Turning a Spare Room into a Dressing Room or Walk-in Closet on a Budget
Turning my spare room into a dressing room was a relatively easy conversion. I’d always fantasized about having my dream closet where I could celebrate …
One Weird Trick for Organic Squash Bug Control
If my blog had a category called “things that look dumb but actually work,” this post would definitely be under that heading. See, squash bugs …
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 …
New Project: Updating a 1910 Urban Cottage in Saint Louis
This summer, Hawk-Hill.com turns 10 years old! And I have a big announcement to celebrate! A new house (well, cottage) to serve as both canvas …
Brentwood Pine Pergo Install: Pros & Cons Before & After Photos
[This review of Pergo laminate flooring is entirely my opinion and not paid for by any manufacturer or vendor.] During the renovations of Hawk Hill …
What I Learned Buying Ex-Rental Furniture from CORT Outlet
This review of CORT furniture was not solicited and was not sponsored. It is entirely my own opinion based on my experience as a regular …
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 follow is a step-by-step guide to DIY dye fabric with plants. Note that this …
3 Simple Ways to Make DIY Waterproof Fabric
Rain got you down? No need to worry! I recently tested out several methods to waterproof fabric. What follows is a tutorial for several easy …
Caring for Anthropologie Duvet Covers & Bedding
[jump to care instructions] Confession: I have a Pottery Barn taste on a Target budget. I lust after expensive linens and duvets but for most of …
How to Lock a Plastic Storage Tote for Privacy & Storage
My move from Seattle to St. Louis exposed my plastic storage totes to several different handlers during the journey, so before I left, I set …
Make a DIY Paint Palette
Today, I wanted to share with you one of my best tips for painting, paint parties, and painting with kids: an easy hack for making …
8 Easy Whimsical Garden Ideas
Today I want to share with you some of my favorite ideas for creating a whimsical garden. What’s a whimsical garden? Well, it’s a type …
How to Make a Marimo Moss Ball Terrarium
As an artist, I love to curate my plants in settings that are in line with my natural, foraged materials aesthetic. One of my favorite …
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