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

Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

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

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

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

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

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

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

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...

Is AI the future of gardening? If you use it wisely, it could be.

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

Don’t feel pressured to stick to the same old silver and gold—but do make sure you have a clock for the countdown.

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

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

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

The latest in home tech both complements and celebrates your style.

How to build (and tend) your very own pile of green gold.

“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...

A wardrobe is just a wardrobe—until some out-of-the-box thinking changes its fate.

Check your systems early and often—and also, consider a bidet.

Always have a contingency and take it slow—it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

If your home is starting to feel blah and you can’t figure out why, it might be what’s hanging on your walls.

Most heating and cooling issues are predictable. Here’s how you can prepare for the worst.

The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...

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

Nothing will humble you faster than trying to build something nice for a feline friend.

What can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.

When will rising interest rates affect prices? Who should buy a house now? Who shouldn't? And what to do if you're renting? We...

You’re going to need a putty knife and an awful lot of patience.