How to Stretch Tight Shoes Have you ever bought a pair of shoes because they were super cute, but they were a tad too tight. If you're like me, you probably bought them and thought, "They'll stretch out if I wear them enough." Then a year or two later you put them on and … [Read more...]
31 Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas
Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Many of us are still in love with the farmhouse style of decorating. It's warm, relaxing and full of character. Farmhouse style is a mixture of old and new pieces, bringing in a rustic and vintage feel, but not excluding shiny and new. Here are … [Read more...]
Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle
Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle Spring is right around the corner and I'm itching to cut some fresh flowers to bring inside. I love displaying them in jars placed inside rustic wooden caddies. Making a little caddy or tote out of salvage wood and branches can be an easy … [Read more...]
50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make!
50+ Pallet Wood Projects You Can Make! Do you have a spare pallet lying around from that last large shipment? Or maybe you know somewhere to get free or inexpensive pallets? If you do, here are more than 50 Pallet Wood Projects that you can make with your own two … [Read more...]
Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase
Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I'm Julie from Love My Simple Home and I'm excited to be here as a new contributor and hanging with you! I have a passion for interior design and share affordable and creative home decor ideas. … [Read more...]
A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning
A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning Hello, it's Anika here from Anika's DIY Life. I hope you had a great start to your new year! One of my New Year's resolutions is to get better with planning meals. I've really struggle with planning meals ahead of time. In the … [Read more...]
DIY Burlap Bulletin Board
DIY Burlap Bulletin Board Hello, Pretty Handy readers! I have a quick and fun project for you today! We're going to make DIY Burlap Bulletin Boards together, hooray! I love displaying pictures around the house, but sometimes I don't have enough frames. Then there are the … [Read more...]
71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects
71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects If you make things out of wood you know almost every project leaves scrap wood. Why not use up those scraps by making some of these 71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects? These projects definitely won't break the bank and they will keep … [Read more...]
Galvanized Metal Star Garland and Mantel Vignette
Remember when I told you I've been on a galvanized metal kick? Yes, you may have noticed my Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame on Monday. When I put the windows over our fireplace mantel, I knew there was something missing. I tried a few different garlands in the space, but … [Read more...]
Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame
I was really inspired by Laura Putnam's new book: DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts. I love the look of aged galvanized metal and knew that our home needed more of it. Today I'll share with you a tutorial to create your own Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame, inspired by Laura's … [Read more...]
Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame
Okay all you woodworkers. You know as well as I do that you have an ever growing scrap wood pile that you don't want to throw away because you know you'll use it one day. Well, today is that day! I challenge you to use some of that scrap wood to make a Scrap Wood Shadow … [Read more...]
35 Upcycled DIY Gift Ideas
Plain glass jars, an abandoned door, a rickety ladder, or stray drawer. These aren't items most people would envision as beautiful gifts. But we aren't most people. We like creating unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that add beauty to a space in our homes instead of landfills. Hi, … [Read more...]
DIY Door Stop with Handle
Hi Pretty Handy Readers! Jaime here from That's My Letter sharing a quick and easy scrap wood project. Today I'll show you the step by step tutorial for how to make a DIY Door Stop with a Leather Handle. They say necessity is the mother of invention and this is clearly a … [Read more...]
How to Make a Headboard Bench
Today's Rockstar is one of the bloggers that I aspired to be when I started blogging. This gal truly paved the way for DIY Bloggers. Gail is here to show us how to make a headboard bench. Watch closely as she deftly converts an old headboard into a cozy entryway … [Read more...]
Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame
Earlier in the week, I showed you the changes I made in my oldest son's bedroom. One of the switches I made was to replace his bedroom door (tutorial to come) because the old one had cracked after one too many slammings. Ugh, cheap hollow door. In an effort to keep my son from … [Read more...]
Easy Clipboard Stand
Today's project is so easy, I named it the Easy Clipboard Stand (catchy name, no?) This is a great way to upcycle an old clipboard and a scrap 2x4. This clipboard stand is super versatile. It can be used as a traditional stand for announcements; a copy stand; a recipe holder; an … [Read more...]