Place it on the back patio for party guests who wander outside, or tuck it in the far corner of your yard for a more intimate gathering spot. A floor to ceiling stone fireplace like this one makes the ...

A well-built and well-maintained stone or brick fireplace can last a lifetime. They can have an open or closed hearth. Open-hearth fireplaces are more for aesthetics nowadays and should not be ...

Tips for Maintaining a Whitewashed Stone Fireplace When the job is done well, whitewash can last between 20 and 30 years. Here’s how to make your whitewashed fireplace look good for as long as ...

Symmetrical openings in a colossal stone hearth house an open fireplace and log store, which serve to warm the living room of this coastal Nova Scotian home. It is made from chunks of granite ...

If you’re seeing a lot of stains on the bricks or stone directly above the firebox, your flue damper might not be working properly. (This is the case with my fireplace, and we don’t currently ...

If you like the look of a fireplace, but aren't sure what type is best suited to your home, you'll need to weigh up the pros and cons. We’ve summarised the benefits and drawbacks (including the ...

For thousands and thousands of years, it's been a trade that has stood the test of time.From the Great Pyramids to the Taj ...

One of Rochester's coolest buildings is also one of the least accessible to regular Rochesterites. Built in 1918 as the home of William ("Dr. Will") and Hattie Mayo, the Mayo Foundation House—tucked ...

That's where pizza stones come in: These rectangular or circular slabs of relatively thick stone or metal absorb heat to cook pizza much faster than a pan or sheet tray, mimicking the results of ...

Here you will find videos and activities about the Stone Age. Try them out, and then test your knowledge with a short quiz before exploring the rest of the collection. Narrator: Excuse me.

Hot stone massage is a form of therapeutic massage in which a practitioner places warm stones on a person’s body or uses them to apply pressure to specific points. Supporters of hot stone ...

This detailed pale oak castle build is unique, and pale oak goes beautifully with the various stone blocks incorporated into the build. It might look like a scary undertaking, but FoxFoil ...