You might not ever become a homeowner, but that doesn't mean you can't make your not-a-house as smart as possible. reading time 9 minutes Ah, yes, the American dream. A house with a white picket fence ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...

For those who have a home, Build School teaches sustainability and self-reliance, so instead of having to call on a tradesman to fix that leak, or build that wall, they leave the course equipped with ...