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Thinking About Building a Prefab Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Guide to the 5 Main Window Types You Should Know
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Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.
How Much Should You Spend on Kitchen Countertops?
Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.
How to Recognize Different Wood Species: A Guide to the 10 Most Common Types
Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.
5 Vital Tips for Sticking to Your Renovation Budget
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Dwell On This: Debrand Your Home
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How Much Should You Spend on a Duvet?
Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.
How to Design a Room That Grows Up With Your Kids
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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.
Interior Designer Brigette Romanek Teaches Us How to Set the Scene in a Living Room
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Dwell On This: Disguise the Eyesores Plaguing Your Home
Call it cable camouflage.
Learn to Love (or Lose) the Bees in Your Home
If there are bees in your walls, don’t panic—here’s what you can do, instead.
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Bathroom With Plant Power
At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.
How to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
Three Interior Designers Discuss the Dynamics of Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash
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Architects Share Helpful Tips From Their Own Home Renovations
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24 Top-Tier Prefab Companies for Every Kind of Home Buyer
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The Dos and Don’ts of Shipping Container Homes
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6 Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring a General Contractor
Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

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