How A Woman Turned A Damp Caravan Into A Dream Home For Just Rs 50,000

Hayley Rubery, an adventurous soul, embarked on a journey to transform a damp caravan into her dream home. What started as a humble purchase from the Facebook marketplace evolved into a labour of love as she breathed new life into her newfound abode.

Discovering Joyce:

Hayley found a rough caravan on Facebook marketplace nine weeks ago for the low price of ?500 (roughly Rs 51,640). Despite its run-down appearance, she saw the potential inside its faded walls and decided to move forward.

Renovation Journey:

Caravan | Photo: Instagram/Hayley Rubery

With unwavering determination, Hayley embarked on the renovation process, investing both time and resources into her passion project. Instead of shelling out a hefty sum of Rs 5,372 for a professional gas stove coating, she opted for a more budget-friendly approach. Armed with a tin of gloss white heat-resistant paint costing a fraction of the price, she transformed the stove herself, saving a whopping around?Rs 4,400?in the process.

Personal Touches:

Hayley's creative flair didn't stop there. From revamping the bathroom door to sticking kitchen tiles, she infused her personality into every corner of the caravan. Each stroke of paint and every meticulous detail reflected her vision of a home on wheels.

Transformation:

As the renovation progressed, Hayley posted her journey on Instagram, offering glimpses into the metamorphosis of her beloved caravan. With each update, anticipation mounted as followers eagerly awaited the unveiling of her masterpiece. In the caption she wrote, "WE BOUGHT THE ?500 DAMP CARAVAN 9 WEEKS AGO & HERE’S WHAT WE’VE DONE SO FAR! ???…Week 9 update here we go gang - been a good & a bad week for Joyce ??. The kitchen area is so nearly done & looking so fab then the other side is being completely gutted so it’s highs & lows this week team ?. We’ve had a really cool idea for the lounge area so are pretty much gutting it to the shell and going ahead with our own design, we’ve got a few more bits to rip out this week then time to spend a biggggg chunk of money at the timber yard ?"

?She also glimpses at the work she has done so far in Joyce:

- more painting of the bathroom area/door (have a cool idea for this!)

- kitchen tiles are on!

- kitchen hob has been painted & the hob pan spray painted

- i’ve started upcycling an item I found for Joyce which is PERFECT for the space - can’t wait to show you this one!

- removed the old kitchen tap

- put up the kitchen rail

- started picking up some cute furnishing bits from @Matalan Online for the kitchen ?

- some more demo

Challenges and Triumphs:

Like any renovation project, Hayley encountered her fair share of challenges along the way. Yet, with perseverance and a touch of humour, she navigated through setbacks, likening the caravan's transformation to the dual nature of Zoom calls—polished on one side, chaotic on the other.

The Road Ahead:

While significant strides have been made in the renovation process, Hayley's journey is far from over. With plans to tackle remaining kitchen tasks and unveil a mystery item, the caravan continues to evolve under her skilled hands. With each addition, it edges closer to her vision of a perfect home on wheels.