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

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

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

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

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

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

Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.

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

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

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

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

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

Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...

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

Come for plant survival tips, and stay for solid advice on how to kill your plant pests.

Indoor plants need a little more than water, light, and love. Here’s what you can do to help yours thrive.

Is that a cockroach or a water bug or neither? (And more importantly, how do I get rid of it?)

The days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.

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

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

Yes, it's a task that you dread, but avoiding it could spell potential disaster for your roof.

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

Instead of raised beds, try a solution that’s flexible and adaptable to any outdoor space, from a tiny side yard to a rolling...

Michael Taylor is on a one-man mission to preserve and restore bathrooms of yore, one baby-blue tile at a time.

Yes, removable is the easy way out.

For Leah and Bea Koch, renovating the East Coast iteration of their bookstore was a labor of love.

Check your systems early and often—and also, consider a bidet.

If you don’t have central air and a heat pump is out of reach, window units are still the way to go. Here’s how the newest (and...

If you don’t love the deer that constantly nibble your tomatoes, you have options.

Mattresses don’t last forever, and they’re a pain to handle once they’re done—but you have more options than you think for...

Also known as one of the world’s oldest textiles, linen is taking the spotlight in home decor.

Use the space you have to grow some plants that are good for the environment—and your peace of mind.

Flips can (rightfully, sometimes) get a bad rep.