Shipping containers are kind of like LEGO bricks. Sturdy and stackable, they can be crafted into all sorts of creative things, from fold-out coffee shops to surprisingly stylish modern homes. They ...

NEW ORLEANS – Experimental architect Stefan Beese has brought “Dumpster diving” to his own backyard by converting a 22-foot-long, steel refuse container into a small, but elegant, swimming pool. The 7 ...

If we can turn them into homes, then surely we can turn shipping containers into one of our homes’ greatest accessories — pools. One company is doing just that, and has created what it calls the pool ...

COVID-19 has sparked a boom in demand for alternative pools From shipping containers to stock tanks, pools are being made from just about anything Restricted travel has meant homeowners are more ...

A record-breaking number of shipping containers are backlogged at LA ports as supply-chain woes continue. But after 15 to 20 years of carrying freight, some containers "retire" into a second life. See ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the world of hip industrial recycling, we have seen some clever things: tractor seats fashioned into bar stools, Cadillac trunks transformed into sofas, a ...

Semi-inground pools offer an affordable way to enhance your backyard with a more substantial option than an above-ground pool. These pools are partially buried in the ground, providing the durability ...