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

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

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

Is that office setup on your dining room table really working?

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

Call it cable camouflage.

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

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

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

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

Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.

You’re going to need a box or a bag, and some extra space in the garage.

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

Don’t just default to a gallery wall.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

Put the chainsaw down, back away from the foliage, and look up your local arborist.

Welcome to the wonderful world of open shelving.

Big dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.

Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

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

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

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

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

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

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

Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.

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

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

Acclaimed for being sustainable, affordable, and adorable residences, tiny homes are also superb teachers when it comes to...

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

The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

Peek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.