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

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Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

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

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

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

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

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

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

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

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

An awkward, unused space is transformed into something functional and beautiful with just a portion of what a full bar would cost.

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

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

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

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

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

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Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

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

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

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To stop tossing and turning, you have to tune out the noise.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.