So-called “granny flats” — or, as they’re usually called in most municipalities, an accessory dwelling unit — are a hot ticket item in today’s competitive housing market. As more and more families look to consolidate their living spaces while saving money, it’s likely that we’ll see more and more homes with ADUs entering the market….
Wondering how much it will cost to DIY a shipping container house? This is a good question! After all, there’s a lot to think about. Doing it yourself — or DIYing it — will save money on the hiring of professionals. But could that decision cost you in the end? A pro may be able…
Can you live in a shipping container? What things do you need to think about when considering this particular living arrangement? There are generally two overarching concerns before one decides to make the move into shipping container living: the personal and the legal. The personal: What does one need in a living space in order…
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…
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…
The Cost Of A Shipping Container Securing a shipping container in order to set up a shipping container home probably costs a lot less than you think. However, the price can fluctuate, depending on container size, condition, amenities, customization, and so on. Let’s take a quick look at this topic: How much do container homes…
We’ve built cabins, garden sheds, and tack rooms with our containers. Have an idea for your shipping container? Let us know!
