Container home insurance is something most container homeowners need, but it has a reputation for being tough to understand and find. The difficulties start with confusing terminology and subtle distinctions in the insurance industry, then combine with the general public’s lack of familiarity with container construction. In this article, we will explain why you might […]| Discover Containers
A project can be big or small; anything from changing a light bulb to building a fighter jet. As the complexity of a project increases and the duration extends to weeks and months, it’s helpful to decompose the overall program into smaller steps. A work breakdown structure is a project management tool for exactly that […]| Discover Containers
There is a surprising amount of site work that needs to be completed before you deliver your containers to the building site. If you fail to think through and execute on these items early on in the project, you can cause expensive rework later on. At a high level, the site planning and preparation that […]| Discover Containers
While no stage of shipping container home construction should be taken lightly, certain stages are definitely more important than others. These ‘key stages’ of construction should be carried out carefully. They have the capability to make or break your entire build. Knowing these key stages also helps you prioritize where you should spend your time […]| Discover Containers
A construction timeline or schedule is used to visualize all of the activities which need to take place throughout the process of building a home. While there are many generic construction timelines available online, to our knowledge, there aren’t any specifically created for shipping container homes. Many readers have asked us for this, so we’re […]| Discover Containers
Once you’ve had most of your preliminary questions answered and have committed to building a container home, there are several key items you need to start thinking about and planning for. It is essential that you carefully consider and devote adequate time to each of these elements of your plan. Adequately preparing in advance will decrease […]| Discover Containers
As a general rule of thumb, labor for a traditional house accounts for about 30% of the total cost (although this can vary dramatically depending on both design complexity and geographic location). Tools used by professional construction estimators, like RS Means, can give more accurate numbers but they aren’t necessary for our purposes in this […]| Discover Containers
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is some variation of “How much does a shipping container home cost?” It’s a question that seems simple on its face but is actually quite nuanced. Nevertheless, people want and need to know how much they should expect to spend on a container house. It’s a […]| Discover Containers
Constructing a shipping container home is an exciting and rewarding endeavor, but it can also be a challenging undertaking. Shipping containers are unique as building materials go. As such, they have their own confounding issues as well as fascinating advantages. This article addresses key things you need to know before you construct a container home […]| Discover Containers
Suppose you’ve just heard about these things called Shipping Container Homes and you’re wanting to learn more about them. Don’t worry; we get lots of emails from people just like you every week asking us what they are and where to learn more about them. We have been the number one resource for all things […]| Discover Containers
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 […]| Discover Containers
If you’re living in the US, you 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. This leaves many people thinking they can’t afford to own their own homes, but this certainly doesn’t have to be the case. […]| Discover Containers
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 […]| Discover Containers
We have received emails from people all around the world making comments and asking questions. One of the most popular questions we receive is about which climates are suitable for shipping container homes. Most people do consider their local climate before deciding whether to build a shipping container home. If they live in the tropics […]| Discover Containers
Figuring out the logistics of getting a shipping container delivered to your home, business, or project site can be challenging. Not to mention, the complex process of loading and offloading, which almost always involve paying someone to help. Even if you’ve already purchased a shipping container, the company that sold it to you may not […]| Discover Containers
Figuring out how to find and purchase shipping containers is a unique challenge, even if you already know what kind of containers you want. For first-time container buyers, the difficulty is only magnified. Shipping container prices are often difficult to find online without some extra legwork, and there are many different kinds of sellers with […]| Discover Containers
Where are you actually going to turn your empty shipping containers into a useable building or home? You have several options for where to do the conversion, 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 […]| Discover Containers
Examples of shipping container home costs for beautiful houses around the world. We also have an overview of the elements of cost.| Discover Containers
How to decide if you should build your own shipping container home, buy a factory built container home, or hire a contractor to do it for you| Discover Containers
Recommended tactics and tasks needed to plan a successful shipping container home or building. Avoid expensive mistakes with our planning tips.| Discover Containers