Many older homes feature rooms with no wiring for an overhead light. In this post, I demonstrate a simple method…
One of my most-read posts - and the post that really got me taking my blog more seriously- is…
These cheap storage shelves are fast and easy to make. They store a ton of stuff in a small footprint…
While it's easy to paint a bright polished silver finish on a frame or other item using the incredible metallic…
With this method, it's easy to paint a faux antique copper finish on any surface that can be spraypainted. Using…
Making DIY vinegar-based wood stain art is cheap, fast, and effective. In this post, I'll show you: How to make…
After my recent kitchen remodel, I needed a way to add visual interest to my countertops that was: A. pretty,…
The air vents in the house from which Hawk-Hill.com takes its namesake were crusted, dirty, and rusty. To restore the…
A persistent bad smell in a house can be frustrating, and getting rid of odors can be a challenge. In…
St. Louis is a city filled with historic neighborhoods. While I've grown used to cities and towns where the historic…
In this quick guide, I'll show you how to clean outlets and light switches quickly and safely. With this method,…
Vintage midcentury modern furniture is hot – really hot. But one challenge of bringing authentic vintage MCM furniture into your…
IKEA furniture can be, well, plain. Every time I see IKEA furniture in a IKEA catalog I think to myself…
Smoke has a stubborn ability to cling to wood and other natural fibers, so when it came to figuring out…
In today's article, I will show you how to clean and re-fluff a fur ottoman or footstool. With the right…
In this article, I demonstrate how necessity forced me to experiment and learn the best way to clean a Ruggable…
During the renovations of Hawk Hill Cottage, we installed "Portfolio + WetProtect Waterproof Brentwood Pine" Pergo brand laminate plank flooring…