The choice of whether to add a roof to your container or not is made up of both personal preference for the style and also the cost. Clearly, not roofing your container will save you money initially. However, in the long run installing a roof and insulating it could save you money in energy bills. […]
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Getting your containers delivered onsite is one of the most exciting parts of constructing your own container home. This is especially true if you purchased your containers from overseas and haven’t seen them yet. On the day your containers are delivered there are numerous tasks which need completing. This article will guide you through how […]
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You may have decided to construct a shipping container home but are uncertain about the next step. To help you settle on which containers you need and also where and how to buy them, we will explore the whole process. Types of Containers There are a variety of choices here, the most popular of which […]
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You may have seen our previous post about strategies to keep your shipping container home cool during the summer. Now we will look at how to heat your shipping container home during the winter. Although shipping container homes are awesome, they aren’t magical. During the winter, just like any other building, they can get cold. Here […]
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Where are you actually going to convert your empty shipping containers into a useable building or home? You have several choices, each with various strengths and weaknesses. There isn’t one option that is universally the right one; rather, you need to make the choice that best fits your life and your project. Below we’ll discuss […]
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