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

Get the Pros and Cons of Slate, Travertine, Sandstone, Marble and Granite

Wait, did we say 'massive'? Scratch that. With paper-thin veneers and wide color variety, stone has left the bulk of the past behind

Learn the pros and cons of using wet-laid stone walls in your landscape

Learn all about stone sizes, cracks, color issues and more so problems don't chip away at your design happiness later

Rock Your House or Landscape With an Element From Nature

The right gate, walkway, garden furniture and, of course, plantings can help make the connection

A designer carves out a cooking and dining space while carefully preserving the protected 17th-century structure

Keep your kitchen or bathroom looking as good as on installation day with the right cleaning methods for counters and tiles