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Tiny house surrounded by lush forest and a small pond in rural Queensland.

Her Minimalist Tiny Home in Rural Queensland

Nixie’s off-grid tiny house sits in a magical woodland setting overlooking a pond filled with lily pads and little creatures. Incredibly, her “remote” parking spot in rural Queensland is only 15 minutes from town, allowing her all the joys of nature while still having access to the conveniences of 2024. After a stint of skoolie [...]

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Compact tiny house built on a van chassis in a desert setting, showcasing small space living.

From a DIY Van to a Box Truck Conversion!

Eric and Ashley have been living nomadically for four years. The first three years they spent in a low-top van conversion, before spending 6 months converting a box truck into their home on wheels. The truck gave them space to stand, and they were happy to build out a vehicle with square walls! They both [...]

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Small tiny house with solar panels in desert setting with mountains in background.

He Built a 22 sq. Ft. Micro Home for $1,470

David Rule built the world’s smallest (functional) home for $1,470 — and you need to see it! Another YouTuber had previously built a 25-square-foot tiny house complete with a sink and kitchen space, but David wanted to go smaller — and he did it. He built an adorable tiny home that’s just 22 square feet [...]

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Van conversion for tiny living on a budget.

Their $10K DIY Budget Van Conversion

While it’s fun to see brand-new vans luxuriously outfitted with all the latest technology, that kind of rig is a pipe dream for most of us. But this $10,000 DIY conversion of a 1991 Ford Econoline is far more attainable—and inspiring! The team at Tiny Home Tours purchased this van for $5,000 and spent another [...]

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Interior of tiny house with bunk beds, cozy seating, and large window overlooking nature.

Family of 5’s Off Grid Adventure Van with Bunk Beds

This family of five lives full-time in their 40-foot school bus conversion, but it doesn’t always allow them to get to remote, off-grid locations. So they built out a van conversion which they use for short trips away from the bus. That said, they spent 11 weeks in the van — with three kids and [...]

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Interior of a tiny house with wooden accents and compact kitchen space.

Farmhouse Van Conversion: 2015 Ford Transit 350HD Turbodiesel For Sale, CO

Are you looking for a unique, handcrafted van conversion filled with character? This DIY build includes self-proclaimed “Bavarian-farmhouse/Bee-Hive/Steam-Punk/Nautical themes” for a warm and inviting home on wheels! This van has a fixed bed set-up and a dinette that seats two. The passenger seat swivels and has a small epoxied wood table for additional eating/workspace. The [...]

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Interior of a tiny house bus with cozy seating, colorful cushions, and wooden ceiling.

Single Mom Travels with 3 Teens in a Skoolie

Amanda and her three teenage children decided to go tiny in a school bus conversion about three years ago. It took them about 18 months to convert the bus into a home on wheels, and they’ve been traveling in it for another 18 months. The bus has many reclaimed and recycled features, which is one [...]

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