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 ...

A simple can of chalkboard paint can make a big difference in changing the look of your home decor. Here are some ideas to help inspire you when brainstorming how to best use this unique paint job for ...

Were you the kind of kid that loved spending the afternoon with a bucket of chalk, turning your driveway into a multicolored canvas? Well, then you're likely on board with the recent surge in ...

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 ...

Chalkboards are no longer just for classrooms — they’ve managed to find their way into homes. These erasable surfaces are multipurpose and highly functional. Use them to create a grocery list, ...

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 ...

Give budding artists another medium in which to express themselves. Install a chair rail 3 feet above the floor, and apply chalkboard paint below the chair rail, according to manufacturers' ...

This August 9, 2013 photo taken in Concord, NH, shows handmade notecards made by spraying cardstock with chalkboard paint. Get in the back-to-school mood by making notecards that incorporate ...

Chalkboard paint is not a new trend for the home, but it's steadily growing in popularity, enthuses designer Joshua Rowland, simply because it's fun. It's also "pretty useful," added Rowland, ...

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 ...

Pick up plastic platters, bowls, or even wineglasses from the dollar store, and transform them into chic party supplies with the help of homemade chalkboard paint. For less than $5, you've got 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 ...