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Unusual Uses for Shipping Containers: 43 Creative Shipping Container Ideas

Date: September 27, 2024

Offering incredible versatility, durability, and mobility, shipping containers have become hugely popular in recent times. Both businesses and individuals are using shipping containers in a variety of innovative ways.

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Connecting Shipping Containers: How to Join Shipping Containers Together

Date: September 20, 2024

Many container conversion projects start with joining two containers together. Connecting multiple containers gives you all the benefits of a conversion, with extra space for storage, work, or play. Before you go ahead and start welding containers together, here's everything you need to know about connecting containers for more space.

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Expert Advice on Shipping Container Maintenance and Repair

Date: September 13, 2024

Shipping containers are built to stand the test of time. However, this longevity is not possible without essential maintenance and repairs. Learning the steps you need to take to ensure your shipping container lasts as long as you need it to will help you make the most from your investment.

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9 Shipping Container Workshop Design Ideas

Date: August 30, 2024

With living space being at a premium, more and more people are looking for creative ways to expand their work and storage space. Enter the shipping container! Containers are built for efficiency and they're endlessly adaptable making them the perfect choice for a workshop.

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What Is A One-Trip Shipping Container?

Date: August 24, 2024

It’s estimated that more than a staggering 70 million shipping containers are in use worldwide, although a great many of them are no longer located on ships. In fact, some of them make only one trip before being sold to new customers for various different purposes such as storage facilities or bespoke modification projects. 

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Shipping Container Removal: How to Dispose of Your Old Shipping Container

Date: August 22, 2024

Even shipping containers retire, and you can't just stow unwanted containers under the bed or in the garage. Many shipping containers are upcycled or repurposed on land - but even if your container is beyond saving, there might still be some value hidden in its steel walls.

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How Much Do Shipping Container Homes Cost?

Date: August 14, 2024

Shipping containers these days aren't just for shipping goods. They can become sports stadiums, event seating, shopping malls, pop-up venues — and homes.  More and more people are building container homes. They're low-cost, customisable, and even have a smaller carbon footprint on average than conventional homes.

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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Shipping Container?

Date: July 30, 2024

Shipping containers are becoming a popular alternative to traditional structural buildings, with their many uses. If you’re planning on using a shipping container for your next project, it’s worth finding out whether you’ll need planning permission before you get started.

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Benefits of Owning a Shipping Container Holiday Home

Date: July 19, 2024

A shipping container holiday home is made from a repurposed steel cargo carrier. Because shipping containers are designed to be portable, you can build your holiday home almost anywhere—and even move it around!

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What is Container Lashing? Guidelines for Ensuring Cargo Safety

Date: July 15, 2024

Shipping containers are built to last for decades. But it's not just about the design of each individual unit. To make sure that shipping containers are tough, safe, and long-lived, they also have to be secured properly. The art of container lashing includes various tools, skills, and systems to secure containers on cargo ships.

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