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 ...

The literal Italian translation for terra cotta is "baked earth." Used extensively for both utility and decoration for more then 4,000 years, terra cotta today is most often associated with flower ...

Learn how to paint terra-cotta pots so you can turn plain clay pots into colorful accents for your home. If you're looking for a fun, easy DIY project that you can complete in an afternoon, look no ...