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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.

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

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Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

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

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Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

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The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

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Rest assured knowing your renovation project is in good hands by asking a potential contractor these key questions during an...

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good...

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

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

A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

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