We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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Any way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...

These quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.

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From design concept to installation, these 10 tips will guide you through your next kitchen remodel.

Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...

A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

Read on for all the pros and cons to keep in mind for an educated decision about installing a kitchen sink.

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Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.

What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.

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With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.

Just because summer’s ending doesn’t mean that your garden has to look like it is, too.

Go easy on the hot dogs, keep the beverages inside, and don't get the party started until the late afternoon.

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If you want your space to be the go-to destination for events both big and small, the first step is comfort.

Turn some unused real estate into the lush, verdant oasis of your dreams.

If there are bees in your walls, don’t panic—here’s what you can do, instead.