Dwell

Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.

Magdalena Wosinska transformed her historic Pioneertown adobe structure into a thriving venue for inspiration and renewal,...

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

If you’re thinking about putting up Home Depot’s now iconic 12-foot skeleton this Halloween, the designer who helped bring it to...

Yes, it's a task that you dread, but avoiding it could spell potential disaster for your roof.

This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.

Michael Taylor is on a one-man mission to preserve and restore bathrooms of yore, one baby-blue tile at a time.

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

When you and your partner just can’t agree on what color to paint the walls, treating your conversations like therapy can help...

Most last about a decade, but there are ways to prolong their lifespans.

When I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.

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

Is AI the future of gardening? If you use it wisely, it could be.

Just because summer’s ending doesn’t mean that your garden has to look like it is, too.

“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...

The furniture of your dreams lies in the depths of your least favorite social media platform—but only if you know how to find it.

Babies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.

It’s not a screened in porch, and it’s not a covered deck—get the glory of the outdoors, but mostly inside.

Pergola, gazebo, or cabana—the choice is yours (and your backyard’s.)

Go easy on the hot dogs, keep the beverages inside, and don't get the party started until the late afternoon.

I found my dream coffee table—and you can too.

If you don’t love the deer that constantly nibble your tomatoes, you have options.

If you want a lawn that's low-maintenance (if slightly controversial), we've got just the thing for you.

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...

Before hiring a professional, look around your house and see what you can do with what you already have.

All you need is an afternoon, some outdoor space, and this handy guide.

We love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...

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

In short: money.

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

Flips can (rightfully, sometimes) get a bad rep.

What can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.

Always have a contingency and take it slow—it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

You’re going to need a putty knife and an awful lot of patience.

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

Mattresses don’t last forever, and they’re a pain to handle once they’re done—but you have more options than you think for...