Dwell On This: Be Strategic About Mirror PlacementMirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?
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...
Dwell On This: Transform a Room With These Three Light SourcesLet there be light—a lot of it.
Think Small With This Gigantic Guide to Tiny HomesDownsizing your life? Big benefits await.
Breathe Easy With These Tried-and-True Solutions for Indoor Air PollutionIt’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.
How to Build a Floating ShelfSo you can take the perfect shelfie.
Three Interior Designers Discuss the Dynamics of Choosing a Kitchen BacksplashEmily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...
How Much Should You Spend on Curtains?From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.
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.
If You Hate Your Floors, Why Don't You Paint Them?This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.
What If You Added a Window?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)...
How to Keep Your House Tidy and Your Pets HappyWe love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...
Read This Before You Cut Down That Tree in Your YardPut the chainsaw down, back away from the foliage, and look up your local arborist.
Give Your Indoor Plants the Gift of a Good and Productive WinterThe days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.
How Designer Molly Bloom Enlisted Her Family to Renovate—Without Going CrazyWhen the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...
Designing Your Home With a Photographer’s EyeMagdalena Wosinska transformed her historic Pioneertown adobe structure into a thriving venue for inspiration and renewal,...
DIY Renovations Don’t Have to Be Scary With These Tips from the Brownstone BoysBrooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...
You (Yes, You) Can Stage Your House for Sale YourselfBefore hiring a professional, look around your house and see what you can do with what you already have.
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.
Need a Change? Rearrange Your ArtIf your home is starting to feel blah and you can’t figure out why, it might be what’s hanging on your walls.
Samin Nosrat’s Kitchen Is a Small and Efficient DreamThe ‘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.
How to Protect Birds From the Scourge of WindowsSome small adjustments to your living space will make a big difference to theirs.
How to Buy a Fake Christmas Tree that Will Actually Bring You JoyGet over yourself (if you need to) and get a tree that will last you a lifetime.
I Used AI Interior Designers to Reimagine My Boring BasementWhat can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.
How to Source Vintage and Secondhand Furniture OnlineAll you need is patience, time, and (of course) to know where to look.
Let the Sun Shine In With an Expertly-Placed SkylightFiguring out where to punch a hole in your roof can seem daunting, but these architects have plenty of ideas, whether you’re...