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

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.

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

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.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

Call it cable camouflage.

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

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

The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

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

Setting the temperature doesn’t have to be contentious, so before you crank up the heat, consider other alternatives.

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

The ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ author and her designer share how to make the most of what you have, even if it’s not much at all.

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 you crank the AC, try these tactics first.

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

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

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

Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...

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

In short: money.

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

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

An awkward, unused space is transformed into something functional and beautiful with just a portion of what a full bar would cost.