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.

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 ...

Imagination is what conceived this unusual Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County project. And hard work is what is making this dream come true. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the ...