Back in 2018, Jasper had two choices: Van Life or Homelessness. He managed to find a box truck and outfit it to make it a home, but as soon as he got back on his feet he returned to “sticks and bricks.” That’s when he found himself quite unhappy and decided to revamp his box [...]
Off-Grid Living
Tiny House Workshop in the Catskills May 13-15
The Catskills Tiny House Workshop is a one-of-a-kind event where you not only learn everything you need to know about designing and overseeing the build of your little space, you get to *stay* in a tiny house and enjoy the inner workings of tiny house living for a weekend. The workshop costs $495 which includes [...]
Off-Grid ‘Knowe Lodge’ Cabin in Scotland
If you ever get a chance to go to Scotland, you most definitely should take it — and you could even stay in this lovely little off-grid cottage perched high on a hill with breathtaking views. The one-bedroom cottage has a dine-in kitchen and cozy living room with floor-to-ceiling windows that let you take in [...]
Babe Cave: Stealth Promaster Van Conversion with Full Bed and Garage Drawers
Savannah dreamed of van life but was initially worried about what others would think. She eventually realized no one was living her life but her, and outfitted her own DIY van conversion she calls the “Babe Cave.” The build features a full-sized bed, micro kitchen, and space for her cat and co-pilot, George. The exterior [...]
They Turned a Shuttle Bus into a Family Tiny Home
Matt and Nikki were supposed to get married in 2020, but when those plans got messed up, Nikki slowly started convincing Matt that a bus conversion would be a super fun lifestyle change. At the time they were childless, but the couple just moved into the bus and are expecting a baby any day now! [...]
International Traveler to Van Lifer in Stealthy Ford Transit
Blaine loved his life of international travel, but the pandemic shut the world down back in 2020 and he was looking for something to satisfy his wanderlust. When he dove into #vanlife research, he found his niche! His Ford Transit conversion is simple and stealthy and allows him to go just about anywhere. At 6’3″, [...]
Conkers: Sustainable Pod Homes Designed to Click Together
It all started when the children of an aerospace engineer wanted a treehouse: Their dad thought a shed was just too basic, and instead he created what would later become the first iteration of the “Conker.” These Sci-Fi Conkers are spherical homes (unless you get the wheelchair-accessible “Igloo” version) that feature sustainable materials and a [...]