I’m a nurse & lived in my car for a YEAR while saving for a home – but I’m chuffed by the set-up & my £6 sun solution
A WOMAN who works as a nurse has revealed how she’s been living out of her car for a year.
Sara took to social media to show off her tiny home on wheels and how she’s made it super cosy.
The health worker said she was saving up to by a bigger van as she travels so much for work and hotels were costing a fortune.
Sara revealed she had been staying in her car or hotels for 14 months so finally decided to transform it and make it more homely.
“I decided to convert my SUV this weekend until I can afford to get a van,” she added.
“I feel pretty chuffed with it and it’s super comfy and warm I’m 5ft 8 and I can stretch out completely.”
The back of the SUV was turned into a single bed and to the right she had her own little tea section along with space to get changed.
She added that she spent just £15 on some black out curtains to keep the sun out as well as £6 on covers that go over the door so she can open the window for airflow without letting the sun in.
The nurse added that she uses a gym next to the hospital she works in to shower and prep food for when she’s back on the road.
“I have a national gym membership which is a stones throw from the hospital and I can cool and prepare my food before I leave to drive down to work and leave 2 days supply in the work fridge,” she continued.
The home may have been tiny but many people were in awe of just how homely she made it.
The post went viral on the Facebook group, vanlife.uk, with over 1.6k likes and over 300 comments.
People were quick to praise Sara for her affordable home.
One person wrote: “Wishing you many happy nights sleep, great set up and I’m mega impressed with the tea station!”
Another commented: “That’s amazing.”
“Well done you, it looks fantastic,” penned a third.
The rise of tiny homes
By Jonathan Rolande
Property expert Jonathan Rolande told Fabulous: The reason we are seeing more creative ways of finding a home: super-high property prices and rents. Younger people are remaining in the family home later in life to avoid paying high prices and to save for a deposit. With increasingly busy lives, staying within a larger family group makes sense, chores such as gardening and housework can be shared.
Garages are rarely used for their intended purpose as cars are far more reliable and less prone to rust and so are perfectly happy outside. On the other hand, the amount of property space per person has been shrinking – converting a garage can make great sense.
Things to consider. (the boring stuff)
Usually easier than building from scratch but still a lot to do to turn a garage in to a habitable space.
You’ll need to check if you need planning (more likely to be required if the garage is detached).
Building Regulations stipulate many things to make homes safe and secure. Consider
Walls, are they cavity?
Roof height
Windows
How will you get plumbing, electrics and drainage connected
Insulation – it will be cold!
Fire safety
Damp proofing
Also consider if, by converting, you are adding or deducting value from the main home. Garages can add value in busy urban areas where parking is limited.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Wow that’s brilliant.”
“You did a great job! Looks very cute and inviting,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “What a lovely set up. Sure you’ll be very comfy.”
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