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Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
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Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
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Dwell On This: Ditch Your Extraneous Kitchen Gadgets
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It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.
What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?
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