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  • Secrets of Slate Roofing

    It's hot, heavy, and hard work installing it, but few roofs look as good or last as long.

  • New Old Italianate Kitchen

    Here's a handsome kitchen in an 1880s Italianate house in Brunswick, Maine, that has recently undergone an extensive renovation. The large slate sink and backsplash came from a farmhouse in…

  • Sliced Slate Fireplace

    This modern visual effect creates a delightful trick for the eye.

  • Slate Roofing Techniques with John Mahan

    A skilled installer shows how to work with slate tiles.

  • Slate Roofing and Repair Techniques

    Slate specialist John Mahan shows how to cut, punch, and replace slate shingles.

  • Weaving Wood and Tile Into a Stunning Floor

    A field of slate squares is captured by a dadoed grid of reclaimed pine.

  • Tour a Slate-Roofing Shop

    Realizing that their old shop was just too small, these roofers designed a shop with expansion possibilities.

  • What's the Difference: Stone countertops

    Even stone is susceptible to scratches, staining, chipping, and heat damage

  • 5 Roofs That Will Last a Lifetime

    These premium products offer time-tested longevity, so your choice depends on price, appearance, and installation requirements.

  • Tiling over Different Substrates

    Use expansion joints and an uncoupling membrane to prevent cracks in the tile installation where different substrates meet.

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