Dreamy Window Seat Inspiration Photos I have a friend, named Claire, who is an interior design genius. She would beg to differ, but honestly she is brilliant when it comes to design decisions. This friend was the visionary who created our kitchen floor plan for us. She was also … [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...]
How to Build a Temporary Pergola
This tutorial to build a temporary pergola is perfect for a wedding, photo shoot, for some shade, or for your garden if you are okay with it not lasting forever.My sister and I constructed it for our Thompson's WaterSeal Bali Dream Deck to provide some romance and shade from … [Read more...]
DIY Interior Cedar Shutters
Hello Pretty Handy friends, Jaime from That's My Letter here today to share how to build functional interior cedar shutters using inexpensive AND readily available hardware.I have been itching to build some cedar shutters for our living room for quite some time now. I had … [Read more...]
Easy and Inexpensive Romantic Curtains
Are your windows naked? What's holding you back? Don't have the funds to buy some? Don't have the time to sew some? I have the instant cure for your naked windows. Get ready to make your own easy and inexpensive romantic curtains! Best of all, you don't have to sew a … [Read more...]
Install Security Film to a Glass Door and Protect Your Home
The folks at Allstate Insurance have graciously sponsored this post, which will help you learn how to install security film to safeguard your doors (or windows) from a potential break-in! It's a simply DIY solution that could potentially save you the heartache of having your home … [Read more...]
Painted Lampshade and a Quick Guest Room Makeover {Lowe’s Creator}
My mom was coming to visit his month. Since she's a repeat guest, I wanted to give the guest room a little mini makeover for her. With the addition of some new pillows, curtains and a painted lampshade I gave it a new look in an afternoon.Here's the before:And the … [Read more...]
How to Install Trim and Casing Moulding on a Casement Window
Hello Friday!!! It's been a chaotic week here, how about yours?I'm excited to be sharing more tutorials from the kitchen renovation. I hope you'll excuse me as we jump back and forth in the renovation process. I've been trying to get the most relevant tutorials to you as soon … [Read more...]
How to Install Window Blinds and Curtains {Lowe’s Creator}
Whoa. What happened to summer? Labor Day is here and that means the holidays are just around the corner. I've started to think about sprucing up our guest room in anticipation of having guests. The number one complaint our guests have (not that many of them complain) is that … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Metal Tags for Your Herb Garden
Do you remember seeing those adorable metal tags that were part of my last post on how to build a window box to be used as a herb garden. The final decorative touches to the box included metal tags labeling the herbs in the planter. They were so easy to make, I figured you'd … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Custom Kitchen Herb Planter
Hello again, it's Cristina from Remodelando la Casa. I'm happy to share a tutorial to build this kitchen herb planter with you today. It's one of those projects that you can decorate and customize to your own needs.Having fresh herbs was something I really wanted to … [Read more...]
How to Install Window Trim
Hi everyone, I'm Cristina from Remodelando la Casa, and I'm beyond excited to join the team of Pretty Handy gals and guys! I'm still pinching myself at such a wonderful opportunity.Today I'm going to show you a fairly easy way to transform your builder grade windows from … [Read more...]
Hanging Beaded Glass Flower Vases
Happy Independence Day America! A few weeks ago I attended a birthday party for my niece at The Scrap Exchange in Durham. My kids had to drag me kicking and screaming out of there because I was in creative nirvana. There were all kinds of little gems of creativity. Bottlecaps, … [Read more...]
White-washed Window Box from a Wine Crate
The other day I was wandering aimlessly shopping at Costco and spied an empty wooden wine crate. The angel stamped on the side was beckoning me to take her home. Actually, I read Funky Junk Interiors's post about making tool boxes last year and have been looking for just the … [Read more...]
Adding Wallpaper for Windows to Stop the Peep Show
I'm about to share something a little embarrassing with the whole world. I confess to you that I regularly walk in my bathroom naked in front of the only window in our master bathroom!Why would I do such a silly thing? Why? Well, I'm not intentionally trying to flash the … [Read more...]
Dressing Up a Dormer Window with Shutters
Our home has beautiful dormer windows.I love the little recessed ledges inside each dormer. But, the window in our hallway always looked so sad.Then one day it hit me! This poor window has been neglected and has no character, jewelry or bling! For whatever reason (maybe … [Read more...]