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Portable tiny house on wheels with colorful door and signs, set in a desert landscape.

DIY Tiny House on BLM Land: Living on Social Security for $25/Month Rent

Alan built this DIY tiny house after losing his wife, seeking a positive change and a more affordable way to live. He supports himself on Social Security with some DoorDash work on the side. By purchasing an LTVA (long-term visitor access) pass to BLM land, he pays just $25 per month in rent. His DIY [...]

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Compact Vista Boho Tiny House on wheels with modern design and wood exterior.

Lightly Used Vista Boho Tiny House at $20K Discount

This is a great deal on a very lightly used Vista Boho from Escape! The house has new siding and flooring, a new couch and A/C pump, along with other great upgrades making this close to a brand-new home — but you get it at a $20,000 discount! The Vista Boho is a studio-style tiny [...]

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Warm & Cozy Ski Wagon 2019 Ram Promaster 136″

Warm & Cozy Ski Wagon: 2019 Ram Promaster 136″

You’d never know by the stealthy exterior that this 2019 Ram Promaster is an incredible cabin on wheels! When the doors open, you step inside a cozy space decked with wood finishes and a wood burning stove for maximum comfort. Originally built by the owners as a “ski wagon,” this van has been a resting [...]

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Van conversion for tiny living on a budget.

Their $10K DIY Budget Van Conversion

While it’s fun to see brand-new vans luxuriously outfitted with all the latest technology, that kind of rig is a pipe dream for most of us. But this $10,000 DIY conversion of a 1991 Ford Econoline is far more attainable—and inspiring! The team at Tiny Home Tours purchased this van for $5,000 and spent another [...]

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Interior of tiny house with bunk beds, cozy seating, and large window overlooking nature.

Family of 5’s Off Grid Adventure Van with Bunk Beds

This family of five lives full-time in their 40-foot school bus conversion, but it doesn’t always allow them to get to remote, off-grid locations. So they built out a van conversion which they use for short trips away from the bus. That said, they spent 11 weeks in the van — with three kids and [...]

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Charming fully furnished tiny home with modern design, perfect for small space living in Idaho.

Fully Furnished Tiny Home For Sale in Idaho

Two friends — one with RV experience and the other with building experience — worked together to create this amazing tiny house in Idaho. The home is fully furnished and move-in ready and could be used as an Airbnb. The land it’s currently on is up for discussion — either for you to rent or [...]

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Tiny house with wooden exterior in the French countryside.

Her DIY Tiny Home in the French Countryside

Manon spent 15 years moving from place to place, never staying anywhere for long. Eventually, that nomadic lifestyle led her to van life, where she lived full-time for two years. While she loved the freedom, colder winters pushed her to look for something a bit more comfortable—without giving up her independence. Using her cabinet-making skills, [...]

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