“Take what’s important to you, put it in your van, and see the world.” That’s the advice Angie and Tommie give to others considering a van conversion. The couple uses it for weekend trips and vacations, but they may bite the bullet and downsize entirely someday. That’s why they took great pains to make the [...]
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Married Woman Traveling Solo For Healing!
Tracey is a remarkable woman in a happy marriage who hit the road solo a few years ago to heal her inner child and work on finding herself. Her nomadic life has transformed her, and despite losing her RV to a fire, she didn’t give up on travel and instead poured her heart into a [...]
Custom Tiny House by a Cabinet Maker
You might remember this house from when we showed it to you back in 2020, but the folks who purchased it then are reselling the gorgeous, custom-built home after living in it for a few years. It’s still as lovely as ever, with handmade cabinets and a fun DIY chandelier that’s a great talking point. [...]
He Built an Off-Grid Cabin with Hand Tools
Mo and Pink have an off-grid homestead in Virginia, and the video below shows Mo’s hard work building a guest cabin in their backwoods. Mo built the 120-square-foot house and the 12×20 deck over six months, right after his 60th birthday! Remarkably, he built it himself, primarily with hand tools—he hammered the entire floor together, [...]
Brothers & Dad Build Off-Grid Cabin in the Woods
You might remember when these brothers and their dad built a truck camper for just $1,000! Well, they’re back at it, but this time they’ve built an entire off-grid cabin by a creek in the woods. The cabin has a whole solar set-up, a clever pump that draws water from the creek, and a spacious [...]
$15K Backyard Gym Tiny House Build
Builder’s Blueprint is an awesome YouTube channel where this man DIYs all kinds of amazing things, including these mini campers for two homeless people in their area. But last month, he tackled something much bigger—a backyard gym tiny house! The original plan was to use the space as a short-term rental, but since the city [...]
Custom Van Conversion with Wet Bath and Dishwasher: Downsizing After Divorce
Caitlin left a large traditional home after a divorce and moved into a custom-built van conversion that met all her needs. She credits the transition with improving her mental health, finding freedom in downsizing and minimizing her belongings. Despite going tiny, she didn’t sacrifice comfort. Her van, named “Vanastasia,” features a wet bathroom with an [...]
