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Civilizations from Stone Age Scotland to the eighth-century Maya to 13th-century African empires have used dry stone walling ...

Front yard elements shouldn’t be ignored, chief among them the walkway leading to the home entrance: This seemingly insignificant path not only serves a function, but it also impacts curb appeal and ...

You update (the property) but you still want to keep the country feel. And we did not take the silos down because they were in really good shape,” said homeowner Margaret Simanski.

The Calumet Village Council has been operating with only six of its normal seven seats since the beginning of the year. Members discussed the pros and cons of reducing the number of seats on the ...

A developer wants to build a 157-unit apartment tower in Charlottesville catering to UVa students. The Board of Architectural Review has some concerns.

If you don't want a lawn in your small backyard, there are about 18 ways to make the space work, such as a wildflower garden, ...

Amazing under deck patio design ideas await you, ready to transform your space into a stylish retreat—discover the ...