Getting Started as a Flea Market Vendor
Getting started with a booth at a flea market is much easier than you might think. Whether it’s an antique mall or a day market, …
Downsizing to a Tiny House: 10 Steps to Make a Profit
In 2015 I took the plunge, downsizing to a tiny house to adapt to a new adventure. As I started the process of selling my …
Chicken Coop Christmas Decorations: 10 Ideas
Bring Christmas cheer to your coop with charming Christmas decorations- in this article. You’ll learn 10 of my best tips for decorating a chicken coop …
Styling Ikea’s Svansele Full Length Mirror in my Dressing Room: Review
When I moved into Hawk Hill Cottage I knew immediately what I wanted to do with the second bedroom: a full-size dressing room with a …
🐜 Squash Bugs Suck: How a Dustbuster Saved my Zucchini
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
My Brentwood Pine Pergo Install: Pros & Cons After 1 Year
During the renovations of Hawk Hill Cottage, we installed “Portfolio + WetProtect Waterproof Brentwood Pine” Pergo brand laminate plank flooring throughout the first and second …
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 follows is a step-by-step guide to DIY dye fabric with plants. Note that this …
How to Waterproof Fabric: 3 Easy Ways
For those of us who work, play, or commute outdoors, rain can ruin a day. Backpacks get soaked and damage expensive tech devices inside, and …