The pop-up bar seems to have taken the world by storm since they first entered the scene a few years ago. From simple seasonal pop-ups to bars based on horror movies, there’s something to fit every niche. Because of their low cost, ease of transport, and potential for modification, using recycled shipping containers is a popular choice for …
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Over 30 million small businesses currently operate in the United States. That means there’s around one business to every 11 people in the country! You’d be forgiven for thinking that starting one is easy. In reality, that’s far from the truth. It takes time, money and effort, as well as a fair dose of courage. Finding …
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The idea of living in a shipping container may sound bizarre at first. However, the national median cost of rent for a 1 BR apartment in the U.S. is $955. Depending on where you live, that could mean a place with less than 400 sq. feet. To the uninitiated, shipping container builds are more than sustainable living. …
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Traditional ideas of living situations are quickly changing in a world full of customizable options. One such option is the shipping container home, which is quickly becoming an option for those who are looking for an affordable, personalized place to live. We’re going to cover some of the interesting trends happening in the world of …
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Estimates suggest there are between 12 and 15 homeless per 10,000 individuals in Texas. In Houston alone, that number equates to approximately 6,300 homeless individuals. Living paycheck to paycheck is also a national reality affecting 78% of the American workforce. These low-income families spent a whopping 1/3 to 1/2 of their income on housing needs. Cargo container homes provide a …
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Looking to do add a garage onto your home but don’t want to drop a lot of cash? What if we told you there’s an affordable solution that can cost much less. Shipping containers are a trendy, Eco-conscious way to add more room on to your home without breaking your budget. There are tons of …
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The average cost for newly constructed homes is $385,200. Many people are turning to alternative building materials such as shipping containers to ease the cost of new construction. They are so popular that even hotels like the Flophouze Hotel in Round Top, Texas are constructed entirely from shipping containers. These prefabricated boxes may be the perfect solution to creating …
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For the uninitiated, what is a Conex box? It is a shipping industry term for a standard metal shipping container that provides mass storage and transport of goods across the world. A Conex box seems like an easy sell if you need to ship or store things over long distances. However, these boxes are not …
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The port of Houston hit a new record for processed container volume last year. The port handled 2.7 million 20-foot equivalent units. That’s up 10% from the previous year. With this much volume, there are plenty of containers in the area that are available for purchase. Their affordability and durability make them an attractive option for multiple …
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You are concerned with the future of climate change just like millions of others. You know you alone aren’t going to change the world. Still, you feel it’s your obligation to reduce your carbon footprint and have as little a negative impact as possible on the environment. How can you live in a way that …
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