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New research suggests the Romans used a method known as "hot mixing" to produce self-healing concrete, which allowed them to ...

Reviving a cracked patio is more affordable than you think — and with this DIY, you can even turn the surface into a colorful, tiled work of art.

Backer rods are the standard for ensuring you don't use up your sealant when filling cracks. But some of these alternatives ...

Some outdoor planters are prone to cracking in cold weather. Help your pots survive winter with these tips so they'll be ready for spring planting.

Lime granules trapped in ancient walls show Romans relied on a reactive hot-mix method to making concrete that could now ...

Ancient Romans built arched bridges, waterproof port infrastructure and aqueducts that enabled the rise of their empire and that are still standing—and often still used. In his first-century B.C.E.

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Sinkholes are not just costly inconveniences, they are growing threat to commercial activities, livelihood and property and are increasing in frequency due to climate change.

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Using simple observation, a Japanese spy in Pearl Harbor collected crucial information. His full story, however, remains ...