Easy Method: How to Paint an Antique Silver Finish
While it’s easy to paint a bright polished silver finish on a frame or other item using the incredible metallic finish spray-paint on the market …
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Oxidized Copper Patina Faux Finish Technique
With this method, it’s easy to paint a faux antique copper finish on any surface that can be spraypainted. Using this painting technique, you can …
DIY: How to Make Homemade Wood Stain with Vinegar to Make Cheap Wood Look Rustic
Making DIY vinegar-based wood stain is cheap, fast, and effective. In this post, I’ll show you: How to make your own vinegar based wood stain …
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, B. functional, and C. affordable …
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 air vent covers, I cleaned …
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 this article you’ll learn: 13 …
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 district bridges a few blocks …
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, you can clean deep into …
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 home is the grime of …
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 how classy it looks, but …
How to Remove Cigarette Smoke Smell from Wood Furniture
Cigarette smoke has a unique ability to cling to fibers and porous materials, so when it came to figuring out how to remove cigarette smoke …
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 tool, it only takes about …
How I Clean My Ruggable Rug Pad
In this article, I demonstrate how necessity forced me to experiment and learn the best way to clean a Ruggable rug pad- using lots of …
Brentwood Pine Pergo Install: Pros & Cons Before & After Photos
During the renovations of Hawk Hill Cottage, we installed “Portfolio + WetProtect Waterproof Brentwood Pine” Pergo brand laminate plank flooring throughout the first and second …
How to Wash & Clean Walls: 2 Methods
Washing walls is a tedious task that no one looks forward to. However, when you are doing a deep clean before moving into a new …
New Homeowner Hacks: Easy DIYs for Your First Home
Your first home is a huge adventure. Financially, it’s a major investment in your long-term financial health. For many new homeowners, it marks an entry …
How to Make Fabric Dye with Plants- 3 Easy Steps
Searching for a natural way to color and maintain fabrics? What follows is a step-by-step guide to DIY dye fabric with plants. Note that this …