Gnomad Homies: Go Big Emma
In the fourth installment of Gnomad Homies, we chat with Emma and Sven about their travels down the Pan-American Highway in Big Emma, their awesome VW Bus.
Your Parents Were Right! Build a Van and Be Whatever You Want
Our parents told us we could be anything as long as we worked hard. And they were right. See how we learned many skills and trades in our van build.
How to Make Your DIY Van Build Easier with Pocket Holes
Want the strongest, lightest furniture for your van build? Try pocket hole construction! Check out our guide on using pocket holes in your van build.
Gnomad Homies: Josiah Q
In the third installment of Gnomad Homies, we interview Josiah Q. Roe, a travelin’ travel photographer who bounces around the country in his VW Vanagon.
What’s In Those Cabinets? Inside Our Van’s Kitchenette
Wondering what stove, fridge, sink, faucet, and water tank to get for your van build? In this post, we go over everything we put in our van’s kitchen.
Gnomad Homies: One Chick Travels
In Gnomad Homies Part Two, we interview Kaya and Michael from One Chick Travels. Read on as they describe living on the road in their custom sprinter van!
Creating Our Mobile Log Cabin: Easy Steps to Staining a Van
Stain really enhances the natural beauty of wood and makes the grain pop. Check out how we stained the inside of our van and made it feel like a log cabin.
When Positive Life Changes Bring Unexpected Obstacles
Sometimes a positive life change brings with it new obstacles to overcome. Follow Jayme as she reflects on dealing with weight gain after quitting smoking.
DIY Van Conversion: Awesome Cedar Plank Ceiling Installation
The ceiling is one of the most visible and customizable parts of any van. Follow along as we hang some great-looking cedar paneling on our van’s ceiling.
DIY Van Conversion: Installing Plywood Walls in Our Van
A van interior isn’t complete without walls. Check out how we measured, cut, and installed 1/4″ plywood paneling in our van in this step-by-step post.
Gnomad Homies: The Road Abode
This week we interview Allison and Dustin (and their husky Cody) from the Road Abode about living and traveling in their 2002 Dodge Ram conversion van.
Installing Laminate Flooring in Our Conversion Van
Read on to see how we laid down a subfloor, installed beautiful Tarkett T-Lock laminate flooring and amped up the awesomeness in our van!
Installing a Vent Fan on Our High Top Conversion Van
Ventilation is essential for van life. Follow along as we cut a hole in our roof and install a Fan-Tastic vent fan in our high top conversion van!
Focus on Today: Achieving Big Goals by Taking Small Actions
Big goals can seem overwhelming when you focus on how far away they are. But if you focus on the small actions you can take today, you can achieve anything.
How We Mounted Solar Panels on a Fiberglass Van Roof
Mounting solar panels to the curved fiberglass roof of a high top conversion van isn’t exactly simple. Read on to find out how we did it.
Insulating Our Conversion Van: Tips, Tricks and Step-by-Step
Insulation is an important part of any van build. Here’s how we insulated our van, including tips, tricks, photos and step-by-step instructions.
Being Like Water: Reflections on Fear, Obstacles and Life
Water has much to teach us. It accepts whatever is in its path and keeps flowing forward. Van life has many ups and downs, and we need to be like water.
Gutting Our Conversion Van and Removing the Wheelchair Lift
The first step in our van build was gutting our van and taking out the wheelchair lift. Find out how we did it and hear the tricks we learned along the way.
How We Decided to Sell Everything and Live in a Van
We went from being a young married couple living in the suburbs to selling everything we own and living in a van. Here’s how we made the decision to do it.
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