How can I build a footpath from a door to the street that's economical and weather-resistant? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten on Oct 9, 2009 - 12 answers

I sometimes see decorative piles of stones in front of --primarily rural-- homes. I like the effect very much. I wonder if there is an historical meaning or symbolism to these stone piles or if it is merely an enhancement.
posted by psc1860 on Jul 25, 2009 - 12 answers

What are your experiences learning French with Rosetta Stone? Did supplementing learning with regular usage help you think the language as well as speak it? [more inside]
posted by nj_subgenius on Jun 28, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me remember a mountain clearing. [more inside]
posted by grateful on Jun 2, 2009 - 1 answer

I've scoured the interweb trying to translate the script on these stones with no luck. Help appease my curiousity! [more inside]
posted by jofuu on Dec 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Cult Movie Filter... How should we watch this movie first? [more inside]
posted by Mark5four0 on Nov 22, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find locations to buy wood or stone from foreign countries, things not naturally available in the US [more inside]
posted by Mesach on Oct 22, 2008 - 10 answers

I am looking for drink coasters that are made of a certain polished stone. The stone is cut that it looks like a cross-section - and it is of a circular nature. It can have a red or blue color, possibly more. Can anyone name what kind of stone this is? And even better, where in NYC I can buy them?
posted by helios410 on Oct 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Can anyone identify where this statue of woman might have come from? (pictures and details inside) [more inside]
posted by metahawk on Jul 2, 2008 - 3 answers

How was this made? [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Jun 24, 2008 - 15 answers

It's customary for each graduating class to present a class stone which is ceremonially imbedded in this path-way at my high school; somehow I got roped into getting the one for '08, and since I have less than a month to figure this out, I could really use some ideas! [more inside]
posted by howgenerica on May 4, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I revive a brown sugar stone? [more inside]
posted by 100watts on Jan 18, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I lay a stone/brick path over an area which is uneven due to tree roots? Instructions available on the web or books? [more inside]
posted by sLevi on Dec 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Geology/ArchaeologyFilter: What is this stone? Is it man-made? Is it natural? How old is it? Who made it? Should I donate it to a museum?
posted by billtron on Sep 6, 2007 - 11 answers

How best to layout a curved sandstone path using square and rectangular stones? [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Sep 1, 2007 - 5 answers

I seem to have had kidney stones continuously since January. Should I be going to my doctor? And how do you manage to collect them for analysis? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2007 - 8 answers

Has anyone around Atlanta participated in the Stone Mountain Corporate Team Building activities? Or been to any other event put on by the InnerWork company? This seems like a fun event for our company to do this summer but the $3,200 price (plus food and park fees) seems a little steep for what they are providing.
posted by GrumpyMonkey on May 29, 2007 - 4 answers

Does leaving a pizza stone in the oven make the oven more or less efficient? [more inside]
posted by chefscotticus on Mar 23, 2007 - 15 answers

Cleaning recommendations for unsealed stone. [more inside]
posted by dame on Nov 23, 2006 - 3 answers

How can I find places where it's legal to gather rocks? [more inside]
posted by agropyron on Oct 13, 2006 - 8 answers

ItalianFilter: So I'm studying Italian via Rosetta Stone, and I'm noticing a huge emphasis on stare + a gerund (like andando, tirando, spingendo, etc). How common is this in written or spoken Italian, and what is the difference between it and plain present tense? Also, I've never seen Rosetta use 'ed' in place of 'e' when it precedes a word starting with a vowel ("Un bambino e una bambina" vs "Un bambino ed una bambina"). Are there rules for "ed"? Is it basically optional, but something people use in speech?
posted by sirion on Aug 1, 2006 - 16 answers

Who is responsible for the wonderful type engraved in stone seen on gated walls around the Harvard campus? I am not talking about architectural lettering, but about the several quotes engraved in slabs of smooth stone and mounted in the walls separating various parts of the campus. The work looks contemporary, or at least very well-cared-for.
posted by luriete on May 30, 2006 - 13 answers

Psst. Been on a Narcotic long? I could use your advice. [more inside]
posted by filmgeek on Jul 23, 2005 - 13 answers

The article was about a game that was played amongst a few teams, almost like a scavenger hunt, insane clues were given and the mastermind teams unlocked them and went on quite a journey. I remember one clue led them to a party with about 40 people and they all turned out to be actors or something. Quite a fantastic tale. It said that these games take place all the time. I'm looking for the article from RS, or a link to anything remotely close to this. Thanks you
posted by AMWKE on Apr 24, 2005 - 8 answers

I am just finishing a stone sculpture. First time at this. I am wondering what kind of hand finishers, grit, sand paper, wax, etc does one use for the fine finishing and polishing work. I am just about done with rasps. And, do you know what links are good resources.
posted by lag on Apr 11, 2005 - 3 answers

HomemadePizzaFilter. For the love of god, please help stop the cheese from sliding off. [More inside but stuffed crust is definitely out.] [more inside]
posted by fatllama on Feb 5, 2005 - 15 answers