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JUN
17
Landscaping 101 – Tools & Planting
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Brittany Bailey
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JUN
17
Landscaping 101 – Tools & Planting When we bought our first home 13 years ago, we were lured by the idea of having at least half an acre of land. Little did we know that it would involve LOTS and LOTS of yard work. Over the years we’ve learned several tips and tricks to creating […] The post Landscaping 101 – Tools & Planting appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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MAY
20
How to Use a Sander
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Brittany Bailey
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MAY
20
Welcome to another tool tutorial. Today I’m going to save you time and effort by teaching you how to use a sander. How to Use a Sander If you don’t have a power sander, you’ll likely recognize this contraption below. That’s a manual sanding block. It’s great, but personally I like to move quickly through […] The post How to Use a Sander appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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FEB
25
Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle
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Brittany Bailey
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FEB
25
Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle Spring is right around the corner and I’m itching to cut some fresh flowers to bring inside. I love displaying them in jars placed inside rustic wooden caddies. Making a little caddy or tote out of salvage wood and branches can be an easy beginner DIY project. But, […] The post Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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APR
02
It’s 2018, and I’m still wondering Where are the Real Makita Girls?
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Brittany Bailey
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APR
02
It’s 2018, and I’m Still Wondering Where are the Real Makita Girls? Back when I first published this post, I never thought I’d be resurrecting it from the archives. Then Simone Giertz shared this tweet and my anger and frustration at Makita boiled over again. The video Simone was referencing has been taken down by Makita, […] The post It’s 2018, and I’m still wondering Where are the Real Makita Girls? appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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FEB
09
How to Make a Long Clamp with Shorter Clamps
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Brittany Bailey
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FEB
09
How to Make a Long Clamp with Shorter Clamps When you are trying to outfit your workshop with equipment it can be tempting to skip purchasing more expensive long clamps. After all, how often do you really need to clamp something longer than 12 – 18″? Luckily, I’m here to justify your decision to purchase […] The post How to Make a Long Clamp with Shorter Clamps appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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NOV
17
Top 10 Power Tools Every DIYer Needs
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Brittany Bailey
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NOV
17
Top 10 Power Tools Every DIYer Needs Time and time again I’ve been asked what my desert island tool would be. But honestly I have a hard time narrowing my answer down to just one tool. Instead I decided to make a list of the Top 10 Power Tools that Every DIYer Needs in their […] The post Top 10 Power Tools Every DIYer Needs appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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NOV
13
Table Saw Stand and Collapsible Out Feed Work Table
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Brittany Bailey
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NOV
13
DIY Table Saw Stand and Collapsible Out Feed Work Table Today I want to share with you my new workshop configuration that has a DIY Table Saw Stand and a collapsible out feed (or work) table. I’ve struggled for years to find a workbench that meets my need to spread out while building and assembling […] The post Table Saw Stand and Collapsible Out Feed Work Table appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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JUL
04
Must Have Gadget to Remove Stripped Screws
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Brittany Bailey
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JUL
04
You know the frustration of trying to drive a screw that won’t go any further. Then you find you can’t remove it because the head is completely stripped. Or worse, you come across a screw that is stripped and you can’t remove it. If the rubber band trick won’t work, this is the Must Have Gadget to […] The post Must Have Gadget to Remove Stripped Screws appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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OCT
16
Table Saw Safety Guidelines by The Sawdust Maker
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Brittany Bailey
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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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DEC
16
What I’d Ask Santa for (if I were you)…
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Brittany Bailey
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DEC
16
It’s the final days before the big guy packs up his sleigh and starts delivering presents to all the good little girls and boys. You’ve been good this year, right? This year I’m asking Pretty Handsome Guy Santa for a few things, but these are the gifts that I’ve received in the past that are my absolute […] The post What I’d Ask Santa for (if I were you)… appeared first on Pretty Handy Girl.
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