Living in a shipping container home might not sound like the best idea, but after seeing this woman’s residence in Lake Taupo, New Zealand, you might just change your mind. Brenda Kelly isn’t new to shipping container living. In fact, she’s lived in an ultra-compact home built out of a single 20 ft shipping container. … Read more
No person would ever dream of living in a bunker, but when Elizabeth Strutton saw one built during World War II, she knew the place held great potential. This bunker was built in 1942 and was used by the people as a secret radar and communications post. The place served as the first line of … Read more
If you’ve always wanted to build your own tiny home but are on a limited budget, Arched Cabin’s kit might just be the answer you’re looking for. The family-owned and operated company based in Cypress, Texas, delivers metal cabin kits complete with step-by-step build instructions nationwide. The small business describes its Arched Cabin kits as … Read more
The shipping container homes trend has exploded over the last few years, but we bet you haven’t seen one quite like Will Breaux’s. To build the home of his dreams, Will bought several shipping containers and repurposed them to become his own unique living space. And his building project turned out so beautifully, far exceeding … Read more
When people are asked to describe their dream house, most would say they want to live in a sprawling mansion complete with everything they need and some luxuries. But for Utahn Grant Johnson, that was never the goal. He wanted to go old school and off the grid, so he built a cave home in … Read more
This home in Buffalo, Texas, is as private as private could get. You literally can’t see it because it’s built underground! The quaint residence in Buffalo is on the market for a whopping $2.25 million, according to its listing agent, Terri Alexander. If you think that’s too steep of a price, seeing the home’s interior … Read more
When Stuart Grant built his dream home, he never thought it would resemble a fictional abode that many would recognize. And I think anyone who is a fan of the “Lord of the Rings” franchise would surely love to visit – and even live – in his whimsical home near Tomich, Scotland. “The Hobbit House” … Read more