A SAVVY homeowner broke down the costs of her renovation which totaled just $3,000.
As home prices continue to rise, more people are looking at alternative housing options.
Converting vans into tiny homes on wheels has become a popular option for many.
Many people choose to live the van life so they can travel constantly without being tied down to a property they have to return to.
On TikTok, Annie (@annsvan) lives life on the road with her cat and dog in a 1989 Dodge Ram van.
She completely gutted the van and turned it into a perfect living space that accommodates her lifestyle.
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Annie was able to complete the project for just $3,000.
In a TikTok, she broke down the cost of the conversion.
She was able to complete the flooring for $300 and added wood walls and a wood ceiling for $500.
Remarkably she got a paint job for the outside of the van for just $100.
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Annie built her own benches for inside the van for $150.
She has a small fridge that was $250.
One of the biggest expenses was the custom bed with storage and a side table, which set her back $1,000.
The shower and sink are actually on the outside of the van, meaning she showers outdoors. This setup was $450.
All of the cabinets and decorations on the inside were either from her previous home, upcycled into something new, or thrifted, totaling $250.
On the top of the van is a solar panel she was able to snag for free, and there was already insulation in the van which saved her some money too.
LIFE ON THE ROAD
Fellow van-dwellers Scarlet and Seth (@scarletandseth) have been living in their van for four years.
In a recent TikTok, the couple gave a tour of their converted van, first showing a handy divider that separates the driver and passenger seats from the living area.
"The divider wall gives us access from the cab to the shower and living space," Scarlet said.
The couple has two cats and built a customer bench that doubles as a litter box.
In the kitchen, there is a propane stove that "easily tucks back in when we're not using it," she explained.
And for a bit of extra space to relax, on the top of the van is a walkable solar deck.
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Another homeowner built their own tiny home on wheels for just under $4,500.
Plus, see the $5,000 tiny home from Home Depot that fits a king-size bed.
