EVERY few years, Jamaica returns to the same uneasy conversation: Should container-built homes play a role in our housing future? The question resurfaces whenever pressure builds — after a hurricane, ...

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The trend grew and shipping container homes are popular even today. In case you're not totally sold on the idea of owning a ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As affordable housing, eco-resorts, and temporary buildings continue to gain popularity worldwide, container homes are rapidly emerging as a flexible, ...

Anyone who’s ever hosted a dinner party in a tiny space knows the choreography: You feel like you spend half your prep time borrowing folding chairs and shifting furniture around (or, in my case, ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Building tiny backyard homes can be expensive. The units can range in cost — from under $100,000 to over $300,000. Three states will help with the cost by providing homeowners with grant money. Here ...

According to a 2025 Bankrate study, routine home repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year. To absorb some of that cost, a growing number of homeowners are relying on home warranties, ...

Angelica Leicht is a seasoned personal finance writer and editor with nearly two decades of experience but just one goal: to help readers make the best decisions for their wallets. Her expertise spans ...

Homeowners and car owners have at least one thing in common — rising insurance premiums. Auto insurance has gone up more than 11% in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ...

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