| Here you'll find information about materials and methods that worked well for me while sourcing and building the pico-dwelling. |
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| The Home Depot primary source: wood, sheetrock, wire, plumbing pipe, fasteners, concrete mix, insulation, OSB sheet, paint, tools, and other basic building supplies. |
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| Lowe's was a secondary source for basic building supplies. |
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| Ikea primary source: wood panels (countertop, shelves, tabletops), hardware (drawer handles, wall hooks), glass (light fixtures, bathroom ceiling panel). |
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| Rhinehart Metalworks built steel frames for structural support of the various levels. |
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| Seattle Powder Coat for steel heater box panels and bicycle frame. |
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| Alaska Copper and Brass source for stainless steel bar (their retail desk has closed). |
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| Online Metals for metals: stainless steel, aluminum, brass. |
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| Fisheries Supply for stainless railing fittings and hinges. |
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| Tile for Less for glass and ceramic tile, mortar, and grout. |
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| OIXIO (aka me) built the bathroom soap holder, towel bar, shower fittings, furniture (except the mini-armoir from West Elm), and overall design, integration, and build. |
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| Design Within Reach was my source for chairs - Eames lounge and DWR dining chairs. |
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| Americh Beverley 4040 Tub, 40"x40"x32", 78 gallon, from The Fixture Gallery, who also supplied my Duravit Starck toilet and in-wall tank system. |
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| Kliptech source for EcoTop countertop material. |
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| Sink from Blanco via Ebay. |
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| Steinberg for faucets via Ebay. |
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| Windorco Supply Inc. for window to match the others in the building. |
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| I set up ads via Google Adsense on the right-hand column, but never received a penny - the earnings just faded away before I met the payout threshold of $100! The left column resources are unpaid endorsements. |
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