We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

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

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

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

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...

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

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...

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

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.

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

It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.

More substantial than curtains, these give your home the star treatment.

Think outside the hearth.

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

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

Before you bust out the rock salt, consider some earth-friendly alternatives like a broom, wood chips, or even pickle brine.

By making certain home improvements, you could cut a few thousand dollars off next year’s tax bill—but you might be able to save...

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...

Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.

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...

When life hands you wall-to-wall carpet or drop ceilings, make the best of it!

Stop being so rude to linoleum.

A wardrobe is just a wardrobe—until some out-of-the-box thinking changes its fate.

Columns, colonnades and pillars are back in style (again).