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 ...

Shipping containers have become quite popular lately seeing how they can be repurposed into all sorts of cool housing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you think about buying a home—or even renting one for a short period of time—your mind likely ...

Walking through the 8-foot by 40-foot shipping container, people talked among themselves, noting the large kitchen, pointing out the storage space and exclaiming shock at the sight of the full tub.

Shipping containers have become trendy statement homes, sustainable solutions to a need for housing, and durable replacements for traditional homes at risk from climate change. Myriad variables go ...

Yes, I am from a generation when technology virtually did not exist. I barely looked at my store-bought toys, making holidays and birthdays a nightmare for my parents. As a child, my preferred toys ...

In Ernest Cline’s wildly popular novel, Ready Player One, people have been reduced to living in mobile homes stacked 10 and 20 high, bolted together with little more than rivets and bubble gum. Now, a ...

San DiegoSan Diego — The region’s first housing project made from shipping containers could open as soon as April, providing homes for 21 formerly homeless veterans and possibly paving the way for ...

FERNDALE, Michigan – Its two-story, modern design stands out in the older neighborhood of many ranches and bungalows. Inside the front door, a floating staircase tailored from wood and steel leads up ...

One of the most common uses for shipping containers is secure onsite storage. Construction companies, warehouses and retailers rely on them for tools, machinery and inventory. Their portability means ...