“They were white marble, and you kept them clean ... In the first years of this century, marble from the Beaver Dam quarry near Cockeysville sold for about $4 a cubic foot.

Every quarry is different, but it’s possible to cut certain types of marble blocks ... It’s even possible to engrave the edge of a white marble countertop with a pattern of your choosing, says ...

White quartz countertops, clean and eye-catching, fit comfortably with a variety of other colors and designs in kitchens and bathrooms. A popular choice when considered against other countertop ...

The quarry remains a rich source of marble even today ... Points on the new piece that turn white—that is, where the clay is scraped off—indicate spots on the new slab that need fine-tuning.

Take a road trip across this mountainous region of western Massachusetts, popping into breweries, art galleries and pizzerias ...

Today, the Beaux Arts-style property, which honors Thomas Jefferson, plays host to guests from around the world, welcoming them to the dramatic lobby with black-and-white-tiled marble floors ...

Both black and white rhinoceroses are actually gray. They are different not in color but in lip shape. The black rhino has a pointed upper lip, while its white relative has a squared lip.

When they reach the end of their long evolutions, smaller stars—those up to eight times as massive as our own sun—typically become white dwarfs. These ancient stars are incredibly dense.

Ahead of us was the old Marr and Gordon granite quarry, dormant for more than a century ... At an annual stone-sculpture exhibit on North Main Street, Heather displayed a torso bust of marble breasts, ...

Place a saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk, butter and the flour. Whisk vigorously and constantly using a metal whisk until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth and creamy. This will take ...

This is the ultimate pair of classic white sneakers, effortlessly versatile with a sleek leather design, making it perfect for dressing up or down. We love that the shoes felt molded to the foot ...