Bus conversions have become a popular DIY project in recent years, with amazing outcomes. People transform them into small homes, use them to travel across the country to see their dream sights, and even convert them into interesting business ventures. Refurbishing a bus is a hefty project to take on, so you’re going to need all the help you can get. Follow these four tips to ensure you have the necessary tools for a successful and rewarding bus conversion! 1) Envision Your Lifestyle Before You Buy Do you plan to take your bus on a long-distance road trip or camp… Read more »
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In Hawaii, Old Buses Will Become Mobile Homeless Shelters
Honolulu has a homelessness problem, and state officials are tackling it in an unconventional and extremely resourceful way. With the help of architecture firm Group 70 International, the state plans to retrofit a fleet of retired city buses and deploy them as roving homeless shelters throughout Honolulu. Each bus will serve a different purpose; one will house showers, while another will provide sleeping quarters for the homeless population in the city. The buses will require extensive renovations in order to convert them from transit vehicles to comfortable living spaces. They are all in good working order, but have been retired… Read more »