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, ...

Stacked stone fireplaces are undeniably gorgeous and can turn what would otherwise be a plain, boring space into an incredibly warm, inviting one. By using stone veneer panels, you can achieve the ...

Ten years ago, Paul Porco never would have considered using manufactured stone in the construction of his own dream home, a two-story, 7,000-square-foot English tudor in Cold Spring Harbor. A ...

Stone veneer can be used to create visual interest in almost any room in the house. As a protective or decorative covering for walls and surfaces such as feature walls, kitchen backsplashes or ...

The golden glow of Santa Barbara sandstone is a hallmark of the coastal city’s early mansions and masonry walls. The warm look of the castle-style stone blocks is still popular today, but the cost of ...

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 ...

Artificial stone on a house facade is not waterproof. If a builder doesn t use the correct waterproof membranes and flashings, water will infiltrate the home. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Perspective by ...

Orlando, Fla. — Winchester, Va.-based Evolve Manufacturing LLC took home top honors from the International Builders' Show (IBS) for developing an artificial stone that is the first in the world to be ...