Get ready to be amazed by the extraordinary craftsmanship as a 5,000-year-old bog oak log is carefully sawn and transformed into beautiful countertops. The deep, dark heartwood, with its intricate ...

Soapstone countertops are an emerging material to know about, offering a dark, unique, and more durable natural stone option ...

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Alternatively, ceramic tile is another countertop material that's incredibly popular, and can add a welcome pop of color and texture to the kitchen. Concrete can be austere in certain contexts, but ...

A giant patch of black, fossilized lava that was spewed across the Sahara desert over millions of years looks like an eerie, gold-speckled shadow in this stunning composite of three years' worth ...

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The type of countertop you choose also plays a role in the cost. If you want granite, choose remnants, which are leftover materials from other jobs. The granite is still perfectly fine and comes in ...

Leathered quartzite's luxurious texture, character, and natural appearance puts it above the other finishes of stone. Leathered quartzite's rough texture protects the surface from minor scratches and ...

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, USGS Volcanoes posted a video of the most recent eruption episode, showing two vents spewing lava plumes and assuring there is "no unusual activity ...

A search is under way to trace up to 30 missing fragments of the Stone of Destiny - the ancient coronation stone of Scottish kings. The pieces were separated from the artefact when it was secretly ...

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY, Hawaii – Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano roared back to life and resumed its eruption Wednesday as dramatic video provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) showed lava ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Officials at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are bracing for crowds eager to get a glimpse of lava ...