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10 Design Tips for Kitchens, According to Expert RenovatorsFrom design concept to installation, these 10 tips will guide you through your next kitchen remodel.
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The 7 Main Roof Types—and What You Need to Know About ThemWhether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...
How to Recognize Different Wood Species: A Guide to the 10 Most Common TypesRead on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.
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The Definitive Guide to Prefab Home Companies in Your StatePrefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.
Think Small With This Gigantic Guide to Tiny HomesDownsizing your life? Big benefits await.
How to Create the Best Home Office for Your Living SituationWhether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.
Make Over Your Home Office With These Game-Changing GoodsWe’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About KitchensFrom backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...
50 Brilliant Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen RenovationFrom “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...
How to Build a Floating ShelfSo you can take the perfect shelfie.
The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and PricePrefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling LightingCreate a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
How Much Should You Spend on an Area Rug?Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
The Essential Guide to Shipping Container Home DesignFrom preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...
How to Choose the Right Vanity For Your BathroomThese seven tips will provide you with everything you need to know for selecting a new vanity that fits your space, style, and...
What it Really Means When a Home Has Good BonesFind out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”
The Smartest Way to Buy Furniture OnlineAvoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.
How to Pick the Perfect Rug for Your SpaceWe’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.
What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.
Dwell How-To: Buy and Sell Your Dream HomeHere are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.
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14 Backyard Landscape Designs That Need Minimal MaintenanceThese no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.
The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need for Spring CleaningIf you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.
7 Smart ADUs and Additions That Cost as Little as $18KFrom a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.