Living in a shipping container may sound weird, but it is possible. Not only are these containers sturdy enough to withstand difficult weather, but they're also not stuck to a foundation like a ...

The Double Duo shipping container-based tiny house is not built from one container like we usually see, but two. The extra floorspace allows it to offer a roomy interior arranged around a large living ...

Following its shipping container-based sauna, Backcountry Containers once again showcases the versatility of the metal boxes with its Augustine tiny house. A good fit for rural living or as a hunting ...

Shipping container tiny houses are an alternative living space idea that has grown in popularity lately, even though, from the outside, such a home might not have a lot of appeal. What makes them a ...

Many people dream of downsizing into a tiny house or off-grid cabin to reduce their expenses and simplify their lives. But the process of making that dream a reality can be both tricky and expensive, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Backcountry Containers specializes in turning shipping containers into tiny homes on wheels. The Texas-based company got its start in 2016 when founder Jon Meier found interest in the tiny home ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Houses and offices made from shipping containers are being manufactured in South Mississippi. Brittany Kahler is the chief ...

Are shipping container homes actually good for the environment? The reality is more complex than it appears on the surface.

From the rear, the steel shipping container looks no different than the countless number traveling inside cargo holds across the world’s oceans. But inside is a home resembling a modern studio ...