US couple sells $2.1M home, lives in RV for three years

Overnight Wednesday, strong winds in Bement, Illinois, knocked down trees and destroyed a camper. Owner Will Finson sheltered at a neighboring farmhouse; his wife and six daughters were out of town. The camper was flipped and moved 20 feet from its original location. Finson is now sorting through debris for personal items.

The author completed a DIY campervan conversion in six weeks. Key installations include a kitchen console with magnetic latch drawers, wall panels, bench seating, and a hidden slide-out fridge drawer. Sheep wool was used for insulation. The project transitioned from raw construction to a functional living space.

Byerly RV, a St. Louis-area RV dealership, is participating in voting for the St. Louis Magazine A-List Awards in the RV Sales and Service category. Voting runs through June 16. The company has operated since 1948, evolving from a travel trailer manufacturer to a full-service dealership. Byerly RV operates Missouri's largest RV service center and parts store and is the state's only member of the Priority RV Network, offering nationwide support at over 180 locations.

A new access road connecting Rickwood Caverns State Park to Poplar Road in Alabama has been completed, featuring bike lanes. The project, a partnership with Blount County, aims to provide a more direct route for families, tourists, and RV owners. Additionally, a new accessible playground has opened, replacing one of the oldest in the state park system. The upgrades are part of broader improvements funded by an $85 million bond issue approved by voters in 2022.

A small crack near a vent or rotten decking under the membrane — and an RV roof repair in 2026 jumps from a few hundred dollars to $20 000. We break it down: a price table for every job, five interactive before/after sliders from real roofs, and honest criteria for patch vs. full replacement.

Di Ann R. Geagley, 64, a bookkeeper at Travelland RV in Lewiston, Idaho, was sentenced to 45 days in jail for stealing over $554,000 from the dealership. The court ordered her to pay $233,522 in restitution and serve seven years of probation. Most of the stolen funds were used for online gambling.