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Shipping containers are known for their durability and versatility. They can serve as storage units, mobile offices, tiny homes, or even pop-up businesses. While these containers are sturdy and weather-resistant, they're not completely foolproof when it comes to theft or vandalism. If you're storing valuable items inside your shipping container, it's important to implement security measures to ensure your possessions remain safe.

If you're reading this, chances are you're already familiar with the many benefits of Conex containers. Whether you need storage space, a mobile office, or a foundation for a unique DIY project, Conex containers are a flexible solution. However, before jumping into a purchase, it's important to carefully consider a few factors that will affect the success of your investment.

There are various things to consider when buying a shipping container, including cost, size, condition, usage, security, surface prep, location, accessories, and maintenance. All these variables are important and should be on your mind before you start searching for and then purchasing a shipping container.

There are various uses for shipping containers – storage, mobile businesses, small or large homes, offices, cafes, and more. Depending on the application or usage, purchasing accessories for your shipping container will help protect the contents inside and improve functionality.

Whether you’re shopping for a new home or commercial business space, it’s highly unlikely that the last statement would be a deal-breaker. That’s because when it comes to having enough storage space, there is no such thing as too much room.

Can I buy a specific color shipping container? Do I have to paint my container? How can I protect my container so it will last longer? We get these questions from our customers often. The answers can vary based on the unique needs and preferences of each customer.

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Since their creation, shipping containers have primarily been used for actual, well, shipping. Although sometimes they were also just used for storage to keep supplies dry and secure. While these uses are obviously still in play today, there are now almost endless possibilities for the use of the various sizes of shipping containers, limited only by the imagination.

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One question we often receive is “Do I need to secure my shipping container to the ground?” The short answer is “not likely.” Because that response is pretty vague, let’s dig a little deeper and determine whether you even need to anchor your container, and if so, how you would go about doing that.

Whether you call them “shipping containers,” “storage containers,” “Conex” (or Connex) boxes,” or “ISO boxes,” they are all the same thing – large metal, weather-resistant containers used to store or ship things. They are also all controlled by strict manufacturing guidelines to ensure they are universally interchangeable.

Winner - Dan from Colorado Congratulations to Dan from Divide, Colorado on winning of our 'Container of the Month' competition! Dan purc...