Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.

It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your...

Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...

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

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

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

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...

Emily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

“The ugliest house on the street” got a refresh for just $25,000 and a good eye for a bargain.

Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.

How hard could it be to cut a hole in the wall? Drop the power tools and read this before you attempt to let there be (more)...

What I needed to fix my messy storage system (and find something akin to inner peace) was a little bit of money and some time.

All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.

Magdalena Wosinska transformed her historic Pioneertown adobe structure into a thriving venue for inspiration and renewal,...

When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...

All you need is an afternoon, some outdoor space, and this handy guide.

This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.

When the cost versus time equation is confusing, it’s hard to know how to proceed.

Clear out the clutter and reclaim your wasted space.

Are you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.

Without (completely) losing my sanity.

The furniture of your dreams lies in the depths of your least favorite social media platform—but only if you know how to find it.

Patience and knowing what you like (and where to find it) will go a long way in exploring the wide world of vintage and antique...

Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.

The ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ author and her designer share how to make the most of what you have, even if it’s not much at all.

A wardrobe is just a wardrobe—until some out-of-the-box thinking changes its fate.