After a first patio attempt didn’t hold up, this project shows how to rebuild it the right way using pea gravel and a binder ...

A unique archaeological site at Pompeii, Italy, reveals the secrets of peculiarly durable Roman building materials.

We build a portable concrete fire pit using simple materials and tools. The focus is on durability weight and clean modern ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered a workshop that combined two elements that allowed the concrete to “heal” itself.

New research into an abandoned construction site in Pompeii has revealed the secrets of Roman cement manufacturing.

The Land of Fire and Ice is far more than waterfalls and volcanoes. From majestic ice caves to surreal lava fields and iconic ...

The discovery of a 2,000-year-old building site in Pompeii reveals the raw ingredients for ancient Roman self-healing ...

The discovery site at East Farm, Barnham, England lies hidden within a disused clay pit tucked away in the wooded landscape between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. Professor Nick Ashton from the British ...

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A backyard can be pretty and still feel useless. That usually happens when the space looks nice from the window but doesn’t ...

If you love spending time outside of home, one of the best things you can do for your house and lifestyle is to create a special alfresco area. With this accomplished, you will not have a simple ...

Ever look at a neighbor’s lush, inviting garden and wonder how they pulled it off without spending a fortune? The good news ...