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One of the main questions we ask ourselves when we are about to buy a shipping container is if it’s the one. When making a purchase of this magnitude and importance we ask ourselves questions like, “is this a good thing for the Earth? How much do they cost?

Have you ever wanted to start a garden but didn’t have the proper atmosphere and temperature? Or start a little cafe in the middle of a community park? ContainerOne is the answer. Here’s a list of five totally creative inventions you can turn your ContainerOne shipping containers into at an affordable price.

You may have noticed an unusual rise in the number of shipping-container homes and spaces around the world. Studies have estimated that there are around 24 million shipping containers in the world that are unused. Thankfully, these sitting boxes have become popularly repurposed as an alternative building material for homes and other buildings.

Have you made the decision that a storage container is what you need? Compared to other options it makes the most sense. But how do you choose the best storage container or shipping container that best fits your needs? A typical ISO shipping container is made from Cor-ten steel also known as” weathering steel”.

Shipping containers are one of the most well-built, durable, portable structures made.  So much so, that they are being utilized every day as an alternative to traditional framed structures.

Because shipping containers are now so common-place, we take them for granted in today’s society. But did you know that just 60 years ago we had no shipping containers? Let’s look at the history of shipping containers- what we used before them, who invented them and, the impact they have had on globalization.

Aside from the generally proven sturdiness of shipping containers, one other thing that you can do to protect your loved ones and yourself is making sure your shipping container home is built on a solid foundation.

Generally speaking, shipping containers are available in two types: regular and high cube. Both are available in a 20 feet and 40 feet variation. The price depends on type, size and whether the container is new or used. You will also need to factor in cost for transport, design, labor and materials.

Shipping containers provide a versatile pallet for people to create unique buildings and structures. When it comes to designing with shipping containers, you are really only limited by your imagination and creativity. I was amazed to see how some people were able to transform their shipping containers.

Tax time is here, which means that some of us will be receiving a refund check. If you have been wondering about the best way to spend your extra windfall, now is the perfect time to purchase a shipping container.

Shipping containers are not just a growing trend, and they’re here to stay.  There’s many questions customers have been having surrounding the warranty on shipping containers and how they work.  First thing is first.  Each shipping container is inspected before they leave and after they arrive to their destination.