We frequently mention the importance of thorough preparation and planning for your shipping container home. This essential step will help you avoid simple mistakes before you start construction. But how are you able to adequately plan if you can’t estimate the cost? Read examples of shipping container homes and how much each cost to build. Below […]
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One of the most common reasons people want to build shipping container homes is that they can be built relatively inexpensively. In a recent article, we discussed the cheapest shipping container homes ever built. This isn’t to say that the cost is the only reason to be living in a shipping container home. There are lots […]
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If you’re living in the US, you will know that over the last several years, prices for traditional homes have been on the rise, making it difficult for people to afford to own a home. Read more about rising home prices. This leaves people thinking they can’t afford to own their own home, and this certainly […]
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Planning is the most important part of any project and shipping container homes are no different. The average new home tends to run over budget and time by around 15-20%. It is crucial that you make a solid plan and stick to it. Let’s take a closer look at exactly how you should correctly plan […]
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Constructing a shipping container home can be one of the most rewarding things you do. However, you don’t want to rush into it too quickly and make mistakes which could have been avoided by proper planning. Consider these things. Are you going to be building with new or used shipping containers? Do you have the DIY […]
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