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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

NO SEW PATIO TABLECLOTH WITH UMBRELLA HOLE Iron the tape in place. 2. Peel off the backing from the fusible tape. 3. Open the flaps up. 4. Press the flaps open and melt the fusible web to glue the tabs open. Paint the edges of the tabs with the clear nail polish or fray check. Lay your new tablecloth over EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. PAINTING METAL PATIO CHAIRS: 5 EASY STEPS TO AN AWESOME Thoroughly inspect your entire chair for peeling or cracked paint. Step 1 – Scrape off loose paint. Step 2 – Use the wire brush to remove small chips and rust. Wire brushing is the best option for rounded or oddly shaped areas. Both of these steps are super simple

and

INSTALLING YOUR OWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM Open the glue (PVC cement) and coat the inside of the connector and the outside of the pipe. Work quickly because the glue will harden fast. Twist the connector back and forth until it is fully seated onto the pipe. Make sure that your connector is pointed the appropriate direction before you release your grip. SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. EASY FIX FOR A SCREEN/STORM DOOR CLOSER Loosen the screws from the bracket on the screen door to remove the bracket. Loosen the screws from the door jamb bracket and remove. Attach the new bracket to the door jamb with provided screws. Slide hold open clip up against the closer barrel. Insert the pin into the closer barrel and the jamb bracket. Install new bracket onto screen

door.

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

NO SEW PATIO TABLECLOTH WITH UMBRELLA HOLE Iron the tape in place. 2. Peel off the backing from the fusible tape. 3. Open the flaps up. 4. Press the flaps open and melt the fusible web to glue the tabs open. Paint the edges of the tabs with the clear nail polish or fray check. Lay your new tablecloth over EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. PAINTING METAL PATIO CHAIRS: 5 EASY STEPS TO AN AWESOME Thoroughly inspect your entire chair for peeling or cracked paint. Step 1 – Scrape off loose paint. Step 2 – Use the wire brush to remove small chips and rust. Wire brushing is the best option for rounded or oddly shaped areas. Both of these steps are super simple

and

INSTALLING YOUR OWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM Open the glue (PVC cement) and coat the inside of the connector and the outside of the pipe. Work quickly because the glue will harden fast. Twist the connector back and forth until it is fully seated onto the pipe. Make sure that your connector is pointed the appropriate direction before you release your grip. SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. EASY FIX FOR A SCREEN/STORM DOOR CLOSER Loosen the screws from the bracket on the screen door to remove the bracket. Loosen the screws from the door jamb bracket and remove. Attach the new bracket to the door jamb with provided screws. Slide hold open clip up against the closer barrel. Insert the pin into the closer barrel and the jamb bracket. Install new bracket onto screen

door.

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

SERIES - PRETTY HANDY GIRL The “Saving Etta” house was built in 1900 near downtown Raleigh, NC. Despite being listed on the Registry of Historic Places, the house was one step away from being condemned and bulldozed. DECORATING - PRETTY HANDY GIRL I am going to teach you how to securely hang heavy objects on the wall with a board and a few screws. Using a French Cleat has been a tried and true method for hanging heavy objects and is used by professional cabinet makers and DIYers alike. BEST FIT FACE MASK TUTORIAL Rotate the mask and stitch along the chin side of the mask. Flip the mask over and feel for the nose clip. Sew a few stitches to the left and right of the nose clip to keep it from sliding around in the mask. 9. Double fold the ends of your mask about 3/4” twice to create a pocket for the ear straps. BUILD IT - PRETTY HANDY GIRL Learn the simplest and most accurate way to build drawer boxes with this easy tutorial. Drawer Box Build Welcome back, this is Kristen from In Her Garage Woodworking here with another build plan for you.

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Grab a few wine corks and some wire, we're going to make wine cork reindeer with those two supplies and some hand tools. Wine Cork Reindeer Looking for a little craft to do with the kids and maybe you've been drinking a little more wine HOME & AUTO MAINTENANCE I am originally from the East Coast, moved to the West Coast, and now I’m back on the East Coast. That makes this the 2nd time I’ve officially moved cross country and I

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Saving Etta: Paint Colors + Home Tour Guide Now that all the rooms have been revealed in the Saving Etta house, I thought you'd like one

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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. TOOL TUTORIAL FRIDAY VIDEO ARCHIVES Today is Friday! And you know what that meansit’s time for another Tool Tutorial Friday! Today I’ll be introducing you to the circular

saw.

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was borrowed from.)

30+ DIY CRAFTS TWEENS WILL LOVE Check out these awesome ideas for more than 30 DIY Crafts Tweens Will Love. These colorful DIY paracord bracelets are a fun project for tweens of any gender to make. Using a ceramic mug and simple colorful sharpies, they can create these fun personalized Monogram mugs. Use nails, thread, and a board to make this Custom String Artwork for

their

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL I swear, it’s true! By downloading the DIYZ app, you can learn how to improve your home’s curb appeal and learn how to make your own repairs and upgrades. (This is a sponsored post for DIYZ, but stick around because I have found this app extremely helpful. In fact, you can read about how this app saved my butt last year !) 9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS Natural Stone. Bluestone, Cantera, Flagstone, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Porphyry, Sandstone, Slate and Travertine are all stone slabs that can be used for stone pavers. These flat slabs of rock make them ideal for wider pathways and patios. The beauty of using stone is that no two are identical because they are all-natural from the earth.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

30+ DIY CRAFTS TWEENS WILL LOVE Check out these awesome ideas for more than 30 DIY Crafts Tweens Will Love. These colorful DIY paracord bracelets are a fun project for tweens of any gender to make. Using a ceramic mug and simple colorful sharpies, they can create these fun personalized Monogram mugs. Use nails, thread, and a board to make this Custom String Artwork for

their

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL I swear, it’s true! By downloading the DIYZ app, you can learn how to improve your home’s curb appeal and learn how to make your own repairs and upgrades. (This is a sponsored post for DIYZ, but stick around because I have found this app extremely helpful. In fact, you can read about how this app saved my butt last year !) 9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS Natural Stone. Bluestone, Cantera, Flagstone, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Porphyry, Sandstone, Slate and Travertine are all stone slabs that can be used for stone pavers. These flat slabs of rock make them ideal for wider pathways and patios. The beauty of using stone is that no two are identical because they are all-natural from the earth.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

SERIES - PRETTY HANDY GIRL The “Saving Etta” house was built in 1900 near downtown Raleigh, NC. Despite being listed on the Registry of Historic Places, the house was one step away from being condemned and bulldozed. DECORATING - PRETTY HANDY GIRL I am going to teach you how to securely hang heavy objects on the wall with a board and a few screws. Using a French Cleat has been a tried and true method for hanging heavy objects and is used by professional cabinet makers and DIYers alike. BUILD IT - PRETTY HANDY GIRL Learn the simplest and most accurate way to build drawer boxes with this easy tutorial. Drawer Box Build Welcome back, this is Kristen from In Her Garage Woodworking here with another build plan for you.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Grab a few wine corks and some wire, we're going to make wine cork reindeer with those two supplies and some hand tools. Wine Cork Reindeer Looking for a little craft to do with the kids and maybe you've been drinking a little more wine LANDSCAPING & GARDENING Learn my tips and tricks to create a beautiful thriving garden bed in no time. The SureFire Way to Create a Thriving Flower Garden Bed We live on a beautiful tree-filled lot in North Carolina. ELECTRICAL - PRETTY HANDY GIRL 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.

TOOL TUTORIALS

So, you love making DIY projects but want to expand your talents further than squares and rectangles. I’m going to show you how to make DIY Circle Cutting Jig for the Table Saw. HOME & AUTO MAINTENANCE I am originally from the East Coast, moved to the West Coast, and now I’m back on the East Coast. That makes this the 2nd time I’ve officially moved cross country and I

SAVING ETTA

Saving Etta: Paint Colors + Home Tour Guide Now that all the rooms have been revealed in the Saving Etta house, I thought you'd like one

post to refer

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece.

BEST FIT FACE MASK

After a weekend, I designed this easy sew Best Fit Facemask Tutorial for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical masks while also staying safe during the COVID crisis. (These are not a replacement for N95 or surgical masks. These masks are designed to add an additional layer of protection.) QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL I swear, it’s true! By downloading the DIYZ app, you can learn how to improve your home’s curb appeal and learn how to make your own repairs and upgrades. (This is a sponsored post for DIYZ, but stick around because I have found this app extremely helpful. In fact, you can read about how this app saved my butt last year !) 9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS Natural Stone. Bluestone, Cantera, Flagstone, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Porphyry, Sandstone, Slate and Travertine are all stone slabs that can be used for stone pavers. These flat slabs of rock make them ideal for wider pathways and patios. The beauty of using stone is that no two are identical because they are all-natural from the earth.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece.

BEST FIT FACE MASK

After a weekend, I designed this easy sew Best Fit Facemask Tutorial for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical masks while also staying safe during the COVID crisis. (These are not a replacement for N95 or surgical masks. These masks are designed to add an additional layer of protection.) QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL I swear, it’s true! By downloading the DIYZ app, you can learn how to improve your home’s curb appeal and learn how to make your own repairs and upgrades. (This is a sponsored post for DIYZ, but stick around because I have found this app extremely helpful. In fact, you can read about how this app saved my butt last year !) 9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS Natural Stone. Bluestone, Cantera, Flagstone, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Porphyry, Sandstone, Slate and Travertine are all stone slabs that can be used for stone pavers. These flat slabs of rock make them ideal for wider pathways and patios. The beauty of using stone is that no two are identical because they are all-natural from the earth.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. NO SEW PATIO TABLECLOTH WITH UMBRELLA HOLE Iron the tape in place. 2. Peel off the backing from the fusible tape. 3. Open the flaps up. 4. Press the flaps open and melt the fusible web to glue the tabs open. Paint the edges of the tabs with the clear nail polish or fray check. Lay your new tablecloth over TWO WAYS TO FIX A SCREW THAT'S TOO LONG First measure the excess screw length. Mark that distance + 1/16″ more on the screw. Use a pair of wire strippers (affiliate link to the strippers I own and love) and thread the screw into a hole on the pliers (the one that fits best.) The mark should be inside HOW TO BUILD DECORATIVE GABLE ATTIC VENTS How to Build Decorative Gable Attic Vents. When I purchased the Saving Etta house (a Triple-A construction house built in 1900), I fell in love with the decorative gable attic vent shape at first sight. The little diamonds decorating each gable had my heart skipping a beat, even if she really needed a full gut job and renovation. HOW TO CREATE AN INEXPENSIVE MULCH AND STONE WALKWAY Continue setting a peg every 4-6 feet (and especially at the peak of any curves.) Repeat for the other side of your path. Open a bag of mulch and spread to the top of your stones and the edging. Use the back side of your garden rake to smooth the mulch and eliminate any high or low spots. Repeat until you have filled your entire path. HOW TO MOVE A FLOOR REGISTER IN A WINDOW SEAT Set the floor register box on the base plate and mark the two sides of the metal box. 4. Build the front wall of the window seat, spacing the two studs snuggly on either side of the register box. 5. The 90 degree register box I used overlaps the 2×4″ baseplate slightly. Trace around the overlap to cut out with the Dremel Multi-Max.

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece.

BEST FIT FACE MASK

After a weekend, I designed this easy sew Best Fit Facemask Tutorial for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical masks while also staying safe during the COVID crisis. (These are not a replacement for N95 or surgical masks. These masks are designed to add an additional layer of protection.) QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL I swear, it’s true! By downloading the DIYZ app, you can learn how to improve your home’s curb appeal and learn how to make your own repairs and upgrades. (This is a sponsored post for DIYZ, but stick around because I have found this app extremely helpful. In fact, you can read about how this app saved my butt last year !) 9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS Natural Stone. Bluestone, Cantera, Flagstone, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Porphyry, Sandstone, Slate and Travertine are all stone slabs that can be used for stone pavers. These flat slabs of rock make them ideal for wider pathways and patios. The beauty of using stone is that no two are identical because they are all-natural from the earth.

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece.

BEST FIT FACE MASK

After a weekend, I designed this easy sew Best Fit Facemask Tutorial for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical masks while also staying safe during the COVID crisis. (These are not a replacement for N95 or surgical masks. These masks are designed to add an additional layer of protection.) QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL I swear, it’s true! By downloading the DIYZ app, you can learn how to improve your home’s curb appeal and learn how to make your own repairs and upgrades. (This is a sponsored post for DIYZ, but stick around because I have found this app extremely helpful. In fact, you can read about how this app saved my butt last year !) 9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS Natural Stone. Bluestone, Cantera, Flagstone, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Porphyry, Sandstone, Slate and Travertine are all stone slabs that can be used for stone pavers. These flat slabs of rock make them ideal for wider pathways and patios. The beauty of using stone is that no two are identical because they are all-natural from the earth.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M Draw and color in a star over the white area on the smaller oar. After the paint is 100% dry, rough up the oars with the 3M 220 grit sanding sponge to give it back that aged look. To age the oars further, wipe on some more wood stain and wiped it off immediately. This EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. NO SEW PATIO TABLECLOTH WITH UMBRELLA HOLE Iron the tape in place. 2. Peel off the backing from the fusible tape. 3. Open the flaps up. 4. Press the flaps open and melt the fusible web to glue the tabs open. Paint the edges of the tabs with the clear nail polish or fray check. Lay your new tablecloth over TWO WAYS TO FIX A SCREW THAT'S TOO LONG First measure the excess screw length. Mark that distance + 1/16″ more on the screw. Use a pair of wire strippers (affiliate link to the strippers I own and love) and thread the screw into a hole on the pliers (the one that fits best.) The mark should be inside HOW TO BUILD DECORATIVE GABLE ATTIC VENTS How to Build Decorative Gable Attic Vents. When I purchased the Saving Etta house (a Triple-A construction house built in 1900), I fell in love with the decorative gable attic vent shape at first sight. The little diamonds decorating each gable had my heart skipping a beat, even if she really needed a full gut job and renovation. HOW TO CREATE AN INEXPENSIVE MULCH AND STONE WALKWAY Continue setting a peg every 4-6 feet (and especially at the peak of any curves.) Repeat for the other side of your path. Open a bag of mulch and spread to the top of your stones and the edging. Use the back side of your garden rake to smooth the mulch and eliminate any high or low spots. Repeat until you have filled your entire path. HOW TO MOVE A FLOOR REGISTER IN A WINDOW SEAT Set the floor register box on the base plate and mark the two sides of the metal box. 4. Build the front wall of the window seat, spacing the two studs snuggly on either side of the register box. 5. The 90 degree register box I used overlaps the 2×4″ baseplate slightly. Trace around the overlap to cut out with the Dremel Multi-Max.

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was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK

The Best Fit Facemask Tutorial is an easy sew mask for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical

masks.

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL If you like to see the step-by-step tutorial, here’s the break down: Step 1: Sand & Stain. Lightly sand your piece to remove any rough spots. If you’re working with a pre-finished piece of furniture, clean well to remove any dirt or oils that would resist the stain. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs.Here are a few fun stats about me: I like love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK

The Best Fit Facemask Tutorial is an easy sew mask for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical

masks.

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL If you like to see the step-by-step tutorial, here’s the break down: Step 1: Sand & Stain. Lightly sand your piece to remove any rough spots. If you’re working with a pre-finished piece of furniture, clean well to remove any dirt or oils that would resist the stain. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs.Here are a few fun stats about me: I like love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK TUTORIAL Best Fit Face Mask Tutorial - Designed for simple sewing, less fabric and fitting for all head shapes. Make this mask for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) protection

BEST FIT FACE MASK

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

PAINTING METAL PATIO CHAIRS: 5 EASY STEPS TO AN AWESOME All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

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TWO WAYS TO FIX A SCREW THAT'S TOO LONG All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

HOW TO MOVE A FLOOR REGISTER IN A WINDOW SEAT All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

HOW TO BUILD DECORATIVE GABLE ATTIC VENTS How to Build Decorative Gable Attic Vents. When I purchased the Saving Etta house (a Triple-A construction house built in 1900), I fell in love with the decorative gable attic vent shape at first sight. The little diamonds decorating each gable had my heart skipping a beat, even if she really needed a full gut job and renovation. TWO WAYS TO INSTALL A CEILING HOOK FOR PLANTS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

HOW TO CREATE AN INEXPENSIVE MULCH AND STONE WALKWAY How to Create an Inexpensive Mulch and Stone Walkway. Spring is on its way and that means more rain. It’s also the time of year when the grass has been dormant and there is more exposed dirt and mud in your

yard.

HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK, STRIPPED OR PAINTED SCREW All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK

The Best Fit Facemask Tutorial is an easy sew mask for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical

masks.

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL If you like to see the step-by-step tutorial, here’s the break down: Step 1: Sand & Stain. Lightly sand your piece to remove any rough spots. If you’re working with a pre-finished piece of furniture, clean well to remove any dirt or oils that would resist the stain. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs.Here are a few fun stats about me: I like love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK

The Best Fit Facemask Tutorial is an easy sew mask for use by the public and medical professionals trying to protect N95 and surgical

masks.

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL If you like to see the step-by-step tutorial, here’s the break down: Step 1: Sand & Stain. Lightly sand your piece to remove any rough spots. If you’re working with a pre-finished piece of furniture, clean well to remove any dirt or oils that would resist the stain. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

CREATING VINTAGE PAINTED OARS WITH 3M All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs.Here are a few fun stats about me: I like love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

USE THIS APP TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

BEST FIT FACE MASK TUTORIAL Best Fit Face Mask Tutorial - Designed for simple sewing, less fabric and fitting for all head shapes. Make this mask for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) protection

BEST FIT FACE MASK

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

9 LASTING ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE WALKWAYS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

PAINTING METAL PATIO CHAIRS: 5 EASY STEPS TO AN AWESOME All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

TWO WAYS TO FIX A SCREW THAT'S TOO LONG All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

HOW TO MOVE A FLOOR REGISTER IN A WINDOW SEAT All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

HOW TO BUILD DECORATIVE GABLE ATTIC VENTS How to Build Decorative Gable Attic Vents. When I purchased the Saving Etta house (a Triple-A construction house built in 1900), I fell in love with the decorative gable attic vent shape at first sight. The little diamonds decorating each gable had my heart skipping a beat, even if she really needed a full gut job and renovation. TWO WAYS TO INSTALL A CEILING HOOK FOR PLANTS All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

HOW TO CREATE AN INEXPENSIVE MULCH AND STONE WALKWAY How to Create an Inexpensive Mulch and Stone Walkway. Spring is on its way and that means more rain. It’s also the time of year when the grass has been dormant and there is more exposed dirt and mud in your

yard.

HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK, STRIPPED OR PAINTED SCREW All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. HOW TO FIX YOUR GARDEN GNOME (AND If your gnome is hollow, fill in the hole with Great Stuff insulation foam. Make sure to wear gloves so that your hands don’t get sticky and place a towel on any surface you’d like to protect. Allow the Great Stuff to completely dry and harden. This usually takes a good

hour and it

INSTALLING AN ANTI-TIP BRACKET FOR YOUR OVEN Drill through the crosshairs marking the location of the screws (remember to use a drill bit slightly smaller than your screws.) Remove your template, line up your bracket with the holes and drive the screws through the holes on the base of the bracket and then into the wall at the back of the bracket. Once your bracket has been

installed, grab

WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Best of all, I can hide dishes in it. Little known fact, my coffee mug and a knife were in the sink when I took this photo: The apron front farmhouse sink we have is this one. (affiliate link) If you decide to buy one, I think you will love it, as long as you are okay with those 5 Things No One Will Tell You About Farmhouse Sinks! Does your HE

Washer stink?

10 NON-TOXIC DUST MITE REMEDIES FOR YOUR HOME Here are 10 non-toxic ways to remedy a burgeoning dust mite population in your home. Controlling dust can help, but there are specific tips

and tricks

HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK, STRIPPED OR PAINTED SCREW Insert the screwdriver into the head of the screw. Give the end of the screw driver a good whack with a hammer. This should be enough to either break through the paint, or put a dent into the screw head. Without removing the screwdriver, press down and slowly unscrew the

screw.

4 WAYS TO REMOVE PAINT FROM METAL HINGES (& OTHER DOOR Instructions: Turn on the heat gun and allow it to heat up. Lay the hinges onto the sheet metal or protected work surface. Concentrate the heat onto the hinge. In a minute or two, the paint should start to soften, liquify or bubble up. Use the pliers to hold

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. HOW TO FIX YOUR GARDEN GNOME (AND If your gnome is hollow, fill in the hole with Great Stuff insulation foam. Make sure to wear gloves so that your hands don’t get sticky and place a towel on any surface you’d like to protect. Allow the Great Stuff to completely dry and harden. This usually takes a good

hour and it

INSTALLING AN ANTI-TIP BRACKET FOR YOUR OVEN Drill through the crosshairs marking the location of the screws (remember to use a drill bit slightly smaller than your screws.) Remove your template, line up your bracket with the holes and drive the screws through the holes on the base of the bracket and then into the wall at the back of the bracket. Once your bracket has been

installed, grab

WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Best of all, I can hide dishes in it. Little known fact, my coffee mug and a knife were in the sink when I took this photo: The apron front farmhouse sink we have is this one. (affiliate link) If you decide to buy one, I think you will love it, as long as you are okay with those 5 Things No One Will Tell You About Farmhouse Sinks! Does your HE

Washer stink?

10 NON-TOXIC DUST MITE REMEDIES FOR YOUR HOME Here are 10 non-toxic ways to remedy a burgeoning dust mite population in your home. Controlling dust can help, but there are specific tips

and tricks

HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK, STRIPPED OR PAINTED SCREW Insert the screwdriver into the head of the screw. Give the end of the screw driver a good whack with a hammer. This should be enough to either break through the paint, or put a dent into the screw head. Without removing the screwdriver, press down and slowly unscrew the

screw.

4 WAYS TO REMOVE PAINT FROM METAL HINGES (& OTHER DOOR Instructions: Turn on the heat gun and allow it to heat up. Lay the hinges onto the sheet metal or protected work surface. Concentrate the heat onto the hinge. In a minute or two, the paint should start to soften, liquify or bubble up. Use the pliers to hold

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. HOW TO FIX YOUR GARDEN GNOME (AND If your gnome is hollow, fill in the hole with Great Stuff insulation foam. Make sure to wear gloves so that your hands don’t get sticky and place a towel on any surface you’d like to protect. Allow the Great Stuff to completely dry and harden. This usually takes a good

hour and it

INSTALLING AN ANTI-TIP BRACKET FOR YOUR OVEN Drill through the crosshairs marking the location of the screws (remember to use a drill bit slightly smaller than your screws.) Remove your template, line up your bracket with the holes and drive the screws through the holes on the base of the bracket and then into the wall at the back of the bracket. Once your bracket has been

installed, grab

WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Best of all, I can hide dishes in it. Little known fact, my coffee mug and a knife were in the sink when I took this photo: The apron front farmhouse sink we have is this one. (affiliate link) If you decide to buy one, I think you will love it, as long as you are okay with those 5 Things No One Will Tell You About Farmhouse Sinks! Does your HE

Washer stink?

10 NON-TOXIC DUST MITE REMEDIES FOR YOUR HOME Here are 10 non-toxic ways to remedy a burgeoning dust mite population in your home. Controlling dust can help, but there are specific tips

and tricks

HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK, STRIPPED OR PAINTED SCREW Insert the screwdriver into the head of the screw. Give the end of the screw driver a good whack with a hammer. This should be enough to either break through the paint, or put a dent into the screw head. Without removing the screwdriver, press down and slowly unscrew the

screw.

4 WAYS TO REMOVE PAINT FROM METAL HINGES (& OTHER DOOR Instructions: Turn on the heat gun and allow it to heat up. Lay the hinges onto the sheet metal or protected work surface. Concentrate the heat onto the hinge. In a minute or two, the paint should start to soften, liquify or bubble up. Use the pliers to hold

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink.

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All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. HOW TO FIX YOUR GARDEN GNOME (AND If your gnome is hollow, fill in the hole with Great Stuff insulation foam. Make sure to wear gloves so that your hands don’t get sticky and place a towel on any surface you’d like to protect. Allow the Great Stuff to completely dry and harden. This usually takes a good

hour and it

INSTALLING AN ANTI-TIP BRACKET FOR YOUR OVEN Drill through the crosshairs marking the location of the screws (remember to use a drill bit slightly smaller than your screws.) Remove your template, line up your bracket with the holes and drive the screws through the holes on the base of the bracket and then into the wall at the back of the bracket. Once your bracket has been

installed, grab

WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Best of all, I can hide dishes in it. Little known fact, my coffee mug and a knife were in the sink when I took this photo: The apron front farmhouse sink we have is this one. (affiliate link) If you decide to buy one, I think you will love it, as long as you are okay with those 5 Things No One Will Tell You About Farmhouse Sinks! Does your HE

Washer stink?

10 NON-TOXIC DUST MITE REMEDIES FOR YOUR HOME Here are 10 non-toxic ways to remedy a burgeoning dust mite population in your home. Controlling dust can help, but there are specific tips

and tricks

HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK, STRIPPED OR PAINTED SCREW Insert the screwdriver into the head of the screw. Give the end of the screw driver a good whack with a hammer. This should be enough to either break through the paint, or put a dent into the screw head. Without removing the screwdriver, press down and slowly unscrew the

screw.

4 WAYS TO REMOVE PAINT FROM METAL HINGES (& OTHER DOOR Instructions: Turn on the heat gun and allow it to heat up. Lay the hinges onto the sheet metal or protected work surface. Concentrate the heat onto the hinge. In a minute or two, the paint should start to soften, liquify or bubble up. Use the pliers to hold

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink.

PRETTY HANDY GIRL

All images and tutorials on this blog are copyrighted material. Please contact me if you would like to borrow any media (photos, video or audio files), tutorials, or ideas from this blog. 99% of the time I would be happy to allow you to use one photo with appropriate credit and link back to PrettyHandyGirl.com (preferably to the same post it

was borrowed from.)

THE PERFECT RUSTIC PAINT TECHNIQUE {WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL Step 3: Adding Dimension. Allow the paint to dry (which shouldn’t take very long.) Dip another chip brush into the white color stain. Wipe off most of the paint and dry brush some “hi-lights” onto your piece. You don’t need as much coverage as the painting step. This is just adding some extra dimension to the piece. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. EASIEST WAY TO GET RID OF ENGLISH IVY FOR GOOD Cut and spray the ivy on a sunny day. And choose a day with no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Follow up within a few weeks with your raking (don’t just spray and leave the roots.) Rake on a day after it’s rained as the ground will be much softer. Pull the ivy

out of the ground.

QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

SEWING A BENCH CUSHION WITH PIPING 1. Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. Pin the piping on top of the fabric. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric. When you reach a corner, snip into the raw edge of the piping all the way (but not through) the rope piping. MAKE YOUR OWN DIY RAIN CHAINS Here are 21 awesome DIY Rain Chains you can make! Make a beautiful copper rain chain with leaf shaped pieces cut from thin sheet metal. Create this tranquil and pretty outdoor water feature using a stock tank and rain chains. Make this copper ring DIY Rain Chain using copper tubing. Use mini terracotta pots to create this fun DIY Ombre

Rain Chain.

HOW TO SOLDER METALS TOGETHER Sandpaper. Painter’s tape. Damp rag. Safety glasses. If you’ve used a curling iron, you are qualified to solder. Wait — even if you haven’t ever used a curling iron — you can do this. The only difference is that the soldering iron gets a lot hotter than your standard hair iron, so use caution. Plug in the soldering iron and let

it

HOW TO STRIP...PAINT OFF A DOOR For cracks in the door, scrape or sand off any rough or raised edges. Spread the wood filler and allow it to dry. Hand sand small spots or leave them and sand it while sanding your door. Sand the doors. Start with a 150 grit sandpaper. On the second sanding, switch to 220 grit, a finer grit sandpaper. WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Fact #5: You can’t wash dishes on one side and set the clean ones in a dish drainer in the second basin. With one large sink, all the dishes in it will get wet. This was the one change that was less of an issue for us. We simply put our dish drainer on the counter. When we have company, I put the drainer out of sight under the sink. PAINT COLORS IN MY HOME Kitchen: Sherwin Williams Copen Blue, Aesthetic White and Benjamin Moore Oxford White. Adjacent to the mudroom is our kitchen. The colors were carefully chosen to be soothing and cheerful. The white color was pulled from the Kith Cabinets as the closest match to the white cabinets and used on all the trim and planks. QUICK AND EASY DIY FAN TRELLIS Step 3- Create the fan. With the five 1x2s secured at the bottom, fan out the outer pieces at the top to the distance you prefer. Add 6 inches to this measurement. Cut one of the remaining 1×2 to this measurement. Using your feet to keep the outside pieces fanned out, drill pilot holes, and attach the cut piece near the top of the outer

1x2s.

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW AND MORE Asbestos as a building material made sense before it was discovered to cause health problems. It was heat and fire resistant and the glues that contain asbestos work REALLY well. You can’t get glue for vinyl flooring today that sticks as well as the asbestos based glues. Thankfully, asbestos has been banned in the US. HOW TO EASILY CLEAN MILDEW OFF WINDOWS Fill the water reservoir and return it to the handheld unit. Plug the Steam Machine Plus in and wait for the light to turn blue. For the majority of the window tracks, I used the round brush attachment. Use medium steam on the tracks and be careful not to hold the steam for too long near the glass. Periodically, wipe the brush clean on a rag. HOW TO FIX YOUR GARDEN GNOME (AND If your gnome is hollow, fill in the hole with Great Stuff insulation foam. Make sure to wear gloves so that your hands don’t get sticky and place a towel on any surface you’d like to protect. Allow the Great Stuff to completely dry and harden. This usually takes a good

hour and it

INSTALLING AN ANTI-TIP BRACKET FOR YOUR OVEN Drill through the crosshairs marking the location of the screws (remember to use a drill bit slightly smaller than your screws.) Remove your template, line up your bracket with the holes and drive the screws through the holes on the base of the bracket and then into the wall at the back of the bracket. Once your bracket has been

installed, grab

WHAT NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT FARMHOUSE SINKS Best of all, I can hide dishes in it. Little known fact, my coffee mug and a knife were in the sink when I took this photo: The apron front farmhouse sink we have is this one. (affiliate link) If you decide to buy one, I think you will love it, as long as you are okay with those 5 Things No One Will Tell You About Farmhouse Sinks! Does your HE

Washer stink?

10 NON-TOXIC DUST MITE REMEDIES FOR YOUR HOME Here are 10 non-toxic ways to remedy a burgeoning dust mite population in your home. Controlling dust can help, but there are specific tips

and tricks

HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK, STRIPPED OR PAINTED SCREW Insert the screwdriver into the head of the screw. Give the end of the screw driver a good whack with a hammer. This should be enough to either break through the paint, or put a dent into the screw head. Without removing the screwdriver, press down and slowly unscrew the

screw.

4 WAYS TO REMOVE PAINT FROM METAL HINGES (& OTHER DOOR Instructions: Turn on the heat gun and allow it to heat up. Lay the hinges onto the sheet metal or protected work surface. Concentrate the heat onto the hinge. In a minute or two, the paint should start to soften, liquify or bubble up. Use the pliers to hold

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