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10 Plants that Beat the Heat

Plant these heat-loving, hardy plants that thrive in hot weather. Simply water them once a week to enjoy their blooms all summer long.

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

Beauty & Durability of Natural Stone

Designers have a way of spotting an object of beauty and its application for a design project and natural stone is no exception. The qualities alone command consideration such as was the case with …

How to Clean a Sharpening Stone

Cleaning your sharpening stone regularly will ensure that it works well and doesn't get clogged. You can easily flush out any metal fillings that embed themselves in the stone with honing oil. You can also remove oil and dirt from an older...

5 Natural Stone Styles for Dramatic Home Design

These five eye-catching natural stones will make for an unforgettable living space. Amazonite Extra...

How to install mortarless stone veneer at your home

ASK THE BUILDER | Some come as panels that you screw to the wall. Others are individual pieces of stone you adhere to an interior or exterior wall with Portland-cement-based thinset.

Why Retailers Are Embracing Natural Stone

Barney’s New York experiments with different ways to use marble—from curved staircases to cantilevered displays for handbags and jewelry. Savvy retailers and forward-thinking designers are embracing natural stone for more than its utilitarian purposes.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

Ouch! Is it a kidney stone?

My Southern Health details how to know if that pain in your side is the result of an acute kidney stone.

12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home

Rock Your House or Landscape With an Element From Nature

Are You a Stepping or a Stopping Stone?

Without warning the large stone broke free and rolled down the short hill and onto the road, blocking all traffic. This was a stopping stone for anyone traveling that particular road until crews could come and remove the large stone. Heavy equipment was brought in to remove the stone. One company that assisted in the … Are You a Stepping or a Stopping Stone? Read More »

5 things you should know about bookmatching stone

What does bookmatching mean? Bookmatching refers to matching two or more slabs of stone, so that the two adjoining surfaces mirror each other, like an opened book. How are bookmatched stones created? Large blocks of natural stone are brought to…Read more ›

Kidney Stones: Small But Severe

Kidney stones are one of the most common problems of the urinary tract, and can be one of the most painful disorders.

How to order at Joe’s Stone Crab like you know what you’re doing

Stone crab season is starting at South Beach icon Joe's Stone Crab. But we have hacks to improve your time with the crabs at the Miami Beach restaurant.

Why It was Easier to Sleep in the Stone Age

You might sleep better on a “Stone Age” settlement, researchers say.

Showback: Stepping Stone or Standalone?

When undertaking a showback billing process, it can be for its own standalone purpose or as a stepping stone to chargeback.