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.

Learn why concrete homes are becoming the go-to solution for wildfire-prone areas, offering unprecedented safety and ...

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak ...

This build features a sleek concrete-style fire pit coffee table with a completely hollow core. The design reduces weight while maintaining a solid, modern appearance. Ideal for outdoor spaces, the ...

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Archaeologists have discovered what may be the earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making.

Lime granules trapped in ancient walls show Romans relied on a reactive hot-mix method to making concrete that could now ...

Ursula died from cancer when her children were in preschool. We’ll never know if her death was pure “bad luck,” or whether it ...

The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...

When Drake Fowler returned to the North Carolina Arboretum after Hurricane Helene, the extent of the damage broke his heart. ...

HONG KONG, Nov 28 (Reuters) - A blaze that ripped through a massive apartment block in Hong Kong has claimed at least 128 lives, with 150 people still missing, surpassing the toll of a similar ...