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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Volunteers of America unveiled its 320-square-feet shipping container home on the National Mall this weekend. The house will be rented out to a veteran in Durham, North Carolina. (Courtesy Volunteers ...

Houses and offices made from shipping containers are being manufactured in South Mississippi. Brittany Kahler is the chief executive officer of a company that is selling and manufacturing containers ...

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Which is better: container homes or tiny houses on wheels? This video compares a shipping container conversion to a tiny house on wheels, highlighting their similarities along with pros and cons.

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 ...