Ashley traded the quiet life of a small town in a big house for the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. On any given day you might find her working on a freelance photo or blogging gig, wrangling her ...

Everyone with young children in their home knows the terror of realising your little one has got their hands on something messy and wreaked havoc. Spare a thought ...

The battle over LGBTQ inclusion in Florida has expanded outside of the state’s classrooms to its crosswalks. Last month, the Florida Department of Transportation began removing rainbow crosswalks, ...

Most people dream of a once-in-a-lifetime holiday – I dream of having solid, oak doors in my home. Like many lovers of modern farmhouse interiors, I’ve made it my mission to transform my 1960s, ...

In this video, I give an antique dresser a makeover using white chalk paint. Follow along as I provide a step-by-step DIY tutorial on how to apply chalk paint, wax, and distress furniture. #chalkpaint ...

Check out my first big furniture flip! Our dining room table was in SERIOUS need of a makeover, and being the frugal family that we are, we obviously weren't going to just throw it out and buy a new ...

Chalk is a surprisingly versatile crafting material that has quite a few unexpected uses around the house that will make your life much easier. While you may think it's only real uses is as writing ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The concept of painting furniture feels rather counterintuitive ...

This spoonful of sugar didn’t make the medicine go down. An Iowa woman is warning about the dangers of DIY “sugar waxing” tutorials after the popular TikTok cosmetic trend allegedly left her daughter ...

If you have an old piece of furniture that you're ready to refinish, you might be thinking about using chalk paint to help you. It's one of the best mediums if you're looking to give your furniture a ...

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 ...