Whether you're remodeling or building from scratch, drywall and plaster offer different advantages. Here's what homeowners should know first.

Research into a Neolithic settlement called Motza revealed the earliest known use of dolomitic lime plaster. The Motza plaster predates the better-known Roman plaster by 8,000 years, rewriting the ...

Lord Elgin didn’t want to lose any more Parthenon marbles. The ancient temple atop the Athenian acropolis had already been through an ordeal: marred by a 3rd century AD fire, damaged when the temple ...

If you are seeking a marbled interior with old world charm, then venetian plaster makes a great alternative to a standard drywall finish. In the right setting, it's a classy and durable wall finish ...

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...

Excavations from 2015 to 2021 on the ancient site of Motza, just west of Jerusalem, revealed a sprawling settlement with some surprisingly advanced technology. The site dates back to 7100–6700 BCE ...

You may have seen it in the pages of design magazines, or on Instagram, or perhaps just in the home of the trendiest friend you know: a wall that’s covered not with paint, not wallpaper, but a ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Research into a Neolithic settlement called Motza revealed the earliest known use of dolomitic lime plaster. The Motza plaster predates the ...