After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

The pharaohs capitalized on the beauty and strength of stone, overseeing the construction of architectural gems whose magnificence has endured into the modern age. Fortunately for do-it-yourselfers, ...

Mortarless stone veneer is a modern decor trend that also harkens back to ancient times — when master builders created grand structures without mortar. Without power tools, diamond-blade wet saws or ...

I was at a home show and saw a few displays that featured beautiful stone. When I asked about what type of stone it was, the man said it was colored and textured concrete. Are these products durable ...

Do you follow trends in design, building, clothes and so forth? You probably realize that the motive force behind these changing trends is to pry hard-earned money from your wallet or savings account.

This post was originally published in 2012. This is an updated version of that post. Stone siding might be the most problematic siding that we come across as home inspectors. This stuff is failing ...

Enhancing installation with advanced solutions DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., February 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in construction materials, proudly introduces our new ...

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in construction materials, proudly introduces our new Manufactured Stone Veneer Systems (MSVS) product line. This ...