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Happy couple standing in front of their converted bus with a large kitchen, showcasing tiny house li.

Their $30K Bus Conversion with a Large Kitchen

When Hannah and Tim started this skoolie conversion, neither of them had used a power tool before. But you wouldn’t know it looking at their gorgeous budget build! All in all, they spent about $30K on the bus and conversion and the result is a stunning and functional space with a wood stove, two convertible [...]

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Unique sculptural plaster owl-shaped tiny house in a lush green setting.

Quirky and Cozy 80s Sculptural Plaster Owl House

Looking for a unique home style? This Owl Hill House was built by artists in the 1980s and has a funky, sculptural feel. The furniture is all built into the walls and gives you a cozy Hobbit-like spot to vacation. There’s a bed, full kitchen, and bathroom, as well as a cozy round living space [...]

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Bus conversion for travel and stationary living.

Their Stationary and Travel Bus Life

Meet Amber and Eli who spent the last four years working on their DIY school bus conversion! They spent one year living in the bus largely unfinished and have finally completed the build and are on a four-month travel stint. When they aren’t on the road, they live stationary at a bus dealership where they [...]

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Interior of a tiny house with a cozy bed and compact kitchen setup.

Nine Months Building their Camper Van

Andrea and Jacob lost their field of work in 2020, and were feeling isolated with all the travel bans. The Swedish couple decided a van would be a great way to save on rent and be able to see more of Europe. Their original plan was to do a quick budget build, but they ultimately [...]

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Macrocarpa tiny house with stand-up loft on wheels in Australia, modern black exterior with wooden a.

Macrocarpa Tiny House with a Stand Up Loft by Evergreen Homes in Australia

Here’s the 23.6 ft. Macrocarpa Model by Evergreen Homes Australia with an incredible stand-up loft and a full kitchen! Below are pictures of two different Macrocarpa homes to show how you can customize them to your needs. We also interviewed the owner, Adam, about why he started the business and his plans for the family-run [...]

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Converted Amazon van interior with compact kitchen and workspace.

They Turned An Amazon Van into a Tiny Home

Remember Hope and Manny who built two micro bike trailers for homeless people? Well, here’s a look at their personal van conversion! They spent about two months converting a former Amazon van into an awesome little home. Before this, they lived in a bus conversion. They have a bench that converts into a child bed, [...]

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Happy couple relaxing inside their tiny house built in a box truck.

Building a Box Truck Tiny House in 90 Days

These scuba divers were working in Honduras when they met and wanted to spend more time together. Polly had always dreamed of #vanlife and Isaac had already built out one rig, so they decided to build something together. They only had 90 days, though, because that’s the longest Isaac’s Visa would let him stay in [...]

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