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This shipping container sauna has a few extra surprises
Sitting in a small humid space isn’t everyone’s dream - for the health conscious steam lover though a portable shipping container sauna conversion might be absolutely ideal. Toronto based design company Castor created the Sauna Box in 2005, since then they've...
London’s record high rental prices bring shipping container homes into spotlight
Could homes made from shipping containers provide a real solution to London’s housing crisis? The UK is growing rapidly in population and the capital is facing the greatest challenge. According to a recent mayor's report there will be more than 11 million people...
Eco-friendly shipping container home challenge
Is it possible to build a home using only recycled materials and save a bunch of money as well as helping the planet? Eco-friendly shipping container homes have been created before but they're not always built with re-used materials. Tony Hurd grew up around shipping...
Take a peek inside this stylish shipping container home – you’ll love it.
Can comfortable, upscale living and old shipping containers really go together? One Kansas woman’s container home creation is turning heads. By day Debbie Glassberg designs children's toys, but recently she took on the extra challenge of converting 5 shipping...
Learn how this shipping container home design means you NEVER have to pay utility bills again
How does the idea sound of living in a cute shipping container home with beautiful surroundings and no utility bills? Ever! 2 men from Seattle made it happen. Key 'Studio 320' shipping container home facts 320 sq ft shipping container retreat home built using 2 second...
New Watford Market built from shipping containers – watch how it was created.
42 shipping containers transform historic Watford Market into modern architectural landmark. https://adaptainer.wistia.com/medias/0avkqfjgsk?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=800 New Watford Market – the story of how it was built. Adaptainer...
How to open and close a shipping container door
Opening and closing a shipping container door is easy when you know how Watch this 60 second video demo. If it's your first time hiring or buying a shipping container you might be wondering how to open and close the doors. It's very straightforward and we made this...
Could shipping containers help in the fight against Ebola?
Lack of space in Ebola medical treatment centres is a huge problem that needs a solution It's utterly harrowing to watch the latest TV reports of people infected with Ebola in Africa being turned away from medical treatment centres, because there isn't enough space....
Why I would never buy a used container at auction
Getting a cheap shipping container needn't mean compromising on quality Buying a used shipping container is all about getting the cheapest price possible, right? It really depends on what you want for your money, if peace of mind is important to you I would argue that...
‘I can’t close my shipping container doors’ – how to avoid this problem.
Are you having problems closing your shipping container doors and need help? There are a few possible reasons why this might be happening but if you recently bought a container, and it was delivered with the doors in the closed position, it's likely because the ground...