After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

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At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

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Adding a light fixture (or two) to your dining room is like putting the icing on a cake: it’s that final, special touch that can...

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

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

Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

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

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

Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.

The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.

Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

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From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

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

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

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

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

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You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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The greenest home is the one you already have.

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Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...

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

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

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

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