Whether for sustainability or just for show, designers are playing with unusual materials in unconventional ways.

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This tiny home on wheels costs a small fortune but is loaded with creature comforts, including a bathroom and robust utility systems.

To tone down the ultra-shiny look of zinc-coated hardware and make it look more aged, soak it in some toilet cleaner, white vinegar, or citric acid.

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