Dear James: My perennial garden has grown up and I need to make some access pathways through it. What is the best method to lay an attractive stone pathway?—Kim H. Dear Kim: It is not difficult to build an attractive, natural-looking garden pathway yourself. Many pathway materials are available, such as bricks and special pavers,…
All Hail the Rising Sun! Stonehenge Welcomes 8,000 Visitors for the Summer Solstice
STONEHENGE, England—All hail the rising sun. Around 8,000 revelers gathered around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to express their devotion to the sun, or to have some communal fun. Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents, and tourists, many clad in an array of colorful costumes and even antlers, stayed and celebrated…
The Real-Life Flintstones Home: Bizarre ‘Stone House’ Built From Boulders Has Bulletproof Windows—but No Electricity
A bizarre stone house built between four granite boulders, conceived of by a couple in the 1970s as a unique mountain getaway, has earned a fanbase for its weird, intriguing features. Casa do Penedo, meaning “house of stone,” is located at 2,600 feet of elevation in the Fafe Mountains of Serra da Lameira, Portugal. It…
Stone Age Discovery Fuels Mystery of Who Made Early Tools
NEW YORK—Archaeologists in Kenya have dug up some of the oldest stone tools ever found, but who used them is a mystery. In the past, scientists assumed that our direct ancestors were the only toolmakers. But two big fossil teeth found along with the tools at the Kenyan site belong to an extinct human cousin…
Lay a Stone Path
A stepping stone path is a practical solution to create a walkway through your yard or garden and at the same time be a complement to the landscape. You can lay it out as a straight walkway or as a winding path that meanders around trees and flowerbeds. It’s a way to create a path…
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October 12, 2022
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At the age of 75, Gabriel Pitteloud is one of the few chimney masons who create handcrafted fireplaces in cut stones. For the man who, for 40 years, has been making the stones sing, the profession has distilled into a philosophy of life. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later…
Manufactured Stone Is Attractive and Durable
Dear James: My house now has siding, but some of it is deteriorating. I would like to replace those spots with manufactured stone accents. Is this a reasonable project? — Tim D. Dear Tim: This definitely can be done by an experienced do-it-yourselfer. Plan to use the stone for just accents, so you may still…
Build a stone wall
You can’t add a more enduring landscape feature to a home than a stone wall, which you’ll see dotting the countryside of many homes in rural areas. A rugged stone wall creates a natural material surrounding property that’s appealing whether it’s a modest cottage or a handsome country estate, often becoming the focal point of…
Art Worth Visiting: 3 US Spring Exhibitions
Across the country, there are some fascinating spring exhibitions that highlight great European art and craftsmanship—from the Renaissance art of painting on stone, on show in St. Louis, Missouri, to luxury silver animals on permanent display in Hunstville, Alabama. Renaissance Gems: Paintings on Stone For around 150 years, some Renaissance artists painted on stone as…
These Fossil Stones Are Just Amazing
Beautiful fossil! Anyone in the mood for treasure hunting?
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