Portable mini home offers affordable mobile living option
House of the Week features a two bedroom 600 square foot portable residence designed for transport via flat bed truck. Architect Rudolph A. Matern shapes a mansard roof with wood shingles and a practical ground skirt. Inside a bay window and window seat create space, with a compact kitchen, built in washing machine, extensive storage, and flexible dining near the kitchen for budget housing and versatile locations.
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Rudolph A. Matern
Close Grain Wood Texture and Lathe Advice
Close grain refers to fine textured wood with closely spaced pores while open grain describes coarse wood with larger pores. The lathe guidance emphasizes obtaining a full instruction set from the machine maker or a manual, and using quality varnish or plastic laminate for finish.
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Andy Lange
Majority Of Faucets Still Require Washer
Instructional piece on fixing dripping faucets notes the vast majority still need washer replacements. Steps cover shutting off water, loosening caps, replacing worn washers, seating tool use, and possible stem or packing nut issues. It mentions 2,600 known leprosy cases in the U.S. and 150 patients under treatment in New York.
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Andy Lang
AP News
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Nook Size Fix With Gliding Doors And Deck Space
If a breakfast nook feels cramped replace the window with gliding glass doors and add a deck outside to visually extend the space. A privacy fence defines the area with flowering vines or planter boxes for charm and color. Outdoor elements become conversation pieces for birdwatchers and a neat station for feeders.
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