Back in the day, chimney pots — terra cotta structures that fit over chimneys — served mostly utilitarian purposes. The added height improved a chimney’s draft and helped keep soot from coal-burning ...

Terra cotta pots are affixed to an adobe wall housing various plants - Melissa Herzog/Shutterstock The warm color of terra cotta is so inviting and grounding that it's no wonder the fired clay ...

There is, of course, the terra-cotta classic. The appearance of brownish- red round pots, each with a matching saucer, on decks, at doorways and on window ledges is as sure a sign of spring as the ...

Choosing the right clay pot is essential for your African stone art project. Go for pots with a smooth surface, as they will make it easier to apply designs. The size of the pot should be determined ...

The knowledge of how to transform mud into pottery signifies a major leap forward for prehistoric cultures, and until the development of metal cooking pots, ceramic pottery was the pinnacle of cooking ...

Do you have terra-cotta pots in your garden that you’re ready to recycle for good use? Here are five ideas to turn those boring pots into a unique and fun garden style. Do you have terra-cotta pots in ...

Discover whether the clay pot heater for a greenhouse hack actually works. It consist of using a pot and candles to heat a greenhouse, but isn't the best method ...