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DEC
15
How to Make a Fir Tree Pegboard
By:
Lara the Unprofessional
on
DEC
15
Looking for a last-minute holiday craft you can do with your kids (or alone in your own quiet spot)? How about a fir tree pegboard! This is a festive, fun project you can make in an evening. How to Make a Fir Tree Pegboard There are so many fun ways to use this pegboard tree! […] The post How to Make a Fir Tree Pegboard appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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JUL
23
Must Have Summer Work Clothing to Keep You Cool
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
JUL
23
Here are my top picks for Must Have Summer Work Clothing to Keep You Cool whether you’re gardening, volunteering for a service project, or working on a building project. Must Have Summer Work Clothing to Keep You Cool It’s been a hot and humid summer here in North Carolina. This is nothing new, except this […] The post Must Have Summer Work Clothing to Keep You Cool appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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FEB
26
Smoke Detectors – What You Don’t Know Could Kill You
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
FEB
26
Okay, now that I have your attention, did you know that approximately every three hours, a home fire death occurs somewhere in our nation. And 66 % of those occur in homes without working smoke alarms or detectors?* The most common reason those detectors weren’t working? Worn out or removed battery. Photo from CreativeCommons.org – courtesy of WickedChimp […] The post Smoke Detectors – What You Don’t Know Could Kill You appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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OCT
16
Table Saw Safety Guidelines by The Sawdust Maker
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
OCT
16
Friends, it’s Nick from over at The Sawdust Maker! A site devoted to helping others take their woodworking skills to the next level. While I am in the middle a joint series on my website, I wanted to take a minute to talk to you about table saw safety. The table saw is the most […] The post Table Saw Safety Guidelines by The Sawdust Maker appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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AUG
29
Chalkboard Calendar for the Refrigerator
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
AUG
29
You may remember when we created our Summer calendar and bucket list. The boys really responded well to being able to see what was coming up on the calendar. And I enjoyed not having to pull up my Google Calendar on the computer whenever I was put on the spot for a play date. So, […] The post Chalkboard Calendar for the Refrigerator appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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JUL
09
Sewing a Dog Safety Reflective Bandana
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
JUL
09
I realized recently that I haven’t given any updates on our adoption of Pretty Handy Dog (aka Buddy.) I’m happy to say that Buddy has been with us for a year and a half now, and he has adjusted to living with us (crazy boys and all) just fine. After the first year, he began to […] The post Sewing a Dog Safety Reflective Bandana appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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JUN
06
Rockin’ Out with Safety Gear – 3M Tekk Digital Work Tunes Review
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
JUN
06
I feel like I’m constantly shouting safety messages at you. But, I can’t stress enough how important it is to wear hearing protection when you are exposed to loud noises. But, did you know that the noise doesn’t even have to be super loud? Exposure to higher levels for an extended period of time can […] The post Rockin’ Out with Safety Gear – 3M Tekk Digital Work Tunes Review appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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SEP
23
Hot Glue Gun Safety and Making Moss Balls
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
SEP
23
According to my facebook and twitter friends, I am not the only one who gets burned EVERYTIME I use a hot glue gun. For this reason, I typically will hand sew, nail, or E-6000 something before I will use a hot glue gun. But, every once in a while, there is just no substitute […] The post Hot Glue Gun Safety and Making Moss Balls appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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SEP
14
How to Easily Test for Lead Paint
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
SEP
14
How to Easily Test for Lead Paint Good morning boys and girls! Today I have a tale with a moral for you. Go ahead and gather around and put on your listening ears. This is the story of a woman named Mrs. Noggin. She moved into an old house built in 1940. A friend told […] The post How to Easily Test for Lead Paint appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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JUN
19
Refinishing a Garden Bench
By:
Brittany Bailey
on
JUN
19
Recently I decided my garden bench that used to be a Craig’s List bed frame, needed to be refinished. I repaired, sanded and repainted the bench before setting it onto our porch where it would get less exposure to the rain. Well, it wasn’t weathering the elements too nicely. Or maybe I should say it was weathering […] The post Refinishing a Garden Bench appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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