The prospect of upgrading an ordinary van into a dreamy home on wheels has influenced tons of people to trade in their traditional digs to pursue the Insta-worthy #vanlife. If you’ve ever looked into the cost of van conversions, it quickly becomes apparent that they’re not always the most economical projects. Here to prove that there is certainly a way to build out a van on a super tight budget are Grace Aquino and her husband Marlon, a couple whose DIY van conversion cost $1,000.