Canadian couple Mandy and Ritomo, both 32, transformed an old school bus into the cozy home of their dreams for $6,000. According to The Mirror, the couple undertook this unique residential project themselves and are pleased with the results. With the rising cost of living and pressure on the housing market making it difficult for many to rent or even buy an apartment, it’s no wonder that more people are turning to alternative living solutions like tiny homes or converted vehicles. Mandy and Ritomo have created a comfortable home on wheels where they live with their dog, Oscar. The couple has documented the process of creating their living space on social media.
They have now been living in their unique home for nearly three years. The couple invested two intense years into remodeling the bus. In addition to a lot of sweat, blood, and tears, the entire project cost around $25,000, with $10,000 spent solely on solar panels. “We had never built anything before and didn’t have much money. We mainly relied on YouTube, asked more skilled friends for help, etc. A friend skilled in crafting helped us finish it. My cousin, an electrician, handled the electrical work. We didn’t want to risk a fire.”
“We did everything we could to make the house beautiful with materials that fit our budget,” she said. In addition to an impressive piano and a dining bar, the interior of the bus features a spacious kitchen, a living room with a television, a bathroom, and a bedroom with a king-size mattress. When asked about the shower, Mandy explained that they didn’t have an external tank because Canadian winters are too cold and the water would freeze. Instead, they have a propane water heater and an outdoor shower in the woods. “Honestly, it’s one of the most comfortable homes I’ve seen recently.”
“I just know that you’re a pleasant person with interesting stories. I hope your life journeys lead you to beautiful places, people, and memories,” wrote one commenter. It was also revealed that a man in Sicily bought a 3-story house for 85p and transformed it into a “dollhouse.”
While searching for the cheapest houses in Europe, George discovered the Euro Houses project, which sells abandoned buildings throughout Italy for almost nothing.
