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Scrap Wood Wine Holder

February 24, 2016 Addicted 2 DIY 5 Comments

Hey everyone!  Katie here from Addicted 2 DIY.  I don't know about you, but I have a hard time letting go of good scrap wood.  If I think it could be used for anything in the future, I try to hold onto it.  Plus, my kids love to go through the scrap bin and see what they can put … [Read more...]

Build It, DIY, Home Decor, nailgun, sander

Refinishing a Mid-Century Sideboard

September 21, 2015 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

Have you ever turned down a piece of furniture that looks ruined? Aha, today's rocker is Emily and she has the superpower to make furniture look brand new again!  On the Rockstar DIY stage today is a performance you won't forget. Emily will single-handedly take you through the … [Read more...]

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How to Paint a Deck Mandala Tattoo | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Paint a Giant Mandala Deck Tattoo

March 27, 2015 Brittany Bailey 18 Comments

As promised, I'm back today to show you how to paint a giant mandala tattoo on your deck. Painting a design on your deck can turn an ordinary deck into a beautiful retreat. Add a few colorful accessories and you'll have a backyard Bali getaway! Creating the mandala is a lot … [Read more...]

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How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding

March 2, 2015 Brittany Bailey 28 Comments

How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding I love our antique heart pine floors! They are beautifully distressed. The round pegs and square nails securing them in place add loads of character. However, the square nails sit flush with the surface preventing us from ever being … [Read more...]

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Quick Kitchen Cart Makeover with BB Frösh Chalk Paint Powder

Quick Kitchen Cart Makeover with BB Frösch Chalk Powder

January 26, 2015 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

It seems I have a penchant for painting my late grandmother's old furniture. You may remember the coffee table I wrote on of her's. This kitchen cart was Grandma's, but it had seen better days. It has been hanging out in my Dad's kitchen for years now. My sister Caitlin decided … [Read more...]

Before and After, chalk paint, Furniture, kitchen, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Product Review, ReNew, sander, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial

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Floating Wood Block Picture Frames {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

December 19, 2014 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

We are days away from Christmas and I'm sure there is someone on your list that you just can't figure out what to get for them. I have the perfect solution! Make them a wood block floating picture frame using scrap 2x4" lumber and plexiglass. If you don't have scrap 2x4's … [Read more...]

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Folding Laptop / Writing Table Tutorial #DremelMaker

September 29, 2014 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

My favorite place to write my tutorials is outside on our screen porch when the weather is pleasant. I love listening to the birds and feeling the breeze blow through the screens. Up until this weekend, I was using an old card table as a desk. But, it was heavy, large and … [Read more...]

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Rustic IKEA Hack Cabinet Transformation | Pretty Handy Girl

Rustic IKEA Hacked Cabinet

September 5, 2014 Brittany Bailey 30 Comments

Rustic is not usually a word used to describe IKEA. IKEA is better know for their modern furniture, simple lines, meatballs and funny Swedish words. Today I'm going to change how you perceive IKEA furniture forever! Are you ready for this? Well, hang onto your hästes (Swedish for … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Metal Rolling Cart Plant Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Plant Cart Saved from “Above the Rim”

March 31, 2014 Brittany Bailey 36 Comments

This past summer I spied a metal cart in a dumpster. To be frank, I have never truly actually participated in dumpster diving. The thought of actually climbing inside a dumpster has never been on my acceptable things to do list. But, this metal bar cart was floating on top of the … [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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Creating Vintage Painted Oars with 3M

October 18, 2013 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

Vintage painted oars are nostagic objects for me. They bring back memories of camp and watching crew teams rowing along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. So, when my sister wanted to find some oars to decorate the beach condo with, I jumped at the opportunity to make some. If … [Read more...]

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How to Cut and Finish an Old Tabletop to Create a Wood Desk Top

August 16, 2013 Brittany Bailey 16 Comments

Have you seen my command center in the kitchen? It's a beauty to look at, don't you think? Especially that gorgeous wood desk top. Well, I have a secret! It's actually an old kitchen table top that was given to me for FREE! Yup, zero dollars, no moolah, nothing! And this … [Read more...]

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White-Washed Patriotic Flag Sign Tutorial

June 26, 2013 Cristina Garay 19 Comments

Hi every one! I'm glad to be back here today sharing this project with you all. The other day I was at the fabric store but after not finding that perfect fabric for one of my projects,  I went to the other section of the store to take a break from it all.  While there I saw a … [Read more...]

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Vintage Coca-Cola Dog Bowl Crate – Guest Posting by Sew Woodsy

July 23, 2012 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

I met Katie & Jon at Haven recently and fell in love with their DIY Tutorial blog, Sew Woodsy, immediately. This fun couple really write great tutorials, like the DIY Corn Hole Game... ...and a Sew Your Own Yoga Skirt tutorial. So give it up for the FAB DIY duo! … [Read more...]

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Are You Woman Enough to Handle My Power Tools? – Plywood Sign Tutorial

June 22, 2012 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

There is a joke on our street that Pretty Handsome Guy isn't allowed to touch my power tools. Okay, it isn't really a joke, it's a fact. He knows he is not allowed to use them without me around (smart guy.) ;-) Before the Woman's Day shoot I decided at the last minute that I … [Read more...]

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Painting an Antique Wash Stand

September 9, 2011 Brittany Bailey 116 Comments

I have amassed quite a collection of "project" furniture and objects waiting for a future date with my creative magic sessions. I worry that some of this behavior is bordering on packratness (I don't think that is a word, at least my spell check says it isn't. But, you get my … [Read more...]

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