Unless you live in an earthquake-prone city, wind and water are the two main elements that will affect a shipping container. When choosing a shipping container for your storage needs, you’ll want one that is wind and watertight so that your stuff remains protected during heavy or irregular weather systems. Are shipping containers watertight? The […]
As a landscaper you understand the importance of keeping things neat and tidy. Without order, you wouldn’t be able to get your job done. No one wants to work in a chaotic environment with tools strewn about. You may need a place where you can keep your tools, or you may need a mobile office […]
Shipping containers, whether they are used to ship goods overseas or converted into mobile housing or storage units, receive a grade, but different companies use different grading systems These grades shows the user how well the container will perform and what it can be used for. The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) is the […]
If you need to store your belongings, you may be considering whether it’s better for you to use self-storage units or go with portable storage containers. Self-storage involves renting a space in a public storage facility, usually on the outskirts of town. Portable storage containers are units delivered to you, loaded up by you or […]
It’s often the case that a storage container is used to keep seldom used but still valuable items, or important but not often required documents or other items. And let’s face it—it’s not a safe world out there. It’s important to secure your storage container against theft or vandalism. Here are 6 tips to provide […]
Pop-up retail and dining has become increasingly popular. Business owners can now use social media and their online presence to create a following, and can use pop-up retail to bring their products to the people, rather than the other way around. While pop-up stores first became popular with small business owners who couldn’t afford the […]
There are many benefits to renting a portable storage container during a home renovation or other home improvement projects. Storage containers are secure, weatherproof, mobile, and convenient as they can be parked directly in your driveway. During construction and renovation, it makes it much easier for workers to store tools in a container onsite. Additionally, […]
If you’re relocating from one end of the country to another, or overseas, you may have rented a sea container to safely transport all your belongings to your new home. But, packing your entire household into a sea container—from clothes to sofas to china cabinets; from dishware to appliances to cherished heirlooms—can be a tricky […]
Whether you got your shipping container to create additional living space or just to use for storage, it’s always a good idea to insulate it, especially if you live in a cold and rainy climate. Insulation makes a shipping container home nice and toasty, while insulated storage ensures your valuable belongings remain valuable for a […]
What’s the latest trend in real estate? Forget the skyrocketing costs of buying or building a brick-and-mortar home—think sea container homes! Inexpensive, flexible, durable, and carrying a cutting-edge vibe, these sea container houses are popping up all over the world—in less economically developed countries, as much as in those that pride themselves on being home […]