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...]
Dreamy Window Seat Inspiration Photos
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...]
Family Organization Center Door
It's hard to stay organized when you are a DIY blogger, Mom, wife, cook, cleaner, taxi driver, and a student (taking evening classes for the general contractor exam.) I'll be the first to admit that I've dropped a few balls in this massive juggling act. But, I strive to improve … [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...]
Easy Sofa Makeover and Living Room Mini-Makeover
Have you ever been bored with the way a room looks? For me, it was my living room. It houses the same sofa... The same lamps... The same golden frames surrounding the same prints we loved so much 13 years ago! I have a quick tutorial for giving your room a mini-makeover for not … [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...]
10 Uses for Old Windows
Last week I replaced our kitchen window with a new casement window. It's beautiful and I'm in love. But, I feel bad for the old window.The window is sitting neglected and abandoned beside our house. Whenever I walk by, it begs me for a transformation. I'm thinking I could … [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...]
Top 10 Cleaners that You Can Make Yourself
Anyone else detest cleaning their homes? {Major hand raised over here!} I don't like to clean, but what I really dislike is paying those exorbitant prices to purchase store bought cleaners. Did you know that you can make your own cleaning products using ingredients that cost … [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...]
Adding Grilles to Garage Door Windows
You know that thing about your house that you really want to change, but it takes you a while to mull over how to change it? Well, that thing for me was our garage doors. They are the two giant doormen that greet me at least five times a day as I run errands and taxi my children … [Read more...]