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Let there be light—a lot of it.
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Trade in that white canvas for a statement ceiling.
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You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
Dwell On This: Layer Your Rugs
When a single covering won’t cut it, bring in another for a boost of color, pattern, and texture.
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The Essential Guide to Shipping Container Home Design
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The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and Price
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Dwell How-To: Buy and Sell Your Dream Home
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50 Brilliant Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen Renovation
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Think Small With This Gigantic Guide to Tiny Homes
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24 Top-Tier Prefab Companies for Every Kind of Home Buyer
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Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...
Dwell on This: Get Your Cords Under Control
That snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.
How Much Should You Spend on Kitchen Countertops?
Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

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