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 ...

It was great fun chalk painting and chalkboarding just about everything in sight (watch out, Rover -- only kidding!) … for a while. But now there's a new movement toward a sleeker, more ...