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

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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.

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

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

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

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

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

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So you can take the perfect shelfie.

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

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

If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

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

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

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These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

We bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come in.

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

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

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

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

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