Time to Crunch

Category: Blog

  • Building our DIY Roof Rack with Unistrut and Mounting Solar

    View our roof rack video walkthrough here! View our solar mounting video walkthrough here! As always, consult the BEMM for manufacturer’s standards first for information and guidelines on ideal modifications. When mounting solar, you generally have the option to mount them to your roof using VHB tape mounts, fasteners, or to a rack using factory…

  • DIY Van Window Installation in Our Ford Transit

    Our first van build project is complete! Our used 2020 Ford Transit came with windows on the rear doors, but we also wanted a window on the passenger sliding door. The Window We did our research and ordered a T-vent window from Campervan HQ. We went with the CRL Ford Transit 130/148″ WB Passenger Side…

  • We Bought a Van for #VanLife!

    I can’t believe I’m writing these words, but we BOUGHT. A. VAN! Van life is something we’ve been dreaming about since 2020. Once we got our dog (Bailey) in 2020, we knew it would change how we travel and our future plans. We needed to find a comfortable, dog-friendly way to travel. Flights and hotel…

  • How To Get Started on Your FIRE Journey

    I don’t know about you, but we were always told “save 10-20% of each paycheck” and you’ll be fine. So when we found out about FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), our minds were blown. Here are a few of our top tips to save money.View post to subscribe to site newsletter.

  • Two Books that Introduced Us to FIRE and Made Us Pay Attention to Our Money

    Doesn’t everyone pay attention to their money? Maybe, maybe not. Aaron and I did the things everyone tells you to do. Get a good job, contribute to your 401k, save 10-20%, etc. Other than that, we didn’t focus on money. I started my savings account the year after I graduated from college. Outside of enrolling…

  • Introducing Time to Crunch

    Do you ever feel like you’re running to keep up with your life? Like you’re moving so fast that you don’t take the time to stop and think about what you’re doing? Like you’re living on autopilot? Well, that was me. Until about a week ago. Insert graduating from college, entering a corporate job, and…