2023-04-24 01:13
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 su… Read More
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2023-02-16 21:55
Are you looking for exciting interior decorating ideas that capture the style, feel, and overall essence of shipping containers? Shipping container furniture gives the perfect combination of… Read More
2022-06-16 15:43
We’ve compiled a huge assortment of shipping container statistics for the container fans out there looking for more data and authoritative information. The data points we’ve unco… Read More
2021-12-22 04:44
Almost every container project design is going to require cutting a container in some form or fashion. Whether you’re adding windows, doors, or just expanding a room to span across two… Read More
2021-09-15 13:58
The cooktop is arguably the simplest and most common cooking appliance in kitchens worldwide. A source of heat, a cooking container, and some food are all that’s needed. But there are… Read More
2021-06-17 21:22
If baking bread, roasting vegetables, and cooking pizzas are a few of your favorite things, then an oven has to be one of the necessary kitchen appliances in your container home. But do you… Read More
2020-10-15 00:25
When it comes to designing and furnishing a bathroom in your container home, a sink is one of the most important pieces. It’s not obscured behind a cabinet or curtain but is out in the… Read More
2020-10-10 18:40
Moving into a new container home means thinking about the appliances you’ll use and where you’ll put them. And a water heater is certainly toward the top of that list, enabling y… Read More
2020-10-05 15:55
In many cases, a container home is synonymous with tiny house living. It’s about reducing clutter, reducing household expenses, and maximizing life enjoyment. People who have chosen th… Read More
2020-10-03 21:45
The true genius shown by the invention of shipping containers is their standardization. Containers made at different times, by different companies, in different places can still fit together… Read More
2020-10-02 22:24
The hard work and creativity that go into container homes are what make them unique. The possibilities are limitless when it comes to design. When you’re using an alternative building… Read More
2020-10-02 17:18
Despite being the first place many people turn to when planning a new trip, Airbnb makes it difficult to find container homes to rent. It’s a pleasure to stay in a one-off creation, ex… Read More
2020-09-25 02:32
Set on the “Island of the Gods” in Bali, Indonesia in between mainland Asia and Australia, Villa Mola includes two lavish shipping container villas that are available for rent se… Read More
2020-07-09 20:26
Everything is smaller in a tiny container home, even the bathrooms. But whether you’re building a modestly-sized home or not, learning how to use bathroom space efficiently and effecti… Read More
2020-06-29 02:27
One of the most important elements of a home’s livability is how it allows you to store your possessions. Your clothes and food have to go somewhere, and you might want some space for… Read More
2020-04-23 23:48
Those of us who live in or near major cities often take for granted the availability of things like diverse foods, timely transit options, and even expert medical care. But not everyone has… Read More
2020-04-11 19:26
One of the reasons we most love shipping container buildings is their flexibility. Containers are often compared to Legos for obvious reasons: they can be stacked and combined in infinite wa… Read More
2020-04-05 23:29
The world is full of risk and danger to our normal way of life, from extreme weather events to acts of terrorism. For many people, having a durable space to store supplies and retreat into w… Read More
2020-03-28 22:23
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’… Read More
2020-03-11 22:16
With our busy, modern-day lives, it’s important to have a place of refuge where you can truly relax and unwind. Man caves, and more recently she sheds, are just the kind of places to a… Read More
2020-03-08 03:57
Apartments, flats, and walk-ups provide housing for a huge percentage of the world’s population in cities around the globe. But did you know that shipping containers can and have been… Read More
2020-03-08 03:57
Apartments, flats, and walk-ups provide housing for a huge percentage of the world’s population in cities around the globe. But did you know that shipping containers can and have been… Read More
2020-02-20 18:54
Whether you use it as a place to park your cars or work on projects, a shipping container garage is an innovative application for storage containers. Yes, container homes are great, but why… Read More
2020-02-20 18:54
Whether you use it as a place to park your cars or work on projects, a shipping container garage is an innovative application for storage containers. Yes, container homes are great, but why… Read More
2020-02-13 20:39
A modular guest house built from shipping containers makes a fantastic addition to your property and home. There are a number of good reasons why you might be thinking about adding a guest h… Read More
2020-02-12 19:53
Living in a shipping container home is no longer seen as something totally unusual. More and more people are starting to see the benefits of shipping container homes and are figuring out way… Read More
2020-02-12 19:53
Living in a shipping container home is no longer seen as something totally unusual. More and more people are starting to see the benefits of shipping container homes and are figuring out way… Read More
2020-02-11 03:56
Whether dictated by a limited budget, site constraints, part-time use, or other factors, many people gravitate toward smaller container homes. Even when you’re constrained to having a… Read More
2020-02-11 03:56
Whether dictated by a limited budget, site constraints, part-time use, or other factors, many people gravitate toward smaller container homes. Even when you’re constrained to having a… Read More
2020-02-10 14:23
You’ve likely seen shipping container pools while scrolling through your social media feeds or on news stories about the latest trends in real estate. However, details about how they&r&hell…Read More
2020-02-10 14:14
You’ve seen countless examples of shipping container homes and projects throughout our website. And even with the category of homes, there are quite a few different possibilities. With… Read More
2020-02-02 20:35
After a long day, nothing is more relaxing than coming home to sprawl out on a comfy sofa. But if you live in a smaller container home, you may think that you don’t have space for a se… Read More
2019-12-16 05:18
This is the best guide to shipping container farming and agriculture, without question. It isn’t a short article, but it’s extremely comprehensive and educational. Not only do we… Read More
2019-12-11 19:25
When you think about beautiful homes, you often also think about beautiful locations. Jarad and Kristy’s unique container house in scenic Southwest Utah is in an awesome geographic are… Read More
2019-12-05 02:34
They say that adversity makes us stronger, and when it comes to container houses, we think that’s just as true. It’s a special treat to share Kathy’s story of building a co… Read More
2019-09-29 01:34
Flexibility is universally valued in the world of real estate as an ability to operate outside of rigid rules and conditions. And when it comes to housing, one of the largest purchases… Read More
2019-09-29 01:34
Let’s face it, the fact that a website like Discover Containers exists is evidence that containers are unique! Whether you want to do something different just to stand out, or bec… Read More
2019-09-29 01:34
Much of the attraction to and buzz around shipping container homes is related to price. Some of it is fair, some of it is not. In many cases, shipping containers can be built qui… Read More
2019-09-29 01:33
An increasing number of people are looking to building with shipping containers as a possible way to generate new housing while being more environmentally friendly. The world’s growing… Read More
2019-09-29 01:33
A key advantage of shipping containers is their toughness, stability, and longevity, which together we call strength. This strength is noticeably different from most conventional constructio… Read More
2019-08-07 20:03
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… Read More
2019-06-12 00:12
Chris and Shayna decided they weren’t happy with the direction their lives were headed in, so they made some big changes. Shipping container construction enabled them to downsize… Read More
2019-05-13 07:17
One of the many benefits of shipping containers is their strength and durability, whether used for storage or for building a home. These qualities are useful for enduring inclement wea… Read More
2019-05-05 11:49
The increasing popularity of Airbnb, HomeAway, and other sharing-economy businesses that facilitate short term rentals is a trend that many in the world of shipping container homes have take… Read More
2019-04-21 07:42
There is a lot of interest in using container homes as accessory dwelling units (ADU’s) or similar: small houses that are placed on the same lot as another single-family home. Th… Read More
2019-04-03 09:08
It’s not every day that you meet someone in the United States that lives on a bamboo farm, but Shanti’s story only starts at bamboo. Through hard work, patience, and a love… Read More
2019-04-02 10:07
Almost all shipping containers are manufactured in Asia, so it’s no wonder that Asian countries are trailblazers in shipping container architecture. Countries like Vietnam, Thailand, I… Read More
2019-04-02 10:07
Africa isn’t usually where people think of when they hear “shipping container construction”, but there is increasing interest and activity here. We’ve heard movement… Read More
2019-04-02 10:07
North America (including the United States, Canada, Central America, and the islands of the Caribbean Sea) has the highest number of shipping container home rentals of any region. Hote… Read More
2019-04-02 10:07
South America is anchored by Portuguese-speaking Brazil as well as Spanish-speaking Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay. We’ve seen an uptick in container-based building th… Read More
2019-04-02 10:07
Europe is home to some of the largest shipping container construction projects we’ve seen. For instance, there are a number of European student housing developments that are based on s… Read More
2019-04-02 10:06
Oceania isn’t a term a lot of people outside the area may have heard, but you’re definitely familiar with what it includes. It’s a region that encompasses Australia, New Ze… Read More
2019-03-01 05:00
What do you do if you have an amazing piece of land for a short term rental, but want something a little different than the competitors around you? If you’re Ryann, you look to a… Read More
2019-02-24 12:34
Saffy and her husband Dom have a beautiful, modern container home rental near Adelaide, Australia. Their story is inspiring not just because of the high-quality aesthetics of their bui… Read More
2019-02-16 15:41
Asher and her husband Eric wanted to build a home for their family in Uganda but were worried that a shipping container house might be too big of a project to tackle. When the stars al… Read More
2019-02-15 05:17
Mel is a Canadian expat living on the beautiful island of Roatán off the coast of Honduras, but more importantly for us at Discover Containers, she’s the owner of several contai… Read More
2019-02-14 07:18
To some degree, all owners and builders of container homes are trailblazers. They step boldly into the unknown and build something that is unfamiliar to them and their community. … Read More
2019-02-10 03:25
As container homes continue to grow in popularity, it’s only logical that a market for used shipping container homes has developed. People’s life situations change over tim… Read More
2019-02-08 12:45
It’s a great treat to hear from Rick, a container homeowner with a background in real estate. Rick built this beautiful, two-story shipping container home as a short term rental… Read More
2019-02-03 03:49
Bill and Becky are an ordinary Ohio couple, but a few years ago they had a container-sized problem. The RV camper they kept on their beautiful 12-acre weekend retreat property was robb… Read More
2018-12-28 06:10
You may have heard about cool roof coatings or cool roof paint as a way to noticeably lower the temperature of your container. But what exactly are these coatings, how do they work, an… Read More
2018-11-18 09:07
People commonly focus on container builds in countries like the USA, Australia, and the UK while forgetting that container homes are being built all over the world! Today, we’re… Read More
2018-09-01 02:35
In the first part of our two-part discussion of container home condensation, you learned how condensation forms and why it is a relevant concern for shipping container homes. If you di… Read More
2018-09-01 02:35
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that we may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on any purchases you make after clicking on these link… Read More
2018-09-01 02:35
If you’ve done any research into shipping container homes, you know that condensation is a common concern for a lot of people. It can even go by a few names, like container rain… Read More
2018-09-01 02:34
If you’ve done any research into shipping container homes, you know that condensation is a common concern for a lot of people. However, like many of these more technical topics… Read More
2018-09-01 02:34
If you’ve done any research into shipping container buildings, you know that condensation is a common concern for a lot of people. However, like many of these more technical topi… Read More
2018-07-10 20:43
Two of the most energy consuming processes affecting your home energy use are the addition and removal of heat. They both deserve your attention and planning when designing and buildin… Read More
2018-07-10 20:43
One of the most energy consuming processes affecting your shipping container home energy usage is the transfer of heat into and out of the building. Sometimes you want to purposefully… Read More
2018-07-10 20:43
If you’ve ever touched a hot stove, used a hair dryer, or felt the heat of a bonfire on a cold night, you have an intuitive sense of heat transfer. Adding heat where it is needed and r… Read More
2018-04-18 10:23
You’ve done it. You’ve committed to purchasing a shipping container (or several of them) and have the perfect place in mind to set it up and start your build. Now it… Read More
2018-03-01 15:44
It’s becoming more and more common to rent out a room in your house, or even a whole separate building, as a short-term rental (or STR) on platforms like AirBnb, HomeAway, and others… Read More
2018-03-01 15:44
We recently had the opportunity to interview Shelley from the Elgin region of South Africa. Shelley is a grandmother who had the idea of building a shipping container house to use for… Read More
2018-03-01 15:44
It’s becoming more and more common to rent out a room in your house, or even a whole separate building, as a short-term rental (or STR) on platforms like Airbnb, HomeAway, and others… Read More
2018-02-05 15:13
We’re often asked about refrigerated shipping containers, commonly known in the shipping industry as reefer containers. As we’ve already discussed, one of the primary issues enco… Read More
2018-02-05 15:13
We’re often asked about refrigerated shipping containers, commonly known in the shipping industry as reefers. As we’ve already discussed, one of the primary issues encountered wh… Read More
2018-02-05 15:13
We’re often asked about refrigerated shipping containers, commonly known in the shipping industry as reefers. As we’ve already discussed, one of the primary issues encountered wh… Read More
2017-12-21 07:25
Welcome to the last article of 2017 for Container Home Plans. 2017 has been a standout year for both us and shipping container homes in general. Their popularity has continued to rise and we… Read More
2017-12-21 07:25
Welcome to the last article of 2017 for Container Home Plans. 2017 has been a standout year for both us and shipping container homes in general. Their popularity has continued to rise and we… Read More
2017-11-20 20:42
Those of you who’ve read my articles for any length of time know that I’m an advocate for shipping container homes. They are a fantastic building material and when used appropria… Read More
2017-11-02 01:12
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 shoul… Read More
2017-11-01 20:12
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 shoul… Read More
2017-11-01 20:12
Whilst 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… Read More
2017-10-12 19:09
People often ask us where the best place to build a shipping container home is. Honesty, it comes down to personal preferences. What makes a perfect location for one person might make it a t… Read More
2017-10-12 19:09
I’m often asked by people where the best place to build a shipping container home is. Honesty, I think it comes down to personal preferences. What makes a perfect location for someone… Read More
2017-09-06 01:21
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 t… Read More
2017-09-05 19:21
A construction timeline is used to visualize all of the activities which need to take place throughout building a home. Whilst there are many generic construction timelines available online… Read More
2017-08-15 01:08
Shipping container homes have become increasingly popular over the last decade, and we’ve covered a few of the reasons why. However, there are times when you should consider not using… Read More
2017-08-14 19:08
Shipping container homes have become increasingly popular over the last decade. We all know that building with shipping containers can be cheap, good for the environment and fast. However, t… Read More
2017-07-28 02:31
There are a few unique characteristics to shipping container home construction when compared to more traditional construction techniques. One area where this is most apparent is the distinct… Read More
2017-07-27 20:31
Shipping container home construction has certain unique characteristics when compared to traditional brick and mortar construction. One area where this is most apparent is the distinctive se… Read More
2017-07-07 16:19
Once you’ve decided to construct a shipping container home, there are several key items you need to start thinking about and planning for. It is essential that you carefully consider a… Read More
2017-07-07 10:19
Once you’ve decided to build a shipping container home, there are 5 key things you need to prepare before you go any further: Budget, Design, Land, Shipping Containers and Contractors… Read More
2017-06-09 13:29
It’s been nearly two years since we have published a book here at Container Home Plans. The reasons for this are numerous, but mainly it’s because we have been focusing heavily o… Read More
2017-05-23 01:04
We have had several question and answer sessions with different people in the shipping container world. We welcome conversations with those who have completed their journey since we al… Read More
2017-05-22 19:04
Welcome to our third shipping container home interview of 2017. It’s my pleasure this week to introduce Jaimie from Kalama, Washington. She contacted us earlier on last month, informin… Read More
2017-05-12 00:57
Some time ago, we published a collection of shipping container home tours. This page remains as one of the most popular for those of you wanting to explore shipping container homes. Pe… Read More
2017-05-11 18:57
Back in 2015, we first published a collection a shipping container home tours (you can see them here). Since then people have continued to visit this page to explore those shipping container… Read More
2017-04-13 00:38
Have you been wondering what all the fuss is about concerning DIY container homes? How does using a shipping container help with building a house? And if you were to use containers for a DIY… Read More
2017-04-12 18:38
Welcome to our second shipping container home interview of 2017. As always, in these interviews we speak with shipping container home builders to help you. We speak with them about what work… Read More
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