Elisabeth wanted to stop renting and had always dreamed of building a little wooden house. She wasn’t even aware that “tiny homes” were a movement until she started hunting for supplies. Much of her home came from reclaimed materials—items she found at salvage yards or flea markets and repurposed. The entire build cost only 5,000 [...]
Off Grid
Solar-powered ‘G-frame’ Cabin with Sauna
Now, this is different! The owners blended an A-frame with a Saltbox style cabin and dubbed it a “G-Frame.” I really like how it opens up the interior and offers more loft headroom, while at the same time keeping that cozy A-frame feel inside. The whole cabin is run on solar power, and heated with [...]
Former Foster Parents’ Class C Renovation
Chris and Lindsay are one remarkable couple! They both traveled independently extensively before meeting and marrying each other (in just 9 months!). Three years into marriage they started fostering 8 children, which they loved. But when the children were placed in new homes they decided to fulfill a long-time dream of traveling from Alaska to [...]
Her Van Life with Kitchen, Toilet, and an Indoor Shower
Stephanie made sure to include everything that was important to her in her van, including an oven and three-burner stove so she could cook anything she dreamed up. She also made space for a shower and a toilet, making this truly a micro home on wheels. Before van life, Stephanie was a chef and owned [...]
Their Custom, DIY, High Top, 4×4 Van Build
Anna and Devin made DIYed this amazing minimalist off-roading rig and even added a raised roof! Anna did most of the interior carpentry while Devin worked full-time, and while she calls it “wonky,” she really did an excellent job. The vehicle was once a government rig, which means it had some special features. Their blacked-out [...]
Rolling with Ophelia: Couple’s Debt-Free Bus Life
At first, this couple was planning on finding some land without an HOA so they could have a tiny house near their home base in Colorado, but after learning about skoolies everything changed! They almost immediately purchased their 40 Ft. International bus and started renovating it to create an awesome home on wheels. They made [...]
From NYC to Van Life After the Pandemic
Dottie had spent 13 years living in New York City and working as a burlesque dancer, showgirl, personal trainer, and bartender. The pandemic put her out of work and eventually she left the city and moved back home. Her mom and stepdad have actually been living the RV life for a while, so it runs [...]