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By Nicole Johnson Apr 30, 2021

Science

The psychology behind our love of ‘Zillow porn’

Browsing for houses we can't afford can make us feel bad—or help us figure out our deepest desires.

By Philip Kiefer Apr 29, 2021

Environment

Homes in flood-prone areas should be getting cheaper. They’re not.

Floods are only becoming more common, but the housing market isn't taking flood risk into account.

By PopSci Commerce Team Jan 15, 2021

Gadgets

Shower upgrades to enhance your get-clean routine

Alexa, start my shower.

By PopSci Commerce Team Nov 22, 2020

Gadgets

Wind chimes and bells to help you relax at home

Calm your mind with soothing sounds created by the breeze.

By Billy Cadden Aug 14, 2019

Gadgets

Three tiny houses you can buy online

Great starter homes or guest houses.

By Sara Chodosh Dec 11, 2018

Gift Guides

Self-serving gift ideas for the people who let you crash on their couch

They get a present. You get a more comfortable stay.

By Eleanor Cummins Oct 25, 2018

Environment

Hurricanes destroy beachside homes, but not this one

The engineering that helped one Mexico Beach, Florida, house outlast Hurricane Michael.

By Denise Ngo Oct 3, 2017

DIY

Archive Gallery: The Geodesic Life

PopSci explores the geodesic dome's brief wave of popularity

By Harlan Murphy Jul 18, 2017

Technology

How to build a home that can resist any weather

The everything-proof house.

By Mary Beth Griggs Sep 1, 2015

Animals

Termites Engineer Solar-Powered Ventilation Into Their Mounds

Central air? No Problem

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The psychology behind our love of ‘Zillow porn’

Homes in flood-prone areas should be getting cheaper. They’re not.

Shower upgrades to enhance your get-clean routine

Wind chimes and bells to help you relax at home

Three tiny houses you can buy online

Self-serving gift ideas for the people who let you crash on their couch

Hurricanes destroy beachside homes, but not this one

Archive Gallery: The Geodesic Life

How to build a home that can resist any weather

Termites Engineer Solar-Powered Ventilation Into Their Mounds