Welcome! We are Gabi and Tyler, and since 2020, we've been transforming a school bus into our home. We've been living in it full-time since October 2021, and we are still in the process of finishing the interior. We are currently based in Northern Canada, establishing a small, self-sufficient lifestyle. Follow us on this exciting adventure!

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Not a Regular Skoolie

Jan 3, 20222 min read

Off-grid in our Skoolie

Being off-grid means living without connection to public utilities. Generally these include electricity, water, sewage and sometime gas.

Every Skoolie needs a portable power station

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jan 1, 20222 min read

Every Skoolie needs a portable power station

The versatility of these devices is amazing! Coming with a built-in inverter and available in different sizes, these batteries offer real po

Not a Regular Skoolie

Dec 21, 20212 min read

Cubic Minis & Skoolies

Tiny homes call for tiny accessories and our little wood stove does not disappoint. Cubic Mini Wood Stoves have become well known among

Tips & tricks for Skoolie diesel heaters

Not a Regular Skoolie

Dec 14, 20213 min read

Tips & tricks for Skoolie diesel heaters

Skoolie diesel heater tips and tricks. Overview, Installation, Power & Fuel Usage.

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 22, 20211 min read

What is a Skoolie?

A Skoolie is a school bus that has been converted into a small home. While the definition is specific to school buses, the term is generally

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 21, 20212 min read

Skoolie composting for the win!

When designing our Skoolie, choosing a toilet system was one of our biggest concerns. We wanted it all without any compromises.

Making sure we don't freeze in our Skoolie

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 20, 20212 min read

Making sure we don't freeze in our Skoolie

It's simple really. We live in Canada and staying warm during winter is essential. With freezing pipes, batteries and other components,...

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 19, 20211 min read

Let's make more room in this Skoolie

The Skoolie lifestyle is, without a doubt, a minimalistic one. With such little space to accommodate every part of your life, getting...

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 18, 20212 min read

Raise the roof in this Skoolie

More and more these days, Skoolies are getting a roof raise. The additional headroom provides a natural home comfort that is too hard to...

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 17, 20212 min read

Rust converter, our Skoolie life saver

Our only disappointment is that we didn't know about this product sooner! Rust converters are chemical solutions or primers that can be...

Skoolie insurance, license and registration

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 16, 20211 min read

Skoolie insurance, license and registration

Before being able to purchase our bus, we first had to make sure we would be able to drive it on the road. If not, what would be the...

Where do you even find a Skoolie conversion bus?

Not a Regular Skoolie

Jun 15, 20212 min read

Where do you even find a Skoolie conversion bus?

The answer might vary for different regions but, luckily for us, our search was simple once we started looking in the right place. At...