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Hello friends, this article will explore turning a room into a home theater. Many of you may have a spare room in your home that …

Whether you are selling your home or settling into a new house for many years to come, curb appeal matters. Your mailbox- and any mailbox …

Many older homes feature rooms with no wiring for an overhead light. In this post, I demonstrate a simple method to add a ceiling light …

  One of my most-read posts – and the post that really got me taking my blog more seriously-  is my tutorial on how to …

These cheap storage shelves are fast and easy to make. They store a ton of stuff in a small footprint and, best of all, they’re …

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 …

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 …

Making DIY vinegar-based wood stain art is cheap, fast, and effective. In this post, I’ll show you: Keep reading for a recipe for homemade vinegar-based …

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 …

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 …

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: Keep …

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 …

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 …

Vintage midcentury modern furniture is hot – really hot. But one challenge of bringing authentic vintage MCM furniture into your home is the grime of …

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 …

Smoke has a stubborn ability to cling to wood and other natural fibers, so when it came to figuring out how to remove cigarette smoke …

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 …