After a job loss, these college sweethearts sold everything they owned and decided to leave “normal” life behind, find remote work, and renovate an RV fit to take them to the slopes! Since most RVs aren’t winter-proofed, it took a lot of creativity to insulate and protect their rig enough to withstand a winter of [...]
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Recycle Inn Van Conversion: Reclaimed Wood Build with Tree Branch Sculpture
This van conversion by Recycle Inn features a sculptural tree branch element that serves as a natural railing between the bed and seating area. The build uses reclaimed wood throughout, with 45-degree angle cuts creating visual interest across the ceiling and cabinetry. The layout places the kitchen against the cab wall with a fixed sleeping [...]
When They Couldn’t Backpack, They Built a Bus Home
Amanda and Owen were planning to get married and take an 8-month-long honeymoon backpacking. They had been saving for years, but when 2020 hit, they had to pivot. So they decided on a bus conversion! The couple ended up splurging on this particular bus because it had a solid engine. The resulting bus is absolutely [...]
Amazing Rear Kitchen in Recycled Van Conversion
I really love how this professional van conversion by Recycle Inn does away with the “traditional” layouts for van builds and really mixes things up! The main portion of the van has a modular couch that becomes the bed and hugs a table for food/work needs. But the real showstopper is the kitchen in the [...]
Gorgeous Recycled Van Conversion with Mosaic Tiles
Yesterday, we showed you the very first van conversion by Recycle Inn, and today we want to show off their most recent creation! You can see how much their carpentry skills have improved since their first conversion, but how the warmth of their style still comes through. This Mercedes Sprinter L2H3 was converted for a [...]
Ethan Waldman’s Q&A Podcast on Putting Your Tiny House on Airbnb
Have you ever considered putting your tiny house on Airbnb, but weren’t sure about the logistics such as insurance, location, and what guests are looking for? Ethan Waldman, who built his own tiny home in 2012 and lived in it for years before putting it on Airbnb, shares his experiences in his podcast episode here. [...]
Parents’ & Toddler’s Gorgeous Skoolie w/ Custom Crib Art
Colin and Ashley owned several vans and box trucks, but never finished building them out. Eventually, they landed on this 1999 Bluebird and after 2.5 years of renovations, were ready to move in with their son Zephyr. The beautiful bus has so much attention to detail! They have a large sink for bathing their toddler, [...]
