A woman shares online how her family spent 2 million Naira to get an abandoned school bus, which they converted into a flat.
According to her, the family spent over $20,000 (8,932,600) to convert the bus into a habitable space for the family. Many who have seen the interior of the bus that has now been turned into a home said it was a big cost-saving move.
In the video, the mother said they spent $1,250 (558,287.50) on the exterior paints for the bus. For lumbers and counters, they paid $3,732 (1,666,823.16). Electrical and appliances cost them $8,106 (3,620,382.78). They had to part away with $1,342 (599,377.46) for plumbing work.
They make the bus’s interior beautiful, $2,125 (949,088.75). The woman said it was cheap, considering they spent $22,500 (10,049,175) a year on rent.
Here are some of the comments from social media users concerning the school bus turned house:
“I like the fact you did everything yourself”
“I love your Bouse…or is it Hus? Possibly Bome? Whatever it’s home.”
“That’s a really smart move cause they can live like that for a couple of years save cash and buy their own house later on instead of paying a lot of rent”
“Beyond worth it… I wish I did have the capital to get a true mobile home.”
How to convert Long School Bus to house
To convert a long school bus into a house, you will need to do the following steps:
- Gut the interior of the bus: Remove all the seats, flooring, and any other fixtures that are inside the bus. This will give you a blank canvas to work with.
- Insulate the interior: Insulate the walls, ceiling, and floor of the bus to help keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
- Install a floor: Install a new floor, such as wood or tile, to replace the original flooring of the bus.
- Install electrical and plumbing: Install the necessary electrical and plumbing systems to power and supply water to your new home.
- Build out the interior: Design and build out the interior of the bus, including the kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area.
- Add windows: Install windows to bring in natural light and provide ventilation.
- Paint and decorate: Paint the exterior and interior of the bus and decorate it to your personal style.
It’s important to note that converting a school bus into a house is a complex and time-consuming process, and it’s best to consult with professionals, such as architects or builders, to ensure that the conversion is done safely and to code.