A unique archaeological site at Pompeii, Italy, reveals the secrets of peculiarly durable Roman building materials.

Learn how to plant, care for, and force the bulbs of your paperwhites. They're great gifts for the holidays or all year long.

Back in 2023, we reported on MIT scientists’ conclusion that the ancient Romans employed “hot mixing” with quicklime, among other strategies, to make their famous concrete, giving the material ...

A villa in Pompeii has survived two thousand years and is still well preserved. Image via Wiki Commons. Concrete was the foundation of the Roman Empire. For centuries, researchers have tried to ...

Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...

Color is no longer a specialty add-on in concrete. It has become a mainstream design feature for residential, commercial, and municipal projects alike. For contractors, that means knowing how to ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- A request for a permit to operate a concrete plant in unincorporated Washington County was unanimously approved Thursday by the Planning Board, prompting a chorus of boos from the ...

Serome Hamlin shares tips for potting and caring for Venus flytraps. Featured on VHG episode 2508, October 2025. KEYWORDS: VHG 2508, Virginia Home Grown, DIY, Serome Hamlin, Venus flytrap Virginia ...

Abstract: The advancement of high-power microwave technology has indeed brought about the possibility of E-bombs, also known as electromagnetic pulse (EMP) bombs. These weapons emit an electromagnetic ...

According to the Washington County Planning Office, the O’Brien Rock Company has applied to build the facility off Highway 62. The project would cover about 7.4 acres, with proposed hours starting as ...

If you own an old car (or just a car, quite frankly), you may have experienced oil leaks while your car sits in your driveway or garage. Or perhaps your patio or stone pavers have unsightly oil stains ...