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How to Install Privacy Film on Windows Do you have a window in your house that puts you on full display? Or maybe your neighbor’s house is very close to your’s and you feel like they can see in your window (especially a bathroom or bedroom window.) Sure you can add curtains or blinds, but […]
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Tips to Create Knock Out Container Gardens It’s that time of year again where the weather is warming up and we can’t get enough of colorful flowers blooming in the yard! It’s also the time of year I like to fiddle around in the dirt and create a bountiful garden. If you don’t have a […]
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Quick and Easy DIY Fan Trellis Every spring I find myself making a new fan trellis to replace my worn, weathered and rotting trellis that was left out over winter. This year, I am going to use the right materials (cedar and exterior screws) to allow me more than one season’s use of my trellis. […]
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Make Your Own DIY Rain Chains Do you know what a rain chain is? They are an attractive alternative to those boring downspouts connected to our home’s gutters. Downspouts are incredibly beneficial since they help direct the draining of water during a rain storm. But, let’s be frank, unless they are gorgeous copper round downspouts, […]
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DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters Hi there! I’m so thrilled to be back today with this super quick and easy project. The weather in Seattle has been totally amazing lately and it’s got me thinking about summer. And, summer entertaining is on the brain! This project will look great on your patios and outdoor spaces. Bonus, […]
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Saving Etta: Master Bathroom Reveal This is one of the bathrooms I’ve been dying to share with you. The master bathroom in the Saving Etta house acted as a room I could experiment in and test some ideas for my own personal bathroom (that is currently stuck in 1978). I used a lot of elements […]
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Fixing Sagging Furniture Seat Cushions A few years ago I gave my stepmom’s screen porch a much needed makeover. At the time we noticed the seat cushions were starting to sag, but decided they still functioned. This year, my stepmom told me they had to be fixed. Boy was she right! Today I’m going to […]
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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 31 Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas […]
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Saving Etta: Revealing the Downstairs Bedrooms I’m thrilled to be able to reveal the downstairs bedrooms to you today. If there were two rooms that get me emotional in the Saving Etta house, it would be these two front bedrooms. They make up the majority of the 1900 portion of the house I was able […]
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How to Build a Reclaimed Wood Sliding Barn Door Earlier this week when I showed you the master bedroom in the Saving Etta house, you probably noticed the sliding barn door. I am in love with that door and especially excited that I was able to salvage the old bead board and repurpose it as […]
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Saving Etta: Master Bedroom Reveal I’m so happy with how the Saving Etta Master Bedroom looks and can’t wait to show you the reveal. As you can probably tell, I took a bit of a risk with the paint color in this room and I’m so glad I did. Before I invite you all the […]
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Color Harmony in Decorating One of the most frequent complaints from homeowners is struggling to choose colors for their home. When you walk into the paint store, the color selection can seem overwhelming. Choosing a rug or furniture can be equally daunting. Today I’ll give you some tips and tricks for creating color harmony in home decorating. You’ll […]
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DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring Hello! I’m so excited to be here to show you how to bring a little Spring into your home. I’m betting we all need a little Spring at this point in the year. After two back-to-back snowstorms and weeks of frigid temps here in Seattle — I’m so ready […]
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While I was helping my client get her house ready to sell she said they were committed to replacing the cast iron bathtub in their boys’ bathroom because it was scratched and stained. I told her to hold off because I knew How to Clean Cast Iron Sinks and Bathtubs to look new again. I […]
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How and Why You Should Install a Smart Lock on Your Door Smart locks have been around for a while, but I’ve been slow to jump on the bandwagon and install a smart lock. I worried they might be tricky to install and had heard stories of the technology being glitchy (although I can’t find […]
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Tool Belt Hack for Petite Builders or Kids If you are serious about DIYing, then a tool belt is a necessity. Unfortunately, tool belts are not exactly one-size-fits-all. If you are on the puny side of the size spectrum, you will be hard-pressed to find a belt that hangs where it is suppose to; around […]
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Can This Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Really Replace a Gas-Powered Mower? I have underestimated the abilities of battery-powered mowers for years. But, recently I received the STIHL RMA 460 Battery Powered Mower to test out. Did it live up to the claims? Would I sell my gas-powered mower? You be the judge. Before we begin, I […]
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41 Decorative DIY Pillows If you are looking for a quick and easy way to update any room in your house, change out your pillows! Pillows are easy to add, move, re-cover, or take to another room. They are used for adding texture, pattern, and warmth to your space (and let’s not forget comfort). Here […]
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DIY Built-In Fire Pit Benches These simple DIY built-in fire pit benches are a simple and attractive design. The lumber costs are low and the skills required are minimal — a winning combination in my book! Just think, you could have these permanent benches built around your fire pit by the end of the weekend. […]
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Saving Etta: Mudroom Reveal Is it bizarre to say that the Saving Etta mudroom might be one of the favorite spots in the Saving Etta house? I’m not sure if it’s because this room has so many salvaged items. Or maybe it’s because this space gets a glorious dose of sun in the late afternoon. […]
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Creative and Unique DIY Birdhouses Spring is just around the corner (I promise!) Now is the time to create some new birdhouses for your feathered friends. Not only will it make the birds happy, but birdhouses are a colorful way to decorate your landscaping. Here are 9 Unique and Creative DIY Birdhouses that may just […]
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How to Drill New Holes for Door Knobs Every once in a while, you might find yourself with a new (or old) door that needs a hole drilled into it for a door knob (or a deadbolt). Today I have the perfect tutorial to ease your mind and help you learn how to drill a […]
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How to Fix Cracks in Door Panels without Taking the Door Apart Wooden doors will develop cracks over time, especially if the panels aren’t free to expand and contract. Most of the time, years of paint or caulking the seams around the panels will cause the wood to stick and not allow the panel to […]
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How to Make a Felt Letter Pillow Cover Friends! I’m so excited to be back today with a new project for you, a DIY felt letter pillow cover. One of my favorite things to do is to scour home decor stores for inspiration for my kids’ rooms. I love trying to recreate trendy looks for […]
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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 beginner DIY project. But, […]
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Saving Etta: The Long Awaited Kitchen Reveal Thank you all so much for your patience with me as I put together the final Saving Etta updates. I have more to come, but for now I know you’re anxious to see the Saving Etta kitchen reveal. Get settled down with a nice cup of coffee or […]
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DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Shelving Mid century modern inspired shelving is all the rage, and for good reason! It looks great in most homes, has clean lines, and definitely sparks joy in my house. The only downside to the mid-mod look is the cost. Even replica pieces are pricey, like this shelving unit from […]
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Saving Etta: Installing the Tile Backsplash & a Mistake I’ll Never Make Again Last week you got to see how the range hood was installed (and how I averted disaster during the installation.) Today I’m sharing more kitchen updates. We’re going to dive into tiling a backsplash and one mistake I’ll never make again. Before we […]
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Saving Etta: Kitchen Update & Installing the Range Hood This kitchen was a big deal for me. It was one of those projects I knew would make or break this house. It was also the first time I’ve taken the reins on kitchen design and installed cabinets. As the project was in the home stretch, […]
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16 Ideas for Decorating a Large Wall Space Large blank wall spaces can often be a challenge to decorate. Whether you are at a complete loss on how to decorate yours, are trying to decide what kind of art to hang or are looking for photo collage ideas, this roundup of 16 ideas for decorating […]
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Saving Etta: Laundry Room Update and a No Hands Light Switch About that Saving Etta laundry room, did you get a peek last week? If you missed it, I showed you how I installed the cement tile floor. We can all agree, the star of the laundry room is the floor. But, there’s another star […]
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DIY Leather Word Bracelets With Valentine’s looming just around the corner, I’m sure you are looking for a fun DIY project to make for a friend. Or perhaps you participate in the challenge to choose one word for the year. Either way, this is the jewelry making tutorial for you! Why not embellish a leather […]
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How to Install Cement Tiles and Achieve Professional Results If you’ve been browsing Pinterest lately or flipping through the pages of your favorite home design magazine, you’ve probably seen (and likely fallen in love with) real cement tiles. Cement tiles are trending, so much so that porcelain and ceramic lookalikes are popping up at most […]
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How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Privacy Fence and Gate I should probably re-name this post How to Build a Window Pane Lattice Semi-Privacy Fence. But, honestly it’s only semi-private because the lots in downtown Raleigh are so close together and the next door neighbor’s driveway is against the privacy fence. All they have […]
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DIY Scrap Wood Shelf Tutorial Aloha, Pretty Handy Girl friends! I’m Charlee from Build and Create Home, and today I have a great beginner woodworking project for you! This scrap wood shelf is a great way to fill up a wall space and also display some of your smaller decor and trinkets. Not to mention […]
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Introducing another New Contributor – Charlee from Build and Create Home I’m super excited to introduce our newest contributor! Her name is Charlee, and I’ve known her for about nine years now. If you were an early DIY blog follower, you might remember Charlee from her first blog, Attempting Aloha. She took a little time […]
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Saving Etta: Front Yard Transformation & Tips for Saving Money on Landscaping I hope you enjoyed the backyard transformation I shared on Monday. Like the backyard, the front has taken on quite the transformation of its own. One of the first things I knew I wanted to do at the Saving Etta house was to […]
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How to Make a DIY Wood Wall Organizer Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I’m Karen and I’m the blogger behind Decor Hint and a new member of the Pretty Handy Girl contributor team. I’m so excited to be here today. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a simple DIY Wood Wall Organizer. […]
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Introducing Our Newest Contributor – Lara from The Unprofessional I’m so excited to introduce you to our newest talented contributor, Karen from Decor Hint. You are going to love her because Karen is one super talented woman. Not only is she an avid DIYer and maker, but she’s also an extremely talented artist. You’ll definitely want […]
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Saving Etta Update: The Backyard Transformation This has to be one of the biggest transformations (besides the demolition and framing) at the Saving Etta project! The backyard was an unruly mess of vines, overgrown shrubs, and weeds. I resisted the urge to do any landscaping until all the crews were finished outside. No sense in […]
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Easy Wood Crate Nightstand (and Bookshelf) I’ve been using a wood crate as a nightstand for my son since he moved to his big-boy bed two years ago. Last week, I decided it was time to attach legs and turn this simple crate into a legit nightstand. I’m a big believer in low-cost, DIY furniture […]
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Introducing Our Newest Contributor – Lara from The Unprofessional I’m so excited to introduce you to our newest talented contributor, Lara from The Unprofessional. She says she’s no expert, but you’d never know it by looking at her renovations and DIY projects! Lara has been correcting a multitude of sloppy work the jerks folks who […]
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