Have you ever dreamt of building your own home but felt intimidated by the cost and complexity? A recent video by a determined DIYer, who built a 14×36 cabin shell in just 30 days, shows that it’s more achievable than you might think. This blog post breaks down the project, giving you a detailed look [...]
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All Aboard! He Turned a Historic Trolley into a Stunning Tiny Home
This is the story of how one man turned a historic trolley bus into a one-of-a-kind, rolling tiny home. Hey, tiny house fans! If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for the next jaw-dropping, creative build to swoon over. Well, buckle up (or should I say, hop aboard?), because Erik’s latest project [...]
How Andrew Ryan Built a Studio Apartment in His Truck for Under $3,500
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your truck into a fully functional tiny home, you’re going to love this transformation by Andrew Ryan. In one of his latest videos, I Turned My Truck into a Studio Apartment (Start to Finish Build), he walks us through the entire process—from a bare truck bed to a fully [...]
Interview with Lee Crockett and His $10K Tiny A-Frame Cabin
In the scenic woods of Mariaville, Maine, Lee Crockett has built a $10K tiny A-frame that has become a standout glamping rental and an inspiration for those dreaming of affordably building their own tiny house. Lee and his wife Peg retired in 2021, turning their property into a glamping destination. With a background in innovative [...]
DIY Success: Neil’s $5K Off-Grid Cabin McCabinface
This is the story of Neil and his impressive tiny house project, affectionately named “Cabin McCabinface.” Located about 40 miles west of Chicago in Northern Illinois, this half-A-frame cabin is a charming escape and testament to creativity and perseverance as it was built over three years on nights and weekends for $5,000 in materials, using [...]
Their $45K Roof-Lifted Skoolie Pulls a Truck
Chris and Brandy were tired of their standard working life and decided to make the change to traveling full-time in their DIY school bus conversion. Brandy says she used to suffer from constant anxiety, but their life on the road has dramatically reduced her anxiety! They chose a spa-like grey and light blue interior and [...]
Her Raised Roof Short Bus Conversion
Alyssa built out her own bus conversion, but it’s not her first bus! She lived in a different one before tackling this awesome project with some help from a professional skoolie outfitter. She used everything she learned from living in the first bus and used it to make this bus perfectly functional for her needs. [...]
