Brittany Bailey

Hi, I’m Brittany (aka Pretty Handy Girl). I am a licensed general contractor, artist, graphic designer, web designer, photographer and lover of doing everything myself. I’m also a night owl who likes to sleep in on the weekends. I despise stereotypes and am working hard to break down the stereotype that women aren’t handy. This site is for anyone who wishes they were handy and could make their own repairs, upgrades or become a true do-it-yourselfer. You’ll find detailed tutorials (about home improvement, home repair, decor, craft and sewing) to help you over the newbie hump. How the heck did I get to be handy? I grew up in Northern Virginia, the oldest of three daughters. My parents added onto our home three times during my childhood. During renovations, my mom and dad let me swing hammers and “help” them build. They instilled in me a belief that I could do anything a boy could do — if not better. Twenty years ago my husband and I bought our first house in Raleigh, NC and I learned how to fix things — one broken toilet at a time. In 2003, a leaky pipe turned into a major kitchen renovation. We fired the contractors and I took over the task of building back our kitchen from bare studs by myself. Over the years I’ve amassed quite a few power tools. I enjoy the surprised look on faces when I explain that they are actually my power tools and I don’t usually let my husband (affectionately referred to as Pretty Handsome Guy) touch them. A wish to empower: My mantra is that if someone can do it, then there is a 95% chance that I can do it too! Join me as I show you some of the accomplishments and pitfalls of doing it yourself! Visit me at __________