Nick owns some awesome property near the Cascade Mountains, and while he originally intended to use it for personal vacations, he realized later it was a good opportunity to make money doing some short-term rentals. The “Clay Baby” is a shed kit he purchased and had delivered pre-built back in 2019.
At the time, the shed cost $8k, and he put another $22k into adding plumbing, electricity, and finishes to create a cute vacation cabin for a couple. There’s a bathroom, cozy living space, kitchen with a dishwasher, and two loft bedrooms. Could you live in this?
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From Shed to Vacation Home Conversion For $30K
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When Ginnie and Austin met during Army basic training in 2017, neither of them imagined they’d end up living full-time in a pink school bus. But after both were stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina and serving four and a half years, the couple left the military with a clear plan: build a home on wheels, use the GI Bill to chart a new course, and see the country they’d served — with their two pets by their side.
Their creation — a 32-foot 2001 Freightliner FS-65 they named “The Bumpin Bus” — is one of the most thoughtfully designed boho skoolies we’ve featured. Built over 14 months for a total of $32,000 (including the $4,000 bus purchase), it packs a spacious eight-foot-counter kitchen, a cozy bedroom with a ceiling-mounted projector, a two-section bathroom with tiled shower and composting toilet, and dedicated spaces for their dog Lucy and cat Waffles. The “pink” color was actually an accident — they wanted light orange on top and bright orange on the bottom, but the Sherwin-Williams tractor paint had other plans.
What sets this build apart isn’t just its cheerful exterior. It’s the attention to full-time livability — from the Havelock Wool insulation in the walls to the Starlink dish on the roof, every decision was made by two people who knew they’d be calling this bus home every single day.
From Army Service to Full-Time Life on the Road
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This is a beautiful little houseboat docked near the Gulf of Mexico in Clearwater, Florida. It has one bedroom in the back, a 3/4 bathroom with a lovely tiled shower stall, and a nearly-full kitchen that has a large fridge and a little cooktop.
There’s also a little porch off the front of the houseboat with gorgeous views and a couple of chairs where you can drink a nice cup of coffee. Both sides of the home have big porthole windows that let in lots of light. What’s your favorite feature of this floating house?
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All-Amenities Floating Home Near Gulf of Mexico
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Turns out, old mills make great tiny homes! This stone windmill in Portugal still has the old gears that made it function up in the bedroom, along with vaulted wooden ceilings that make you feel like you’re hidden away in a fairytale tower.
But even if the stone looks rather Medieval, the accommodations are not. There’s a full bathroom, a kitchenette with a cooktop and fridge, and even a cozy fireplace for cool nights. You can eat outdoors and look out at the breathtaking countryside.
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Moinho Da Fadagosa Provides Fairytale Experience
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Brittany had all the normal stuff — a spouse, a house, and a business she was successfully running. But she got divorced and later met a couch surfer whose life she was envious of. He called her out, saying she could do what he was doing and travel the world. So she sold her house, sold her share of the business, and took off on a backpacking world tour for two years!
Eventually, she wanted a little more stability and built out a van. The van had so many mechanical issues, however, that she decided to get a new one — and this time she got something newer and professionally built out by Dave and Matt Vans. The build is gorgeous! Enjoy the tour below.
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Her Professional Van Build w/ Tons of Storage
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If you envision building your own cabin, shed, or tiny home someday but are not sure where to start, the MareGold Centre in beautiful Nova Scotia is hosting a Beginner Cabin Building workshop on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. Led by an experienced builder who has built numerous cabins, this workshop is designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and confidence to embark on their own cabin-building journey.
The one-day workshop will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the MareGold Centre, nestled in the scenic Victoria Beach area of Nova Scotia. The workshop fee is $149.99, which includes a delicious lunch provided by the MareGold Centre. Best of all, no prior experience or special tools are required to participate. Learn more and get a peek at their on-site cabins below!
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Beginner Cabin Building Workshop in Nova Scotia
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Ray had always been fascinated by the concept of van life, so when it started gaining popularity on YouTube, he started showing his wife Nancy videos to see if she was interested. When she fully retired, she jumped on board with the idea. While they have two stationary homes (one in Hawaii and one in Idaho), they love using this luxury van to travel.
It took about 3 years to DIY their rig, and all told they spent $220K including the cost of the van. They spared no expense and have the best of the best inside — and it shows! Check out this amazing rig below.
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Their Wookievan with Incredible Awning & Upgrades
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Adam proved to his boss one vacation that he was able to get as much work done away from the office as he could at work, so his job became remote. This allowed Adam and his wife Janelle to sell their house and buy a camper to start traveling more. Their original camper was too small for them, so they later purchased this amazing 1982 Silver Streak vintage camper.
While they knew it was going to be a project, they didn’t anticipate just how much of an overhaul it would need. The water damage seeped in everywhere, forcing them to peel things back to the studs and rebuild it all. Despite the work, they were able to create a truly awesome little home on wheels!
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1982 Silver Streak Vintage Camper: Total Overhaul
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This might be one of the most modern tiny homes we’ve seen from MitchCraft Tiny Homes, but it’s proof positive that MitchCraft can do sleek and minimal! Casey’s gooseneck THOW has it all, and it’s done with amazing craftsmanship.
I’m not sure if my favorite part is the pebble-tiled floor in the bathroom with a walk-in shower and stone sink, or the netted lounge space over the cozy living room. There’s also a gooseneck bedroom with a washer and dryer and tons of clothing storage, and the kitchen features a gorgeous farmhouse sink.
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31′ Gooseneck THOW w/ Netted Lounge Space
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