Wood Countertops for our Bus Conversion / Tiny Home: Part 1 – S04E37

Back in Summer our cousin helped us mill an Ash tree in our backyard. The tree had been dead for quite a while, but unfortunately it still wasn’t dry enough.  We stacked the wood in our friend’s workshop and he set a dehumidifier next to it and waited about another month until it reached a… Continue reading Wood Countertops for our Bus Conversion / Tiny Home: Part 1 – S04E37

LAKE CABIN//Lake Lemon, Indiana – S04E36

We were so burnt out from the bus build, pandemic and surgery that we just had to step away from it all for a few days.Don found us a peaceful Airbnb rental on Lake Lemon in Indiana. The cabin was built by the owner and his brother (an architect).  They used a lot of reclaimed… Continue reading LAKE CABIN//Lake Lemon, Indiana – S04E36

The Never Ending To Do List of a Bus Conversion – S04E35

Before diving into the next big project, it was time to check off some smaller tasks that we had been putting off. Cleaning up our work areas in the bus and tent, getting everything organized and easy to find, plus clearing some space in the garage as once it starts snowing Don’s parents like to actually… Continue reading The Never Ending To Do List of a Bus Conversion – S04E35

Thankful to be Back Working on our Bus Conversion – S04E34

I (Mela) am doing well post surgery and made it through the recovery period.  I am so happy to have gotten the all clear from my doctor to go back to work on the bus. However I am not feeling ready to move in the bus and head south for the winter.  We created an… Continue reading Thankful to be Back Working on our Bus Conversion – S04E34

Nebia by Moen Rainshower//LUXURIOUS SPA SHOWER for our Bus Conversion – S04E33

Finding ways to save water in a bus, van, RV or tiny home is obviously very important, but water is a precious resource that we all should work to conserve.  Having grown up in drought ridden South Africa and then living 20 years of my adult life in California, I am well aware of taking… Continue reading Nebia by Moen Rainshower//LUXURIOUS SPA SHOWER for our Bus Conversion – S04E33

It’s Great to have Friends to Help with our Bus Conversion – S04E32

We met this bus mechanic, Joe, early on in our bus search.  He came to check out a bus we were interested in.  We decided not to go with that bus, but he continued to be a great resource for us.We were thrilled when he agreed to travel to us to do some maintenance on… Continue reading It’s Great to have Friends to Help with our Bus Conversion – S04E32