There are some truly creative ways to recycle and/or repurpose materials. For example, plastic waste (with a dash of bacteria) can become vanilla. It’s rarely a bad thing to help the environment in ...

We’ve seen shipping containers transformed into homes, shops, and even urban farms – but Modpools gives these repurposed structures a whole new life as backyard swimming pools. Modpools are easy to ...

Like many curious children, Paul Rathnam’s kids love to play with cardboard boxes, building creative structures out of the empty packaging. Rathnam sees a parallel between their recreation and what he ...

Canadian company Modpools has converted standard, metal cargo containers into pools and jacuzzis that can be installed above or below ground. Modpools was founded by husband-and-wife team Paul and ...

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 ...

Having a pool in the backyard would be really nice, wouldn’t it? But the average cost of installing an in-ground swimming pool ranges anywhere from $28,000 to $55,000. If that’s not in your budget, ...

Installing a pool in your backyard can be a costly and time-consuming commitment, and some people simply don't have the space or right type of ground. But a new design from one Canadian company now ...

Modpools utilizes the structural rigidity of a modified shipping container to offer relocatable hot pools. About: Since 1912, the Vancouver Sun has cast a watchful eye on the events, issues and ...