Handy Mandy

Just a mom with some power tools

Making a backyard path: Outdoor Spruce-up Part 1

Since finishing my master bathroom remodel, I took a much-needed break from blogging, but I still have a ton of work to do on the house! Since Covid started, my family spends a lot of time outside, and our yard… Continue Reading →

The finished product: Master bathroom remodel before and after pics

It is finally time to show off the before and after bathroom remodel pics! Here’s a quick recap of the project so you can see the dramatic changes for yourself. Demo There was a lot to remove (and destroy) during… Continue Reading →

Finishing the bathroom vanity: Demo, countertops, and backsplash

I’m nearing the end of my bathroom remodel and all that is left to do is finish the vanity! That sounds easy enough however, as I have learned, the seemingly easy tasks are never simple. SO with fingers crossed, I… Continue Reading →

Installing Trim and Moulding

I realize I haven’t posted any content in a while, but with the pandemic, homeschooling kids, and 2020 in general, it all became a little overwhelming. Now that 2020 is over (thank God), I’m ready to jump back into documenting… Continue Reading →

Painting Hacks to Save Time and Sanity

This post is going to be different from many of my previous posts. Instead of teaching myself how to be a plumber or an electrician, I finally get to do something I am very familiar with… Painting. Because of this,… Continue Reading →

Cheap and Easy Refinishing Bathroom Cabinets

I would love to say I started this project to inspire others, prove what women can do, and be a great role model for my children, but that would be a lie. While I have seen these things happen during… Continue Reading →

Installing the shower door and faucet

After I finished setting my bathtub, I couldn’t wait to finish the shower! This involves installing the shower door and faucet. To be honest, I am terrified to install the shower door because of my experience removing the previous shower… Continue Reading →

Installing a freestanding bathtub (and the faucet too)

After tiling, grouting, and sealing, I am finally ready to install a freestanding bathtub! This renovation journey has taken a lot longer than I planned due to the global pandemic and homeschooling the kids, but if that is the only… Continue Reading →

Grouting tile

My floor, shower pan, and walls are tiled, so it is finally time to get to grouting tile! Through research, trial, and error, I learned how best to grout my tile (and what not to do). Boy am I ready… Continue Reading →

Tiling Bathroom Walls

My floors and shower pan are tiled, my walls are prepped, and finally I get to focus on tiling the bathroom walls. I have never tiled walls before, so I am super nervous! I’ve done my research and I’m as… Continue Reading →

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