A construction worker wanted to get into the short-term rental game and fast. He landed on building a container home on a ...

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In this economy, downsizing makes sense for a lot of reasons besides environmental concerns. That’s not to say, though, that the rich can’t put a very artsy spin on downsizing – and this is exactly ...

Shipping containers are being transformed to provide housing. Can they be affordable? We are used to seeing shipping containers as a mode of transporting goods by land or sea. We see them on the backs ...

A tiny house wasn’t supposed to fix anything except the mortgage. But real families keep discovering the same thing — move ...

More than 21,000 shipping containers arrive in the United States on a daily basis. Many of them originate in China, where it is cheaper to build new containers than to ship them back after their ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Camille Preston A recent ...

If you think you don’t have the time or room to create a water garden, think again. With a little bit of creativity, you can make a miniature version for your patio, deck or balcony. You’ll not only ...

A shipping container garage can be quick to set up, relatively affordable, and seriously tough. At its simplest, it's a steel box that gives you a dry, lockable place to park a vehicle or tackle ...