Shipping container homes have gone from a niche idea to a mainstream option for building custom homes. Ingenuitive designers have taken the humble shipping container and imparted their imagination overtop, resulting in some truly spectacular dwellings that are custom modified to include everything they want and need. Take a look at these homes to get […]
Shipping containers are used to contain goods when being transported, especially on the high seas where cargo is packed inside for better organization. The special features of standard containers, such as durable metallic corrugated side-walls and solid metallic floors and roofs, make them popular for reuse. While shipping containers are mainly used for transport, they […]
Shipping container swimming pools are an offbeat way to add a splash of design and a whole lot of fun to your backyard. They’re a space-economical way to add an above-ground pool to your yard, and are oftentimes cheaper than traditional pools. Best of all, they look amazing. Shipping container pools can be modified and […]
Apart from transporting cargo, shipping containers can be useful in a variety of ways. If you are moving houses or need somewhere to keep your equipment, then shipping containers might just be the solution you are looking for. These containers offer much-needed security and convenience. Irrespective of what you have in mind about how to […]
The tiny home trend has been years in the making, and is now properly taking off. People desire and opt for simpler lifestyles. They want to downsize, make more sustainable housing choices, reduce their bills, and prioritize for greater mobility. Tiny homes can be built with tons of different materials. Many building tiny homes enjoy […]
Shipping containers come in various sizes and shapes and can be used for a vast number of purposes. With their expanding potential to be modified into semi-permanent or permanent facilities, their applicability in today’s world is limited by none other than our imagination. Yet, as with most utility items of this nature, there are preferences […]
If you are considering storing valuable or sensitive items, a transportable storage unit may be the best way to go. When you store something of this nature, you would be looking for something with durability, strength, and a container that is considered “military grade.” Usually, these storing units are safe, secure, and can take some […]
So, you have decided to downsize. Maybe you’re paying too much in rent and have chosen to live in a smaller place, or something has happened in your life that has forced you to downsize. This means you now have to find a way to pack your storage container or find a place to keep […]
One of the common themes of the modern age is speed. People, especially people in the West, expect life to happen in an instant. If we order something online, we expect the order to be packaged and shipped before we’ve even closed the browser window. Thanks to e-commerce and to constantly streamlining shipping and handling […]
As the 21st century marches onwards, more people are beginning to realize the dire state of the world’s climate and environment. Currently, there are continent-wide pushes to develop and exploit clean energy while minimizing carbon footprints. The focus of these new developments is to ultimately help protect and ensure the continuation of the natural world. […]