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Cozy log cabin kitchen with wooden walls, hanging pots, and rustic decor.

Her Hand-Built Log Cabin & Building Workshops

Natalie learned carpentry skills in a number of workshops but noticed that many of the women watched while the men “did the things.” She had a passion for permaculture and sustainable building and wanted to create a safe space where women could get hands-on building experience to create their own homes! So she started Wild [...]

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Happy couple in front of a tiny house van conversion, embracing minimalist living.

From CrossFit Instructors to Van Life

Trey and Addie were working as Crossfit instructors when they realized they were eager for “more” out of life. It didn’t take much convincing for them to start looking for a van to convert. Once they got the rig, they spent two years building it out, since they had no prior building experience (and very [...]

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Compact truck camper tiny home with vibrant mountain and lake mural.

His $5K Truck Camper Tiny Home

Lance sold everything he owned on Facebook Marketplace when he decided he was tired of the 9 to 5 and ready for a new adventure! He built a DIY camper on the back of his truck and spent only $5k on the materials. He was careful to buy things second-hand and at the Dollar Tree [...]

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Woman smiling next to a converted tiny van with a wooden interior for work and travel.

She Rented a Boho Van for Work and Travel

Simone jumped into van life a few years ago and built out her own rig while working as a photographer. She and her husband, however, recently bought a home and are selling the van, but her work still requires some travel. Enter Boho Vans! She rented this great rig to attend a van gathering. This [...]

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Custom minimalist van interior with cozy bed and green plants.

Her $20K Minimalist Van Build

Tori graduated from college and spent 10 months traveling abroad. Her friends were coming home to settle into 9 to 5 jobs, but she wasn’t ready to settle down quite yet. So she bought a van and converted it! When she started, she didn’t even know a drill could go in reverse, but she taught [...]

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Family with dogs in front of a Sundance Bus tiny home.

They Went From Ranching in Montana to Family Bus Life

The Chandler family were living their “dream life” as Montana ranchers when they realized how much they were missing. After discovering school bus conversions, often called skoolies online, they decided to take the plunge and do a DIY conversion for their two young kids and their dogs for an unforgettable and perhaps legendary family lifestyle. [...]

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Beautiful sailboat interior with wooden accents and cozy seating area.

Eight Years Living in Their Sailboat

Sonya was in her Sophomore year of college and was looking to buy a boat to live in. She ran into Jack, who had just bought a boat that day. Taking it as a sign, they decided to move onto that boat together and start sailing. Eventually, they upgraded to the Passport 42 you’ll see [...]

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