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

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

[@squigglove]

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]

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

[@jessicalisec7859]

I agree! Especially with my budget! LOL

[@Viiexa]

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]

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

[@maryarnsdorff7996]

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]

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

[@lindalbishop7329]

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

[@katuni08]

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 😁

[@lynnescaddan8919]

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.

[@BabyBunch]

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]

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

[@gingerpaige7601]

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]

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

[@MusicByYo]

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

[@user-pn6sl1bk2s]

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

[@dianejohnson1991]

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

[@AlaynaValdez]

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

[@TheQuietWitch]

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

[@btownes5632]

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.

[@danilynn4007]

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

[@TomasMatos1]

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

[@sunkissedcali3250]

very stylish , this lil no builds bus is absolutely gorgeous

[@ritanooney865]

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

[@bobbymckayjr527]

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

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

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🤠

[@Melissafrick2]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@curtjackson5052]

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

[@JewishBanker420]

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

[@selinakearney7203]

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 💯

[@NoRegrets.]

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

[@Melissafrick2]

Ty soooo much !!!!❤️🩷🧡

[@NYouTubeFan4ever123]

Love your bus, great living space!

[@emilydavidson275]

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

[@ZombicidalMadMom81]

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

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you so much!

[@mysweetdiy1]

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!💝

[@maryhight6030]

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

[@sandraragsdale9892]

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.❤

[@rowdysgirlalways]

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]

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]

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

[@emilydavidson275]

Wow! Great build.

[@johningardia2088]

Beautiful. Simple yet very nice.

[@mrob3888]

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.

[@mariachichicvlogs1451]

What a cozy home. I love it.

[@claudiocesaracosta1713]

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. :')

[@meridethhendry5733]

I simply love your bus! So creative and beautiful.

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you so much!

[@donnasanders6724]

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 😊

[@MJ-Reviews-it]

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]

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!!!!

[@Lilpeach523]

Gorgeous 😍

[@lifehunter6426]

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

[@avid2112]

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!!

[@lynnwilliams7875]

Waaaaay cute!

[@serenasams2772]

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

[@so-cas4454]

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

[@karenarden3366]

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! ❤

[@bonniebryan2541]

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

[@donnacolyer131]

FABULOUS!!!!! TOTALLY LOVE THIS BUS❤

[@ktk2094]

I love it. Good job on the design.

[@nancyrussell6096]

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

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you so much!!

[@deborahsnider1125]

I love your Bus.

[@Sobuildthatboat]

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:)

[@charlenecarnes8139]

Awesome Job... Really just WOW❤❤❤

[@taelurrgame8638]

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

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you so much!!

[@shelbythe2ds526]

Astonishing! Just gorgeous! ❤❤❤

[@Melissafrick2]

Ty !!!!!!!!

[@estellescott9292]

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.

[@himilcesalcedo1186]

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.

[@Melissafrick2]

Wow, thank you!

[@georgehouse4747]

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]

Ty George !!!!

[@georgehouse4747]

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

[@tlhod3409]

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]

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

[@debireginabroughton9982]

Your bus is beautiful !

[@karenkazjefreys2913]

OMg you are so talented

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

Did you pull up the subfloor, ceiling and walls to remove old insulation and mold?

[@trishbrown2297]

Sooooooooooooooo beautiful and peaceful.

[@bobbypowers4693]

Awesome!!! Love da Bus Creation.

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you very much!

[@UnKnown-zy1km]

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]

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]

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

[@malinighosh3700]

Stunning !

[@michellebubbie]

Very nicely done!

[@donaldmyers8753]

Simply Beautiful

[@kennethskillings5036]

Just found you I love it great job👍👍

[@andreag9038]

Amazing taste and Great Job ! 😊

[@doreencoe3614]

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]

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 !!!🩷❤️🧡💜💙💙

[@lifewithnana6958]

Love it. You are talented. Exquisite taste!

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you so much!

[@cynthiastretch844]

Really nice just beautiful good job❤😊

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you! 😊

[@elizabethhurst9]

Absolutely beautiful! ❤

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you so much!

[@vanessahenry7238]

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!!

[@cindywagaman9943]

This is beautiful 😊

[@shannonwilliamson9319]

I love this bus!

[@vedaendevoets3717]

i love your bus

[@jamesbowman1963]

You did a fantastic job 😊

[@Melissafrick2]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@camilleszalma4556]

I got to 8:17 and you opened my eyes to the existence of a fabric dye that you spray on. Since you seem to be doing things something like the way I do things (i.e., on the cheap) I'm thinking you might be able to give me a hint or 2 about this sprayed-on fabric dye. (I actually checked the description to see if you had a link for fabric dye.) Please, tell me more!

[@Melissafrick2]

Hiii !!! Sooo....simply pour rit dye liquid or powder into a large size spray bottle of hot water with a teaspoon of table salt....and spray!!!! Tooooo easy!!!!

[@MadamDogg]

🤩❤❤❤ love it

[@rejeannagwynn5665]

Absolutely love it

[@tupo1477]

Love it Melissa ❤️

[@tynitahaines4012]

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

[@Mikeonabus]

Thank you

[@dewandat9222]

inspirational 😊

[@elizabethireland6320]

love it!

[@LadyLuckJunk]

Love it!!! Great job 👍

[@Melissafrick2]

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 !!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@michellejohnson0319]

Absolutely love your bus! ❤

[@mariaejasso5115]

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

[@patpierce4146]

Love this.

[@innerwoven_]

love it

[@Nivasi]

Looking fwd to your adventures

[@deedeebrinee]

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

[@nancysmith4507]

Loved it!!!!

[@richardboudreau5461]

OMG!!!! and WOWZA!!!! I LOVE IT!!! I have been looking for a bus to convert and have seen a lot of videos of the "usual"/"standard" conversions everyone does. THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!! and it has given me a whole new outlook on what a conversion can be. Congratulations!!! I'll be watching!! What an AWESOME job.

[@Melissafrick2]

Ty soooooo much !!!!

[@muzerhythm2242]

Love the simple conversation using repurposed furniture. I'm going to use my bedroom furniture ...you gave me some good ideas!😁 One question: How do you lock your door? I see various conversations, but no one covers this.

[@Melissafrick2]

Wellll...I plan on adding a 2 simple eye hooks to the bus door and use a Caribeaner to join the 2. Simple and effective!!!!

[@chaicarita]

So beautiful ❤

[@dejawilliams1402]

Wow this is so beautiful thank you for posting I’m in love I want to do the same thing! ❤

[@Melissafrick2]

Ty soooo much !!!❤️❤️❤️

[@thegodsme2102]

My name is Corbett. It means raven. 😁

[@seashellsprosperity8729]

How do you keep yourself warm? Are you gonna change the front doors they are said to be dangerous? I love the design and bus.