Two recently updated DIY guides are encouraging home crafters to refresh old furniture using accessible, low-cost methods. One focuses on chalk paint’s easy-adhesion finish and sealing options, while ...

When Annie Sloan created Chalk Paint in 1990, she never imagined that it would become the go-to decorative paint for anyone embarking on a do-it-yourself home project—which is exactly what it is today ...

This past summer, Geneva Vanderzeil posted a TikTok showing how to make DIY ceramic chalk paint. This DIY art project is great because it upcycles old materials, requires few additional household ...

A new RealLifeDIY guide spotlights chalk paint’s enduring role in furniture refinishing, credited with eliminating the need for sanding or priming before painting. First developed by Annie Sloan in ...

One of my most favorite movies is 500 Days of Summer. It was charming and original and quirky in the best way, and I will verbally spar with anyone who says otherwise. If you have seen 500 Days of ...

Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

Giving an old piece of furniture a new life can be both satisfying and economical. Now that chalk-style paint is widely available in a range of colors and prices, the process also is easier than ever.

Is your Pinterest board full of chalkboard wall inspiration? Have you been toying with the idea of trying out the bold DIY project but haven’t quite gotten up the nerve to do it yet? If you have ...

Inexpensive and easy to make, chalkboard mugs are ideal for any tea or coffee aficionado on your list. You can also decorate them as presents for cocoa-loving kids, as they’re perfect places to write ...