The greenest home is the one you already have.

Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

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Keep things from getting out of hand with these insider tips.

From design concept to installation, these 10 tips will guide you through your next kitchen remodel.

These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

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Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

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

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

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

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

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

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.

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

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

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

Though tile can be found everywhere these days, it's hard to distinguish the difference between ceramic and porcelain and where...

Step into a comfortable, clutter-free zone as soon as you enter the front door.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

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

Whether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for...

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

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