After going through a big breakup, Rebecca had to live with her sister in a room without windows for a time. She says that was good practice for tiny living and solidified her resolve to have her own tiny space someday. With the housing prices in New Zealand at well over $780K, she saved a [...]
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Henry: Vanpuravida Model Van Life with L-Shaped Couch
Here’s another incredible bespoke camper conversion from Vanpuravida in the UK, called “Henry.” The van uses its Himalayas layout, which includes a dinette that turns into an L-shaped couch, and a fixed queen-sized bed. There’s even a “spacious” van bathroom with a shower and composting toilet at the front of the build. When you first [...]
They Built a Tiny House & Skoolie in New Zealand
Mati and Luli moved to New Zealand about seven years ago, where a stay in a cozy treehouse unexpectedly shifted their entire outlook on space, simplicity, and what it means to live well. Realizing they needed far less than they ever imagined, they were inspired to build their own tiny house from the trailer up—using [...]
Building a Tiny House Turned Her into a Carpenter
Marie discovered the world of tiny homes through YouTube — and that single spark changed everything. What began as simple curiosity turned into a full DIY build that challenged her, taught her new skills, and ultimately transformed her life. With determination, trial and error, and a whole lot of heart, she created a beautiful tiny [...]
Brothers (& Dad) Build $1K Truck Camper!
Chay and his brother Colby set out to build a truck camper they could actually afford — and they gave themselves three non-negotiables: it had to cost under $1K, it had to sleep both of them in bunks, and it needed to lift completely off the truck so the vehicle could still be used normally. [...]
They Turned an Old Airplane into a 650 Sq. Ft. Home
An airplane as a vacation home? It’s not exactly tiny (650 square feet) and wasn’t inexpensive ($600K+), but it’s really neat! Jon and Stephanie own and operate a flight school in Alaska, and started building tiny homes to house their students. During construction, Jon got the wild idea that an aircraft-turned-home would be a less [...]
Safe and Sonder Van Life with Hanging Swing Chairs
Want to try out vanlife? Safe + Sonder Vans in Michigan is a great company that builds custom vans, but they also rent out a few models for you to enjoy! Right now, they’re offering Winter and Early Bird Summer pricing, so you can get a great deal on a future trip — or head [...]
The Lexington Tiny House by Incredible Tiny Homes
The Lexington is a classy little home built by Incredible Tiny Homes in Tennessee. This model is 10-feet wide, and it’s incredible what a difference those extra feet make in the layout. You get a lovely open-concept living room with an L-shaped kitchen that looks large enough for hosting. If you don’t like the bathroom [...]
Nissan NV2500 Cabin Van: Master Woodworker’s DIY Conversion with Screen Door Entry
Wilford transformed a Nissan NV2500 van into his personal cabin on wheels, tailored perfectly to his unique requirements. With a lifetime of woodworking experience and a passion for DIY creativity, he’s created something truly special. The moment you slide open the van door, you’ll quickly realize that this is far from an ordinary vehicle. It [...]
Nigel & Sue’s Van Conversion: Exploring Australia
Like so many others, Nigel and Sue had travel plans for 2020 that were upended by lockdowns — and they shifted their focus to a van conversion! With no prior building experience, they learned how to do everything via YouTube and trial and error. But you’d really never know they were novices based on the [...]
Her Self-Built Mom and Daughter Tiny House
Stephanie wanted a stable, affordable place to raise her daughter — but traditional homeownership was completely out of reach. So she took a bold leap: she decided to build her own tiny house. With determination, creativity, and a little help getting the shell built, she made it happen. Six years later, she and her daughter [...]
Van Life for a Family of 5: Polly by Vanpuravida
We’re excited to introduce you to the UK-based campervan conversion company, Vanpuravida! Started by Jose and Cecile, the couple loved traveling together and then decided to settle down when they had a baby. That’s when the idea for campervan conversions came to them and they’ve been doing amazing bespoke conversions ever since. Below you’ll see [...]
Teen Cooks Thanksgiving in Her DIY Tiny House
Chloe is an amazing teenager in Georgia who built a tiny house on wheels with her dad! The home sits on a standard utility trailer and includes a twin-sized bed, mini table, and Mr. Buddy heater to keep her warm and cozy. In the videos below, you can watch her build the home from start [...]
Two Tiny Homes Connected by Porch
Shaye has been one of our favorite tiny house builders and designers for years, and she’s back with another absolute gem. Her newest creation, the “Ashleigh,” takes modular tiny living to a whole new level — it’s essentially two beautiful tiny homes joined together by a shared porch that doubles as an extra living room. [...]

