Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest
Can you think of anything more spring-like than a nest full of blue eggs? Today I want to show you how to make Faux Blue Speckled Bird Eggs and a Nest!
Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest
Spring has arrived in North Carolina and I want to dance…
Tips & Tricks to Self-Level a Floor at Millie’s Remodel
After demolition, I realized several water leaks left some low spots in the kitchen floor at Millie's Remodel. Today I’m going show you how to use self-leveler to fix a sagging floor. I’ll also show you a few tools you’ll find helpful…
DIY Drawer in a Drawer
Have you ever wanted to maximize the space in one of your drawers? Do you have a drawer that acts like a black hole? Learn how to build a DIY Drawer in a Drawer and watch your organizational dreams come true.
DIY Drawer in a Drawer
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Introducing: Kristen our Newest Contributing Writer
Introducing: Kristen our Newest Contributing Writer
It's been a while since we had a new face around here, which is why I'm really excited to introduce you to Kristen from In Her Garage! She's actually making her way virtually into our garages…
Mid-Century Modern Lighting Options for Millie’s Remodel
Mid-Century Modern design is a trend that is sweeping the design world by storm. While researching lighting options for Millie's Remodel, I curated a list of possible light fixtures. Here are some of my favorite mid-century modern lighting options.
Mid-Century…
Millie’s Remodel: Kitchen Design
The kitchen at Millie's Remodel has been opened up by removing a wall and the moldy drywall and subfloor have been replaced. Now it's time for me to start thinking about the kitchen design elements for this very important space.
Millie's…
DIY Pedestal Kitchen Sponge Holder
Tired of your sponge or soap taking up valuable sink space in your kitchen? Turn thrifted or dollar store glassware into a functional DIY pedestal kitchen sponge holder that doubles as beautiful decor.
DIY Pedestal Kitchen Sponge Holder
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Millie’s Remodel: Powder Room & Laundry Room Design
When I first walked through the Millie's Remodel house, I knew I had to do two things to the home. First, I needed to add a doorway for the laundry room inside the house. Second, I really needed to add a second bathroom. Believe it or not, I…
Millie’s Remodel: Main Bathroom Design
Millies' Remodel has come to the point where it's time to start building back! Hooray. But, this means I need to pick out the final finishes. Want to see Millie's main bathroom design board?
Millie's Remodel: Main Bathroom Design
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33 Bathroom Upgrades You Can DIY
Does your bathroom need a little sprucing up? If you're anything like me, you get a little tired of the same boring thing year after year. The 33 projects in this collection are inspiration for how you can DIY Bathroom Upgrades!
Bathroom…
10 Unique Ways to Decorate for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is around the corner. It's time to put away your Christmas decorations and welcome some romance into your home. You could surround your home with bouquets of roses, but who wants to spend money on flowers that don't last…
Tour of the 2020 HGTV Dream Home in Hilton Head – Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of the 2020 HGTV Dream Home tour. I hope you enjoyed seeing the kitchen, living room, foyer, and master suite on Monday. Today I have photos of the mudroom/laundry room, the upstairs bedrooms, lounge room, and the backyard.…
Tour of the 2020 HGTV Dream Home in Hilton Head – Part 1
Are you a big fan of the HGTV annual dream homes? My hand is raised with you! The houses are always built in a dreamy vacation location. But, the insides of the homes are often dreamier to me. Last week I had the good fortune of being invited…
Declutter Challenge for 2020
I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday and a thought-provoking New Years. Thought-provoking? Well, I always find myself thinking more than usual around New Years. How about you? I think about the past year and the year to come. And, like most…
DIY Dog Treat Container from a Popcorn Tin
Take that old popcorn or cookie tin you may have received for Christmas and upcycle it into a fancy new DIY dog treat container in no time! Not only will your pup love you for it, but your wallet will be happy too!
How to Upcycle a Popcorn…
Millie’s Remodel: HVAC Update + How to Extend the Life of Your HVAC System
This is the next update in the Millie's Remodel series. Recently I had to decide whether I needed to replace the HVAC unit for Millie. Although it was an expensive proposition, the decision on brand was an easy one for me.
Millie's Remodel:…
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Bars
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Bars
Hey Pretty Handy Girl readers! It's Amanda from Domestically Creative and I'm back with another tutorial. This time I'm sharing one of my absolute favorite holiday recipes for Dark Chocolate Peppermint…
DIY Jingle Bell Garland
I’m always looking for ways to simplify my holiday decorating and re-use what I have. This DIY Jingle Bell Garland project is perfect for that! Perusing the holiday collections at my favorite home stores gave me the idea of making this simple…
Anatomy of the Perfect Contractor’s Truck
After over two years of general contracting, I've finally transformed my truck into the perfect contractor's truck. Whether you're a woodworker, a contractor, a remodeler, or a serial DIYer, you'll find this article about the Anatomy of the…
Wood Burned Personalized Keychains
These fun wood burned personalized keychains are completely customizable and they involve burning things. Who wouldn't want to do that? Personalized keychains make a great house warming gift, Christmas or birthday gift, and can even double as…