To prepare for sea level rise, scientists installed textured tiles on San Francisco’s seawall to see what material best ...

Anyone with a strong back can stack up a bunch of blocks and build a pretty retaining wall. But it takes skill and planning ...

Q: I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I'm having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. What's the secret? A: Why the sta… ...

Granite tile is very heavy. Remember this if you install granite on walls or some other vertical surface. The granite tile will fall off the wall if it is not attached securely.

I’m having a small bathroom remodeled. My wife and I thought we did our due diligence and hired a great contractor. I came home from work to discover the ceramic wall tile has a gap issue. The ...

Q. Do you recommend rock garden plants? We were in West Seattle and the rock retaining walls seem to be filled with bright, low-growing flowers.

Designed to create harmony between the built and natural environments, the Boost Mineral tile range from Atlas Concorde has a subtle stone effect.

Children’s art tiles that once adorned the walls of the Bristol Mall have returned to public view with the recent opening of the Bristol Casino.

Q: Tim, I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I’m having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. I’d love to just… ...

A&E Ask The Builder: Rock retaining walls pit friction against gravity Sat., April 28, 2018 You can use forgotten technology to lift some of these heavy stones yourself, but it’s very time ...