You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

From preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...

Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...

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

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

It’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your...

What I needed to fix my messy storage system (and find something akin to inner peace) was a little bit of money and some time.

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

A recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

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

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

When I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.

If you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...

Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.

With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...

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

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

All you need is patience, time, and (of course) to know where to look.

It’s a fate some say is worse than death. Here’s how to prevent it.

Homeowners who’ve done it themselves explain the importance of research, budgeting, and leaving operating heavy machinery to the...

If you find yourself in an apartment without a closet, you'll learn to love baskets.

A compost evangelist explains why the stuff that powers our planet is anything but icky.

Show your plants you truly care by whipping up a bespoke pile of dirt for them to thrive in.

The market is fully saturated with smells. Here's how to find one that works for you.

It can feel like reinventing the wheel each time you change dwellings.