🖤🖤BUS to TINY HOME: Under $4,000! ARTISTIC DYI~ Before & After !!!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2023
  • BUS conversion~under $4,000!!! DYI In 8 weeks! *PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button😍!
    2000 GMC Savannah Cutaway/5 window/Gas. Paid $2,500 with 79,000 miles on the engine. Runs Beautifully !
    I put my heart and soul into this project and I'm soooo proud to share it with you. I appreciate your time in watching. Please follow along as I find cool eclectic pieces, show you how I transform them and use them in my bus and home !!! "THRIFT FINDS & DESIGNS" Camping, tailgating and overnight stays for distant 12 hour hospital shifts and more...I'm new to this and I would love to have some company...Come along !
    I bought this little bus in 2020. My twins were heading off to college and I was quarantined from my family (ICU Nurse). Timing was perfect. This is a longtime dream of mine. My conversion took approx. 8 weeks, and I did every inch myself...It's a simple conversion but exactly what I wanted and all I need... I spend a lot of time in my bus as mentioned above. It's my space and much needed... Thank you for allowing me to share with you!
    Bus Life, Travel, Decor, Design, Camping, Bus Conversion, Travel Nurse, Skoolie, Solo female, Thrift shop finds, Short Bus, FYP
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  • @squigglove
    @squigglove Год назад +40

    THIS is inspiring! I get so weary and unmotivated by the "pro" builds. This is a bit more my style and a lot more my skill level! Very motivational. 💝

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  Год назад +2

      Ty !!! It was within my skill set !! Easy !!!

    • @jessicalisec7859
      @jessicalisec7859 7 месяцев назад +1

      I agree! Especially with my budget! LOL

  • @user-pn6sl1bk2s
    @user-pn6sl1bk2s Месяц назад +3

    This can be the SHE SHED for those of us without back yards

  • @lindalbishop7329
    @lindalbishop7329 3 месяца назад +5

    Lady, you are remarkable. I am pushing 77 and still would like c to do what you did and travel. Hope you're bus doesn't give you toomany mechanical problems. Be safe

  • @reneebrown2968
    @reneebrown2968 11 дней назад +1

    I love how homey your bus looks like. It's beautiful, comfortable and well conceived. The only thing I would add is a shower set up, which can be as simple as a hoolahoop and a shower curtain suspended by chain and magnets and a blow up kiddy pool. Just make sure you stop by a Lowes or home depot to get a pump sprayer, and voila, you have a shower. When not in use it can all slide under your bed.

  • @Viiexa
    @Viiexa Год назад +19

    Been getting so overwhelmed looking at peoples 20k builds this is super simple but also super functional, thank you for sharing this gave me an inspiration boost (:

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  Год назад

      I'm sooo glad it did !!! It can be done on a small budget !!!! And thrift finds !!!! Ty sooo much !!!❤️🩷🧡

    • @maryarnsdorff7996
      @maryarnsdorff7996 4 месяца назад

      Yes!!! Came to say the same thing, I got so discouraged watching all the 20k and up builds that’s definitely out of my price range but this was a perfect reminder what can be done and done well 😊 👏🏽

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  22 дня назад

      Totally agree....most don't have that money....or skill

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for showing us your home
    It's a brilliant build. It wants for nothing, it's lovely. We'll done.
    Stay safe on your journey.

  • @katuni08
    @katuni08 Год назад +10

    I really appreciate the minimal conversion! My family is thinking of converting a bus to use as a temporary home while we build our farm house, but most of the videos we’ve seen have involved fully gutting. So much character for very little “construction”! Will be stealing some of your ideas 😁

  • @BabyBunch
    @BabyBunch Год назад +5

    We have a habitat for humanity restore here and I’m planning on building mine completely from donated, cheap and free stuff. Lol repurposed and one man’s trash is another man’s treasure

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  Год назад

      Lol....
      Most of mine was from restore Habitat for Humanity. I have several around me

  • @gingerpaige7601
    @gingerpaige7601 Год назад +10

    This is my favourite bus conversion, and I've been looking at conversions for years! So many brilliant ideas and beautiful execution. Well done! I will likely borrow a lot of your ideas for my own build. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  Год назад

      Ty soooooo much my friend! Sooo sweet of you !!!❤️🩷🧡

  • @MusicByYo
    @MusicByYo 5 месяцев назад +1

    Possibly my favourite bus conversion and I've enjoyed watching these for years.

  • @dianejohnson1991
    @dianejohnson1991 2 месяца назад

    Yours is the best one I’ve ever seen. So cozy and comfortable looking

  • @btownes5632
    @btownes5632 11 месяцев назад +4

    Love this conversation . Definitely gave me so many ideas and took a lot of stress off trying to have it super built out like some of the other videos I’ve watched.

  • @TomasMatos1
    @TomasMatos1 2 месяца назад

    I love it I believe in simplicity . Too many people spend thousands of dollars on spending for wooden cabinets and custom-made stuff I am not into that I want to do it as quick as possible and as simple as possible

  • @TheQuietWitch
    @TheQuietWitch 3 месяца назад +1

    I absolutely love this build! ! You are an inspiration!! I wish I had the guts to just travel around like this 🖤💜.

  • @ritanooney865
    @ritanooney865 Месяц назад

    Awesome. I love that you used furniture pieces, looks so much more like a home! you did a fabulous job!

  • @selinakearney7203
    @selinakearney7203 23 дня назад

    Thank you so much for making this video. This is the only one I have seen that has really answered all my questions and love 💯

  • @danilynn4007
    @danilynn4007 7 месяцев назад

    I love that you made it so personal to you and that you love it. That's awesome.

  • @AlaynaValdez
    @AlaynaValdez 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for making this tutorial it gave me so much hope!

  • @bobbymckayjr527
    @bobbymckayjr527 Год назад +3

    Love your easy simple set up getting ready to start on my shuttle bus

  • @sunkissedcali3250
    @sunkissedcali3250 7 месяцев назад

    very stylish , this lil no builds bus is absolutely gorgeous

  • @sandraragsdale9892
    @sandraragsdale9892 Месяц назад

    WOW I love love your bus.You did a Great job.One of the Best ones I've seen in a long time.Safe travels.❤

  • @claudiocesaracosta1713
    @claudiocesaracosta1713 9 месяцев назад

    Me encantó. Una intención muy organizada, tranquila, simple, linda, minimalista... y la mujer está re buena, creo. Ñam. Ya casi no hay rubias naturales y todo eso. Benditas yankees. :')

  • @sheshebewitchery
    @sheshebewitchery 4 месяца назад

    Stunning! My absolute favorite bus conversion ever. Enjoy 🎉

  • @emilydavidson275
    @emilydavidson275 23 дня назад +1

    I already posted a comment but this is not just great it is amazing!

  • @maxineromero7873
    @maxineromero7873 5 дней назад

    I love your bus, creative and cool.

  • @ZombicidalMadMom81
    @ZombicidalMadMom81 Месяц назад

    I absolutely adore everything you've done with this bus! It's totally my aesthetic, great job on creating such a beautiful space!!

  • @curtjackson5052
    @curtjackson5052 Год назад

    GREAT BUS .. I've been back & forth between Box Truck - Bus - Cargo Trl .. Ur bus has pushed me over the edge 👍🤠

  • @JewishBanker420
    @JewishBanker420 7 месяцев назад

    This is wonderful.
    More realistic and makes me feel like I could do it too.

  • @agentofficerthomasa.porter107
    @agentofficerthomasa.porter107 8 месяцев назад

    Melissa, you have a great build/design🚌that makes your peace☮of mind🧠splendor to enjoy. In the go'n into & cum'n out from🕯. What the journey in living is all about. always, Tommy🤠

  • @mrob3888
    @mrob3888 3 месяца назад

    Thank you. I am doing the same bus as of today. Way too late to help but the rubber eraser attachment from any auto store stripped 15 year old stickers pretty fast and easy.

  • @avid2112
    @avid2112 2 месяца назад

    I like a more minimalistic approach and you did a great job here. I plan on building out a startrans shuttle bus this year and you gave me ideas. Also,Ravens are my animal!!

  • @NoRegrets.
    @NoRegrets. Год назад +3

    Your recreation and painting skills are phenomenal. Talent beyond great job

  • @trishbrown2297
    @trishbrown2297 Год назад +1

    Sooooooooooooooo beautiful and peaceful.

  • @maryhight6030
    @maryhight6030 Год назад

    Fabulous ❤ shows that anyone who needs and wants can do. You gave me ideas and I'm thanking you. 🤗🤗🥰

  • @donnasanders6724
    @donnasanders6724 6 месяцев назад

    I have wanted to get a bus and this has taught me more then the expensive builds I've been seeing. I absolutely love it 😊

  • @NYouTubeFan4ever123
    @NYouTubeFan4ever123 Месяц назад

    Love your bus, great living space!

  • @johningardia2088
    @johningardia2088 4 месяца назад

    Beautiful. Simple yet very nice.

  • @serenasams2772
    @serenasams2772 2 месяца назад

    This was great where you from? I love thrifting and making old things useful again I travel to different places to find beautiful treasures 😊

  • @Littlebusthatcould
    @Littlebusthatcould День назад

    Awesome transformation. Great build!! Unique and lovely! Super creative!

  • @donnacolyer131
    @donnacolyer131 3 месяца назад

    FABULOUS!!!!! TOTALLY LOVE THIS BUS❤

  • @mariachichicvlogs1451
    @mariachichicvlogs1451 Год назад

    What a cozy home. I love it.

  • @karenarden3366
    @karenarden3366 Месяц назад

    I love your bus❣️❣️ I just bought a high top van. And have it converted for camping. If I upgrade I’m going skoolie for sure! ❤

  • @MJ-Reviews-it
    @MJ-Reviews-it 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Melissa, I have to say thank you so much. Im about to find a way to buy a shuttle bus to transform in tiny home for me and my 2 kids to live in it as the rent increse of 46% is impossible to pay and all those videos of people doing it just discouraged me. They do massive build with thousand dollar tools I dont have along with the skills. You saved my day by showing me it doesnt need to all be rebuild to be nice. Thanks.

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  7 месяцев назад

      Ty sooo much! I'm so happy that my build shows people it can be done simply and beautifully without spending a ton of money that most of us don't have!!!!

  • @mysweetdiy1
    @mysweetdiy1 9 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely love this no build bus build! i guess it is how it's called! This is an inspiration and helps me to keep motivated to do my dream bus conversion! Thank you!💝

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 5 месяцев назад

    I simply love your bus! So creative and beautiful.

  • @so-cas4454
    @so-cas4454 Год назад

    Just started my build….. your bus is beautiful and an inspiration❤

  • @Sobuildthatboat
    @Sobuildthatboat 6 месяцев назад

    Omgggg thank you for this!! You are THE only video that has actual antique furniture in the layout. I searched and searched for HOURS! I plan on pulling several pieces from my house to use in our build. Thank you!! I can not wait to watch more videos to see how it all held up:)

  • @bonniebryan2541
    @bonniebryan2541 6 месяцев назад

    This is lovely, just my style. I'm looking for my own bus to convett also. Can't wait!

  • @lifehunter6426
    @lifehunter6426 9 месяцев назад

    You did a GREAT job on the cheap!!!! Ravens fan...must be from my home state...Maryland

  • @lynnwilliams7875
    @lynnwilliams7875 19 дней назад

    Waaaaay cute!

  • @ktk2094
    @ktk2094 6 месяцев назад

    I love it. Good job on the design.

  • @emilydavidson275
    @emilydavidson275 23 дня назад

    Wow! Great build.

  • @sunshinetraveler1656
    @sunshinetraveler1656 6 дней назад

    I have tried many different kinds of toilets and this one is my favorite i use a scoop of pine pellets that absorb any smells and wetness and i throw sack away after every use and this leaves no smell behind in my bus the others the smell would absorb into the plastic toilet even after a good cleaning it still had a bad smell

  • @nancyrussell6096
    @nancyrussell6096 Год назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful!!! Great job girl you go do your thing.

  • @Lilpeach523
    @Lilpeach523 11 месяцев назад +1

    Gorgeous 😍

  • @estellescott9292
    @estellescott9292 Год назад

    Beautiful ❤❤❤. I would love to have one for beach trips and other small trips. I would love to have a space so I could travel with my 2 small dogs when I go visit my son in North Carolina.

  • @charlenecarnes8139
    @charlenecarnes8139 3 месяца назад

    Awesome Job... Really just WOW❤❤❤

  • @rowdysgirlalways
    @rowdysgirlalways Год назад

    I think your bus is delightful! Perhaps quixotic, but it strikes me as perfect! Highly imaginative and very bohemiam. It is a warm, comfortable space to kick off you shoes and curl up to read with a cup of coffee or glass of tea. I love your kitchen; for such fanciful space, it is quite efficient.
    I do have suggestions, like a Jackery power bank, just in case. My always suggestion is duct or gorilla tape, zip ties, rope, construction grade garbage bags, A shovel (are those people in the next camp bothering you?) 😄😂😄😂, scissors, sewing kit, and work gloves. You never know what emergency might crop up.
    For the bus itself, might I recommend window screens to keep the bugs out? Maybe a couple of USB fans for ventilation, and my favorite: A canopy for the side of the bus. I've seen some really nice ones. One of my artist friends who did art fairs took a regular canopy tent and made a ceiling and drapes to give her tent an exotic, unique look. It was lovely! Kind of looked like it was part of a Romany camp.
    I was wondering, how do you lock your bus? It is so beautiful, surely there are nefarious people looking to break in. I'd also want some kind of security system for it, as it is a work of art.
    I love the openness of your bus; the way you've furnished it like a living room. The toilet is pretty brilliant too. I've used an emergency toilet a number of times (5 gallon bucket, garbage bags, adult diaper inside) and have been grateful for it. When you gotta go, you gotta go! I would consider a folding screen to put up for privacy when in use. But that's me. Your bus is a beautiful, quirky creation and it delights me! Love the Avon lady bag...I have one just like it.

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  Год назад +1

      Wow Jane...ty for all the wonderful suggestions ...many of them r in the works. I work full time and also renovating my home... I so appreciate your sincere outlook and tips !!!!❤️🩷🧡

    • @rowdysgirlalways
      @rowdysgirlalways Год назад

      @@Melissafrick2 oh, Melissa, when it comes to advice, I'm full of it! I bet your house turns out as lovely as your bus!

  • @taelurrgame8638
    @taelurrgame8638 5 месяцев назад

    You did an awesome job on the video, all the way down to the editing. Nice size for a slol woman. Your home looks beautiful.. can't wait to get me a skoolie

  • @deborahsnider1125
    @deborahsnider1125 6 месяцев назад

    I love your Bus.

  • @UnKnown-zy1km
    @UnKnown-zy1km Год назад +1

    Great first video and I agree with another comment your funny lol your personality shines.
    I absolutely love your bus it's beautiful. I very recently lost my husband unexpectedly. We were planning on getting a motorhome or bus to travel. In fact we looked at a used motorhome the day he passed. Unfortunately our plans came to a end but I still plan on traveling. I will be taking my husband with me in my heart and memories. My husband wanted to get a motorhome with everything already done but I wanted a bus to build as we liked.
    So I'm looking at a 4 window bus a little smaller then yours. I don't need anything big and I don't want to do a big build out. Watching your video seeing what all you have done without a big build has given me so many wonderful ideas. The short bus I'm looking at comes with the seats removed and it's partly converted but not my style. It's kind of a throw together mix match of old not so nice stuff but it does have a small 3 burning stove and AC that I will keep and that about it. I can't wait to get the bus and start working on it. I think it will help to have something to do and keep my mind busy on something other then my grief. At least that's what I'm hoping for. My bus will be my therapy...
    Anyways I love your bus and you have an great eye for Interior decorating such a beautiful bus...

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  Год назад +1

      Awwwe...well ty !!!
      I m so very sorry to hear the loss if ur husband. Please feel free to reach out anytime...i wish u lived close !!!!!!!! 🧡🩷❤️ I would love to see ur conversion!!!

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  6 месяцев назад

      Ohhhh ty !!! I wish u soooo much peace and happy adventures ahead !!!!

  • @shelbythe2ds526
    @shelbythe2ds526 5 месяцев назад

    Astonishing! Just gorgeous! ❤❤❤

  • @malinighosh3700
    @malinighosh3700 2 месяца назад

    Stunning !

  • @himilcesalcedo1186
    @himilcesalcedo1186 5 месяцев назад

    You did a great job! Your bus is definitely on my list of one of my favorites: mostly handmade/natural materials, under $10,000, and still kept the bus interior with home comfort. Thank you for your inspiring video.

  • @tlhod3409
    @tlhod3409 4 месяца назад

    I was starting to despair that I'd have to buy a pre-fab and put up with the ugly design features because I have no pro-skills. I can do this! Not in any way to take away from what you've accomplished but you've given me an achievable goal, thank you :)

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  4 месяца назад

      Well,,,,That was the goal of sharing my conversion...... I wanted to show others that anyone can do this !!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @reneebrown2968
    @reneebrown2968 11 дней назад

    This is a beautiful no build build. The only thing that I would have to have is an emergency bathroom. I would require a black out curtain, because no one needs to see the dark side of the moon. Lol.

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  9 дней назад

      I have a potty chair , tinted windows and a curtain...my moon is well covered!

  • @debireginabroughton9982
    @debireginabroughton9982 Год назад

    Your bus is beautiful !

  • @vanessahenry7238
    @vanessahenry7238 5 месяцев назад

    ABSOLUTLY will follow and Subscribe! I am looking to do the same very soon - and will be utilizing lot of the second hand and hippie gypsy items I have collected as well! Thank you for the inspiration!!

  • @donaldmyers8753
    @donaldmyers8753 Год назад

    Simply Beautiful

  • @michellebubbie
    @michellebubbie 3 месяца назад

    Very nicely done!

  • @bobbypowers4693
    @bobbypowers4693 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome!!! Love da Bus Creation.

  • @karenkazjefreys2913
    @karenkazjefreys2913 18 дней назад

    OMg you are so talented

  • @andreag9038
    @andreag9038 Год назад

    Amazing taste and Great Job ! 😊

  • @michellejohnson0319
    @michellejohnson0319 Год назад

    Absolutely love your bus! ❤

  • @innerwoven_
    @innerwoven_ Год назад

    love it

  • @nancysmith4507
    @nancysmith4507 9 месяцев назад

    Loved it!!!!

  • @shannonwilliamson9319
    @shannonwilliamson9319 Год назад

    I love this bus!

  • @MadamDogg
    @MadamDogg Месяц назад

    🤩❤❤❤ love it

  • @patpierce4146
    @patpierce4146 4 месяца назад

    Love this.

  • @chaicarita
    @chaicarita Год назад

    So beautiful ❤

  • @deedeebrinee
    @deedeebrinee Год назад

    It’s looks great! 😊 can’t wait to see more videos!

  • @kennethskillings5036
    @kennethskillings5036 3 месяца назад

    Just found you I love it great job👍👍

  • @rejeannagwynn5665
    @rejeannagwynn5665 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely love it

  • @dewandat9222
    @dewandat9222 4 месяца назад

    inspirational 😊

  • @nomorebsforme
    @nomorebsforme Год назад

    Really nice!

  • @cindywagaman9943
    @cindywagaman9943 3 месяца назад

    This is beautiful 😊

  • @georgehouse4747
    @georgehouse4747 5 месяцев назад

    AWESOME JOB..I JUST Found a bus like yours. Thanks for sharing your Input and ideas..I look forward to seeing more 👍..George from Minnesota ✌️

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  5 месяцев назад +1

      Ty George !!!!

    • @georgehouse4747
      @georgehouse4747 5 месяцев назад

      You Are Very Welcome Melissa..also I just wanted to wish you a Very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

  • @Nivasi
    @Nivasi Год назад

    Looking fwd to your adventures

  • @doreencoe3614
    @doreencoe3614 8 месяцев назад

    I cannot even begin to tell you how very much I enjoyed watching your video!!! Every thought & detail you incorporated was truly unique and beautiful also!!! This is the most inspiring one I have seen. Thank you so very much for sharing!!! ❤

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  8 месяцев назад

      Ty so much for ur kind words. I put my whole heart into my little bus and u made me feel soooo good with ur words !!! Ty for taking the time !!!🩷❤️🧡💜💙💙

  • @mariaejasso5115
    @mariaejasso5115 Год назад

    OMG, what a lovely home you have designed. Gorgeous!

  • @vedaendevoets3717
    @vedaendevoets3717 6 месяцев назад

    i love your bus

  • @Mikeonabus
    @Mikeonabus 4 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @elizabethhurst9
    @elizabethhurst9 10 месяцев назад

    Absolutely beautiful! ❤

  • @a.mstree
    @a.mstree Год назад

    Beautiful inspirations! I am just starting my shuttle bus interior and have a lot of antiques I plan to add. You have so many great ideas… subscribed 😊✌🏼✨

  • @lifewithnana6958
    @lifewithnana6958 5 месяцев назад

    Love it. You are talented. Exquisite taste!

  • @dagmarbrown2361
    @dagmarbrown2361 Год назад

    I am in love with what you have done with your bus! I wish I could do something like that, and be able to get away. I just love it!

  • @LadyLuckJunk
    @LadyLuckJunk Год назад +2

    Love it!!! Great job 👍

    • @Melissafrick2
      @Melissafrick2  Год назад

      TY soooo much !!! I might be a bit handy but I am a technical moron ! :))) I am trying to build a sweet little following which would be nice energy to keep moving forward in this project/ idea....but it's more technical than I thought !!!
      Ty for your kind words !!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @jamesbowman1963
    @jamesbowman1963 5 месяцев назад

    You did a fantastic job 😊

  • @tynitahaines4012
    @tynitahaines4012 Год назад +1

    I'm your company. Lol. Great job and very creative.

  • @tupo1477
    @tupo1477 Год назад

    Love it Melissa ❤️