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

Keep things from getting out of hand with these insider tips.

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At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

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Adding a light fixture (or two) to your dining room is like putting the icing on a cake: it’s that final, special touch that can...

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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...

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

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

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.

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

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

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

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

The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

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

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Builder Jeff Waldman’s take on a Bauhaus-inspired stool is a surprisingly doable DIY for the novice woodworker.

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

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

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

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

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

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.