For the past decade or two, the different ways to use a shipping container – other than moving cargo from one continent to another – has exploded. Because of their sturdy composition, security, and weather resistance, these steel boxes are a great option for exterior portable storage. Storage use can be seen in residential, industrial,…
No matter what you do, how much you purge, or how much you refrain from buying, your home eventually gets overrun with stuff. Home buying shows always talk about how much storage a new home has and buying bins, totes, and other stackable storage and shelving is a billion-dollar industry. Self-storage – those places that…
After decades of spending time on the high seas, shipping containers have been making their way to dry land. In the form of extra storage for tire shops, mobile offices at construction sites, and even swimming pools. Shipping containers are quite sturdy and weather tight, making them the ideal solution for any number of applications….
Shipping containers have come a long way since their humble beginnings as a way to transport goods/materials by sea. With the tiny house craze in effect for nearly a decade, many are turning to shipping container homes because a durable shell is already in place. They are also easy to personalize. The number of uses…
Shipping containers come in a wide variety of sizes, can be customized for almost any storage situation, and will keep contents protected against the elements. Most containers are eight feet, six inches high on the exterior, although high cube containers are a foot taller. Used for track supplies at high schools, rooftop bars, swimming pools,…
The ability to customize a shipping container to fit a variety of applications has given homeowners a great opportunity to maximize space. Plumbing, electricity, insulation, and more can be added to almost any container. Those looking to turn their backyard into an income property have a ready-made dwelling. Upcoming holidays or national events mean increased…
If you’ve spent any amount of time perusing the Container Stop blog — and we hope you have! — you’ve no doubt noticed our enthusiasm for shipping container homes. That enthusiasm for the shipping container business was there from the get-go. It’s one of the reasons we got into this line of work in the…
What are the environmentally-friendly aspects of a shipping container home? There are quite a few — from the use of fewer materials and resources in their construction to the fact that they’re incredibly long-lasting. There’s also the fact that shipping containers can be relocated quickly to places where people are in desperate need of housing….
How many cars fit in a shipping container? That sounds like something you’d see in an article titled, “10 Things You Need To Know But Never Thought To Ask”! Obviously, the number of cars that can fit in a shipping container depends on the size of the container, the size of the cars, and the…
Thinking of changing your lifestyle and embracing tiny home living? A shipping container home can be a unique and sustainable housing option. We’ve compiled 12 tips you need to know before building a shipping container home. There are many benefits to building a shipping container home, but there are some important things you will need…
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