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How to Build a Home/Cabin Out of a Shipping Container

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A shipping container is much stronger than traditional wood frame construction, inexpensive, and a great starting point to build a home or cabin.

Container -- If you have been following me for a while you will know I have posted a few great articles that went viral about shipping containers. If you missed them check them out before reading this article. How To Buy A Shipping Container and Why You Shouldn’t Bury A Shipping Container Bunker Underground

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If you have been following me for a while you will know I have posted a few great articles that went viral about shipping containers. If you missed them check them out before reading this article:

Shipping containers are worth their weight in gold in my opinion, they can be purchased for cheap. They are very strong compared to the light wood frame structures that are typically built with.

They are a great starting point for above-ground structures like a home or cabin. However, I don’t recommend burying shipping containers to make a bunker. It’s just not worth the risk.

See how you could build a cabin retreat or even a home out of one in the tutorial below. I think you are going to like this one.

If you can’t at the moment I would recommend bookmarking or even printing this out.

How To Build A Home / Cabin Out Of A Shipping Container

Container -- If you have been following me for a while you will know I have posted a few great articles that went viral about shipping containers. If you missed them check them out before reading this article. How To Buy A Shipping Container and Why You Shouldn’t Bury A Shipping Container Bunker Underground