<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859</id><updated>2011-11-19T11:02:07.219-08:00</updated><category term='Reno&apos;s Before'/><title type='text'>Handy Girl and her Guy</title><subtitle type='html'>Property Renovation &amp;amp; DIY projects</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>28</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-70792064811016012</id><published>2011-11-19T10:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-19T10:44:15.338-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Reno # 6 ... The House on the (slight) Hill</title><summary type='text'>Greetings to you all!

What do we have here? Another day another house I see. Before I begin with what may sound like rant but really isn't, I just want to say that I thank God for all of the blessings that He has bestowed upon my husband and I. We've been very fortunate to do a lot things that we love. With that said ...

Who told my husband to go and buy ANOTHER house??? You guys, he is the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/70792064811016012/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=70792064811016012&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/70792064811016012'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/70792064811016012'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/11/reno-6-house-on-slight-hill.html' title='Reno # 6 ... The House on the (slight) Hill'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I3m8PuGyhuo/Tsf3_SjRo8I/AAAAAAAAAuI/XYdMvBRIBd4/s72-c/Front.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-4239578697832345119</id><published>2011-10-11T19:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-11T19:24:02.256-07:00</updated><title type='text'>It's a Wrap ... Reno #5</title><summary type='text'>Like I said, just a good old fashion cleaning was all she needed. Okay, maybe a little more but what's hard about painting the walls a fresh warm camel, putting in new carpet and giving the front door a brand new look? VOILA!!

Our little 'Charmer' is move-in ready. We've found the perfect little middle-aged lady to rent it out! Enjoy the photos:



She's all cleaned up!



Newly red painted door</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/4239578697832345119/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=4239578697832345119&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4239578697832345119'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4239578697832345119'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/its-wrap-reno-5.html' title='It&apos;s a Wrap ... Reno #5'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fC9h4_iDHBM/TpThEVK62fI/AAAAAAAAAps/4lE7D4PGqG8/s72-c/100_1490.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-2068646081606995429</id><published>2011-10-11T17:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-11T17:23:10.044-07:00</updated><title type='text'>RENO #5 ... What a Charmer!</title><summary type='text'>I have to be honest with you, this was not in our 'one house a year' plan but somehow, the Mister, talked me into buying another house that, let him tell it, 'We can't just past up babe!' Well, here it is, and I have to admit, she's a lil' cutie and there's not much work to be done here ... 

Side Note (SN): My dear, dear husband accidentally DELETED all of the before pictures of this house so, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/2068646081606995429/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=2068646081606995429&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/2068646081606995429'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/2068646081606995429'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/10/reno-5-what-charmer.html' title='RENO #5 ... What a Charmer!'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--lCL-qYtt2I/TpTapfCvsUI/AAAAAAAAAos/OyX5e_opOJk/s72-c/100_1383.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-4166918185396784135</id><published>2011-09-10T19:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-09-10T19:22:00.903-07:00</updated><title type='text'>We're FINISHED!!! RENO #4 IN FULL EFFECT</title><summary type='text'>Before I reveal the finished product, let me shout out Kechan Bailey for ALL OF HIS HARD WORK. Our nephew put in some serious sweat equity in this renovation and we really appreciate and love him for that. Who says a 16 year old knows nothing about 'hard work'?? I beg to differ!

In 6 1/2 days, she was finished and move-in ready. We found the perfect tenant for this house and she really loves it.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/4166918185396784135/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=4166918185396784135&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4166918185396784135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4166918185396784135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/09/were-finished-reno-4-in-full-effect.html' title='We&apos;re FINISHED!!! RENO #4 IN FULL EFFECT'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5F8aQAm6DHk/TmwaN-wkQ_I/AAAAAAAAAn4/PkryRcMqyt0/s72-c/100_1087.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-6445821051511695571</id><published>2011-09-10T15:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-09-10T15:17:06.091-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reno&apos;s Before'/><title type='text'>Reno # 4 ... Big Things Come in Small Packages!</title><summary type='text'>Whadda ya know?! One day, the hubby was browsing the internet and ran across this cute little house but there were no pictures of the inside. He decided that since it was not too far, why not ride by it and take a look at it. Well what do you think happened next?

We bought it :-) ... check it out!!
















Not a lot of work at all ... Wiping the forehead with a sigh of relief people, YES</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/6445821051511695571/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=6445821051511695571&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/6445821051511695571'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/6445821051511695571'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/09/reno-4-big-things-come-in-small.html' title='Reno # 4 ... Big Things Come in Small Packages!'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HtedFwI12GA/TmvfNR1NTVI/AAAAAAAAAm4/v5vfmtgGN00/s72-c/IMAG0178.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-480929635132679019</id><published>2011-06-08T07:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-08T07:58:47.623-07:00</updated><title type='text'>All Desks GO to HEAVEN!!</title><summary type='text'>This was a fun project to do and I guess I enjoyed it even more because it was something I did for my husband (gotta find a more feminine desk for myself soon). He REALLY likes it! Be sure to go back and look at older posts! I even surprised him and revamped his grandfather's old chair (pics below). 




Desk After





Desk Before









Here's Big Daddy's (Vyck's late grandfather) chair </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/480929635132679019/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=480929635132679019&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/480929635132679019'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/480929635132679019'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/06/all-desks-go-to-heaven.html' title='All Desks GO to HEAVEN!!'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xbGYvivGMkE/Te-CGmc4VpI/AAAAAAAAAmc/z1pdY1e1c5w/s72-c/000_0004.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-3366613378653186882</id><published>2011-05-31T11:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-31T11:53:23.178-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Oops ... They made a 'BooBoo'</title><summary type='text'>Well, looks like I'm back to sanding this old desk to make some minor repairs. The hubby and his friend moved it from the garage to our basement and, it was not a smooth move, to say the least. Check out the results:
Click images to enlarge 



Oh well, nothing I can't handle


Ugh ... why??!!!?











I'm really anxious to have this thing finished. There is NOT enough time in one day for me </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/3366613378653186882/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=3366613378653186882&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/3366613378653186882'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/3366613378653186882'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/oops-they-made-booboo.html' title='Oops ... They made a &apos;BooBoo&apos;'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Aea9ZyJR6rc/TeU3N1xB_nI/AAAAAAAAAl8/XS4ku6yUnkU/s72-c/100_0712.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-4607280717899434075</id><published>2011-05-29T22:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-30T07:23:02.005-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Soon and Very Soon ...</title><summary type='text'>YUP!! Hubby is really feeling his new desk  and I'm not even finished yet, ha ha, HA! No time to  finish it today either UGH because we had church this morning, then off to the grocery  store, and after that, preparing food for our early Memorial Day get  together at my house. With that said ... "Soon and Very Soon", this desk  will be completed.

Here's an update on the progress:

Click on </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/4607280717899434075/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=4607280717899434075&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4607280717899434075'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4607280717899434075'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/heres-update-on-progress-decided-to-use.html' title='Soon and Very Soon ...'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r9AKNC_NSPI/TeMdfWLj1cI/AAAAAAAAAko/dquXsUisHMM/s72-c/100_0676.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-8113476331309952271</id><published>2011-05-29T05:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-29T05:38:38.112-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Desk from Hell ... On its way back to Glory</title><summary type='text'>Just giving you all an update on the Goodwill shopping spree. Remember when I copped these?

Originally, I wanted the desk for myself but, as I was thinking of how to re-purpose it, I kept thinking of my husband. I mean he does need a new desk, proof of that here, so I figured, why not surprise him with this redo! I know ... how thoughtful??

Here is the progress ...


Removing the hardware



</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/8113476331309952271/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=8113476331309952271&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/8113476331309952271'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/8113476331309952271'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/desk-from-hell-on-its-way-back-to-glory.html' title='Desk from Hell ... On its way back to Glory'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5gg9F6QeyjU/TeI1THgfzBI/AAAAAAAAAjM/UiQ2d_54VrE/s72-c/100_0559.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-5983342653080150714</id><published>2011-05-11T15:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-13T13:35:57.002-07:00</updated><title type='text'>We're FINISHED!!! RENO #3 IN FULL EFFECT</title><summary type='text'>I'm kinda late on this one guys ... SORRY. But we've finally finished (last week)! I have to say, this had to have been one of the easiest renovation's thus far (probably because my husband and brother-in-law did all of the hard work) ... I mean, I helped too ... I'm just sayin'!!

In case you forgot how the house used to look, check it out before: http://handygirlkym.blogspot.com/2011/04/reno-3-</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/5983342653080150714/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=5983342653080150714&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/5983342653080150714'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/5983342653080150714'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/were-finished-reno-3-in-full-effect.html' title='We&apos;re FINISHED!!! RENO #3 IN FULL EFFECT'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QDtYRCYUWs/TcsYa0aj2qI/AAAAAAAAAiM/EgjZyJkgtNI/s72-c/IMAG0158.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-7355458687076023788</id><published>2011-04-16T19:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-16T19:37:36.138-07:00</updated><title type='text'>HEAVEN ON EARTH</title><summary type='text'>My cousin and I was riding on this beautiful, somewhat windy Saturday afternoon, and what does she draw my attention to?????? THESE ........




I know right!!!



Divine!!




Check out that BIRD CARVING!!!






Chairs in such great conditions
 I WAS DEFINITELY IN "HEAVEN ON EARTH" 
And all of these for $800 ... YES!!!! Gotta get the "Mister" on board for these because I have some great ideas </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/7355458687076023788/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=7355458687076023788&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/7355458687076023788'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/7355458687076023788'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/04/heaven-on-earth.html' title='HEAVEN ON EARTH'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d_StVay6gTE/TapPIICne9I/AAAAAAAAAhg/WLT5QWSzfJ8/s72-c/100_0249.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-1100702071469280389</id><published>2011-04-15T15:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-15T16:00:38.241-07:00</updated><title type='text'>RENO # 3 (Oldie But Goodie)</title><summary type='text'>Wow! What did my husband and I do to deserve God's blessings in abundance??? He is AWESOME and worthy to be praised.


 I just left with the closing attorneys and my girl, broker Sarah (love her) so it's official ... time to get started on another property! Here is a look at the foreclosed home we just purchased and yes, it needs some work and we're ready to tackle this one ...

Click on images </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/1100702071469280389/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=1100702071469280389&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1100702071469280389'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1100702071469280389'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/04/reno-3-oldie-but-goodie.html' title='RENO # 3 (Oldie But Goodie)'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SEdfGGlRF14/TajKeUCj8_I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/yVnf7tgOVR0/s72-c/100.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-2043971337684445390</id><published>2011-03-29T04:44:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2011-05-29T05:14:49.150-07:00</updated><title type='text'>DIY - "Goodwill Hunting"</title><summary type='text'>My first DIY project of the year will be for my finds during my "Goodwill Hunting"  adventure. So anxious to get started but the weather here in Atlanta  has hindered me drastically. Take a look at some photos and hopefully by  the end of February I will be well on my way to sprucing these babies  up!!



Solid Wood (weighs a ton!)



Another solid wood piece :-)



Sconce (may paint it a lacquer</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/2043971337684445390/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=2043971337684445390&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/2043971337684445390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/2043971337684445390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-goodwill-hunting.html' title='DIY - &quot;Goodwill Hunting&quot;'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FqieyJvzOro/TUGFBkdlSMI/AAAAAAAAAGI/XQWkumNkCvY/s72-c/IMG01869-20110107-1856.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-8187379436814942600</id><published>2011-03-15T09:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-15T14:44:02.960-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Hilton Ct. All Finished!!</title><summary type='text'>We have finally finished that "Brick Houuuuuuse"!! (In the Commadores voice) 

Lots of work but always worth it in the end. Check out the new red doors :-) The hubby did a great job on painting them huh?? Enjoy a few of our "after" pics!! Here she is before: http://handygirlkym.blogspot.com/2011/03/reno-2-shes-brick-houuuuuuse.html







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I'm super ecstatic because the house is full brick and we got it for a steal!!! Here she is in all of her glory (Never judge a book by its </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/3687140672926180750/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=3687140672926180750&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/3687140672926180750'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/3687140672926180750'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2011/03/reno-2-shes-brick-houuuuuuse.html' title='Reno # 2 (She&apos;s a BRICK ... HOUUUUUUSE!!!)'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_6p-YLVjHLE/TXGYVq7u6WI/AAAAAAAAAe4/FFWkXmthHgc/s72-c/DSCF7396.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-3159444136812580948</id><published>2010-08-23T19:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T17:52:00.011-08:00</updated><title type='text'>And ..... We're DONE!!</title><summary type='text'>WE HAVE FINISHED THE HOUSE ... YES!! Enjoy the pictures!!

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After: Sand, Stained, Polyurethane &amp; White Paint



Before: Ughhh!! 




















After: View from top of stairs(Like the rails?)


 Before: View from top of stairs













After: Painted EVERYTHING Black &amp; White


Before: NO cabinet doors???












After: Nice neutral all over


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Time to paint that gray trim white


Looking better already, eh?


I love having the wood exposed in the kitchen but I wanted to modernize it a bit. What other color than Black(Glidden Semi-Gloss) to do the trick??  



I like, I like


(See, before, the wood looks </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/1298775419907657124/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=1298775419907657124&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1298775419907657124'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1298775419907657124'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/another-day-carry-on.html' title='Another day ... Carry on!!'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TG0h5F_i0QI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/w34fDzRmcAY/s72-c/DSCF6297.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-1242747324209919859</id><published>2010-08-17T07:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T17:53:32.090-08:00</updated><title type='text'>CAN YOU SAY ....</title><summary type='text'>Wall Paper "STENCIL" .... YES!!
No more yucky and tacky and ugly WALLPAPER! Considering I'm an avid DIY'er, it may surprise you that I have an extremely LOW tolerance for wallpaper, so in my efforts to find a snazzy way to dress up my walls, I ran across this God sent website!
http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com
I'm so excited I can't even sit still while typing this blog :-D
Be sure to check it </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/1242747324209919859/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=1242747324209919859&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1242747324209919859'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1242747324209919859'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/can-you-say.html' title='CAN YOU SAY ....'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TGqgOLmO29I/AAAAAAAAAWo/-afntIbObPE/s72-c/Diamond+Damask_Cutting+Edge.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-4305446296736734075</id><published>2010-08-16T07:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T17:54:07.013-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Obsession: Vol I (Chandeliers)</title><summary type='text'>Oh how I LOVE chandeliers ... Just LOVE them. I'm looking to hang one in my window that's in the front of my home so help me figure out which one to get, PLEASE :-)


Premiere Lumanaire





Overstock




Gallery




LampsPlus




McGuire (I'm biased because it's my maiden name :-))



Murano Imports



Leave comments with your favorite out these chandeliers and which ever one gets the most votes</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/4305446296736734075/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=4305446296736734075&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4305446296736734075'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4305446296736734075'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/obsession-vol-i-chandeliers.html' title='Obsession: Vol I (Chandeliers)'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TGlC8xqTFhI/AAAAAAAAAU4/ZN08jkt92KA/s72-c/Bubbles_Premiere+Luminaire.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-1271769391088535050</id><published>2010-08-09T08:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T17:56:29.507-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Sneak Peek (Before &amp; After)</title><summary type='text'>Request from my mom ...



The house is almost complete but my mom wanted to see the progress so here are a few "Before &amp; After" pictures. ENJOY!
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Before


After









After (Still in Progress)


Before



After









Before






xoxo,

              </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/1271769391088535050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=1271769391088535050&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1271769391088535050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1271769391088535050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/sneak-peek-before-after.html' title='Sneak Peek (Before &amp; After)'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TGAbfV3wZSI/AAAAAAAAAT8/jRPyOH0lDU4/s72-c/DSCF6079.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-4936514453288945845</id><published>2010-08-06T07:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T17:59:19.067-08:00</updated><title type='text'>It's An Inside Job!!</title><summary type='text'>UGHHHH!! (click to enlarge images)

And somebody has to do it ... So I decided to put in some work on "INSIDE"
1. PATCH WALLS, SAND THE WALLS, PRIME THE WALLS
3. PAINT THE BATHROOM MIRRORS &amp; CABINETS
4. TAKE DOWN THAT HIDEOUS WALL PAPER, PRIME IT &amp; PAINT IT 
5. PAINT VS KYM (PART II)PAINT WON THIS TIME AROUND, DANG IT!

 Hubby got in on the "Inside Job" too, check out this hunk of meat:I just </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/4936514453288945845/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=4936514453288945845&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4936514453288945845'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/4936514453288945845'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-inside-job.html' title='It&apos;s An Inside Job!!'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TFwVHBawQ0I/AAAAAAAAASU/zzt4NoacMc8/s72-c/DSCF6090.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-8937355732437249201</id><published>2010-08-05T04:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T17:58:40.142-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Missing My Nephew</title><summary type='text'>Just one of 'dem days! I absolutely miss my little nephew Harley. My sister and her husband lives on the other side of the country so it's hard not being able to see him grow up. Look at that adorable face!
And here is Harley and I dancing at my wedding in 2009. He got the second dance with the bride!!
I can't wait to see him and my sister in September. I wish my brother-in-law was coming too but</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/8937355732437249201/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=8937355732437249201&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/8937355732437249201'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/8937355732437249201'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/missing-my-nephew.html' title='Missing My Nephew'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TFqhTR7WJOI/AAAAAAAAAP4/cgejjNSFW_w/s72-c/Harley_AppleJuice.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-5219801025614968457</id><published>2010-08-04T18:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T18:01:12.459-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Update on the reno!!</title><summary type='text'>I promised an update on our property renovation, so here ya go!

Remember the "Green Monster" before??? Check out my brother-in-law ladies!
(click on images to make larger) 
Back of house 
 Just sprayed the new color on!! 
Check her out now! NO MORE GREEN! (still unfinished)
Whatcha think so far????
I know what you're thinking about these next two pictures, BUT, my hubby wouldn't let me get rid </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/5219801025614968457/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=5219801025614968457&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/5219801025614968457'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/5219801025614968457'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/update-on-rental-reno.html' title='Update on the reno!!'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TFoUZRIAD0I/AAAAAAAAAPA/ScFlAxIc2yQ/s72-c/DSCF5956.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-2543180412673247533</id><published>2010-08-04T08:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T18:01:54.186-08:00</updated><title type='text'>So far So good!</title><summary type='text'>Whew!! We're working our heinie's off on this house!! Check me out ... 

 Yeah baby!!

xoxo,


</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/2543180412673247533/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=2543180412673247533&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/2543180412673247533'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/2543180412673247533'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/so-far-so-good.html' title='So far So good!'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TFmGaQbPOaI/AAAAAAAAANo/LQGkSuJOz-I/s72-c/DSCF5973.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6183978959341729859.post-1026716258839943491</id><published>2010-08-03T08:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-01-11T18:02:16.997-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UGLY GREEN HOUSE...</title><summary type='text'>Renovation Time! The hubby and I are about to put some SWEAT AND TEARS into this Green Monster   :-). We just bought this property so it's all work, no play! Check her out when we arrived, before renovating:

WISH US LUCK GUYS!!!!!Updates to come ... 

xoxo,
</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/feeds/1026716258839943491/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6183978959341729859&amp;postID=1026716258839943491&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1026716258839943491'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6183978959341729859/posts/default/1026716258839943491'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://handygirlandguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/ugly-green-house.html' title='UGLY GREEN HOUSE...'/><author><name>Fulfillment Properties, LLC</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12306203194009866747</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_yBH6vF26zDw/TFg1HukvV4I/AAAAAAAAANQ/L182W7XSyv0/s72-c/House.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>