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8 Bathroom Storage Hacks You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet
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Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.
How to Create the Best Home Office for Your Living Situation
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Dwell On This: Layer Your Rugs
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How to Make Your Powder Room Look Absolutely Dynamite, According to the Experts
The small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.
The Eco-Friendly Guide to Upgrading an Existing Home
The greenest home is the one you already have.
Architects Share Helpful Tips From Their Own Home Renovations
These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.
The 7 Main Roof Types—and What You Need to Know About Them
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Dwell On This: Be Strategic About Mirror Placement
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What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?
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A Guide to Ceramic Versus Porcelain Tile
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Pro Tips: How to Style and Shoot Your Modern Home
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Practicing Sustainability Is Easier Than You Think With These Handy Guides
It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.
The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and Price
Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
24 Top-Tier Prefab Companies for Every Kind of Home Buyer
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Get A Grip: A Practical Guide to Choosing Modern Kitchen Cabinet Hardware
From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...
How to Buy a Shipping Container
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