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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 …

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 …

Buying a puppy is different from buying just about anything else. If you choose the right dog breeder you’ll have access to a wealth of …

Many people who are considering opening a flea market booth of their own or becoming a flea market vendor wonder, “where do flea market vendors …

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, …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …