If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin cement paste that gives them their color succumbs to Mother Nature and high-pressure streams of water…
The Harsh Truth About Concrete Pavers
New products are constantly being introduced by the home improvement industry. If you’ve been around long enough, you can spot ones that have lots of sizzle but most likely won’t stand the test of time. I had that feeling 40 years ago when I first saw colored concrete paving bricks. It turns out my gut…
Medvedev Says Balance Key as He Adapts Game for Clay
Daniil Medvedev will head into the Monte Carlo Masters hoping to strike the right balance as the world number four looks to tweak his game for the claycourt swing without compromising on the style that has delivered four titles in 2023. Medvedev has won 18 of his 19 titles, including the 2021 U.S. Open, on…
Couple Who Live in a Self-Built ‘Clay’ Home Haven’t Had to Pay Any Bills for Over 10 Years
A family who lives in an impressive off-grid self-built “clay” home have paid no bills for over a decade—saving them about US$55,000 (CA$70,000) a year. Misty Murph’Arien, 36, and her husband, Bryce, 46, have become homesteaders—self-sufficiency experts—since moving into a remote Canadian forest 15 years ago. The couple, who have daughters, Sage, 7, and Aurora,…
Florida Mom Crafts Miniature Clay Foods on an Incredibly Small Scale: ‘Do What You Love!’
A clay artist who works in miniature is bringing nostalgic joy to the masses with her unique art. Crafting recognizable foods by hand, on an incredibly small scale, her mini-masterpieces make a maximal impact. Cheronda Renee, 42, lives in Cocoa, Florida. She was watching a children’s show with her son over 20 years ago when she…
Photos: Unbelievably Intricate Clay Flowers and Succulents Look Too Real to Be Fake
In crafting intricate flowers and succulents from clay, a Vietnam-based artist experiences an unspeakable joy that delights her followers as much as it brings her peace. Clay artist Trang Hamapas claims life was “boring” before she found her passion. The young artist crafts her clay creations with unbelievable attention to detail. From perfectly rounded leaves to…
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