Here’s the deal about energy efficient homes; they’re under utilised and overlooked far too often. Most people’s understanding about energy efficient container homes is that they’ll be able to shave off a few bucks from their electricity and utility bills each month. However, the implications of incorporating energy efficiency into container homes consist of so much more than that. Energy efficiency ultimately protects and preserves the environment in the long haul. From a much broader perspective, by having an energy efficient container home, you’re doing […]

Go big, or go home. That’s the mantra that aspiring large container home owners should live by. Constructing a shipping container home costs substantially less than other ordinary types of homes. Instead of hoarding all that saved up cash by building merely what you need, it can be put to better use by making it look as extravagent as possible. This is especially applicable to singles and small families. Having the foresight to see that the end-game is to have space large enough for your […]

Comparatively, blue is a color that’s far more neutral than orange (check our orange container homes article), which may be one of the reasons why blue is such a prevalent shade throughout the container home design industry. Modernized looks are gradually shifting towards becoming more tasteful and more vibrant. This means that if you’re thinking about staying in your comfort zone with white, gray, or black, you’ll be better off getting your money back. Here’s the thing with blue container homes. More often than not, […]

If you’re relatively new to the idea of building your own underground shipping container home, you might not know the dangers and risks that come with it. While some might say that it’s as simple as burying a shipping container, others will say that shipping containers aren’t meant to be buried. To be completely honest, an underground shipping container home is almost always never a good idea. Think of it like an egg. If you put pressure on the top of the egg, it can […]