Portable storage sheds offer a convenient, space-saving way to keep tools and other equipment organized, but moving and storing these structures can be tricky. This guide walks you through the most effective ways to relocate and store a portable shed, and also highlights alternative solutions that can deliver the same benefits.
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The open road, scenic routes, and the freedom to travel wherever the heart desires — van life has steadily become the emblem of a nomadic lifestyle for many. Yet, for all its freedom, living in a van has its challenges, one of the most significant being personal hygiene. How does one maintain cleanliness when living on wheels? The solution is surprisingly straightforward: portable showers.
In this post, we’ll delve into the top portable showers that are absolute essentials for every van lifer.
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The A to Z Living Unit (1993) designed by Andrea Zittel (B. 1965) is fabricated from Steel and Wood, and is shown here with the following accessories:
Two mirrors, four hangers, sweater, towel, soap container, calendar, filing cabinet, pencils, two notepads, folding seat, folding bed, four glass jars, two ceramic cups, two glasses, two ceramic bowls, digital clock, electric lightning system, hot plate, pot, and toaster oven. Continue reading Eye On Design: A to Z 1993 Living Unit By Andrea Zittel
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Designed by John Vassos for RCA (Radio Corporation of America) circa 1935 the Model K was relatively lightweight, being made out of aluminum, and the suitcase-style design featured its own speaker, a classy and reflective protective plate, and pockets inside the lid to carry records.
Note the little design touches such as the tabs for the record slots, and the rounded cutouts (behind the metal plate) so you could easily get to the records themselves. The semi-domed, built-in speaker at the front of the case is a nice design touch.
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This week we are introducing a new, reoccurring feature, Eye on Design, with American Industrial Design Legend Raymond Loewy (1893 – 1986). Loewy was a French-born American industrial designer who achieved fame for the magnitude of his design efforts across a variety of industries.
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