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Couple’s COVID Project: A Historically-Accurate Viking Hut! 2

Couple’s 2020 Project: A Historically-Accurate Viking Hut!

This is a post just to show that tiny living really isn’t anything new! This Canadian couple who helps set up a Viking Village attraction most summers decided to build their very own historically accurate Viking hut in their backyard when the festival was canceled due to the pandemic. The tiny structure has mud walls [...]

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Ultima Thule Family – Exploring Alternatives

12 Years Living Off-Grid in a Self-Built Cob Home

Bryce and Misty paid off their debts, left the city, and have spent the last 12 years building a cob home by hand on their off-grid homestead. The house cost approximately $1,000 CAD to build using clay from their property, wood harvested within 20km of home, and secondhand windows and roofing. They live without a [...]

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Brandon & Sarah in their 159 EXT Promaster Camper Van 4

Brandon & Sarah in their 159 EXT Promaster Camper Van

Brandon, Sarah, and their two adorable dogs are living the #vanlife, travelling the East Coast in their 159 EXT Promaster Camper Van. The 2019 model has been decked out to meet all their needs — including a hidden toilet/bed step! They ended up choosing a wet bar and larger refrigerator over a shower, somewhat on [...]

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Couple Running An Etsy Shop From Their THOW! 3

Couple Running An Etsy Shop From Their Tiny House!

Ever dreamed of running your very own business? Thought it doesn’t mesh with your dream of going tiny and traveling? Meet Mike and Ciera! They run their very own Etsy shop, Made to Cut, from the front of their DIY tiny house on wheels. And they do it all while traveling the U.S.! In order [...]

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London Couple Travelling Europe in Their Van Conversion 6

London Couple Travelling Europe in Their Van Conversion

This couple was living in London, paying high rent, and running the rat race. So they decided to save up their money and go experience the other cultures of Europe — and find minimalism in the process. While they miss friends and family — and a proper bathroom — the experience has been fantastic for [...]

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Digital Nomad’s 2003 Ford E4 350 school bus 2

Digital Nomad’s 2003 Ford E450 School Bus Conversion

This is Luke’s 2003 Ford E450 school bus conversion. As a digital nomad, he prioritized space and power for all of his electronics and instruments. The bus features a hand-painted mural on the exterior and a cozy “bed cave” inside! Check it out and watch the video tour below. Images via Tiny Home Tours/YouTube Web [...]

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Off Grid 8×22 Family THOW for Travel 2

Off Grid 8×22 Family THOW for Travel

This is an off-grid, travel-ready THOW with an awesome history. It was self-built by a couple (@bigtrucklittlehouse) who took it across the country and back again, living in it full-time for two years, and for one year with their infant son. They’ve now put down roots as they build their family, and it’s your chance [...]

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