Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in ChicagoA new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.
Pros and Cons: 7 Kitchen and Bath Countertop MaterialsWe break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.
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.
How to Build a Floating ShelfSo you can take the perfect shelfie.
My Quest to Find a Well-Designed, Efficient Electric HeaterWhen faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...
So You Want to Put a Pond In Your Yard? Read This FirstTake this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like HomeAfter doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...
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.
I Turned My Chaotic Pantry Into an Oasis of OrganizationAll it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.
What You Need to Know About Heat PumpsThis decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.
You Just Bought a House With a Wood Stove. Now What?Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.
How to Keep Your Plants (and Pets) Alive and WellCome for plant survival tips, and stay for solid advice on how to kill your plant pests.
Let Instagram’s Favorite Vintage Tile Expert Show You How to Take Care of YoursMichael Taylor is on a one-man mission to preserve and restore bathrooms of yore, one baby-blue tile at a time.
How to Buy Custom Furniture Without Going BankruptWhen I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.
How to Throw an Outdoor Party During the Dog Days of SummerGo easy on the hot dogs, keep the beverages inside, and don't get the party started until the late afternoon.
How to Keep Sand at the Beach (Where It Belongs)It’s a fate some say is worse than death. Here’s how to prevent it.
What's the Best Way to Keep Your Junk Drawer Organized?You're going to need a label maker, some well-designed dividers, and an open mind.
What to Do About the Critters Wreaking Havoc in Your YardIf you don’t love the deer that constantly nibble your tomatoes, you have options.
How to Get Into Scented CandlesThe market is fully saturated with smells. Here's how to find one that works for you.
A Comprehensive Taxonomy of Unfairly Maligned Building MaterialsStop being so rude to linoleum.
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Handle the Pesky Vermin Invading Your HomeIs that a cockroach or a water bug or neither? (And more importantly, how do I get rid of it?)