Dwell On This: Knock Out These Storage Hacks This Weekend
These quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.
Dwell On This: You Only Need These Three Knives
Any way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.
7 Basic Types of Lighting Fixtures—and When to Use Them
From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.
How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?
Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.
5 Architectural Tricks and Devices to Bring Natural Light Into Your Home
It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.
Pros and Cons: 7 Kitchen and Bath Countertop Materials
We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.
Experts Reveal the Top 10 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Fixer-Upper
Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.
Get A Grip: A Practical Guide to Choosing Modern Kitchen Cabinet Hardware
From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...
How to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
How Much Should You Spend on Door Hardware?
Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.
We Asked the Experts If Custom Kitchen Cabinets Are Actually Worth It
From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like Home
After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...
So You Want to Put a Pond In Your Yard? Read This First
Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.
Want to Replace Your Lawn With Something Else? You Have Options
A growing coalition are just saying no to regular grass. Join them in considering clover, moss, meadow, and more.
I Turned My Chaotic Pantry Into an Oasis of Organization
All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.
Get Your Unruly Book Collection in Order Once and For All
Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.
How to Put Your (Fake) Christmas Tree Away For the Season
You’re going to need a box or a bag, and some extra space in the garage.
How to Remove Snow Without Ruining the Environment
Before you bust out the rock salt, consider some earth-friendly alternatives like a broom, wood chips, or even pickle brine.
The Foolproof Guide to Making a Low-Key Living Wall–and Keeping it Alive
Turn some unused real estate into the lush, verdant oasis of your dreams.
How to Become the Best Plant Parent Ever
Indoor plants need a little more than water, light, and love. Here’s what you can do to help yours thrive.
Can Chalk Paint Ever Be Chic?
My least-favorite stool gets a new lease on life, thanks to the transformative power of a medium beloved by cottagecore...
DIY Renovations Don’t Have to Be Scary With These Tips from the Brownstone Boys
Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...
How to Buy a Fake Christmas Tree that Will Actually Bring You Joy
Get over yourself (if you need to) and get a tree that will last you a lifetime.
What's the Best Way to Keep Your Junk Drawer Organized?
You're going to need a label maker, some well-designed dividers, and an open mind.
In Defense of Filth
A compost evangelist explains why the stuff that powers our planet is anything but icky.
Composting for Absolute Beginners
How to build (and tend) your very own pile of green gold.
How to Fix the Terrible Paint Job Your Landlord Left Behind
You’re going to need a putty knife and an awful lot of patience.
Holiday Decorating Advice From Someone Who Loves Martha But Unfortunately Will Never Be Her
Are you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.
A Comprehensive Taxonomy of Unfairly Maligned Building Materials
Stop being so rude to linoleum.
Need a Change? Rearrange Your Art
If your home is starting to feel blah and you can’t figure out why, it might be what’s hanging on your walls.
They Bought the Home of Their Dreams. Then They Had to Figure Out How to Make It Theirs
The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...
How to Turn a Junk Room Into a Breakfast Nook
Clear out the clutter and reclaim your wasted space.
Open Your Mind to the Wonders of Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper
Yes, removable is the easy way out.