Back in the day, chimney pots — terra cotta structures that fit over chimneys — served mostly utilitarian purposes. The added height improved a chimney’s draft and helped keep soot from coal-burning ...

Terra cotta pots are affixed to an adobe wall housing various plants - Melissa Herzog/Shutterstock The warm color of terra cotta is so inviting and grounding that it's no wonder the fired clay ...

Choosing the right clay pot is essential for your African stone art project. Go for pots with a smooth surface, as they will make it easier to apply designs. The size of the pot should be determined ...

There is, of course, the terra-cotta classic. The appearance of brownish- red round pots, each with a matching saucer, on decks, at doorways and on window ledges is as sure a sign of spring as the ...

On a lazy spring day of backyard chores a few years ago at our Las Palmas neighborhood home, an empty clay strawberry pot was in my way. So I decided to paint it. Then another and another, as you can ...

Do you have terra-cotta pots in your garden that you’re ready to recycle for good use? Here are five ideas to turn those boring pots into a unique and fun garden style. Do you have terra-cotta pots in ...

Discover whether the clay pot heater for a greenhouse hack actually works. It consist of using a pot and candles to heat a greenhouse, but isn't the best method ...