5 Amazing ideas for your next DIY shipping container project

We have done some research and picked out ideas for repurposing shipping containers. These modified container projects are not only eco-friendly and reduce the building costs, but they can be used in many unique ways that you may have not even knew were possible!

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1) Barn or GARAGE

Keep your horses and other livestock safe in a fire resistant barn. We recommend grade A. These containers are wind and water tight. A high cube is another option. The additional height would make it easier to store large farm equipment. By putting a pair of 40′ containers parallel to one another they form the walls and structure. Then add trusses or a prebuilt steel roof and boom…you’ve got a barn up in a week and save money!  With proper planning, you can build a barn structure in no time. Then, if you want to finish out the interior in any way you want!

Looking for a smaller project for your horses or livestock? Build a simple run in shed or stalls. 

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2) Shipping Container house

There are 100's of ways you can design your own shipping container home. These homes are cost efficient and eco-friendly! Check out some families who have already built their one of a kind homes.
​Click the link and start exploring floor plans! 
http://www.ourcontainerhouse.com

You can build your house as big or small as you need! Tiny houses are eco-friendly and easy on your wallet. Skip the framing and buy a 20ft Grade A water tight shipping container. Check out more floor plans here! 
​http://www.freecycleusa.com/how-to-build-a-tiny-house/

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3) Ingound or above ground pool 

Customized shipping containers can be made into swimming pools that the whole family can enjoy! With the proper adjustments, you can creatively design your own pool to fits your needs in or above ground! You can also attach multiple containers together to widen or lengthen your pool.

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4) On site office

Working on a long project away from home? Stay organized and keep your work safe when your not there by putting a door in a shipping container to create a temporary/mobile office or small business. You can also have AC, heat and power! 

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5) "Man cave" or bar hangout 

Wether you want to open a bar or put one in your back yard here are ideas to put together your next hangout spot. These containers feature modifications that allow a just walk-in approach but close up at the end of the day. 

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Let us know if you're interested in starting your next DIY container project and we can set you up with the containers needed to get the job done!