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 ...

The trend grew and shipping container homes are popular even today. In case you're not totally sold on the idea of owning a ...

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 ...

Price: It usually costs a lot less to build a shipping container home than a traditional single-family home, but the price depends on the features. Costs of the containers vary depending on the size, ...

LAKE WORTH BEACH — The most talked about home in Lake Worth Beach these days is a shipping container. Roger Bennett, a former public relations executive for Ford Motor Co., is building a two-bedroom, ...

"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 ...

POST FALLS, Idaho — Matt Rowe wants the community to know there are options for housing, especially considering the shortage in Kootenai County. Rowe’s approach is an unusual one. He's building a ...

This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: The first of the shipping container homes will be ready to move in June 1, but is currently on the market. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – ...

MCKINNEY, Texas — After years of planning, the Cotton Groves subdivision in McKinney is starting to take shape. The low-income home community made out of shipping containers is a novel concept for ...