Get peace and quiet inside and energy efficiency all around with this heavy-duty alternative to wood-frame construction

A heavy hardwood with lots of potential, maple appeals to modern sensibilities and won't break your budget

A new house mixes modern touches with the timeless beauty of stone walls, rustic doors, old olive trees — and vineyards all around

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Exotic masks and travel mementos decorate an overhauled home with a pool, sauna, wine cellar and more

From frame making to pouring to inlays, learn how concrete counters are cast — and how an artisan embellishes them

A stone’s throw from the gardens of Versailles, a former presbytery is now a dream weekend retreat

Learn about durable masonry essentials for houses and landscapes, and why some weighty-looking pieces are lighter than they look

Figure out the right material for your spring patio makeover with this mini guide to concrete, wood, brick and stone

Prefer a no-plastic look for your patio or yard? Wood, stone and concrete make these hot tubs fit right in with nature