenges me to create another unique project to share with you. This month's challenge was creative storage ideas. Have kids? This is a unique storage solution using a galvanized tub and a furry upholstered lid. It's the perfect place to store and corral all … [Read more...]

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How to Organize Home Manuals

How to Organize Home Manuals

January 1, 2014 Decor Adventures 19 Comments

Happy 2014! I hope you are still enjoying a wonderful holiday season and are excited to see what we have in store for you here at Pretty Handy Girl. It is going to be an amazing year! Since you might be recovering from the fun last night at a festive celebration, I'm going to … [Read more...]

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DIY Ring Holder by DIY Show Off

November 22, 2013 Brittany Bailey 1 Comment

Today I have one fabulous thrifter and DIYer! She's well know for her DIY projects as well as showing off yours! Please welcome Roeshel from DIY Show Off. Hi, Pretty Handy Girl friends! I'm Roeshel from DIYShowOff and today I'm excited to be sharing a super easy DIY gift … [Read more...]

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20 Brilliant Built In Storage Ideas

May 13, 2013 Brittany Bailey

I love finding unused space for storage. Nothing bothers me more than a wall that obviously hides a large void behind it.  Or a built-in bench that could have been perfect for extra storage. While on the hunt for creative ways to store more, I found 20 brilliant ways to add … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Customized File Bin with Mod Podge

June 15, 2012 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

I'm just curious if I'm the only person who loses sight of her desk every week? I spend Monday mornings clearing the clutter and figuring out my plan of attack for the week. I could really save that 30 minutes each week by corralling my clutter in one place! On a recent excursion … [Read more...]

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Creative Art Supply Storage

May 14, 2012 Brittany Bailey 24 Comments

  This week, I've been giving you a few glimpses of my true personality. I think I've mentioned before that I have a background in illustration. Well, we've known each other long enough, I think it's only fair that I show you a few of my paintings before we jump into … [Read more...]

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Installing the Flow Wall System

March 26, 2012 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

When last I left you, I was covered in dust and debris from scraping the popcorn ceiling in our laundry room. After a shower and some sleep, I was ready to start another productive day. First I hired some cheap labor to help me paint the walls. Well, I helped ;-). The … [Read more...]

Build It, cabinet, laundry room, leveling, organizational tips, Tutorial

Plans to Update My Laundry Room with Flow Wall System

February 17, 2012 Brittany Bailey 20 Comments

You know that beautiful laundry room I showed you last year? Yes, this one: Well, it isn't so pretty right now, and honestly I strategically didn't photograph the ONE wall in the laundry room that isn't....so....pretty. Can you blame me?! But, that is all about to … [Read more...]

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Guest Post – Building Under the Sink Storage by Pink Toes and Power Tools

January 24, 2012 Brittany Bailey 26 Comments

I am very excited to welcome Kristen from Pink Toes and Power Tools today! She's gonna kill me for this, but this is Kristen: I am not trying to embarrass her, I just want you to see what a fun gal she is! And not only is she fun, she's got some serious DIY talent! You … [Read more...]

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PB Rustic Chalkboard Wall Organizer Copy Cat

December 1, 2011 Brittany Bailey 59 Comments

I love a challenge. If you hold an object up to me and ask me how it can be transformed, I can usually name a few different things. So, when the Elmer's #Look4Less Challenge was introduced, I jumped at the opportunity! For this challenge I chose to recreate Pottery Barn's … [Read more...]

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