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What No One Tells You About Your First Month Living on a Sailboat
The first month living on a sailboat is usually nothing like people think.
A new ‘solution’ to student homelessness: A parking lot where students can sleep safely in their cars
With housing insecurity affecting nearly half of college students, one community college is offering a controversial but compassionate solution: a safe place to sleep…
Thinsulate Van Insulation Kit: The Simplest Solution for DIY Van Builds
Insulating your van can be a complicated process, but not with Thinsulate kits! These are specifically cut for your model of van, so makes…
The Winnebago Revel Mattress Replacement You Need (Sleep Better in Your Rig!)
Having a hard time with your Winnebago Revel mattress? You’re not alone. These mattress upgrades
will give you that comfortable sleep you need
The Best 3 Dodge Ram Promaster Roof Racks for Your Campervan
Looking for the best roof rack for your Ram ProMaster campervan? These top options break down the best choices for solar, gear hauling, and…
5 Top Ford Transit Roof Rack Options for Your Campervan
Looking for the best Ford Transit roof rack? This guide breaks down the top options for solar, gear, and off-grid campervan builds.


Hi, I’m Kristin Hanes!
I’m a former journalist turned blogger at The Wayward Home. I split my time between a DIY Sprinter van conversion and a sailboat, and I hope to inspire you to live a simpler, more adventurous, alternative lifestyle.
I’ve been living tiny since 2016, when I was laid-off from KGO Radio in San Francisco and had to reinvent my life.
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