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Ambulance conversion tiny house with laundry chute, set in scenic outdoor landscape.

Their Stealthy Ambulance Conversion with Laundry Chute

Seth was already converting a rig when he met Christy, but when they got married, she wasn’t interested in living in a vehicle. Eventually, however, she warmed up to the idea, and they ended up converting an ambulance together, so they could see more of the United States. While they removed the name “ambulance” from [...]

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Charming narrowboat interior with colorful cushions, books, and natural light, showcasing a compact,.

They Spent 3 Months Renovating Their Narrowboat Home

When Jess and her husband were dating, they immediately agreed that someday they wanted to live on a narrowboat. After saving up for more than 2 years, and spending 3 months on renovations, that dream has come true! They have been living on the water in Whiltshire for about a year and will soon move [...]

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Interior of a tiny house with a man and dog, featuring cozy seating and large windows.

Miles O’ Smiles: $3K School Bus Conversion with Dog Lounge and Solar Power

Johnny got his bus for $3,000—and it needed a lot of work, especially regarding rust! A year and a half later, he was able to move into his truly beautiful skoolie, which he calls Miles O’ Smiles. He made sure to keep his two large dogs in mind when building, creating a comfortable under-bed lounge [...]

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Their 4×4 Overlander Built Tough & Beautiful 4

Off-Road Adventure Vehicle: A Closer Look at Their 4×4 Overlander

Rae and Trev have been living tiny now for four years, and their latest 4×4 Overlander is actually their third conversion! They started with a skoolie, then converted a military truck, and finally, they created their own steel home on the back of this retired snowplow. Learning from their former conversions, the couple made sure [...]

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Florry The Lorry Empty-Nesters DIY Build 16

Florry the Lorry: A DIY Box Truck Tiny Home for Full-Time European Travel

Catherine and Chris converted a box truck (or “lorry” in British English) into a full-time home they call “Florry the Lorry.” As empty nesters from a blended family of seven, they built the conversion themselves over 18 months while still working, then hit the road across Europe with their dog Rolo. The interior is lined [...]

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Humbled and Empowered by her Micro Camper Lifestyle 2

Jessi’s Journey to a Micro Camper Lifestyle: From Humble Beginnings to Unstoppable Adventures

Jessi wanted to travel and was ready for a change — so she bought an awesome vintage-inspired camper and outfitted it to her needs. But she’s honest about how challenging the transition was for her, and how difficult the learning curve was as she figured out how to hook up her trailer and deal with [...]

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Empty Nesters Choose Bus Life Pre-Retirement 3

Empty Nesters Choose Bus Life Pre-Retirement

Tom and Jodie aren’t quite retirement age, but with an empty nest they were ready for a new chapter and didn’t want to wait another 20 or so years of work to get there! So they sold their home, purged a lifetime of belongings, and built out a Bluebird bus. Their 35-foot bus got a [...]

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