Due to the construction of a prefab container home taking place at a closed facility, the homeowner may not get the chance to work on the drywall or paint the interior of the home. However, if the ...

Anyone who has ever been a fan of The Boxcar Children book series may have found the thought of living in a railroad car intriguing. In fact, that is probably more likely the case now than ever before ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shipping container homes aren't a new trend, but with soaring real estate prices, they're having their ...

Explore a cozy modern DIY shipping container home on a stunning waterfront in northern Washington state. Built by Matt & Paiton, a young couple with no building experience, this 45-foot high cube ...

The Austin yard of Bob's Containers echoes with the typical sounds of home construction: drilling, hammering, sawing and more. "Except our medium is a metal box," says co-owner Robert Balderas.

Fort Wayne City Council has taken the first step toward using recycled shipping containers to build smaller, inexpensive dwellings. It’s a concept that has existed since at least the turn of the ...

Shipping container homes aren't a new trend, but with soaring real estate prices, they're having their moment in the spotlight. For potential homeowners looking for a potentially cost-effective ...