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…
You probably already know how cool shipping containers are — how versatile, how secure, how cozy and comfortable if they’re converted into a container home. That’s why you’re here! But one question might still be nagging at you as you imagine your dream container: Can I put a shipping container on my land? This is a…
There’s an extraordinary amount of variety and flexibility when it comes to shipping and storage containers. That’s why more and more people are turning to Container Stop for their storage and shipping solutions. But how much does a shipping container cost? Shipping container pricing can vary, with costs anywhere from the hundreds to the thousands….
Readers of the Container Stop Blog may have noticed an uptick in the number of stories detailing how fantastic it would be to live in a refurbished and refashioned shipping container. In addition to the ways in which a shipping container can be utilized to, well, ship things (and store things!), an increasing number of…
Shipping Containers and Rust Shipping container homes are made out of metal, so of course, they can rust. However, it’s not as cut and, um, dry as that. A lot of it depends on the climate where the container is located. Wet and dry climates will affect shipping containers differently. When it comes to surface…
What’s the Best Lock for a Shipping Container? Shipping containers are designed for rugged and lasting protection. After all, they’re constructed to weather — literally! — the rigors of transport across the high seas. They are, for all intents and purposes, waterproof, airtight and impervious to extremes of hot and cold. Still, when it comes…
We’ve built cabins, garden sheds, and tack rooms with our containers. Have an idea for your shipping container? Let us know!
