While I might have dismissed blackboard walls as a trend just a year ago, their unflagging popularity is making me reconsider. Home decorators continue to embrace the look, and for good reason — they offer an unexpected color contrast in a room, and are also incredibly useful. A blackboard wall in an entry is a great spot for scribbling notes for housemates or family members, while one in the Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member ourfifthhouse from the Su Casa group: I found a globe at Marshalls for $7. It was good as is; but I wanted to turn this store-bought, probably mass-produced decor item into something a little more unique. So I gave it some love!  Read all the deets at Our Fifth House! Right now I'm using my chalkboard globe on my mantel, but who knows where it'll Read more

Yesterday, I showed you the before and after of my awkward kitchen wall, which I transformed with blackboard paint. It was the first time I'd used this type of paint, and I absolutely love the transformation it's made in the kitchen. Along the way, I picked up a few tips that I thought might benefit other chalkboard wall painters. Whether you're a chalkboard painting pro or a newbie like myself, Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Brisas from the Assisted Living group:My husband and I both really want to paint one of our entry walls with chalkboard paint and possibly even use the magnetic paint. I have started to read about it online but was wondering if anyone has used these sorts of products before or did you make your own chalkboard paint? Any advice, tips, etc. would be Read more

I scored my childhood piano from my parents, only to realize a key point: I don't have space for it. So, it collects dust in storage, while I contemplate how to make room for it in hopes that my children will become accomplished pianists — or at least learn to play "Chopsticks." The old player took a beating from my siblings and me, so it needs a lot of TLC. Refinishing it seems daunting, but I Read more

Camila of High-Heeled Foot in the Door is at it again! This time the DIY expert and interior designer conquered her young sister's apartment in Chelsea, NYC, which is shared with two roommates. Communal living spaces often pose a problem, as each roommate has her own tastes, and recent grads often can't afford to be spending their hard-earned mula on décor. So with a budget of only $350, Camila Read more