“Hold My Wine-There’s a Leak to Fix“
Hey there, I’m Donna!
And yes, I own a power drill, a glue gun, and a great pair of heels—because why choose?
Welcome to Screw It, I’ll Fix It—a place where women learn to fix the stuff we used to wait around for someone else to do. Spoiler alert: we don’t wait anymore.
I’m a proud DIY enthusiast, a little bit vintage, a little bit bold, and a whole lot independent. Whether it’s patching drywall, unclogging drains, or fearlessly navigating the plumbing aisle at Lowe’s—I’m doing it, and I’m here to show you resources on how to do it too.
Why I Started This Blog
Shortly after my divorce, I found myself giving serious side-eye to a fallen oak tree sprawled across my front acreage like it paid rent. It had been laying there for way too long, and one day I just snapped.
“Well, it’s not gonna cut itself, sweetheart.”
So I did what any determined woman with something to prove would do: I hiked up my big girl panties, strutted into Lowe’s like I owned the place, bought an electric chainsaw (yes, electric—because gas smells and I have standards), read the instructions like a responsible adult, and marched right back home.
Then I conquered that tree like it was my ex’s bad decisions. Chainsaw roaring, limbs flying—I owned that thing. (Okay, technically I did own it, but now it knew I owned it.)
Covered in sawdust and glory, I stood back, hands on hips, and said,
“You got this, Donna. You don’t need a man—just a decent extension cord and a little rage.”
I created this space because you don’t need to be anyone’s ‘honey’ to do the honey-do list. With a little guidance, the right tools, and a good playlist, you can do more than you think.
What You’ll Find Here:
- Step-by-step guides that don’t assume you already know what a flange is
- Seasonal maintenance checklists (in cute printable form, of course)
- Tool breakdowns so you know what to buy—and what’s just hype
- Fix-it confidence boosters to get you over the “can I really do this?” hump
- A whole lot of encouragement, humor, and maybe a little glitter
A Few Fun Facts About Me:
🔧 I bought my ex his first screwdriver.
🎨 I love power tools and my favorite ones aren’t found at Victoria’s Secret.
💪 I believe there’s nothing more empowering than turning the water off at the main valve and knowing why.
🎤 I’m southern, spunky, and love a good “Y’all won’t believe what I just did” story.
So grab your toolkit (or your first screwdriver), pour yourself a glass of whatever makes you feel fierce, and let’s fix it—together.
Hold onto your toolbelts—below is where the fresh content’s gonna drop. Don’t blink, babe, or you’ll miss it!
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Stage It Like You Mean It: Furniture Staging 101
Alright, ladies (and the fellas smart enough to hang around here), let’s talk furniture staging. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Donna, staging is just moving the couch and fluffing some pillows, right?” — oh honey, no. Staging is strategic. Staging is psychological warfare. Staging is how you make buyers (or nosey houseguests) think you’ve got your life together, even if your “junk drawer” is holding 47 rogue batteries, a ketchup packet, and a screwdriver you swore you lost.
Why Staging Matters
When someone walks into your home, they don’t just see furniture—they see a lifestyle. That beat-up recliner you refuse to part with? It screams “college dorm, 1987.” That gorgeous accent chair angled toward a sunny window with a throw blanket draped just so? That whispers, “I drink lattes, have my sht together, and meditate every morning.”* (Even if the only thing you actually meditate on is whether to order pizza or Chinese tonight.)
Rule #1: Less Is More, Babe
Don’t clutter every inch of space. That big entertainment center packed with DVDs from the Blockbuster era? Buh-bye. Think open, airy, and inviting. Your goal is to make rooms look bigger and brighter—aka like you’ve got actual square footage, not just square piles of stuff.
Rule #2: Furniture Placement Is Flirting
Staging is like dating. Don’t shove everything against the wall like it’s middle school dance night. Float that couch off the wall, create cozy conversation areas, and let your chairs wink at each other from across the rug. Trust me, your living room will feel more like “ooh la la” and less like “waiting room at the dentist.”
Rule #3: Color Pop, Don’t Color Shock
Neutral bases are your besties—grays, beiges, whites. But add a sassy pop: a bold throw pillow, funky art piece, or that vase you scored on clearance. You’re not auditioning for a Crayola ad; you’re giving buyers just enough color to feel fresh without blinding them.
Rule #4: Let There Be Light
Natural light = instant glow-up. Open those blinds, ditch the heavy drapes, and let the sunshine in. If you don’t have a lot of natural light, add lamps with warm bulbs. Nobody wants to feel like they’re house-hunting inside a dungeon.
Rule #5: Accessorize Like a Diva, Not a Hoarder
A tray on the coffee table with a candle, small plant, and a cute book? Chef’s kiss. Sixteen knick-knacks you’ve collected since 1994? Nope. You’re staging, not running a flea market.
Final Touch: The “Linger Longer” Trick
Want buyers to mentally move in? Stage your home with tiny lifestyle cues: a cozy throw on the sofa, coffee mugs on the counter, fluffy white towels in the bathroom. Make them feel like this could be their life. (And don’t forget to stash the laundry basket and litter box first—unless your goal is “authentic chaos.”)
✨ Bottom line, babe: staging furniture is like putting on lipstick before running errands—you don’t need it, but damn, doesn’t it make you look unstoppable?
Now go fluff those pillows like the DIY queen you are.
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