Innovative building methods always catch my attention, and this unique tiny home in New Zealand is a perfect example of how creativity and sustainability can come together. Known as the Pumice House, this sculptural straw bale tiny home was built using around 200 bales of barley straw—a recycled agricultural byproduct—and finished with a lime-based plaster [...]
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Van Life with an Office & Rooftop Deck
Garrett and Staci met in preschool, dated in high school, got married, got jobs, and got a house. They “had it all” and yet something was missing. After careful consideration, they realized that the ability to travel and explore was precisely what they were seeking. They built their own camper van. Their DIY ProMaster conversion [...]
Family of 5 Turns 1998 Military Rig Into Incredible Off-Grid Tiny Home
Ever wondered what it’s like to turn a rugged 1998 military vehicle into a full-time home for a family of five? This adventurous family did exactly that—ditching their traditional house to build an off-grid-ready rolling tiny home designed for overlanding, remote living, and long-term travel. Their rig is part expedition truck, part tiny house, and [...]
Family of 3’s Incredible DIY Skoolie Conversion with a Unique Stairwell Shower
After traveling the world with just a backpack, Erika was already familiar with tiny living long before she and her husband, Matt, settled into this beautifully converted family skoolie. What began as a spontaneous opportunity turned into a warm, functional home on wheels for their family of three. This conversion stands out for one unforgettable [...]
Inside a High-Tech Tiny House With a Rooftop Deck and Spa Bathroom
Nico designed and built a stunning high-tech tiny house for just $100,000 — and it’s one of the smartest DIY builds we’ve seen this year. This compact home blends luxury materials, clever multi-use furniture, and modern engineering to create a living space that feels twice its size. From the Murphy bed on hydraulics to the [...]
Their $15K Skoolie w/ an Artist’s Touch
For Alli and Allan, life on the road didn’t start as a spontaneous adventure — it grew out of a shared desire for freedom, healing, and creativity. Alli was the first to dream about a home that could move with them, and while Allan faced his own challenges with emotional and physical trauma, the idea [...]
The Wander Box Reveal 2nd Box Truck Build
You might remember this couple’s first box truck build from a while back — a creative “party truck” with some bold ideas. Since then, they’ve completely leveled up. They sold the original build, started over, and created a far more refined, functional, and adventure-ready box truck tiny home. This upgraded version improves everything they didn’t [...]