Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

During the first century BC, Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a Roman architect, engineer and designer penned a concept in his de Architectura book of works. The concept for art and architecture alike was ...

Q. I want to install some flat pieces of rock for a walkway. I'm also using the same stone to make a shortcut where two sidewalks meet at a 90-degree angle. Do you have suggestions on how to trim the ...

Aside from style alone, few people know how to choose between stone, brick, or concrete pavers for their patio. But making the right estimates and consulting with pros before buying can save you both ...