Her $20k DIY School Bus Build

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Liv only took 48 hours to buy a bus and quit her job to travel the nation. She was burnt out at her job in D.C., found the bus, researched skoolie life, and started her conversion journey. The kitchen was partially built when she purchased it, so she added to it and installed a top-loading fridge and cosmetic upgrades.
In the center of her rig are two hooks mounted for hammock chairs, allowing extra seating when guests are over. She prioritized clothes storage over a full shower room and didn't regret it! The bed in the back has a gorgeous broad view with windows and several small open storage spaces for plants, drinks, and a phone charger station.
Shot by: @sagetraveling
Edited by: @sagetraveling
Insta: / liv.inthebus
00:00 Introduction
00:30 School Bus Living Room
03:27 School Bus Kitchen
07:12 Why/How Buslife
08:13 School Bus Electrical
10:07 Original School Bus Ceiling
11:31 School Bus Closet
12:35 School Bus Bedroom
15:54 How Nomad Life
17:51 School Bus Exterior
20:58 Buslife Advice
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@wildsage Рік тому

I had a ton of fun filming this with Liv! She really is as kind, down to earth, and cool as she comes across on camera.

@wildsage Рік тому

@@kamikazitsunami supporting the performance of this video and supporting liv but spin it how you want.

@harrypottah8889 Рік тому

Sage, meeting all the bus baddies ♥️

@vegout4085 Рік тому

She seems like a really cool person. Loved this tour!

@CozyCrime101 Рік тому

@Life as we know it She said she sold her house so I assume the money came from whatever she made off that.

@jenp5413 Рік тому

great tour! thanks for this, always inspiring

@WilletteB Рік тому

I love what you did and why you did it... Sometimes when burnout hits nurses it's better to consider other options for our mental health survival. I left in 2010 for personal reasons. Life was getting in the way of trying to do it all. I' m a Mom of adult children, wife, ER and former Hospice nurse. Also a perfectionist at heart and realize there is no such thing in the profession. Best of luck. Stay alert and live your dreams. Willette from Alabama

@brandyyolidio4213 Рік тому

Bless you for all of your hard work and compassion, the perfection attribute can work out to more of a curse than a blessing at times, but I am so glad you knew when it was time to make a major change. Hugs to you, from Michigan 😊

@carlapierle8623 Рік тому

I had been a nurse for 21 years and was already completely overwhelmed and burnt out when Covid came along. It didn't take much for me to decide to quit. Good on you for not forcing yourself to continue in a ridiculously stressful and unappreciated (by employers) job. I'm impressed with what you've done with the bus and wish you the best in your journey!!

@sandradicesari5015 Рік тому

An awesome decision to put yourself first. Am a retired ER nurse. Congratulations

@adamjones9600 Рік тому

No building experience other than IKEA? Mind blown. She did such a great job! I absolutely love the cane webbing on the door panels and hope to incorporate similar one day.

@nonyabizness.original Рік тому

the bus, the puppies, and the nurse are all simply adorable. great job doing it yourself!

@geraldmerkel7145 Рік тому

Yo Liv, Love the fact that you were brave enough to make a lifestyle change within 48 hours lol Your bus is amazing. You definitely did not overdo it on tech. Just enough to be totally comfortable. Beautiful rig. Congrats

@Janartable Рік тому

I’m so impressed. With everything. Obviously, your new found building skills….but also, your courage. It takes such bravery to realize you have emotionally stalled and must make huge changes. I moved to a different country in my 30s. People don’t realize how much of your inner strength comes into play for major life changes. I congratulate you on recognizing your need, and meeting it. And here you are, you can actually say you’re healed. Fantastic story!!! (And i loooove Poppy!)

@sapphiresword139 Рік тому

Very nice rig. Find a lock shop. Ask them about the door lock. They will put a smile on your face.

@vincentmckiernan4975 Рік тому

I am a nurse. You make this look so simple. Please post more. You are amazing!

@marcellaorourke8997 Рік тому

You should do a tutorial on how you made that couch cushion. I love, love, love it! Love the whole bus tour actually.

@bevtrue6937 Рік тому

That truly is a perfect size home, not huge yet not too tiny. Very nicely done.

@alexander5207 Рік тому

Perfect if you're 5'5".

@bevtrue6937 Рік тому

@@alexander5207 I meant the length of the bus, not the height.

@ronaldmercer9616 Рік тому

Good job , she has a much stronger home than any of the RV junk for sale out there today

@buzzinbee9463 Рік тому

Love the idea of keeping the ceiling. Love everything you have accomplished. I'm one who needs a showerhead and toilet even if a drain in floor and showerhead setup.

@alohatvj Рік тому

She is a very amazing person ❤️ 💖. She is so positive. Great 👍 video.

@Aleka1943 Рік тому

Good for you. Proud of your achievement.

@kevinwheat390 Рік тому

I see this different than most of the people that left a comment. I love the work that you did on the rv, But I see something better than the rv. Your confidence to take a risk and follow your dreams. Good for you! A very small percentage of people can do something different than the majority of us. You did it , Congratulations. You have nailed it. Dream big. You have already proven that you can and will achieve your dreams. Just remember to challenge yourself and Dream big.

@meredithgraf4744 Рік тому

Love how the bus is setup and decorated. Being able to live on the road with your two cute doggos seems like a dream.

@frankramirez4694 Рік тому

As I watch this video , there is one of my cows staring into the house . She's trying to get my attention. I just love this bus . It's really amazing.

@nell8170 Рік тому

What a beautiful soul.....and an amazing home on wheels, fantastic job. TFS

@LukeG84 Рік тому

I really enjoyed this tour. Am I the only one who just wanted to hug the cute dogs? I’m so glad you were able to overcome your burnout and depression in such a positive way. I don’t love the electrical setup or the security so I hope you get that upgraded at some point, but otherwise a nicely designed interior. I could live in a bus this size.

@morrisyarnell6083 Рік тому

I admire your commitment to following your dream and how you accomplished your goals. I sold everything once and moved myself and my cat into a 20 foot RV and just traveled. It was so freeing.

@williamgehring2291 Рік тому

She's living my dream! working on converting a handicap shuttle bus and using the lift to load my motorcycle.

@miniskooliewanda Рік тому

Love, love, love! Love her story (sorry to hear re the burn out though)...love how she did things....love the aesthetic....love that both she and her doggos and Poppy have so much personality...and I love that it wasn't a budget-breaker build. Thank you for sharing!

@sandrasomewhere Рік тому

Lovely space -- nice job on the build. Cute pups!

@jadarose3370 7 місяців тому

I'm thoroughly impressed how awesome that bus is, especially since she had never built anything before. It's amazing what you can accomplish just by putting your mind to it.

@76katieb Рік тому

yay Liv!! Congrats on being featured!

@blydnhvghn Рік тому

Obsessed with this bus!!

@craigmcdonald8348 Рік тому

Well done Liv, you are truly an inspiration, having the courage to make the change you needed in your life. Stay safe mate. Much love from Australia.😊

@DogBusAdventures 2 місяці тому

Very impressive for a first run of a project this size. I’m renovating a mini-bus for our dog business this year and then doing it again for a road trip to help save dogs in 2025. Love the video and thanks for sharing it!

@kopenhagenkid Рік тому

Great job on your bus Liv

@JHJohnson 5 місяців тому

I love this build. It’s flowing and efficient and clean. Not cluttered. My husband and I are just now looking into pursuing this for our retirement. We love to local camp with a few small trips in the summer and we really want to go this route

@TinyHomeTours 5 місяців тому

So glad you liked it! Maybe we'll be seeing you and your husband down the road! 🤗

@joenabelpeterson8349 Рік тому

Thanks. Vacationing with style. No need to worry about getting stranded without hotel rooms and food.

@MagneticOriginals Рік тому

If you drill extra holes and put in some extra neodymium magnets in your knife rack it will hold all your knives better.

@MajorityXII 11 місяців тому

Nice build. F'ing up is part of the experience. What doesnt kill you, makes you stronger. As Ms.Frizzle would say, take your chances, make mistakes and get messy!

@michellerene951 Рік тому

Very inspiring! My goal when I retire in 6 years 💞

@tammyjantzen9004 Рік тому

You did a really great job! I love the colors & the cedar wood. You and your two buddies look sooo happy!! Thanks for being an inspiration to others!

@fjtalleyauthor2242 Рік тому

And I appreciate her leaving the ceiling as is (hope it's insulated!) It provides a clean look, and the ceiling doesn't appear as low as ceilings that are also cedar as in many other builds.

@billmonroe8826 Рік тому

The way our lifestyle is in America, especially the nursing field, you did the right thing to sane. Now, you're setup, when you are ready, you could easily be a traveling nurse and quite possibly keep your sanity that way. Stay sane beautiful soul.

@HotRodPC405 9 місяців тому

She's got a nice pair... of dogs. A nice pair of dogs, Those are some cool pups !!! Dogs make life so much better.

@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm Рік тому

Liv, good on you for being mindful and realizing you were in trouble mentally and physically. I’m a Retired RN and totally relate to your former life and feeling the burnout. I watched my friends go through he££ working through those years because I was already retired, and it broke my heart. You’re such a cool chick and a handy one to make yourself and your puppers such an incredible little cozy home! Good on you for going for it. You won’t regret being your authentic self! Big love from Canada! ❤❤❤

@jennyfulcher8035 Рік тому

Cozy tiny Skoolie home! You did a great job putting everything together so that it's warm and cozy plus reflects your happy personality. FYI the 'girl" bookend is actually a Resting Buddha! Enjoy traveling to many fun places in your Skoolie.

@serenasams2772 7 днів тому

Burnout is so real and understandable. You knew what to do to heal in some way 👍 some ppl don't 🙏 prayers of direction to our brothers and sisters who also suffer this your van is beautiful btw 😊

@tolamck Рік тому

She reminds me of Blake Lively! Lovely bus!!!

@MarineGuy-oo7wr Рік тому

You're talented and did a great job.

@ruthannetalley4891 Рік тому

What a delightful young lady and your home is darling!!!

@sixoffive Рік тому

Didn’t see any fire extinguishers. At least one that’s handy and out in the open. Love the dogs…

@candybutler1955 Рік тому

She is super cute, lovely personality and her bus home is very cozy and cute. I love it!

@hedymoore1739 8 місяців тому

purchasing my bus this weekend and I'm so excited! this bus is a beautiful build! I'm very inspired. I tried to find her on instagram but her page doesn't seem to be active.

@bdaddy3997 Рік тому

Millennials building Rvs that have been around for years!!! They’re a special breed!!

@mikemanjo2458 Рік тому

Beautiful Bus/Home!!!! Perfect for you and the pups! Amazing work! Love from SC, Jane ❤ LOVE the couch cushion and the cabinets are gorgeous!

@HappySunshine37288 Рік тому

Putting together IKEA furniture is the prerequisite to building a house so if you can put together IKEA furniture you can put together anything. ❤❤❤

@shiralleehaggart72 Рік тому

Lovely bus the interior is cosy lso your seating area looks snug. Beau and Bailey are beautiful doggies as well. The colour of your bus is beautiful.

@jamesorendorff2731 Рік тому

What a great build!!! What a fun young lady , now this is a person that I could hang out with , easy going ,cute , smart ,and great taste in decorating... well done, be safe and happy trails ...love your two kids they're beautiful 👍👍

@markbajek2541 Рік тому

you might be able to lock the door from the inside by placing something similar to a hasp style shed type mechanism and toss a longish bolt through the hasp to secure it, or just place a round (like an eyelet) piece of metal on each door and slide a bolt through that. .

@sashabenoit1518 Рік тому

For nurses who experience burnout and want to live a more nomadic lifestyle, I've seen a lot of other nurses accomplish this by becoming a traveling nurse, volunteer per diem at hospitals/clinics... be your own boss, have more control over where and how much you work and still get to travel and be a nurse, helping people, without the burnout! And this goes for many people in the medical field, not just nurses and everyone I've seen make this their lifestyle are all super happy, well-rounded individuals living life to the fullest! 😊

@lisasantak3632 Рік тому

I'm a nurse for 35yr, travel agencies where always contacting me with offers ( phone,text,emails). I'm sure she's aware, alot of it has to due with the pandemic which is why I retired ealier than planned. It's is a great way to manage yourself as a business. I worked many years in my local level 1 trauma hospital, magnate certified, in critical care. I had burnout many times throughout the years but would have never had the guts to leave my security for this nomad lifestyle, kudos to her...

@brad.m1997 Рік тому

I love her energy with showing us her build, so often I see these bus/van tours and the owners couldn't seem more bored or disinterested if they tried. What a lovely little home Liv! Thanks for sharing

@jenniferfreedom Рік тому

LOL- I was looking at the dog rubbing himself on the pillows and all the sudden POW OUT. Super cute and sweet young lady. Best of luck. Be safe.

@emadd3451 Рік тому

this is how positive this woman is. in stead of saying the straw that broke the camels back , she said the cherry on on top. thats a beautiful soul. I hope you never get burned out on work again.

@lars_of_the_north Рік тому

5:03 I have that exact same drawer thing wedged into my makeshift nightstand.

@josima11 Рік тому

Love that you have built a beautiful bus and a life.

@HoomanHype Рік тому

The velcro for the bookend is such a cool idea!

@kopenhagenkid Рік тому

Beautiful dogs Liv

@Blackxs93 Рік тому

Love your bus and your puppy dogs and Thanks for your service as a nurse

@melaniebeaver2845 Рік тому

I have watched bus, tiny home and van life tours, along with other alternative living structures and vehicles for years now, and I just said aloud, to myself, "She's the most natural presenter I've seen. Someone needs to hire her." Then I decided to just tell you. Seriously, at your age especially, time value of money, use that talent you have been given if your heart so desires, because most people don't have the gift, but you most certainly do.

@YourMindsetMattersNOW Рік тому

It's so amazing how much of the work you did yourself! It's so beautiful and unique. LOVE your story and I am so glad you did what was best for you!

@lorrieaustin4997 Рік тому

I think you did an amazing job on your bus

@TrulyUnfortunate Рік тому

The internet is a wonderful resource. We didnt have the internet in my younger days and if you didnt know anyone who could give you pointers you were truly on your own. Your best source of info was the library.

@inesmundt6130 Рік тому

what a wonderful way to overcome burn out. good for you for taking the plunge! Love your bus and all of your personal touches

@joycebrower8822 8 місяців тому

Loved this! Thanks for sharing!

@biasedaudio Рік тому

Love the bus. Great job. Your serene positive energy might inspire me to quit my job! Good for you congratulations for following your heart.

@chetmyers7041 Рік тому

You have a wonderful grand-dad to encourage you to start this journey. Your home is amazing and you did a great job on all your custom projects. All the colors work so well together.

@raysun2be Рік тому

Very nice build! The cedar really becomes a nice accent against the white roof. Thanks for sharing your story with us, it took courage to admit you were burned out, more courage to do something healthy to make the change, and courage to share your story with strangers. I like your honesty and your ability to find amusement in your mistakes, like not priming the outside. I'm sure it was frustrating then, but to accept it and see the humor in it is a great thing. May you continue to grow and find the joy and blessings in your journey! Thanks for a great tour!

@bretthashey1040 8 місяців тому

Very thoughtful design. Great use of space.

@shogun666able Рік тому

Hi Liv. You should take your door locking handle off and see if it a square bar that comes from the back of the handle and fits in a square hole in the door catch itself. If it is you can drill through from the inside out and fit a longer square bar, so the square bar now goes right through the door inself. Probable done that way to stop the school kids opening it from the inside. There are loads of different locks you can then fit on the inside, key and keyless ones, so you can lock it from the inside. Any locksmith or good hardware shop will sort the bits you need, but you may need to cut the new long square bar to length. Have fun. Arthur (UK).

@hollyvick181 5 місяців тому

I love poppys too.

@meatmachines 7 місяців тому

I love this build

@CrystalPhoenix1979 Рік тому

Very cute & elegant. I like how simple it is. Not over the top, but very functional. Great job! 💕

@marykoch1666 Рік тому

What a lovely young woman. Love your bus. You have everything you need. Your doggies are cute too. Happy trails and stay safe

@amandacummins9301 Рік тому

Thoroughly enjoyed your tour of your home and loved your lifestyle and it works for you so glad life has all worked out for you as it should Thank you for being so nice to show us your beautiful van Amanda

@philmickey7247 Рік тому

Admire gutsy people! This is a 'chapter' in life that WILL be fondly remembered. Safe travels! Thanks!👍

@AlOne-xg6dv Рік тому

Fresh and natural. A pleasure to share this nice project. Thank you.

@mitchellpennell Рік тому

Definitely sympathize with nurse burn out. I was a CNA for 10 years and then moonlighted as a hospice minister for the last 3-4 years. Burn out is real!

@nancyheneghan4760 Рік тому

Your bus is one of the nicest one I’ve seen. Clean lines without all the fuss. Very nice.

@elainelipscomb1476 Рік тому

I use Tension curtain rods in my cupboards to keep things from falling out when you open doors. SAFE TRAVELS 🎉🎉

@Jeremy-kg1zr 6 місяців тому

This bus is Awesome and Liv seems absolutely delightful. This was great to watch.

@luv2jazz Рік тому

Nice job! Creative, functional and aesthetically appealing 👏

@dan9441 Рік тому

Good voice, affect, delivery and spirit! Well shot and cut too.

@sandrawilde1134 Рік тому

I like your bus build and it's nice to have it half way built so you don't have to start from scratch. I would rather live in a bus or a class C RV where I can go and live where I want.

@tammymarie5996 Рік тому

I ❤️ your bus home. I am actually researching Van Life too💃, also have you thought about being "a travel nurse", it pays REALLY good? Stay blessed pretty lady 🙂

@meridethhendry5733 Рік тому

Love your home! You did a wonderful job putting it all together. Comfy and practical!

@amandacummins9301 Рік тому

I loved everything you created and your encouragement to go for it myself too

@darrellbrown8165 Рік тому

Wow, she just comes across as an incredible person, and I think she did an excellent job on her build. I wish her the best of luck!

@gaylaneely9857 Рік тому

Love this beautiful bus!

@scotegertson2300 Рік тому

Great build, especially with such little research before starting it. Nice asthetics and quality work, too. Very impressive!

@Albisriede Рік тому

I've learned more from watching bus and van conversion flicks than from any politician. As to keeping the metal on a ceiling white or decorated, one easy and cheap way to use 'removable decor' you can get any kind of wild looking fabric at whatever length you like and 'pin it up' with small, powerful button/disc Neodymium magnets. They are also useful to place sunshades or temp curtains. And finally re: locking the door from inside: A simple solution would be to mount two Omega-shaped brackets, one on each door half, and slide a steel rod through them horizontally. Works like a dead-bolt.

@niclinblue Рік тому

What a beautiful bus. It looks like a very comfortable and inviting mini home.

@battshytkrazy156 Рік тому

D l E $ E L?? NICELY DONE

@robertwernsing4566 Рік тому

Excellent bus build!! Dogs are awesome.....

@hilostateofmind 2 місяці тому

LOVE YOUR BUS! so homie & lovely ❤ and your dogs are so perfect for that space and so cute. Just so you know that’s not a little girl that’s holding up your books, that’s a Buddha statue.