DIY

After an R.V. vacation, Debbie said she *never* wanted to go camping again. But when she and her husband, Jim, lost their jobs and were watching Bus Life on YouTube, she started thinking she could live in an awesome skoolie conversion. And Jim made it happen! They created a bus with a raised roof, radiant [...]

Explore Laura’s self-designed 384-square-foot tiny house in Houston featuring an extra-tall loft with bookshelf, faux brick living room accent wall, blue-tiled bathroom, and L-shaped kitchen.

Sarah was familiar with #vanlife when she graduated from college and settled into her 9-5 job, but the work routine finally convinced her that an alternative life was the right choice. She expected to do the conversion by herself, but it turned out her mother was very excited about the adventure and jumped all-in with [...]

This nurse & teacher couple were burnt out after COVID did a number to their professions — so they decided to take a sabbatical in Baja — in a van! Their DIY promaster is just lovely, with a long countertop for cooking and a huge picture window to let in the sunlight. They have a [...]

The two things that were holding Michelle back from van life were her stuff and other people’s negative opinions. Once she got rid of those, she was able to jump into her van joyfully and after two years on the road her only regret is that she didn’t do it sooner! She travels with her [...]

Shed conversions remain the cheapest honest route into small-space living, and this 12×20 near Fairfield, Iowa is a good example of the type: an insulated, fully panelled cabin with a tiny footprint and, as the seller put it, countless possibilities. Reclaimed panelling gives the interior its character, and the build included a new 20-gallon hot [...]