How to Buy a Shipping ContainerYou’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.
The Dos and Don’ts of Shipping Container HomesIt’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...
The Essential Guide to Shipping Container Home DesignFrom preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...
7 ADUs You Can Buy Right Now for Less Than $100,000Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...
The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and PricePrefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
Thinking About Building a Prefab Home? Here’s What You Need to KnowThe appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.
How to Design a Room That Grows Up With Your KidsCreating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.
5 Sustainable Design Terms You Should KnowEmbodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...
Is Your Tiny House Really a Tiny House?What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.
My Furniture Designer-Dealer Is the Unsung Hero of My RenovationWhen I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.
How Designer Molly Bloom Enlisted Her Family to Renovate—Without Going CrazyWhen the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...
How to Source Vintage and Secondhand Furniture OnlineAll you need is patience, time, and (of course) to know where to look.
How to Make Classical Architecture Look Modern and Not FussyColumns, colonnades and pillars are back in style (again).
Read This Before You Decide to Be Your Own General ContractorHomeowners who’ve done it themselves explain the importance of research, budgeting, and leaving operating heavy machinery to the...
Everything You Need to Know to Make Moving Less MiserableIt can feel like reinventing the wheel each time you change dwellings.