With my home and business as my canvas and a shoestring budget my medium, I demonstrate how to create high impact projects, solutions, and mini-remodels in your home or business as well as unique and playful artistic creations. The bravery required to create art and the gutsy determination to try DIY are birds of a feather!
How to Make Homemade Cutting Boards for Kitchen Display
After my recent kitchen remodel, I needed a way to add visual interest to my countertops that was: A. pretty,…
How to Clean Air Vent Covers & Paint Old Heat Registers
The air vents in the house from which Hawk-Hill.com takes its namesake were crusted, dirty, and rusty. To restore the…
13 Ways to Get Rid of a Bad Smell in a House
A persistent bad smell in a house can be frustrating, and getting rid of odors can be a challenge. In…
DIY Reclaimed Wood Shelves | Homemade Kitchen Open Shelving
St. Louis is a city filled with historic neighborhoods. While I’ve grown used to cities and towns where the historic…
How to Deep Clean Outlets & Light Switches
In this quick guide, I’ll show you how to clean outlets and light switches quickly and safely. With this method,…
How to Restore a Vintage MCM Desk Chair
Vintage midcentury modern furniture is hot – really hot. But one challenge of bringing authentic vintage MCM furniture into your…
How to Add Beadboard to Ikea Furniture Bookcases & Wardrobes for a Custom Look
IKEA furniture can be, well, plain. Every time I see IKEA furniture in a IKEA catalog I think to myself…
4 Ways to Remove Smoke Smell from Wood Furniture
Smoke has a stubborn ability to cling to wood and other natural fibers, so when it came to figuring out…
Fur Ottoman Cleaning: 1 Easy Hack
In today’s article, I will show you how to clean and re-fluff a fur ottoman or footstool. With the right…