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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 …

Learning how to wrap a bouquet of flowers can be hard, but in this article, you’ll learn an easy method. I’ll show you how to …

Chickens are hardy birds that adapt well to a wide range of temperatures if given the resources needed to keep themselves warm. In this article …

A spoonful of a product you probably already have in your cabinet can reverse the chemical process that causes crystallized honey. I’ll show you how …

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 …

A paint and sip party is a party theme that’s fun for all ages, including adults! Seated around a big table with adult beverages, paint …

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 …

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 …

It’s no secret that a great trip to Goodwill can be just as satisfying as a trip to any mall. we’ve all had a thrill …

In 2022, I took on the biggest project in the Saint Louis Cottage: a newly remodeled kitchen with diy-assembled dark green kitchen cabinets from Ikea. …

Remodeling a kitchen is one of the most expensive home improvements any homeowner will take on, and knowing in advance what an Ikea kitchen remodel …

In 2022, it’s ok to mix metal finishes in kitchen remodels and home projects. Once you begin noticing this trend, you’ll see mixed metal finishes …

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 …