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Dwell On This: Debrand Your Home
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The Definitive Guide to Prefab Home Companies in Your State
Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.
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Dwell How-To: Buy and Sell Your Dream Home
Here are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.
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The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and Price
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You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
Dwell On This: You Only Need These Three Knives
Any way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.
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We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.
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Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.
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Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.
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You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.
Dwell on This: Start an Indoor Herb Garden
Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.
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Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.
Dwell On This: Command the Room With a Statement Art Piece
Don’t just default to a gallery wall.
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Building 101: How to Work With a Contractor When You Have an Architect
Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.
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The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.
How to Build a Fire Pit
It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.
5 Vital Tips for Sticking to Your Renovation Budget
Keep things from getting out of hand with these insider tips.
15 Lustrous Kitchens That Make Smart Use of Laminate Cabinets
The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

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