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

Rock Your House or Landscape With an Element From Nature

Refresh the look of your home's fireplace with a stone slab surround

A brick house is gorgeous and classic. Add one of these materials to make it really sing

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

Use these tips to pull your home’s colors into your garden for a more cohesive exterior look

Not everyone wants a marble bath. Bring organic warmth to counters, walls or floors with these hard-wearing alternatives

If you’re thinking about going with this hard-wearing material, here are important pros and cons to weigh

Add rocks and pebbles to your bathroom design for organic texture and practicality too

Create your own wabi-style style with beautifully weathered, humble materials around the house