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Their Cork Ceiling ProMaster Van Conversion 2

Their Cozy Cork Ceiling 4×4 Sprinter Van Conversion

Craig and Tanya are enjoying their midlife years in their Sprinter van conversion. They have a unique cork ceiling and fabric-covered plywood panels to absorb lots of sound inside the van. They didn’t want to tear down and put up a bed, so they have a stationary one, as well as a convertible couch/eating area. [...]

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Their DIY 24×24 Cabin in Alaska 2

DIY Shed-to-Cabin Conversion: Two-Bedroom Alaska Retreat with Covered Porch

Explore this DIY shed-to-cabin conversion in Alaska featuring two queen bedrooms, full bathroom, open great room, and 10′ x 24′ covered porch—all built from a shed kit by Rodney and Marcel.

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From 3,000 Sq. Ft. Home to RV Motorhome w/ 3 Teens!

Would you sell your 3,000-square-foot home to move into an RV with your three teenagers? Well, that’s what the Smith family did — four years ago! And they’re still going strong, visiting as many National Parks as possible and gathering Junior Ranger badges along the way. Their Class A Motorhome has all the bells and [...]

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Family Rebuilds with 3 Tinies After a Fire 10

Family Rebuilds with 3 Tiny Homes After California Fire

Nicole and her family lost their 2,000 sq. ft. home in California in a fire. When they found out they were $500K underinsured, they decided to pivot and purchase three tiny homes instead of rebuilding. They get to stay on their land and have adjusted well to tiny living. Her two older sons use the [...]

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Retiring on Social Security in Her Tiny Home 2

Retiring on Social Security in Her Tiny Home

Luanne was looking for a way to retire comfortably, and living in a tiny house built by Incredible Tiny Homes in one of their communities provided her with that opportunity. She has a custom-built home on a lovely wooded lot that meets all her needs. Even as a retiree, she chose a loft bedroom with [...]

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From Homelessness to Contentment in Vanlife. 45

From Homelessness to Contentment in Van Life

Vanessa struggled with homelessness for years and had fallen into depression when she came across van life on YouTube. It seemed like a way out for her — but she needed a van! With a bit of inheritance money and a miracle, she ended up with her current rig for $1,300 and successfully completed a [...]

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His Single Floor Park Model in Tiny Home Community

Braden’s 400-Sq.-Ft. Park Model at Village Farm: Single-Floor Living in Austin’s Tiny Home Community

When Braden decided to downsize from a 1,000 square foot home into a 400 square foot park model, he wasn’t just shrinking his footprint—he was choosing a lifestyle rooted in his philosophy of “smaller homes and taller trees.” His new home sits at Village Farm, Austin’s only tiny home village, a unique agrihood built on [...]

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