The highest-paying jobs are typically in the city, but so is the highest rent. For these four friends who wanted to enjoy life in San Francisco, that meant getting creative with their house arrangement! They started by renovating a stealth shuttle bus, which they later upgraded, and then they added a box truck to the [...]
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Family of 3’s Debt-Free Tiny Home with Amazing Split Loft Bedroom
Deb and Pete wanted to get rid of their mortgage and move closer to Pete’s parents while his mother was fighting cancer. After losing her battle, Deb and Pete have been able to be right next door to Pete’s dad and support him through the difficult aftermath — all while living debt-free now that they’ve [...]
They Built A Handcrafted Tiny House Using Recycled Materials
Phil is a woodworker who specializes in crafting musical instruments and always had the idea of wanting to live in a tiny, recycled space. While Radha wasn’t originally keen on the idea, she now loves their handcrafted tiny house. The couple used almost all recycled or reclaimed materials in their build, which didn’t save them [...]
Hilary Left Corporate America In Her $10K Van Conversion
While Hilary enjoyed her job in corporate marketing, she was wanting something more. When she suddenly started having anxiety attacks at her desk, she felt like her body was telling her it was time to take the leap and try out #vanlife! So she and her dad found a 1996 Holiday Inn shuttle van and [...]
Karin’s Granny Pad Tiny House In Her Son’s California Backyard
Meet Karin: After retiring she wanted to be closer to her son and grandkids. A tiny house ended up being the best option since they couldn’t find a property with a granny pad already built. She found her home from a builder who had changed his mind about tiny house living. It has a nice [...]
Family Trades “Normal” Life for Full-Time Bus Living
This awesome family of three was tired of the 9 to 5 and stay-at-home life, so they decided to try out bus life instead! They didn’t go into debt while converting their rig, and because of that they’re able to live off some Etsy income and part-time seasonal jobs they pick up on the road [...]
Family of 6 Traveling the World in Their 28 Ft. Sailboat (with NO engine)!
Living tiny with a family of 6 is already impressive — but what about living tiny on a 28 ft. sailboat with no engine? This amazing family got rid of fossil fuels and has been living on the water for 3 years, sailing sans engine most recently. They converted the engine room into cabins for [...]
