His sundial computations followed those known to the ancients - the Egyptians were building sundials in 1500 B.C. - but instead of scratching out a plan on papyrus, Preas used his computer.

ASK THE BUILDER | Whenever you build with stone outdoors, it’s wise to install a sturdy foundation or footing. If you live where the soil freezes, be sure the bottom of this footing is below the ...

By Rene Eisenbart The Oregonian June 22, 2006 A stone path can lend a storybook feel to a woodland garden at the same time that it defines areas of the garden and provides access to your favorite ...

The stone wall planter shown here is functional, beautiful and relatively easy to build. It's designed to hide an exposed concrete foundation, and provide a place to grow plants and shrubs.

Home work: Building a stone wall. This rock wall tilts backwards and is held in place entirely by gravity. Credit: Tim Carter. By TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICESOctober 7, 2010. Share. CHOOSE THE TYPE.

Ukrainian Bronze Age stone revealed to be oldest sundial ever found - and could mark the location of a sacrificial grave. Carved stone is believed to date back to 13th Century BC Srubna culture; ...