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A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.
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Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...
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Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
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These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.
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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.
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Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.
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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 Build a Fire Pit
It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.
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.
The Beginner’s Guide to Propagating Houseplants
Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.
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.
How Much Should You Spend on Dinnerware?
Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.
How Much Should You Spend on a Wall Sconce?
Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.
We Asked 13 Designers to Share Their Work-From-Home Setups and Tips
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How to Strike a Work/Life Balance in a Tiny Apartment, According to Design Experts
Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like Home
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Actor Chloe Farnworth’s Big Bear Cabin Renovation—Brought to You By Facebook Marketplace
“The ugliest house on the street” got a refresh for just $25,000 and a good eye for a bargain.
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.
He Had a Vision: to Build an A-Frame Cabin Almost Entirely Out of Beetle Kill Pine
Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.
I Turned My Cobwebby Basement into a Home Gym—and Indoor Garden
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How I Turned an Octagonal Joshua Tree House Into a Sustainable Oasis
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Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.
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You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.
How Often Should You Upgrade Your Household Appliances?
Most last about a decade, but there are ways to prolong their lifespans.
Everything You Need to Know About Navigating (and Surviving) Brimfield
I found my dream coffee table—and you can too.
How I Threw a DIY, At-Home Farm Wedding
Without (completely) losing my sanity.
What to Do About the Critters Wreaking Havoc in Your Yard
If you don’t love the deer that constantly nibble your tomatoes, you have options.
Inside “Drag Race’’ Icon Detox’s Home Renovation Disaster
She offers a cautionary tale about a dream project turned nightmare.
How to Source Vintage and Secondhand Furniture Online
All you need is patience, time, and (of course) to know where to look.

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