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Hypertufa Planter

Hypertufa Planter

The ultimate Zen garden accessory is the stone urn. Filled only with water and a few fallen leaves, it defines tranquility. Unfortunately, these stone beauties cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily, a concrete mix called โ€œhypertufaโ€ was developed that has the look of stone, specifically the volcanic rock called tufa. In England, farmers carved watering troughs […]

Fanciful Inkjet Fortress

Fanciful Inkjet Fortress

If you have kids, chances are at some point youโ€™ve cut a couple of holes in an upside-down cardboard box and called it a โ€œtunnelโ€ for the train set, or a โ€œhouseโ€ for a doll family. Although kids seem to love them, these impromptu structures tend to be pretty forgettable. Iโ€™ve found that with some […]