Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

Whether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for...

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

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

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

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

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

Yes, it's a task that you dread, but avoiding it could spell potential disaster for your roof.

When faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...

Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.

If you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...

Figuring out where to punch a hole in your roof can seem daunting, but these architects have plenty of ideas, whether you’re...

Magdalena Wosinska transformed her historic Pioneertown adobe structure into a thriving venue for inspiration and renewal,...

Pergola, gazebo, or cabana—the choice is yours (and your backyard’s.)

When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...

Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.

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.

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

It’s not a screened in porch, and it’s not a covered deck—get the glory of the outdoors, but mostly inside.

Without (completely) losing my sanity.

Just because your home is being used for someone else's vacation doesn't mean you can't relax too.

Flips can (rightfully, sometimes) get a bad rep.

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

If you don’t love the deer that constantly nibble your tomatoes, you have options.

Craftsman or Queen Anne? Snooping around your home’s past, be it apartment or house, is a great way to situate yourself as part...

Mattresses don’t last forever, and they’re a pain to handle once they’re done—but you have more options than you think for...

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

Get over yourself (if you need to) and get a tree that will last you a lifetime.

By making certain home improvements, you could cut a few thousand dollars off next year’s tax bill—but you might be able to save...