Vanlife, like “normal” life, has changed since the pandemic, and Nate & Izzy built their unique campervan with COVID restrictions in mind. They made space for a shower and portable toilet just in case gyms close down again, and they went with a cool murphy bed set-up I haven’t yet seen in a van. When [...]
Off-Grid Living
He Built A $20k Tiny House w/ Reclaim Fencing
Jesse started his tiny journey as a van-lifer, before upgrading to his own DIY tiny house on wheels, with clapboarding inside and out created from old fencing that was going to be thrown away! The use of reclaimed materials allowed him to spend just $20,000 on his home. Jesse (@_moving_castles) even built the house around [...]
Slightly (Super) Spooky Tiny Cabin in the Dark Woods
Just one look at this off-grid cabin in the woods, and you’ll get all kinds of spooky vibes. While there aren’t any tales that this cabin itself is haunted, the nearby 163-years-old Narrowsburg Hotel is host to the ghosts of the women who used to work their brothel in the attic. The cabin has great [...]
Tiny Cabin Glamping at Moon in the Pond Farm
Want to experience a little taste of farm life (without the chores)? Stay a few nights in this off-grid cabin at Moon in the Pond Farm near Housatonic Meadows State Park in Massachusetts. The accommodation is charming, but simple, with a comfortable queen bed, a little table and chair, and a snuggly wood burning stove [...]
From Van Life To Tiny House on 14 Acres in Vermont
Colby and Aria used to be vanlifers, but are now proud owners of more than 14 acres of woodlands in Vermont, as well as their very own DIY tiny home that’s entirely off-grid (they even get water from their stream). Their 360 square foot home is heated by wood they cut themselves, and they have [...]
Tesla-Powered Skoolie with Heated Floors!
Not only does this skoolie feature a layout I’ve never seen before, it includes radiant heating through the floor — even in the shower! The home runs on solar and a Tesla battery, and it was specifically designed for cold climates so they added an epic two-layer shade design in order to help insulate those [...]
Family of 4 in 250 Square Foot Bus
Chasing the “American Dream” required this family of four to spend some $1,200 a month for only 500 square feet — so they ditched the apartment life and renovated a bus instead! While they had to downsize to 250 square feet, they’re now in a much better position and will start travelling again once it’s [...]
