Walls

Rather than hiding a poured-concrete or block foundation with landscape plantings, show it off with stone veneer by Cody Macfie

A luxurious bathroom's character is borne by innovative technology and recycled materials by Kristian Kicinski

Made from cast concrete, so-called phony stone is good looking, affordable and easy to work with, but best of all, gravity is not required by Vladimir Popovac

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain by Tom Meehan

Save your mortar for pointing, bed your stones in concrete, and remember there's no substitute for gravity by Stephen Kennedy

A good rock supply, tight joints and hidden mortar are the secret to the solid, structural look by Tim Snyder

Solid, practical techniques from a professional tile installer by Michael Byrne