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

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Fling open those windows and get proactive about busting dust and allergens.

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Call it cable camouflage.

It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

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These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

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From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

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

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.

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...

When faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...

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Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

Before you crank the AC, try these tactics first.

Instead of raised beds, try a solution that’s flexible and adaptable to any outdoor space, from a tiny side yard to a rolling...

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

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

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

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

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You're going to need a label maker, some well-designed dividers, and an open mind.

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