Homeowners have long faked marble and elaborate millwork in a technique known as trompe-l’oeil (French for “deceive the eye”).

It looks fragile, yet that internal structure allows a bird’s wing to withstand high winds while remaining light enough for flight. Nature rarely builds with solid blocks. Instead, it builds with ...

Ever wondered what the views are like from the world's most luxurious penthouses? From Sydney to New York, Berlin to Dubai, step inside the crème de la crème of sky-high living.

Cowrie shells have a long, layered history that stretches far beyond their recent resurgence in home decor. Long before they ...

WATERTOWN — It’s coming along, but there is still much more to complete before the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall becomes a reality. The concrete for The Vietnam Wall was poured before the ...

A home speaks even before people do. The colours, textures, and surfaces quietly show taste, comfort, and personality. Tiles play a bigger role in this story than we often realise. They shape walls, ...

Learn how to texture your drywall after it has been mudded and taped in this video, which demonstrates a Santa Fe texture. **Tools needed:** • Topping joint compound • 3" putty/drywall knife • 8 - 12" ...

Choosing the right texture in interior design elements can turn a flat, ordinary room into a space full of depth and personality. By layering materials, using contrasting finishes, and placing ...

An expert from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum has compiled a list of rare shells found in Florida. The popular and rare Junonia shell was intentionally excluded from this particular list. A ...

As Americans have raised concerns about rising prices, a possible recession, a cooling labor market and an ongoing government shutdown in recent months, economists have warned the U.S. economy may be ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk’s multi-billion dollar flood wall project is taking another step forward. The City Planning Commission unanimously approved the Phase 1A design of the Resilient Norfolk Coastal ...

Day of the Shell is a fast-paced tactical roguelite, where each turn is played in a single click. The gods have brought down their wrath on humanity, and only a few remote islands remain. A lonely ...