Yes, you can easily drill into concrete to install art in LACMA's new Peter Zumthor-designed building. The Times watched it done for photographer Todd Gray's work.

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Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home.

Flour is a kitchen staple, but it's also surprisingly useful in the garden. If applied correctly, this multipurpose ingredient can deter pests, enrich compost, and even enhance soil health. It's also ...

While you may have considered not sealing your pavers, there are good reasons why this is a bad idea, especially if you want ...

I've toured countless Florida homes and discovered some truly ingenious outdoor cooking spaces that laugh in the face of ...

In a world of rising risks, resilience starts with what you build. Choose materials designed to overcome the elements.

A project to fix a crumbling stairway at La Jolla’s Whale View Point took a step forward last week when representatives of the city of San Diego met with local volunteers to discuss possible repairs.

Ever wondered how concrete pavers are made and how sometimes they manage to look so random and yet fit perfectly together like pieces of a puzzle? It’s quite simple actually. The secret is a ...

New research on house sparrows in three Australian towns revealed subtle but disturbing effects of pollution. If city living is harming birds, what about people?