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Family living on a restored 100-year-old tugboat docked at the marina.

They Raised a Family on a 100-Year-Old Tugboat

Pamela and her husband Ulrich have been living on a boat since the day before their wedding — 30-plus years ago. When expecting their first child, they debated buying a home on land but ultimately purchased a 100-year-old tugboat that they renovated into a floating home. The tugboat had had a number of owners over [...]

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Man enjoying van life with a custom Revel van and lift bed in a scenic outdoor setting.

His Revel Van Life with Lift Bed & Customizations

Adam’s father had always wanted to convert a school bus and homeschool Adam and a potential second child while traveling the country. Tragically, his life was cut short. But Adam — and his Winnebago named “Eve” — are making that dream a reality! Originally, Adam thought he would only be on the road for a [...]

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Cozy log cabin kitchen with wooden walls, hanging pots, and rustic decor.

Her Hand-Built Log Cabin & Building Workshops

Natalie learned carpentry skills in a number of workshops but noticed that many of the women watched while the men “did the things.” She had a passion for permaculture and sustainable building and wanted to create a safe space where women could get hands-on building experience to create their own homes! So she started Wild [...]

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Happy couple in front of a tiny house van conversion, embracing minimalist living.

From CrossFit Instructors to Van Life

Trey and Addie were working as Crossfit instructors when they realized they were eager for “more” out of life. It didn’t take much convincing for them to start looking for a van to convert. Once they got the rig, they spent two years building it out, since they had no prior building experience (and very [...]

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Compact truck camper tiny home with vibrant mountain and lake mural.

His $5K Truck Camper Tiny Home

Lance sold everything he owned on Facebook Marketplace when he decided he was tired of the 9 to 5 and ready for a new adventure! He built a DIY camper on the back of his truck and spent only $5k on the materials. He was careful to buy things second-hand and at the Dollar Tree [...]

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Tiny house on a 40-acre preserve in Upstate New York, surrounded by nature and tall trees.

Tiny House on a 40 Acre Preserve in Upstate New York

What used to be a duck farm has been transformed by an artist into a stunning preserve with a DIY tiny house where a couple can spend a few days away from it all! Located in Riverhead, New York, this tiny house has a cozy bedroom loft, a well-equipped kitchen, and a bright bathroom. The [...]

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Custom minimalist van interior with cozy bed and green plants.

Her $20K Minimalist Van Build

Tori graduated from college and spent 10 months traveling abroad. Her friends were coming home to settle into 9 to 5 jobs, but she wasn’t ready to settle down quite yet. So she bought a van and converted it! When she started, she didn’t even know a drill could go in reverse, but she taught [...]

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