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Rental Container Handbook: All You Need in One Guide

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Michael Loftin
Thursday, 04 July 2019 / Published in Commercial Solutions, Delivery, Featured, How To / DIY, Learn More, Maintenance & Repairs, Residential Solutions, Storage Containers

Container Architecture: Top 6 MUST-SEE Applications

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Michael Loftin
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 / Published in Cargotecture, Commercial Solutions, Container Homes, Featured, How To / DIY, Modifications, Portable Steel Buildings, Residential Solutions
container architecture applications
If it’s seaworthy, then it’s construction worthy. With that being said, it’s no wonder container architecture continues to surge in popularity among the adventurous and creative folk. You already know shipping containers are highly secure and weather resistant. But did you know container construction takes LESS time than mainstream practices? AND delivers a MORE predictable

Container Workshop DIY in 13 Steps (with Pictures)

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Michael Loftin
Tuesday, 22 January 2019 / Published in How To / DIY, Modifications, Shipping Containers
DIY container workshop design-build
This is the step-by-step instructions for creating your own container workshop from the ground up. For all you handymen and women out there, this design-build guide walks through a simple checklist to make the process easy. And let’s be clear: this guide is NOT intended to tell you how you should design your workshop container.

Storage Containers vs. Wooden Sheds: Which Is Best?

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Michael Loftin
Sunday, 20 January 2019 / Published in How To / DIY, Learn More, Modifications, Residential Solutions, Storage Containers
You know you need extra space for storage. But should you go with a steel storage container or a wooden shed? Most people realize that wooden sheds are primarily used for general, everyday purposes. For example, storing personal junk, household items, and lawn care equipment. Or doubling as a playhouse or doghouse. In places such

Container Delivery: Save Hundreds with These 2 Tips

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Michael Loftin
Sunday, 20 January 2019 / Published in Cost & Price, Delivery, Featured, How To / DIY, Learn More, Shipping Containers
container delivery savings tips
Interested in learning how you can save hundreds of dollars on shipping container delivery? We’ve outlined some valuable tips and insights gathered over the years on different types of trucks and container loads to help you slice delivery rates in the future. This article will walk through how you can save on container delivery for

5 Trendy Places To Put A Container | Cargotecture

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Michael Loftin
Sunday, 20 January 2019 / Published in Cargotecture, Container Homes, Featured, How To / DIY, Learn More, Modifications
1.) Backyard One place to put a container is in your backyard. Many container owners are reusing shipping containers and refurbishing them to be turned into an efficient backyard container. For example many parents are using old shipping containers to build their kids playhouses right in there backyard. There are many benefits to a container

5 Must Know Tips for Building a Home from Shipping Containers

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Michael Loftin
Saturday, 19 January 2019 / Published in Cargotecture, Container Homes, How To / DIY, Learn More, Modifications, Residential Solutions, Shipping Containers
Turning refurbished shipping containers into a home is a great, new way to make our world a better place. Not only are shipping container homes earth-friendly, but they’re becoming extremely popular all over the world because they’re economic as well. So for the people that are interested or curious about building a home out of

Top 5 Signs Your Container Is NOT Wind And Water Tight

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Michael Loftin
Saturday, 19 January 2019 / Published in Grade & Conditions, How To / DIY, Learn More, Shipping Containers, Wind & Water Tight (WWT)
We’ve dialed down the top five signs that your storage container is not wind and water tight. But first, what does wind and water tight even mean to you? Wind and water tight (WWT) shipping containers are usually older container units about 10 to 15 years old. Due to the durable Corten steel, they have

Rent or Buy Your Container? 5 Things to Consider

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Michael Loftin
Saturday, 19 January 2019 / Published in Cost & Price, Featured, How To / DIY, Learn More
So you’re deciding whether to rent or buy your portable storage container? Here are the 5 main questions to ask yourself in order to make the right choice in terms of the overall cost. How long will I need to keep the container? Think about this honestly, then add a couple of months in case

Container Paint Recommendations and How-To’s

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Michael Loftin
Tuesday, 16 July 2019 / Published in How To / DIY, Maintenance & Repairs, Modifications, Shipping Containers, Storage Containers
Why & How to Apply Container Paint
Worried your container won’t blend with your surroundings? Or concerned it’ll look outdated with a bit of rust? Extend the life of your storage solution with container paint. This guide will walk through the ins and outs of shipping container paint. We’ll discuss recommendations, FAQs, and how-to’s, including: The kind of primer and paint to use

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