The Serenity is a rare thing: a DIY tiny house we got to follow across its whole life. A couple built it themselves in 2017 for roughly $15K in materials — a figure that says as much about 2017 lumber prices as it does about their resourcefulness — lived in it for years, towed it [...]
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Gorgeous Two-Loft THOW with Magical Shower
Here’s a gorgeous two-loft THOW designed and built custom by Tiny Topanga. The client chose the most amazing tile for their walk-in shower that steals the show from the rest of the well-designed house. You enter the door into the living room/office space that could fit a nice little sofa, and then turn into the [...]
Family’s 7 Years Living Nomadically in 1999 Winnebago
Sandi and Jimmy jumped into nomadic life not even sure if they’d enjoy it, but seven years later they have no regrets! The couple lives with their three kids in a 1999 Winnebago, which they converted when they first hit the road. There’s a full bunk room in the back for the kids and the [...]
Family Goes From Farm Life to Bus Life
AJ & John owned a farm in Indiana and lived there with their four children for 10 years before deciding it was time to pull up their roots and travel. They had considered bus life when AJ was pregnant with their 3rd child, but ultimately chose to wait until their kids were older before becoming [...]
Life in Their Pop Top Land Cruiser Camper
Yanick and Sonja had spent years too poor to travel and then in school and with jobs that tied them down. When Yanick finally finished school, they were free to go on an adventure, but not willing to backpack in their 30s. So van life (or, SUV-life) was a great option for them. They refer [...]
Tiny House in Woodstock, Oregon with Lot Lease
Here’s a “best of both worlds” situation — you can buy this tiny house and leave it on a lovely 1/3 acre lot in Woodstock, OR! The current owners lease the lot for $600/month, including water, sewer, garbage, and electricity. And there’s even a garden with raised beds and fruit trees! If you ever want [...]
Their Lift Bed Van Conversion with a Pizza Oven
There are cool van conversions and then there’s Giuliano & Diana’s 4×4 “Soul Dust” van conversion! This amazing rig is bursting with innovative features, including a pizza oven that slides out the side of the van, and a shower pan that appears at the push of a button. Their elevator bed comes down from the [...]
