That snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.

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

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.

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

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

Let’s just say, there’s room for improvement.

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

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

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

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

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

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

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

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

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

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

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.

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

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

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

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

Before you crank the AC, try these tactics first.

A growing coalition are just saying no to regular grass. Join them in considering clover, moss, meadow, and more.