Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

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

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

Step into a comfortable, clutter-free zone as soon as you enter the front door.

We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.

If financial, mental, or social obstacles are keeping you from buying your first home, here’s how to get past them.

Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases you can make.

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

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your...

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

It’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.

From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

Antique rug, meet postmodern chair.

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

Peek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...

Emily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...

Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...

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

These seven tips will provide you with everything you need to know for selecting a new vanity that fits your space, style, and...

Though tile can be found everywhere these days, it's hard to distinguish the difference between ceramic and porcelain and where...

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

Rest assured knowing your renovation project is in good hands by asking a potential contractor these key questions during an...

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

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

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

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.