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The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.
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Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Portland, Oregon
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Pros and Cons: 7 Kitchen and Bath Countertop Materials
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Dwell On This: Float Your Furniture
That statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.
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The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and Price
Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
Think Small With This Gigantic Guide to Tiny Homes
Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.
Dwell On This: Ditch Your Extraneous Kitchen Gadgets
Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?
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The Beginner’s Guide to Propagating Houseplants
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Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.
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Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Chicago
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Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
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