With our countertops stained we could now secure it down into the kitchen cabinets.We used Sikaflex 221 (which has been great to use all over this build as it is flexible and will move with the vehicle) around the perimeter and over cabinet tops, but clear silicone around the sink to make it water tight.… Continue reading Touchstone TV Lift and Fireplace for our Tiny Home//BUS CONVERSION – S04E40
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Rubio Monocoat Stain for Tiny Home Countertops//BUS CONVERSION – S04E39
After making our countertops in our friend Richard’s woodworking shop, we brought our countertops back to the bus to do the finishing touches. We didn’t make our final length cuts until we were in the bus. This way we could dry fit it and cut it exactly to size. We also cut out holes behind the… Continue reading Rubio Monocoat Stain for Tiny Home Countertops//BUS CONVERSION – S04E39
Amateur Woodworkers Build Live Edge Butcher Block Countertops from Tree for Tiny Home/ Bus Conversion – S04E38
In our last episode we showed you how we cut our wood down into planks to help with the warping. This week we could finally glue the planks together in a butcher block type style with wood glue, biscuits and A LOT of clamps.Having all the tools necessary at our friend Richard’s workshop was key! … Continue reading Amateur Woodworkers Build Live Edge Butcher Block Countertops from Tree for Tiny Home/ Bus Conversion – S04E38
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