'It's really a shed with windows': Single mother builds $4,000 home using an old shipping container and flatbed trailerCalifornia mother 'Lulu' creates 160 sq ft home in former shipping containerIt’s one of the most innovative uses of a shipping container ever seen - but this single mother’s only child hasn’t quite yet made her mind up about whether she likes living in what is essentially a shed.A California woman calling herself Lulu has created an astonishing 160 sq ft home for $4,000 after turning the structure into a living area with insulation, windows, cabinets, doors, water and heating.The mother decided she needed a bit more space and so she also built a bedroom for her and her daughter on a flatbed trailer from which she can watch the moon rise, reported faircompanies.com.
