Learn how to paint old furniture like a pro with Chalk Paint in four easy steps. The hardest part is choosing which beautiful color to use! I am a sloppy painter and an impatient one, too. What I love ...

Chalk paint creates a soft, chalky patina that gives furniture an antique look and it makes refinishing furniture and cabinets easier because it requires little prep work. Although it is a useful and ...

DIY novices, fear not: refurbing your furniture is much simpler than you may think. Repainting a dresser, bookshelf, or mirror doesn't have to be an arduous task, and can be tackled in a weekend ...

Decorating diva Annie Sloan has been in the interiors business since the 1980s and started her career painting frescos in the homes of London’s rich and famous. She’s been at the forefront of many a ...

Annie Sloan's latest book a how-to for painting everything from tables and stairs to lampshades and bathtubs You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

SHAKER HEIGHTS -- You spent a week carefully sanding, priming and painting that cute chest of drawers you rescued from your aunt's attic. But your best friend is bragging on Facebook about how she ...

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls.

My dear friend and colleague Susie Davis is at it again, and this time without her sidekick, Rub ‘n Buff. For this project, armed only with a little-of-this-and-a-little-of-that blend of water-diluted ...

Chalk paint is perfect for DIY projects, whether you're reviving a secondhand headboard from the thrift store or upgrading worn-down walls. The big perk? Unlike regular paint, chalk paint doesn't ...

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 ...