Initially, the man couldn't afford to buy an apartment, and he didn't want to take out a mortgage for many years. Instead, he decided to invest in two old shipping containers that he had previously seen used to build homes. The total space of the containers was 650 sq feet, and the man used the lot he already had. A traditional home construction would have cost even more than a city apartment.
The man gave the containers to a company specializing in the construction of similar houses. Furthermore, it also dealt with interior decoration, wiring, and plumbing. Once the house was ready, it was brought to the site and installed directly onto the foundation. There is a hall, separate kitchen, bedroom, and lounge area inside, and the man is just happy with his choice.
The containers cost less than $1,000 each, and the resulting space is enough for comfortable living.
According to the man, before deciding to build a house out of shipping containers, there are some things to consider. For example, you need to make sure that the containers are in good condition and do not have serious damage. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to technical features such as ventilation, insulation, and prevention of corrosion.
In the end, the container home is almost indistinguishable from a traditional home. The metal on top was covered by wooden cladding with insulation.
According to the man, he was impressed by how easy it was to reconfigure his home, moving walls and windows and adding new elements. Looking at this house it is hard to imagine that it is two containers connected together.
Neighbors now look at the house with envy because it's different from all the nearby homes.
Source: trendymen.com
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