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The Squad Van Build With Rooftop Tent by Native Campervans

This is the Squad van, a low-roof cargo van conversion by Native Campervans. It seats and sleeps four by utilizing a rooftop tent camping system. Native rents it out so folks can comfortably travel while trying out van life. Would you consider renting out this van or doing a low-roof van conversion kind of like…

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He Used an ATV Winch To Create an Epic Murphy Bed in His Cargo Trailer Camper

Jim is a professional carpenter who sold his big house of 25 years and spent two months converting a cargo trailer into a stealthy DIY tiny home on wheels — complete with an ATV winch-powered Murphy bed, five different types of wood (including veneer he had been saving for 15 years), and a rear garage…

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Modern Prefab Tiny House Makes a Quick and Easy Dwelling Alternative

Prefab homes have had a negative reputation in the past for being mass-produced and poorly made but  Hewing Haus is one of several amazing companies that are challenging this stereotype by building prefab homes with quality materials and attention to detail. They have a series of small home designs ranging in size from 200 ft2 to…

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From Soul-Sucking Job to Full-Time Musician Buslife

“Why pay someone else to do something when you could learn to do it yourself and have that skill forever?” Tyler of the Broken Compass Bus heard that quote from a #buslifer when he and his wife, Raela, first began their bus build-out, and he took it to heart. From electrical to plumbing to woodworking,…

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300 Sq. Ft. Leaf Treehouse at HoneyTree Farm

This Leaf Treehouse looks like the ultimate couple’s retreat: A soaking tub with tree views; a cozy reading nook overlooking the forest; and a luxurious king-sized bed! The 300 square foot structure looks impeccably-crafted from only the best materials. There’s live-edge and a basin sink in the bathroom and stunning bottom cabinets in the little…

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The Tiny Cabin Wanderer: From ‘Big House’ to Tiny Life

Michael decided to sell his big house in Tennessee and use the equity to buy his very own tiny house to take with him on his US travels. He found this awesome 18 foot Firefly from Little Homes of Texas and prettied it up with an awning, shutters, fold-up deck and more. His home has…

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REVIEW: Jackery 1500 Solar Generator + 4 x SolarSaga 100W Panels

This is a review of the Jackery 1500 lithium power station with 4 SolarSaga 100W panels. I’ve used it to charge my electric bicycle even while on the road, for running a fan outside under a picnic table while charging my laptop, camera, drone, and smartphone too. But those are just little things. The Jackery…

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North Carolina Treehouse on a Vegetarian Retreat Center

This is a truly unique vacation treehouse! Not only was it built for the Treehouse Masters TV show, but now it stands as a special spiritual retreat where you can only stay if you feel called to — and only if write an essay explaining your “innermost heart yearning” for your retreat at Celesterra. The…

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Eco-Friendly Moon Lodge Yurt w/ Milky Way Views

The moon lodge yurt is the perfect spot to get your glamp on! While this is a pretty basic and very tiny yurt, the glass ceiling makes it one-of-a-kind, and it’s uninhibited sky views are breathtaking. You can even see the Milky Way some nights. It’s heated in winter by a wood stove, and in…