While the tiny home movement started to gain ground in the early aughts, it’s only over the past couple of years that’s become a widespread phenomenon for a variety of reasons. Container homes ...

The Austin yard of Bob's Containers echoes with the typical sounds of home construction: drilling, hammering, sawing and more. "Except our medium is a metal box," says co-owner Robert Balderas.

In this guide, you will learn why shipping containers work so well for guest houses, what steps are involved, and how to turn a basic steel box into a cozy place anyone would enjoy staying in.