Preparations and Renovations

Flies, gnats, and no-see-ums can make a camping trip miserable if you don’t have a trustworthy escape plan. Citronella candles might keep away the mosquitoes, and bug sprays can protect …

For many homeowners, their garage door faces the road and is often one of the first things visitors see when pulling into the driveway. An aging garage door can be …

You’re out for a late-night drive with the windows rolled down and your favorite song blasting. As you venture around a curve, you’re met by what you can only describe …

Have you noticed a change in the picture you see under the hood of your car? There’s more there. Vehicle repairs are certainly a lot more complicated than they used …

Plastic is relatively lightweight and durable, making it a great option for manufacturers. They can mold it and add textures to create a sleek and polished look. After some use, …

There are a few obvious indicators that it’s time to maintain your vehicle. Your dashboard can alert you to change your oil, check your engine, or even put air in …

Cars, trucks, buses, and practically every internal combustion engine uses a carburetor. However, a dirty carburetor can cause multiple issues for an engine, including causing it not to start. If …

Are you tired of alerting the entire neighborhood when you open or close your garage door? Aside from serving as an inexpensive alarm system, a squeaky garage door can be …

Summer sunlight can add to your discomfort in an RV, with heat searing through the windows. We can’t control nature’s temperatures, but campers can take a few actions to fight …

We Painted Our RV, Here’s What We Learned So you want to do an RV paint job, but you’re intimidated by the amount of work. Everything you’ve seen online talks …

How to Mount an RV TV One of the best ways to save space is to mount items to the wall of your RV, including your TV. Mounting an RV …

Is an RV Ceramic Coating Worth It? When it comes to keeping your beautiful new rig looking like new, an RV ceramic coating is an option worth considering. However, sticker …

8 Affordable RV Backsplash Ideas Whether your backsplash has begun to show its age and is starting to fall apart, or you just want something more modern, there are several …

The 7 Hacks That Will Save Your RV Bathroom Remodel Anyone renovating a bathroom can attest to how difficult it can be. Thankfully, an RV bathroom remodel is much easier. …

Are Car Jumper Cables OK for RVs? What do you do when your RV battery dies? Can you jump it from your car using jumper cables, or do you need …

5 Best RV Solar Panels and How to Pick the Right Ones Many RVers long for the freedom of exploring entirely off-grid, and the most eco-friendly way to boondock is …

How to Install Flexible Solar Panels Have you ever wondered how to install flexible solar panels? If so, we’ve got you covered. Today, we’ll take a look at what makes …

After a year and a half, we completed our Airstream Argosy Renovation! We did it! We are so happy to share our 1979 Airstream Argosy Reveal! Our renovation is complete …

Today we’re excited to explore the history of the Airstream Argosy! We’ve been getting to know our Airstream Argosy for about 7 months now. We bought it sight unseen in January, …

We finally made it out of the workshop and onto the campground! We worked extra hard this past week moving out of our house and into the camper. It was …

Only 35 days until our projected departure date! The wiring in our camper was outdated and damaged, so we decided to rewire the entire camper to ensure we don’t have any difficulties or …

It was a hot July week with little relief from the sun. However, Olivia & I managed to complete a few more tasks despite the heat and humidity. I finished …

Over the past two months I’ve been steadily working on modifying the frame (and other associated parts) of our 16′ Fiber Stream camper. There have been many lessons learned so far – …

We have two short months until our departure date! It has been a busy summer and we’ve been working extra hard to meet our goals and yet there is still so …

There hasn’t been much visual progress in the past two weeks – in fact, on the surface it looks like we’ve taken a few steps backwards. However, we are getting a …

Our 1985 Fiber Stream travel trailer underwent some rigorous inspections this week. Camping World gave her a 45 point inspection, and our master craftsman friend, David, performed a thorough examination. …

Since September 2014 we’ve been brainstorming about our expedition. We work in the service industry in coastal Alabama – with most of our income generated during the late-spring and summer months. With a …

This is our lovely 16′ Fiber Stream Camper manufactured in 1985. And, here’s how we made it our home… Once Olivia & I decided to live a life on the …