When 29-year-old Jared Hottle lost his football coaching job due to COVID-19, he moved back home to his parents’ Iowa farm. On the farm, he was inspired by a small red shed sitting away from the main home. The shed was over 100 years old, but Hottle envisioned the little … Read more
While van conversions occupy a large corner of the interwebs, one of them just might rise to the top. The Jubel Explorer, by van conversion company This Moving House, looks like a blend of Jules Verne and minimalism with extra smart techniques that accommodate a few important family members. The … Read more
A few months ago, my husband and I sat down to write out a budget. He recently returned to school and with two young kids at home, funds were tight, to say the least. We quickly realized that our housing expenses were too high, even though our rent was surprisingly … Read more
Anyone interested in alternative home building projects may know Ross Lukeman of Alternative Homes Today. Ross worked for years as an architect, but recently quit his job to run his online business. His home is new as well. Ross recently converted and will be moving into a Chevy cargo van and … Read more
Guest Post by Collin Vickers Eco-artist and innovator in radical recycling, Katherine Hanson, is living her American Dream in harmony with nature. Katherine’s tiny house is timid and easily overlooked amidst the lush greenery of spring or the thick snowfall of winter, but she is still my vote for the … Read more
by oPhelia and Julien Our story begins with 2 city-dwellers and their little dog who love being in nature We spend most of our time off playing in the great outdoors: rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing etc. Two years ago, we made the leap and rented a cabin in the … Read more