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Step 1: Select your shipping container This is very important! Pick one the is solid and not rusted out nor leaking/holes. It needs to be super sturdy and safe for home making. Further, consider the size of your yard and also how many rooms you have a capacity to build in this new home. The size of the shipping container — most commonly either 20' or 40'. The size that you pick is one of the biggest determinants as to whether or not your home will accommodate every need.

Once you have your container planned out and ready, it's all about figuring how the inside will look. Else you can sketch on paper, medical transform or the online tools available to create a 3-dimensional model of your home.onViewCreated=false; Choose Room Configuration and Windows & Doors Positions One of the best things about shipping containers is that you can be creative as hell! Of course you can rosy them local using additional grey (flexible iron-gate gray was the prime tone we assumed).

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After that, you will have to cut holes for the doors and windows. This is an important step! You will have an insulation to keep you comfortable, and hot / cold potable water as well as your drains. Keep in mind that containers are metal — durable, yes, but they can also absorb and retain heat so your home will be sweltering hot if you don't insulate them sufficiently for the summer months or too chill frigid in cooler parts of winter. Insulation keeps your home at the right temperature year-round, and ventilation gives it fresh high-quality air ingest. Carefully Consider Plumbing Opportunities As with other parts of the shipping container, plumbing would be something that you need to plan for out in advance.

With the basics in place, you can begin to decorate your home inside and out. This is your chance to get a bit creative! You can have walls painted in cheerful hues you adore, reclaimed flooring and countertops throughout your home and solar panels on the roof to complement traditional energy sources. Also consider how usable your decisions are, as well. You need a floor that will stay over time, and the paint needs to be able adhere properly.

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