Category Archives: Design

Bathroom 1.0

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Steve

I’m going to start this post off with a container construction tip.  If you plan on having exposed metal walls or ceilings, by all means try to have them painted with a spray gun early on in the construction phase.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Plumbing | 18 Comments

Finished Exterior

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Steve

Just a quick post to show off the newly painted siding and stained rafters.  While there are still a few details to take care of, the outside is basically finished.  I really like how everything has turned out, but I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Design | 32 Comments

New How to Build Page

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Steve

A new How to Build page has been added that summarizes the process of building a shipping container cabin.  Instead of trying to navigate through all of the previous posts, you can now see everything in a single orderly document.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Design | 3 Comments

Tiny Container Cabin

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Steve

I haven’t been to the cabin lately, so I thought I would fill in with another design I’ve been working on.  I wanted to try and design a comfortable cabin, for just one or two people, in a single 20′ … Continue reading →

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Of Magnets and Metal Ceilings

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Steve

I’m really starting to like my metal ceiling.  I not only like the look, but it has stayed warm with no condensation down to 0° F outside.  I do have a condensation issue somewhere else, but I’m saving that discussion … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Furnishings | 22 Comments