If you live in Ontario, you know that winter doesn’t just make things cold; it actively tries to destroy them. We have a unique climate here. It’s not just the snow load; it’s the freeze-thaw cycles. It’s the freezing rain that encases your expensive landscaping equipment in ice. It’s the rodents seeking shelter in the […]
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Every January starts the same way. New goals, fresh energy, and a long list of things you swear you’ll finally deal with this year. For a lot of homeowners across Ontario, that list includes decluttering the house. And for just as many people, that goal quietly slips down the priority list once daily life kicks […]
A few years ago, most people only thought about shipping containers when they saw them stacked at ports or rolling past on a train. That has changed. We now see container rentals and portable storage containers on construction sites, in school yards, behind retail stores and even in residential driveways. Businesses use them for overflow […]
Choosing storage and space solutions with the planet in mind is no longer optional. As a Canadian company, we see every day how repurposed shipping containers can reduce waste, conserve resources and cut energy use without sacrificing durability or convenience. Through our own green initiatives, we prioritise responsible sourcing, long service life and low-impact finishes. […]
Shipping containers are growing in popularity as a versatile storage option. One of the top-selling points of shipping containers is their security. In this blog, we will examine the top six shipping container security features to look for when considering a modern shipping container for your needs. What is a shipping container? Shipping containers are […]
Ontario weekends come with a familiar wish list: water you can actually swim in, a place that feels private, and a cabin that doesn’t creak like a relic. One standout Airbnb checks all three boxes — a shipping container cottage set beside a spring‑fed pond. It’s small, thoughtfully built, and proof that containers aren’t just […]
Toronto winters ask a lot of us. A good sauna answers back. When Castor Design Studio turned a retired shipping container into what many consider the city’s first truly portable container sauna, it felt like a Toronto moment: practical, clever, and a little bit cheeky. For homeowners, hospitality groups, and developers, projects like this show […]
Shipping containers offer a convenient, affordable, and secure construction storage option ready for delivery to your site. In this article, we will explain how to choose the right shipping container for your construction worksite to make the most of this site organization tool. What is a shipping container for construction storage? Shipping containers used for […]
Modular construction with shipping containers is changing the way innovative architects, designers, and even home and business owners approach their construction projects. In this article, we will look at 10 advantages of modular building as one of the most viable construction solutions. What is modular construction? Modular construction uses prefabricated units to streamline the building […]