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 ...

Buying new isn’t always the answer for interiors. There’s little to beat the satisfaction of an update to what’s already there — or to a piece you bought secondhand — that makes it a fabulous feature ...

It’s not just for shabby chic—these ideas prove there’s nothing chalk paint can’t do. If you know what chalk paint is, you probably have an opinion on the many chalk paint ideas and uses. You might ...

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 ...

Don't be afraid of a little color! A colorful piece of furniture looks fabulous in any room. I absolutely love to paint. Most people hate it; I find it relaxing. But, what I love to paint the most is ...

If you’re looking for paint that will beautify your living or working space while treading lightly on the planet, you’re in luck. Milk and chalk paints are fast-drying, water-based paints that are ...

Annie Sloan is a household name in junking circles as the inventor of Chalk Paint, a decorative, quick-drying, water-based paint that can be applied to nearly any surface without sanding or priming.

Admittedly, I’m less of a "do it yourselfer" and more of a "find a pro to do it." If a client has a question concerning paint, I turn to Corinne Courtney of Nailed It! Hardware in Washingtonville. The ...

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 ...